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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.

Matthias & Maxime

831. Matthias & Maxime

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.8

20192h

Canada

Director: Xavier Dolan

Two childhood best friends are asked to share a kiss for the purposes of a student short film. Soon, a lingering doubt sets in, confronting both men with their preferences, threatening the brotherhood of their social circle, and, eventually, changing their lives.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Friendship under pressure, Public performance pressure, Sexual identity tension, Caregiving burdens, Romantic boundaries, Career vs life choices

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Atlantics

832. Atlantics

Drama Romance Fantasy Passionate Romance Tragic Drama
6.7

20191h 46min

France, Senegal

Director: Mati Diop

Arranged to marry a rich man, young Ada is crushed when her true love goes missing at sea during a migration attempt — until a miracle reunites them.

Themes

Class inequality, Gendered expectations, Forced marriage, Emigration pressure, Unpaid wages, Urban development

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Hello World

833. Hello World

Animation Romance Science Fiction Drama
6.7

20191h 38min

Director: Tomohiko Ito

A shy high schooler in Kyoto meets a man claiming to be his future self, who tells him he’s hacked into the past to save their first love.


Portrait of a Lady on Fire

834. Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
8.0

20192h 1min

France

Director: Céline Sciamma

On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.

Themes

Arranged marriage pressure, Class constraints, Artistic autonomy conflict, Gaze and desire, Reproductive choices, Female agency under constraint, Intimate alliance vs duty

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And Then We Danced

835. And Then We Danced

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.6

20191h 53min

France, Georgia

Director: Levan Akin

Merab, a devoted dancer, has been training for years with his partner Mary for a spot in the National Georgian Ensemble. The arrival of another male dancer, Irakli, sparks both an intense rivalry and romantic desire that may cause Merab to risk his future in dance as well as his relationships.

Themes

Family pressure, Tradition vs modernity, Homophobia constraints, Artistic ambition vs identity, Secret romance, Competition and rivalry in the arts

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Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Can You Keep a Secret?

836. Can You Keep a Secret?

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.4

20191h 34min

United States

Director: Elise Durán

Emma Corrigan, a girl with a few secrets, thinks she’s about to die on a turbulent plane ride. She spills them all to the handsome stranger sitting next to her. At least, she thought he was a stranger. But then, her company’s young and elusive CEO, arrives at the office. It’s him. And he knows every single humiliating detail about her.

Themes

"movie: can you keep a secret?. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: new york city, Based on novel or book, Panic, New york city, Based on novel or book, Panic full keywords list: new york city, Based on novel or book, Panic, Promise, Marketing, Dating, Falling in love, Young woman, Humiliation, Stranger, First class, Ceo, Woman director, Airplane flight, Energy drink, Turbulent flight, Secrets, Plane travel, New boss. concept analysis: the film examines the complexities of modern relationships and the importance of vulnerability in love. it highlights the struggle between personal authenticity and societal pressures, Encouraging viewers to embrace their true selves."

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Tall Girl

837. Tall Girl

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.2

20191h 41min

United States

Director: Nzingha Stewart

Jodi, the tallest girl in her high school, has always felt uncomfortable in her own skin. But after years of slouching, being made fun of, and avoiding attention at all costs, Jodi finally decides to find the confidence to stand tall.

Themes

"movie: tall girl. genres: comedy, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Romance main themes: high school, Romance, Teen movie, High school, Romance, Teen movie full keywords list: high school, Romance, Teen movie, Insecurity. concept analysis: the film examines how body-based insecurity and social hierarchies distort personal identity and relationships, Arguing that external validation cannot replace self-acceptance. it also shows that honest vulnerability—rather than performative conformity or manipulation—is the path to authentic connection."

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Netflix
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Downton Abbey

838. Downton Abbey

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.4

20192h 2min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Michael Engler

The Crawley family is living its usual life at Downton when a sudden announcement shakes the household: the King and Queen will soon visit the estate. Everyone scrambles to prepare for the reception, but as the pressure rises, old grudges resurface and new intrigues emerge—threatening not only the royal visit, but the lives of those at Downton.

Themes

Class and service boundaries, Public image vs private duty, Ritual disruption of tradition, Estate inheritance and lineage, Loyalty under external intrusion

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Amazon Video
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Someone, Somewhere

839. Someone, Somewhere

Drama Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6

20191h 50min

Belgium, France

Director: Cédric Klapisch

Rémy and Mélanie live next door to each other in Paris but have never met. The two thirty-year-old Parisians search for connections online, but never have much success. Falling deeper into loneliness and depression, both decide to start attending regular therapy. With the help of their therapists, they uncover the real roots of their issues, and find that the connection they were both searching for is much closer than they thought.

Themes

Urban loneliness, Depressive mood, Proximity over distance, Therapy as catalyst, Online connection search, Nearby relationships

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Our Friend

840. Our Friend

Drama Romance Family Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.3

20192h 4min

United States

Director: Gabriela Cowperthwaite

After learning that his terminally ill wife has six months to live, a man welcomes the support of his best friend who moves into their home to help out.

Themes

Caregiving under pressure, Duty versus personal life, Friendship as lifeline, Illness and family bonds, Reconciliation after betrayal, Chosen family resilience

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Apple TV
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