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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.

Love and Leashes

671. Love and Leashes

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.3

20221h 58min

South Korea

Director: Park Hyun-jin

Love never hurt so good for two co-workers who enter a contractual relationship as partners in consensual play, pleasure and pain.

Themes

Bdsm power exchange, Workplace dynamics under pressure, Identity and boundary negotiation, Rumor dynamics and reputation, Dominant and submissive, Consent and negotiation

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The In Between

672. The In Between

Romance Science Fiction Drama Bittersweet Romance Tragic Drama
5.9

20221h 56min

United States

Director: Arie Posin

After surviving a car accident that took the life of her boyfriend, a teenage girl believes he's attempting to reconnect with her from the after world.

Themes

"movie: the in between. genres: romance, Science fiction, Drama, Romance, Science fiction, Drama main themes: afterlife, Communicating with the dead, Afterlife, Communicating with the dead full keywords list: afterlife, Communicating with the dead. concept analysis: the film explores the profound impact of love and loss, Illustrating how connections can transcend even death. it delves into the struggle for self-identity and emotional expression amidst grief, Highlighting the importance of closure and the enduring nature of love."

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Love Tactics

673. Love Tactics

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.4

20221h 37min

Türkiye

Director: Emre Kabakuşak

An ad executive and a fashion designer-blogger don't believe in love, so they place a bet to make the other fall head over heels - with unusual tactics.

Themes

"movie: love tactics. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes:, Full keywords list: . concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love and the transformative power of vulnerability. it highlights how personal traumas can shape relationships and the importance of genuine connection over superficial tactics."

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I Want You Back

674. I Want You Back

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.5

20221h 56min

United States

Director: Jason Orley

Peter and Emma thought they were on the precipice of life’s biggest moments – marriage, kids, and houses in the suburbs – until their respective partners dumped them. Horrified to learn that the loves of their lives have already moved on, Peter and Emma hatch a hilarious plan to win back their exes with unexpected results.

Themes

Deception in dating, Breakup resilience, Relational manipulation, Wedding social pressure, Theater as catalyst, Ambition vs family duty

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What a Father!

675. What a Father!

Comedy Family Romance
6.5

20221h 39min

Mexico

Director: Pedro Pablo Ibarra

Pedro is a single man in his forties who likes to party, has no children and lives at night. Everything changes when he meets Alin. She mentions to him that she is looking for her dad and that there is a high probability that it is him.


Marry Me

676. Marry Me

Romance Comedy Music
6.1

20221h 52min

China, United States

Director: Kat Coiro

After finding out about her fiancé's cheating ways, a pop superstar impulsively marries a total stranger. They must soon decide if two people from such different worlds can find true love.


Through My Window

677. Through My Window

Romance Drama Comedy Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.5

20221h 52min

Spain

Director: Marçal Forés

Raquel’s long-standing crush on the boy next door begins to turn into something more when he starts to develop feelings for her—despite her parents’ disapproval.

Themes

"movie: through my window. genres: romance, Drama, Comedy, Romance, Drama, Comedy main themes: based on novel or book, Family business, Stalking, Based on novel or book, Family business, Stalking full keywords list: based on novel or book, Family business, Stalking, Class differences, Teenage romance, Toxic relationship, Brothers, Family obligations, Teenager. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of young love against the backdrop of societal expectations and personal aspirations. it highlights the journey of self-discovery and the courage to pursue one's true desires amidst external pressures."

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Redeeming Love

678. Redeeming Love

Romance Drama Western Bittersweet Romance Historical Drama
6.7

20222h 14min

South Africa, United States

Director: D.J. Caruso

A young couple's relationship clashes with the harsh realities of the California Gold Rush of 1850. Angel, experiencing love for the first time and facing demons unsurmountable, runs from the new life she doesn't believe she deserves. When Michael sets out to find her, Angel discovers that she indeed has the power to choose the life she wants.

Themes

Romance under pressure, Trauma and survival, Female agency under constraint, Public exposure and accountability, Religion and doubt, Exploitation and resilience

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The Royal Treatment

679. The Royal Treatment

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
5.3

20221h 36min

United States

Director: Rick Jacobson

Isabella runs her own salon and isn’t afraid to speak her mind, while Prince Thomas runs his own country and is about to marry for duty rather than love. When Izzy and her fellow stylists get the opportunity of a lifetime to do the hair for the royal wedding, she and Prince Thomas learn that taking control of their own destiny requires following their hearts.

Themes

"movie: the royal treatment. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: royalty, Romantic cinema, Royalty, Romantic cinema full keywords list: royalty, Romantic cinema. concept analysis: the film explores the theme of self-discovery and the courage to pursue one's true desires against societal expectations. it highlights the importance of love and personal fulfillment over duty and obligation."

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A Year-End Medley

680. A Year-End Medley

Comedy Romance
6.8

20212h 17min

South Korea

Director: Kwak Jae-yong

A romantic comedy of a young man and woman that is told in the background of hotel 'Emross'. It has stories of people who met each other at Hotel Emross during the New Year holidays. Each one has his own memory to relate and create relationships or just going nostalgic.