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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.

Tolkien

861. Tolkien

War Drama Romance World War I Historical Drama
6.8

20191h 52min

United States

Director: Dome Karukoski

England, early 20th century. The future writer and philologist John Ronald Reuel Tolkien (1892-1973) and three of his schoolmates create a strong bond between them as they share the same passion for literature and art, a true fellowship that strengthens as they grow up, but the outbreak of World War I threatens to shatter it.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Coming of age, Romance vs duty, Mentorship and authority, Class and education pressure, War disruption and loss

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Tell It to the Bees

862. Tell It to the Bees

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Family Drama
6.5

20191h 46min

United Kingdom

Director: Annabel Jankel

Dr. Jean Markham returns to the town she left as a teenager to take over her late father's medical practice. When a school-yard scuffle lands Charlie in her surgery, she invites him to visit the hives in her garden and tell his secrets to the bees, as she once did. The new friendship between the boy and the bee keeper brings his mother Lydia into Jean's world.

Themes

Forbidden romance, Public scrutiny, Unconventional motherhood, Class constraints, Nontraditional family, Lgbt relationship, Beekeeping motif

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The Last Summer

863. The Last Summer

Romance Comedy Coming-of-Age Romance
5.6

20191h 49min

United States

Director: William Bindley

Standing on the precipice of adulthood, a group of friends navigate new relationships, while reexamining others, during their final summer before college.

Themes

"movie: the last summer. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie, Chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie full keywords list: chicago, Illinois, Romcom, Teen movie, Summer, Graduate. concept analysis: the film explores the challenges of transitioning into adulthood and the complexities of relationships during a pivotal life stage. it highlights the importance of self-discovery and the bittersweet nature of letting go as friends prepare for new beginnings."

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Long Shot

864. Long Shot

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.8

20192h 5min

United States

Director: Jonathan Levine

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

Themes

Class differences, Public image pressure, Media influence on politics, Power vs loyalty, Romantic life under scrutiny, Leadership gender expectations

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Vita & Virginia

865. Vita & Virginia

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
5.9

20191h 50min

Ireland, United Kingdom

Director: Chanya Button

Socialite Vita Sackville-West and literary icon Virginia Woolf run in different circles in 1920s London. Despite the odds, the two forge an unconventional affair, set against the backdrop of their own strikingly contemporary marriages.

Themes

"movie: vita & virginia. genres: drama, Romance, Drama, Romance main themes: biography, Based on true story, Polyamory, Biography, Based on true story, Polyamory full keywords list: biography, Based on true story, Polyamory, Lgbt, 1920s, Lesbian, Virginia woolf. concept analysis: the film explores the intricacies of love and desire, Particularly in the context of societal norms and personal freedom. it delves into the tension between individuality and conformity, Highlighting the transformative power of unconventional relationships."

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Someone Great

866. Someone Great

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.2

20191h 32min

United States

Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson

An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and her two best friends spend one outrageous last adventure in New York City.

Themes

Female friendship under pressure, Career vs personal life, Heartbreak recovery through adventure, Commitment anxiety and growth, Urban social dynamics, Pursuit of closure

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The Perfect Date

867. The Perfect Date

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.8

20191h 33min

United States

Director: Chris Nelson

High school senior Brooks dreams of getting into a prestigious university, but he doesn’t have enough money. To raise the needed amount, he and his friend create a service where Brooks can be hired as the “perfect” date—a guy who tailors his persona to any client’s wishes.

Themes

"movie: the perfect date. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel, Adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel full keywords list: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel. concept analysis: the film explores the tension between authenticity and societal expectations, Highlighting the pressures teenagers face in defining their identities. it ultimately advocates for the importance of genuine connections over superficial appearances."

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After

868. After

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.3

20191h 46min

United States

Director: Jenny Gage

A well-behaved young college student falls for a charming boy from a wealthy family. Despite the intense attraction between them, their clashing personalities and his past make the relationship dangerous for both.

Themes

"movie: after. genres: romance, Drama, Romance, Drama main themes: based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush, Based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush full keywords list: based on novel or book, Love, Teenage crush, Teenage romance, Bad boy, Depressing, Cliché. concept analysis: after examines how desire and insecurity collide to shape identity, Portraying romantic love as both a catalyst for self-discovery and a terrain for manipulation. the film interrogates the thin line between authentic vulnerability and performative cruelty, Suggesting that healing requires confronting painful truths rather than succumbing to staged challenges."

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Little

869. Little

Comedy Fantasy Romance Awkward Comedy Romantic Comedy
5.6

20191h 48min

United States

Director: Tina Gordon

Jordan Sanders, a take-no-prisoners tech mogul, wakes up one morning in the body of her 13-year-old self right before a do-or-die presentation. Her beleaguered assistant April is the only one in on the secret that her daily tormentor is now trapped in an awkward tween body, just as everything is on the line.

Themes

"movie: little. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance main themes: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Friendship, Dreams, Business woman full keywords list: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Bullying, Personal assistant, Life lessons, Body switch, Black cinema, Business owner, Tech-mogul, High-profile client. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of personal growth and redemption through the lens of childhood innocence. it highlights the importance of empathy and the transformative power of understanding one's past mistakes."

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Five Feet Apart

870. Five Feet Apart

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2

20191h 56min

United States

Director: Justin Baldoni

Stella lives to follow every rule that might keep her alive. Will lives to break the rules that cage him. When falling in love means staying six feet apart—or risking everything to take one step closer—they have to choose which life is worth saving.

Themes

Hospital boundaries, Cystic fibrosis stakes, Forbidden love under illness, Terminal illness constraints, Star crossed lovers motif, First date tension, Resilience through isolation

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