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Romance movies

Stories of passion, heartbreak, and intimacy that explore the beautiful and complicated nature of love.

Subgenres include: Romantic Comedy, Passionate Romance, Dark Romance.

La Dolce Villa

1. La Dolce Villa

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.0
20251h 39min

Overview

When his daughter decides to buy a crumbling Tuscan villa, Eric rushes to Italy to talk her out of it — and instead finds beauty, romance and new purpose.

Themes

Intergenerational conflict, Economic renewal through restoration, Small-town revitalization, Romance amid renovation, Professional ambition vs family ties, New purpose through travel

Available on

Netflix
Netflix Standard with Ads
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Heart Eyes

2. Heart Eyes

Horror Comedy Romance Slasher Horror Parody
6.1
20251h 37min

Overview

When the "Heart Eyes Killer" strikes Seattle, a pair of co-workers pulling overtime on Valentine's Day are mistaken for a couple by the elusive couple-hunting killer. Now, they must spend the most romantic night of the year running for their lives.

Themes

Deception and identity, Trust under danger, Workplace romance under threat, Hidden alliances, Public space vulnerability, Holiday horror tension

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Love Hurts

3. Love Hurts

Action Comedy Romance Buddy Comedy Romantic Comedy
5.3
20251h 23min

Overview

A realtor is pulled back into the life he left behind after his former partner-in-crime resurfaces with an ominous message. With his crime-lord brother also on his trail, he must confront his past and the history he never fully buried.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Money laundering exposure, Strip club dynamics, Past-life confrontation, Real estate agent identity, Romantic tension amid danger

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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You're Cordially Invited

4. You're Cordially Invited

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.5
20251h 49min

Overview

When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family's special moment while making the most of the unanticipated tight quarters. In a hilarious battle of determination and grit, the father of the bride and sister of the other bride chaotically go head-to-head as they stop at nothing to uphold an unforgettable celebration for their loved ones.

Themes

Family dynamics under pressure, Reconciliation after conflict, Public scrutiny via social media, Pregnancy secrecy and judgment, Generational clash and inclusion, Double booking tension, Ceremony disruption and resilience

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Plainclothes

5. Plainclothes

Drama Romance Crime
7.1
20251h 37min

Overview

In 1990s New York, an undercover police officer receives an assignment to lure and arrest gay men. However, he's surprised to discover a scintillating connection with one of his targets. As their secret connection deepens and internal pressure to deliver arrests intensifies, he finds himself torn between duty and desire.


Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

6. Jane Austen Wrecked My Life

Comedy Romance Drama
6.4
20251h 38min

Overview

An aspiring author looking to get more out of life takes up a writing residency and finds herself in the sort of romantic entanglements that could come from the pages of a Jane Austen novel.


Winter Spring Summer or Fall

7. Winter Spring Summer or Fall

Romance Drama Coming-of-Age Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
6.1
20241h 37min

Overview

Remi and Barnes, two very different teenagers, meet by chance in the winter of their senior year, then spend four days together over the course of a year that will change their lives forever.

Themes

Parental expectations, Peer pressure and risk, Career ambitions vs romance, Autonomy through choices, Independence and attachment, Volunteering as identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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Your Fault

8. Your Fault

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
5.2
20241h 58min

Overview

The love between Noah and Nick seems unwavering despite their parents' attempts to separate them. But his job and her entry into college open up their lives to new relationships that will shake the foundations of both their relationship and the Leister family itself.

Themes

Parental pressure, Loyalty vs independence, Career vs relationship, Identity in transition, Past life disruption, College life disruption

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Babygirl

9. Babygirl

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.8
20241h 55min

Overview

A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.

Themes

Infidelity and secrecy, Workplace temptation, Relationship boundaries tested, Gendered desire and control, Professional image pressure, Power imbalance dynamics

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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Queer

10. Queer

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.4
20242h 18min

Overview

In 1950s Mexico City, William Lee, an American ex-pat in his late forties, leads a solitary life amidst a small American community. However, the arrival in town of Eugene Allerton, a young student, stirs William into finally establishing a meaningful connection with someone.

Themes

Loneliness and connection, Desire versus distance, Surreal perception and telepathy, Addiction and dependence, Identity and embodiment, Boundaries of intimacy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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