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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.

Poor Things

551. Poor Things

Science Fiction Romance Comedy Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy
7.8

20232h 21min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Yorgos Lanthimos

Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Themes

Class inequality, Power and control, Bodily autonomy, Womens liberation, Scientific ethics, Desire and agency

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Femme

552. Femme

Drama Thriller Romance
7.3

20231h 39min

United Kingdom

Director: Sam H. Freeman

Jules is a drag artist in London who withdraws into himself and loses his career after a horrific attack. Months later, he recognizes one of his assailants in a gay sauna and quickly realizes he has the perfect opportunity to get revenge.


Along Came Love

553. Along Came Love

Drama Romance
6.6

20232h 3min

France, Belgium

Director: Katell Quillévéré

1947. On a beach, Madeleine, a waitress in a hotel restaurant, mother of a little boy, meets François, a rich and cultivated student. The force of attraction that pushes them towards each other is commensurate with the secrecy that each carries. If we know what Madeleine wants to leave behind by following this young man, we discover over time, what François is desperately trying to flee by mixing Madeleine's fate with his.


Maestro

554. Maestro

Drama Romance Music Entertainment Industry Drama Passionate Romance
6.5

20232h 9min

United States

Director: Bradley Cooper

A towering and fearless love story chronicling the lifelong relationship between Leonard Bernstein and Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. A love letter to life and art, Maestro at its core is an emotionally epic portrayal of family and love.

Themes

Marriage under pressure, Memory and longing, Affairs and reputation, Fame vs private life, Creativity and performance, Illness and loss

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Netflix
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Napoleon

555. Napoleon

History War Romance Biographical History 19th Century Wars
6.3

20232h 38min

United States

Director: Ridley Scott

An epic that details the checkered rise and fall of French Emperor Napoleon Bonaparte and his relentless journey to power through the prism of his addictive, volatile relationship with his wife, Josephine.

Themes

Public life versus private life, Ambition versus loyalty, Romantic entanglements shaping leadership, Exile and brief restoration, Alliances and political maneuvering, Military mastery under pressure

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Apple TV
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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The Taste of Things

556. The Taste of Things

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Historical Drama
7.4

20232h 15min

Belgium, France

Director: Trần Anh Hùng

Set in 1889 France, Dodin Bouffant is a chef living with his personal cook and lover Eugénie. They share a long history of gastronomy and love but Eugénie refuses to marry Dodin, so the food lover decides to do something he has never done before: cook for her.

Themes

Grief and renewal, Unconventional romance, Creative tension under scrutiny, Intimate partnership under pressure, Culinary artistry as identity, Prestige through cuisine

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Apple TV
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Nuovo Olimpo

557. Nuovo Olimpo

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2

20231h 52min

Italy

Director: Ferzan Özpetek

In 1970s Rome, a casual encounter between Enea and Pietro at a movie theater turns into an unforgettable romance — until destiny pulls them apart.

Themes

Memory as legacy, Forbidden gay romance, Identity and coming out, Art and life tension, Private desire in public spaces, Secrecy and longing across decades

Available on

Netflix
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Priscilla

558. Priscilla

Drama Romance Music Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.5

20231h 53min

Italy, United States

Director: Sofia Coppola

When teenage Priscilla Beaulieu meets Elvis Presley at a party, the man who is already a meteoric rock-and-roll superstar becomes someone entirely unexpected in private moments: a thrilling crush, an ally in loneliness, a vulnerable best friend.

Themes

Pursuit of independence, Power imbalance in romance, Fame and isolation, Dependence and control, Abusive relationship dynamics, Gilded cage

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Amazon Video
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Fingernails

559. Fingernails

Romance Science Fiction Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.8

20231h 53min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Christos Nikou

Anna and Ryan have found true love together. It's been proven by a controversial test. There's just one problem: Anna still isn't sure. Then she meets Amir.

Themes

"movie: fingernails. genres: romance, Science fiction, Drama, Romance, Science fiction, Drama main themes: love triangle, Romance, Scientific experiment, Love triangle, Romance, Scientific experiment full keywords list: love triangle, Romance, Scientific experiment. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love and the impact of societal pressures on personal relationships. it raises questions about the validity of love as measured by external tests and the emotional consequences of such evaluations."

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The Other Zoey

560. The Other Zoey

Romance Drama Comedy Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.9

20231h 31min

United States

Director: Sara Zandieh

Highly intelligent computer major Zoey Miller is uninterested in romantic love, but her life is turned upside down when Zack, the school's soccer star, gets amnesia and mistakes Zoey for his girlfriend.

Themes

"movie: the other zoey. genres: romance, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Comedy main themes: amnesia, Snowboarding, Mistaken identity, Amnesia, Snowboarding, Mistaken identity full keywords list: amnesia, Snowboarding, Mistaken identity, Romcom, Romance, Duringcreditsstinger, Teenager, Comedy, Admiring, Adoring. concept analysis: the film examines the nature of love and connection, Challenging traditional romantic ideals through the lens of compatibility and shared values. it highlights the importance of authenticity in relationships and the journey of self-discovery amidst societal pressures."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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