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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.

The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie

661. The Quintessential Quintuplets Movie

Animation Comedy Romance
7.3

20222h 16min

Japan

Director: Masato Jimbo

When five lovely young girls who hate studying hire part-time tutor Futaro, he guides not only their education but also their hearts. Time spent has brought them all closer, with feelings growing within the girls and Futaro. As they finish their third year of high school and their last school festival approaches, they set their sights on what’s next. Is there a future with one of them and Futaro?


A Perfect Pairing

662. A Perfect Pairing

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.1

20221h 41min

Australia, United States

Director: Stuart McDonald

To land a major client, an LA wine exec travels to an Australian sheep station, where she signs on as a ranch hand and hits it off with a rugged local.

Themes

Romance under pressure, Trust amid deception, Power dynamics at work, Ambition vs loyalty, Sheep farm tension, Partnership risk and shift

Available on

Netflix
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The Valet

663. The Valet

Comedy Romance Parody Romantic Comedy
6.7

20222h 4min

United States

Director: Richard Wong

World famous movie star Olivia faces a PR disaster when a paparazzi snaps a photo of her with her married lover, Vincent. The hard-working valet Antonio accidentally appears in the same photo and is enlisted to pose as Olivia’s new boyfriend as a cover-up. This ruse with Olivia thrusts Antonio into the spotlight and unexpected chaos.

Themes

Cultural difference, Social media scrutiny, Marital separation, Wealth differences, Fake boyfriend, Paparazzi pressure

Available on

Hulu
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Along for the Ride

664. Along for the Ride

Romance Drama Coming-of-Age Drama Feel-Good Romance
6.2

20221h 46min

United States

Director: Sofia Alvarez

Before leaving for college, insomniacs Auden and Eli set off on a nighttime journey through a seaside town to help the girl experience the fun, carefree life she never knew she was missing.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Family dynamics, Romantic awakening, Summer self-discovery, Insomniac companionship, Peer friendship

Available on

Netflix
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Crush

665. Crush

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
6.3

20221h 32min

United States

Director: Sammi Cohen

When an aspiring young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as an opportunity to pursue the girl she's been harboring a long-time crush on. But she soon finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate and discovers what real love feels like.

Themes

Peer pressure and identity, Romance amid competition, Artistic self-discovery under pressure, Coming-of-age through art and sport, Creative expression versus conformity, Deception within friendships

Available on

Hulu
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Downton Abbey: A New Era

666. Downton Abbey: A New Era

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.4

20222h 4min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Simon Curtis

The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the south of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa. Meanwhile, a Hollywood director seeks to film his latest production at Downton.

Themes

Villa reputation vs money, Villa power dynamics, Testament obligations, Testament legacy vs duty, Southern france setting, Southern france intrigue

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
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Girl Picture

667. Girl Picture

Romance Drama
6.9

20221h 40min

Finland

Director: Alli Haapasalo

Best friends Mimmi and Rönkkö support each other unconditionally. They want to live adventurous lives, loaded with experiences and passion. Emma on the contrary has given her whole life to figure skating. Nothing gets between her and success. But when the girls meet, life opens whole new paths, and they all rocket in new directions. While Mimmi and Emma experience the earth moving effects of first love, Rönkkö is on a quest to find pleasure. Three Fridays is all it takes to turn their worlds upside down.


Love Like the Falling Petals

668. Love Like the Falling Petals

Drama Romance
6.6

20222h 8min

Japan

Director: Yoshihiro Fukagawa

Haruto Asakura falls in love with hairdresser Misaki Ariake and asks her out. Watching Misaki Ariake work hard to achieve what she wants, Haruto Asakura, who almost gave up his dream to become a photographer, begins to pursue his dream again, but Misaki Ariake is diagnosed with a disease that ages her 10x faster than normal.


The Invisible Thread

669. The Invisible Thread

Comedy Drama Family Romance
6.8

20221h 49min

Italy

Director: Marco S. Puccioni

The teenage son of two fathers makes a documentary film about his parents but is surprised when a real-life plot twist occurs in his family.


Ali & Ava

670. Ali & Ava

Drama Romance
6.7

20221h 35min

United Kingdom

Director: Clio Barnard

Sparks fly after Ali and Ava meet through their shared affection for Sofia, the child of Ali’s tenants whom Ava teaches. Ali finds comfort in Ava’s warmth and kindness while Ava finds Ali’s complexity and humour irresistible. As the pair begin to form a deep connection they have to find a way to keep their newfound passion from being overshadowed by the stresses and struggles of their separate lives and histories.​