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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.

Rye Lane

601. Rye Lane

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
7.2

20231h 22min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Raine Allen-Miller

Two heartbroken twenty-somethings feel trapped in a maze of cheating exes, stale memories, and boomerang feelings in South London. In one chaotic day, they crash art shows, hijack a moped, and storm old relationships, desperate to escape their pasts before those old flames pull them right back in.

Themes

Deception in dating, Creative reinvention, Breakup resilience, Art as social stage, Urban social navigation, Romance hesitation

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Still Time

602. Still Time

Romance Comedy Drama
6.6

20231h 48min

Italy

Director: Alessandro Aronadio

Dante accidentally kisses Alice and they get engaged. After a surprise party for his 40th birthday, he wakes up a year later, not remembering what happened. Not only does he discover that Alice is pregnant... He feels time is passing too quickly and he starts forgetting some of the most important moments of his life.


Lie with Me

603. Lie with Me

Drama Romance
7.5

20231h 38min

France

Director: Olivier Peyon

An author returns to his hometown of Cognac for the first time in 35 years to help promote a distillery. Once there, he meets his first love’s son, Lucas. Memories come rushing back to him: irrepressible attraction, bodies becoming one in the heat of desire, a passion that can never be revealed… His first love’s name was Thomas. They were 17.


The Blue Caftan

604. The Blue Caftan

Drama Romance
7.5

20232h 2min

Belgium, Denmark

Director: Maryam Touzani

A middle-aged tailor and his wife find their relationship challenged by the arrival of a handsome new apprentice.


Your Place or Mine

605. Your Place or Mine

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.7

20231h 49min

United States

Director: Aline Brosh McKenna

When best friends and total opposites Debbie and Peter swap homes for a week, they get a peek into each other's lives that could open the door to love.

Themes

"movie: your place or mine. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: new york city, Romcom, Ice hockey, New york city, Romcom, Ice hockey full keywords list: new york city, Romcom, Ice hockey, Los angeles, California, Writer, Single mother, Divorcee, Book editor, Brooklyn, New york city, Friends in love, Reading a book, Woman director, Protective mother, House swapping, Best friends, In love with best friend, Secrets. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of friendship and love, Illustrating how deep connections can evolve over time. it highlights the importance of taking risks in relationships and the transformative power of vulnerability."

Available on

Netflix
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Magic Mike's Last Dance

606. Magic Mike's Last Dance

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.2

20231h 52min

United States

Director: Steven Soderbergh

Mike Lane takes to the stage again after a lengthy hiatus, following a business deal that went bust, leaving him broke and taking bartender gigs in Florida. For what he hopes will be one last hurrah, Mike heads to London with a wealthy socialite who lures him with an offer he can’t refuse… and an agenda all her own. With everything on the line, once Mike discovers what she truly has in mind, will he—and the roster of hot new dancers he’ll have to whip into shape—be able to pull it off?

Themes

"movie: magic mike's last dance. genres: comedy, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Romance main themes: london, England, Sequel, Dancehall girl, London, England, Sequel, Dancehall girl full keywords list: london, England, Sequel, Dancehall girl, Male stripper, Dancefilm, Abusive relationship. concept analysis: the film explores themes of reinvention and resilience in the face of personal and financial adversity. it highlights the transformative power of art and human connection as a means to overcome life's challenges."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
HBO Max
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What's Love Got to Do with It?

607. What's Love Got to Do with It?

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.3

20231h 49min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Shekhar Kapur

Two childhood friends now in their thirties must decide whether to follow their heads or their hearts once the man decides to follow his parents' advice and enter into an arranged marriage in Pakistan.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Arranged marriage pressure, Cross cultural expectations, Henna night rituals, Independence vs family, Media gaze and representation

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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You People

608. You People

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Satire
5.5

20231h 57min

United States

Director: Kenya Barris

A new couple and their families reckon with modern love amid culture clashes, societal expectations and generational differences.

Themes

"movie: you people. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: buddhism, Interracial relationship, Los angeles, California, Buddhism, Interracial relationship, Los angeles, California full keywords list: buddhism, Interracial relationship, Los angeles, California, Racial tension, Jewish family, Family dynamics. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love across cultural and racial divides, Highlighting the misunderstandings and prejudices that can arise from differing backgrounds. it emphasizes the importance of communication and empathy in overcoming societal expectations and familial pressures."

Available on

Netflix
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Alice, Darling

609. Alice, Darling

Thriller Drama Romance Psychological Drama Revenge Thriller
5.6

20221h 30min

Canada, United States

Director: Mary Nighy

Pushed to the breaking point by Simon, her psychologically abusive boyfriend, Alice becomes an unwitting participant in an intervention staged by her two closest friends while on vacation. As she rediscovers the essence of herself and gains some much-needed perspective, she slowly starts to fray the cords of codependency that bind her. However, Simon's vengeance is as inevitable as it is shattering, and once unleashed, it tests her strength, her courage, and the bonds of deep-rooted friendships.

Themes

"movie: alice, Darling. genres: thriller, Drama, Romance, Thriller, Drama, Romance main themes: friendship, Psychological stress, Female friendship, Friendship, Psychological stress, Female friendship full keywords list: friendship, Psychological stress, Female friendship, Vacation, Psychological abuse, Intervention, Manipulative lover, Mental health, Boyfriend girlfriend relationship, Low self esteem, Woman director, Social issues, Enduring friendship, Perspective, Breaking point, Panic attack, Abusive boyfriend, Rediscovery, Codependency, Anxiety, Independent film, Best friends, Psychological manipulation, Mental abuse, Cabin at a lake, Loss of control, Friend's birthday. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of emotional abuse and the journey towards self-empowerment. it highlights the importance of friendship and support in breaking free from toxic relationships."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Shotgun Wedding

610. Shotgun Wedding

Action Comedy Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
5.5

20221h 41min

United States

Director: Jason Moore

Darcy and Tom gather their families for the ultimate destination wedding but when the entire party is taken hostage, “’Til Death Do Us Part” takes on a whole new meaning. Now, Darcy and Tom must save their loved ones—if they don’t kill each other first.

Themes

"movie: shotgun wedding. genres: action, Comedy, Romance, Action, Comedy, Romance main themes: pirate gang, Ex fiancé, Philippines, Pirate gang, Ex fiancé, Philippines full keywords list: pirate gang, Ex fiancé, Philippines, Wedding, Hostage situation, Baseball player, Perfectionist, Fiancé fiancée relationship, Divorced parents, Family problems, Past relationship, Self-sabotage, Imminent wedding, Arguing couple, Beach wedding, Peace corps, Destination wedding, Island resort, Sea pirates. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love and commitment under extreme circumstances, Highlighting how adversity can strengthen relationships. it also critiques the lengths to which individuals will go for love, Revealing both the darker and more heroic aspects of human nature."

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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