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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.

271. Crazy About Her

Crazy About Her
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.6
20211h 42minSpain
Director: Dani de la Orden

Overview

After a magical night together, Adri voluntarily turns himself into the psychiatric institution where Carla lives.

Themes

Deception within care, Romance in confinement, Mood swings and illness, Peer evaluation pressure, Stigma of mental health, Destigmatizing mental disorders

Available on

Netflix
Google Play Movies
YouTube
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272. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things

The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
Fantasy Romance Time-Rule Fantasy Coming-of-Age Romance
6.8
20211h 39minUnited States
Director: Ian Samuels

Overview

Two teenagers trapped in an endless time loop set out to find all the tiny things that make that one day perfect.

Themes

Intergenerational tension, Balancing dreams and duty, Time loop constraint, Caregiving under illness, Pursuit of tiny joys, Companionship beyond romance

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
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273. The World to Come

The World to Come
Romance Drama Western Passionate Romance Historical Drama
6.4
20211h 45minFrance, Romania
Director: Mona Fastvold

Overview

In 1856, two women forge a close connection despite their isolation on the American frontier.

Themes

Jealousy and control, Practical marriage constraint, Isolation amplifies longing, Forbidden affection under scrutiny, Frontier life social pressures, Loss shapes bonds

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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274. The Yin Yang Master

The Yin Yang Master
Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Romance
6.4
20211h 53minChina
Director: Li Weiran

Overview

The world is on the verge of a devastating war with monsters who are coming to retrieve the Scaling Stone. Yin Yang Master Qingming's life is in danger and he travels to different worlds to prepare for the upcoming assaults. On his journey, Qingming finds that the key to all the calamities is embracing his hybrid identity of both human and monster.


275. To All the Boys: Always and Forever

To All the Boys: Always and Forever
Romance Comedy Drama Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.3
20211h 55minUnited States
Director: Michael Fimognari

Overview

Senior year of high school takes center stage as Lara Jean returns from a family trip to Korea and considers her college plans — with and without Peter.

Themes

Long distance romance, College choice pressure, Family wedding expectations, Cultural identity negotiation, Parental absence and presence, Sibling support dynamics

Available on

Netflix
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276. Long Story Short

Long Story Short
Romance Comedy Fantasy Romantic Comedy Time-Rule Fantasy
6.6
20211h 30minAustralia, France
Director: Josh Lawson

Overview

Teddy wakes up the morning after his wedding to discover that he's jumped forward a year in his life to his first anniversary. Trapped in an endless cycle of time jumps, transported another year ahead every few minutes, he is faced with a race against time as his life crumbles around him.

Themes

Trust and deception, Commitment under pressure, Time loop consequences, Career versus love, Agency within repetition, Routine versus novelty

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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277. Bliss

Bliss
Science Fiction Romance Drama Simulation & Reality-Shift Sci-Fi Bittersweet Romance
5.4
20211h 43minUnited States
Director: Mike Cahill

Overview

A mind-bending love story following Greg who, after recently being divorced and then fired, meets the mysterious Isabel, a woman living on the streets and convinced that the polluted, broken world around them is just a computer simulation. Doubtful at first, Greg eventually discovers there may be some truth to Isabel’s wild conspiracy.

Themes

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Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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278. Malcolm & Marie

Malcolm & Marie
Drama Romance Entertainment Industry Drama Passionate Romance
6.6
20211h 46minUnited States
Director: Sam Levinson

Overview

As a filmmaker and his girlfriend return home from his movie premiere, smoldering tensions and painful revelations push them toward a romantic reckoning.

Themes

Authenticity versus performance, Creative ego vs relationships, Criticism and interpretation politics, Jealousy and projection, Validation through acknowledgment, Film as self-expression

Available on

Netflix
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279. Wish Dragon

Wish Dragon
Animation Family Comedy Fantasy Romance
7.2
20211h 39minUnited States, China
Director: Chris Appelhans

Overview

Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.

Themes

Class inequality, Betrayal and deception, Identity through disguise, Desire vs duty, Loyalty and sacrifice, Economic status

Available on

Netflix
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280. Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
Animation Drama Romance Anime Relationship Drama
7.6
20201h 38minJapan
Director: Kotaro Tamura

Overview

With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair. But when the tide turns against them, they push each other to places they never thought possible, and inspire a love fit for a storybook.

Themes

Romance under constraint, Dreams vs reality, Growth through adversity, Disability and independence, Caregiving responsibility, Art as identity

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Crunchyroll
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