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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.

My Name Is Loh Kiwan

1. My Name Is Loh Kiwan

Romance Drama
6.7
20242h 14min

Overview

After defecting from North Korea, Loh Kiwan struggles to obtain refugee status in Belgium, where he encounters a dejected woman who has lost all hope.


Players

2. Players

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.7
20241h 45min

Overview

New York sportswriter Mack has spent years devising successful hook-up "plays" with her friends, but when she unexpectedly falls for one of her targets, she must learn what it takes to go from simply scoring to playing for keeps.

Themes

"movie: players. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: affectation, Affectation full keywords list: affectation. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of modern relationships and the struggle between casual encounters and the desire for genuine connection. it highlights the importance of vulnerability and communication in navigating love and friendship."

Available on

Netflix
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Marmalade

3. Marmalade

Crime Thriller Romance Drama Comedy
6.3
20241h 39min

Overview

Baron, an imprisoned man, strikes up a friendship with cellmate Otis. As the pair hatch an escape plan together, Baron recalls the story of how he met Marmalade, the love of his life, and their Bonnie and Clyde scheme to rob a bank in order to care for his sick mother and give the couple the life they’ve always dreamed of.


The Beast

4. The Beast

Science Fiction Drama Romance Bio-Genetic Sci-Fi Relationship Drama
6.5
20242h 26min

Overview

In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.

Themes

Trauma and resilience, Tradition vs change, Emotions as threat, Misogyny and gender dynamics, Parental duality, Family secrecy and legacy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Lisa Frankenstein

5. Lisa Frankenstein

Horror Comedy Romance Zombie Horror Parody
6.1
20241h 42min

Overview

In 1989, a misunderstood teenager has a high school crush — who just happens to be a handsome corpse! After a set of playfully horrific circumstances bring him back to life, the two embark on a murderous journey to find love, happiness…and a few missing body parts along the way.

Themes

Revenge and survival, Power and manipulation, Coming of age pressure, Family dysfunction dynamics, Death and transformation, Outsider empathy

Available on

Amazon Video
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Upgraded

6. Upgraded

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.1
20241h 45min

Overview

Ana is an ambitious intern dreaming of a career in the art world while trying to impress her demanding boss Claire. When she's upgraded to first class on a work trip, she meets handsome Will, and Ana pretends to be her boss– a white lie that sets off a glamorous chain of events, romance and opportunity, until her fib threatens to surface.

Themes

Social climbing pressure, Deception in romance, Professional identity vs personal life, Honesty as currency, Class signals in elite spaces, Wealth as gatekeeper

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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Shoshana

7. Shoshana

Thriller Romance History
6.3
20242h 1min

Overview

In this edge-of-your-seat thriller inspired by real events, a British police officer and a Jewish woman fall in love amidst the political turmoil of 1930s Tel Aviv. With British control over Palestine precarious and conflict inevitable, everyone is forced to choose a side.


Miller's Girl

8. Miller's Girl

Thriller Drama Romance Coming-of-Age Drama Passionate Romance
5.2
20241h 33min

Overview

A talented young writer embarks on a creative odyssey when her teacher assigns a project that entangles them both.

Themes

Power dynamics, Deception and exposure, Reputation and consequences, Ambition and desire, Teacher-student boundary, Adult responsibility vs desire

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Bonnard, Pierre and Marthe

9. Bonnard, Pierre and Marthe

History Romance
6.5
20242h 2min

Overview

When French painter Pierre Bonnard met Marthe de Méligny, he didn’t know this self-proclaimed aristocrat would become the cornerstone of his life and work. From this moment, she became more than just a muse for the “painter of happiness”, appearing in more than a third of his work. Together, they reached their artistic fulfillment thanks to a colourful love, different from the standards of their time, nurturing the great mystery around their relationship. Based on a true story.


All of Us Strangers

10. All of Us Strangers

Romance Drama Fantasy Fantasy Romance Everyday Life Drama
7.6
20231h 45min

Overview

One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor Harry, which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.

Themes

Urban isolation, Queer loneliness, Magical realism, Parental memory, Memory haunt, Intimate relationship strain

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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