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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 Princess Switch

891. The Princess Switch

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.1

20181h 41min

United States

Director: Mike Rohl

When a down-to-earth Chicago baker and a soon-to-be princess discover they look like twins, they hatch a Christmastime plan to trade places.

Themes

Deception through disguise, Public scrutiny, Class expectations, Role swapping, Longing for normalcy, Romance across social boundaries

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Never Look Away

892. Never Look Away

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Bittersweet Romance
7.7

20183h 9min

Germany, Italy

Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck

German artist Kurt Barnert has escaped East Germany and now lives in West Germany, but is tormented by his childhood under the Nazis and the GDR regime.

Themes

Abuse of power, State censorship of art, Fugitive romance under regimes, Artistic voice under repression, Familial legacy and trauma, Resilience through migration

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A Star Is Born

893. A Star Is Born

Music Drama Romance Narrative Musical Relationship Drama
7.6

20182h 16min

United States

Director: Bradley Cooper

A once-famous country music star meets and falls in love with Ally, a talented singer and waitress. He helps her break onto the stage and become a star, while gradually realizing that his own best days are behind him.

Themes

Show business pressure, Family loyalty, Talent versus addiction, Creative control conflict, Fame and instability, Death of father

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Life Itself

894. Life Itself

Drama Romance Family Drama Passionate Romance
6.9

20181h 58min

Spain, United States

Director: Dan Fogelman

As a young New York couple goes from college romance to marriage and the birth of their first child, the unexpected twists of their journey create reverberations that echo over continents and through lifetimes.

Themes

Abuse and resilience, Intergenerational trauma, Legacy and inheritance, Unreliable narration, Intercultural relationships, Fractured family ties, Memory versus reality

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Nappily Ever After

895. Nappily Ever After

Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.4

20181h 40min

United States

Director: Haifaa al-Mansour

After an accident at the hair salon, Violet realizes she's not living life to the fullest. A soulful barber helps her put the pieces back together.

Themes

Body image pressure, Transformation and empowerment, Authenticity vs appearance, Professional identity vs personal growth, Parental expectations and control, Diversity in advertising

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Where Hands Touch

896. Where Hands Touch

War Drama Romance World War II Historical Drama
6.6

20182h 2min

United Kingdom

Director: Amma Asante

Germany, 1944. Leyna, the 15-year old daughter of a white German mother and a black African father, meets Lutz, a compassionate member of the Hitler Youth whose father is a prominent Nazi soldier, and they form an unlikely connection in this quickly changing world.

Themes

Family loyalty under pressure, Coming of age, Jew persecution, Interracial romance, State sanctioned racism, Displacement and motherhood

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Sierra Burgess Is a Loser

897. Sierra Burgess Is a Loser

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
5.8

20181h 45min

United States

Director: Ian Samuels

A case of mistaken identity results in unexpected romance when the most popular girl in high school and the biggest loser must come together to win over their crushes.

Themes

"movie: sierra burgess is a loser. genres: comedy, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Romance main themes: loser, Based on play or musical, Texting, Loser, Based on play or musical, Texting full keywords list: loser, Based on play or musical, Texting, Stage adaptation, Catfishing, Ugly girl, Popular girl, High school drama. concept analysis: the film explores themes of identity and self-acceptance, Highlighting the complexities of teenage relationships and the impact of social expectations. it also examines the importance of honesty and communication in building genuine connections."

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The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

898. The Most Beautiful Girl in the World

Comedy Romance Drama Music
7.2

20181h 42min

Director: Aron Lehmann

17-year-old Cyril is funny, smart and an all-round good guy. Just his somewhat overlarge nose spoils the picture. On a school trip to Berlin with Roxy, a stunning new classmate, Cyril is not the only one taken with her. Benno, the class Casanova has his eye on the girl too and makes a nasty wager. Roxy is more interested in the introverted Rick, who is not only shy but also slow. Cyril hastens with his spoken word skills to Rick's aid, and falls head over heels in love with Roxy himself. So whose brave heart will win the fair lady?


I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

899. I Want to Eat Your Pancreas

Animation Drama Romance Anime Tragic Drama
8.1

20181h 48min

Japan

Director: Shinichiro Ushijima

After his classmate and crush is diagnosed with a pancreatic disease, an average high schooler sets out to make the most of her final days.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Romance under constraint, Terminal illness vulnerability, Social scrutiny and resentment, Care through proximity, Memory through diaries

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Little Italy

900. Little Italy

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
5.7

20181h 42min

Canada, United States

Director: Donald Petrie

Former childhood pals Leo and Nikki are attracted to each other as adults—but will their feuding parents' rival pizzerias put a chill on their sizzling romance?

Themes

"movie: little italy. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: love, Love full keywords list: love. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of love transcending familial conflict and the importance of communication in resolving deep-seated rivalries. it highlights how personal relationships can evolve despite external pressures and misunderstandings."

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