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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.

331. The Lovebirds

The Lovebirds
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.1
20201h 27minUnited States
Director: Michael Showalter

Overview

A couple experiences a defining moment in their relationship when they are unintentionally embroiled in a murder mystery. As their journey to clear their names takes them from one extreme – and hilarious - circumstance to the next, they must figure out how they, and their relationship, can survive the night.

Themes

Deception under pressure, Secret society influence, Perceptions and blame, Relationship strain, Racial profiling, Crime and misdirection

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332. The Wrong Missy

The Wrong Missy
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.8
20201h 30minUnited States
Director: Tyler Spindel

Overview

A guy meets the woman of his dreams and invites her to his company's corporate retreat, but realizes he sent the invite to the wrong person.

Themes

"movie: the wrong missy. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: ex-girlfriend, Shark attack, Mistaken identity, Ex-girlfriend, Shark attack, Mistaken identity full keywords list: ex-girlfriend, Shark attack, Mistaken identity, Blind date, Slapstick comedy, Rape of a male, Threesome, Duringcreditsstinger, Holiday resort, Dating app. concept analysis: the film explores the unpredictability of love and the importance of authenticity in relationships. it highlights how personal growth often comes from embracing the quirks and imperfections of others."

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333. The Half of It

The Half of It
Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Coming-of-Age Drama
6.9
20201h 44minUnited States
Director: Alice Wu

Overview

Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.

Themes

Authenticity vs performance, Class dynamics, Coming-of-age tensions, Small-town norms, Asian american identity, Lgbt representation

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334. Rich in Love

Rich in Love
Romance Comedy
6.0
20201h 44minBrazil
Director: Bruno Garotti

Overview

Working incognito at his rich dad's company to test his own merits, Teto falls for Paula and tells her he grew up poor, a lie that spins out of control.


335. The Secret: Dare to Dream

The Secret: Dare to Dream
Drama Romance Family Drama Passionate Romance
6.5
20201h 47minUnited States
Director: Andy Tennant

Overview

A widow with three children hires a handyman to fix her house during a major storm. When not doing home repairs, he shares his philosophy of believing in the power of the universe to deliver what we want.

Themes

Trust under pressure, Loyalty vs independence, Economic strain on family, Hope vs skepticism, Creative collaboration under stress, Intergenerational resilience

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336. The Lost Husband

The Lost Husband
Drama Romance
6.1
20201h 49minUnited States
Director: Vicky Wight

Overview

Trying to put her life back together after the death of her husband, Libby and her children move to her estranged Aunt's goat farm in central Texas.


337. Love Wedding Repeat

Love Wedding Repeat
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
5.6
20201h 40minUnited Kingdom, Italy
Director: Dean Craig

Overview

While trying to make his sister's wedding day go smoothly, Jack finds himself juggling an angry ex-girlfriend, an uninvited guest with a secret, a misplaced sleep sedative, and the girl that got away in alternate versions of the same day.

Themes

"movie: love wedding repeat. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: romance, Wedding, Romance, Wedding full keywords list: romance, Wedding. concept analysis: the film explores the complexities of love and the significance of timing in relationships. it suggests that amidst chaos and missed opportunities, Taking risks can lead to meaningful connections."

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338. Moffie

Moffie
Drama War Romance
6.8
20201h 44minSouth Africa, United Kingdom
Director: Oliver Hermanus

Overview

A young man in 1981 South Africa must complete his brutal and racist two years of compulsory military service while desperately maintaining the secrecy of his homosexuality.


339. The Strong Ones

The Strong Ones
Drama Romance
7.3
20201h 38minChile
Director: Omar Zúñiga Hidalgo

Overview

Lucas travels to visit his sister to a remote town in southern Chile. In front of the ocean and the fog, he meets Antonio, a boatswain in a local fishing boat. When an intense romance grows between them, their strength, their independence and their adulthood become immovable in front of the tide.


340. I Still Believe

I Still Believe
Music Drama Romance Music Biopic Tragic Drama
6.5
20201h 55minUnited States
Director: Andrew Erwin

Overview

The true-life story of Christian music star Jeremy Camp and his journey of love and loss that looks to prove there is always hope.

Themes

Enduring faith under hardship, Artistic calling vs sacrifice, Love tested by illness, Anger toward god, Hope through storytelling, Resilience after loss

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