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Passionate Romance movies

High-heat romance where chemistry and intensity drive decisions and shape the relationship arc.

Portrait of a Lady on Fire

1. Portrait of a Lady on Fire

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
8.0
20192h 1min

Overview

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

2. And Then We Danced

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.6
20191h 53min

Overview

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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Downton Abbey

3. Downton Abbey

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.4
20192h 2min

Overview

The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England will unleash scandal, romance and intrigue that will leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance.

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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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Martin Eden

4. Martin Eden

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Historical Drama
7.0
20192h 9min

Overview

The tale of an individualist proletarian in a time marked by the rise of mass political movements. In early 20th-century Italy, illiterate sailor Martin Eden seeks fame as a writer while torn between the love of a bourgeois girl and allegiance to his social class.

Themes

Class tension through romance, Alienation by social ascent, Ambition within social climbing, Self making through writing, Loyalty to ideology versus affection, Elder thinker influence

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Ophelia

5. Ophelia

Drama Romance History Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.5
20191h 54min

Overview

Ophelia comes of age as lady-in-waiting for Queen Gertrude, and her singular spirit captures Hamlet's affections. As lust and betrayal threaten the kingdom, Ophelia finds herself trapped between true love and controlling her own destiny.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Power and control, Secret marriage and risk, Romance amid political intrigue, Agency under patriarchal constraint, Destiny and autonomy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Elisa & Marcela

6. Elisa & Marcela

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.6
20191h 58min

Overview

The film tells the true story of Elisa Sánchez Loriga and Marcela Gracia Ibeas, two women in 1901 Spain who fell deeply in love. To overcome societal and legal barriers to their relationship, Elisa assumes a male identity, enabling the pair to marry in secret. Their daring act makes them the first recorded same-sex couple to marry in Spain, but their love is tested as they face relentless persecution and sacrifice.

Themes

19th century, Lesbian relationship, Spanish authorities, 1900s era, Same-sex marriage

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Netflix
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The Sun Is Also a Star

7. The Sun Is Also a Star

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
5.9
20191h 40min

Overview

Two young New Yorkers begin to fall in love over the course of a single day, as a series of potentially life-altering meetings loom over their heads - hers concerning her family’s deportation to Jamaica, and his concerning an education at Dartmouth.

Themes

"movie: the sun is also a star. genres: romance, Drama, Romance, Drama main themes: new york city, Deportation, Love, New york city, Deportation, Love full keywords list: new york city, Deportation, Love, Korean american, Based on young adult novel, Korean. concept analysis: the film explores the intersection of love and fate, Highlighting how fleeting moments can shape our lives. it also addresses the harsh realities of immigration and the emotional turmoil that comes with it, Emphasizing the resilience of human connection amidst adversity."

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Tell It to the Bees

8. Tell It to the Bees

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Family Drama
6.5
20191h 46min

Overview

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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Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Vita & Virginia

9. Vita & Virginia

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
5.9
20191h 50min

Overview

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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Apple TV
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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After

10. After

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
5.3
20191h 46min

Overview

Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin Scott, a mysterious and brooding rebel who makes her question all she thought she knew about herself -- and what she wants out of life.

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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Netflix
Amazon Video
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