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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.

Little

411. Little

Comedy Fantasy Romance Awkward Comedy Romantic Comedy
5.6

20191h 48min

United States

Director: Tina Gordon

Overview

Jordan Sanders, a take-no-prisoners tech mogul, wakes up one morning in the body of her 13-year-old self right before a do-or-die presentation. Her beleaguered assistant April is the only one in on the secret that her daily tormentor is now trapped in an awkward tween body, just as everything is on the line.

Themes

"movie: little. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance main themes: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Friendship, Dreams, Business woman full keywords list: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Bullying, Personal assistant, Life lessons, Body switch, Black cinema, Business owner, Tech-mogul, High-profile client. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of personal growth and redemption through the lens of childhood innocence. it highlights the importance of empathy and the transformative power of understanding one's past mistakes."

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Five Feet Apart

412. Five Feet Apart

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Coming-of-Age Drama
7.2

20191h 56min

United States

Director: Justin Baldoni

Overview

Stella lives to follow every rule that might keep her alive. Will lives to break the rules that cage him. When falling in love means staying six feet apart—or risking everything to take one step closer—they have to choose which life is worth saving.

Themes

Hospital boundaries, Cystic fibrosis stakes, Forbidden love under illness, Terminal illness constraints, Star crossed lovers motif, First date tension, Resilience through isolation

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Gloria Bell

413. Gloria Bell

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Bittersweet Romance
6.3

20191h 42min

Chile, United States

Director: Sebastián Lelio

Overview

Gloria is a free-spirited divorcée who spends her days at a straight-laced office job and her nights on the dance floor, joyfully letting loose at clubs around Los Angeles. After meeting Arnold on a night out, she finds herself thrust into an unexpected new romance, filled with both the joys of budding love and the complications of dating, identity, and family.

Themes

Social performance pressure, Freedom vs obligation, Identity through reinvention, Self-expression through nightlife, Romantic pursuit vs stability, Emotional volatility

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The Aftermath

414. The Aftermath

War Drama Romance World War II Historical Drama
6.4

20191h 48min

United States, United Kingdom

Director: James Kent

Overview

In the aftermath of World War II, a British colonel and his wife are assigned to live in Hamburg during the post-war reconstruction, but tensions arise with the German widower who lives with them.

Themes

Grief and memory, Forbidden romance, Postwar occupation tensions, Suspicion and distrust, Precarious domestic arrangements, Loyalty conflicts

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Who You Think I Am

415. Who You Think I Am

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.8

20191h 41min

Belgium, France

Director: Safy Nebbou

Overview

Claire, a 50-year-old divorced teacher, creates a fake Facebook profile of a 24-year-old woman to catfish Alex, the roommate of her former lover, Ludo.

Themes

Manipulation and control, Boundary between fantasy and reality, Loneliness and longing, Online deception, Cyber infidelity, Therapy and self perception

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Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion

416. Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion

Animation Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy
6.8

20191h 22min

Director: Katsushi Sakurabi

Overview

The goddess Artemis has sworn to destroy a powerful monster lurking in a distant, ancient city, and she needs Bell’s help to do it. But there is more to Artemis’ quest than meets the eye, and victory will not come easily for Bell and all his friends!


Isn't It Romantic

417. Isn't It Romantic

Comedy Fantasy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
5.9

20191h 28min

Canada, United States

Director: Todd Strauss-Schulson

Overview

For a long time, Natalie, an Australian architect living in New York City, had always believed that what she had seen in rom-coms is all fantasy. But after thwarting a mugger at a subway station only to be knocked out while fleeing, Natalie wakes up and discovers that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare—a romantic comedy—and she is the leading lady.

Themes

"movie: isn't it romantic. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance main themes: new york city, Satire, Romcom, New york city, Satire, Romcom full keywords list: new york city, Satire, Romcom, Parody, Romance, Spoof, Low self esteem, Alternative present, Alternative world, Censored profanity. concept analysis: the film explores the journey of self-acceptance and the importance of loving oneself before seeking love from others. it critiques the unrealistic tropes of romantic comedies while ultimately embracing their charm and transformative power."

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What Men Want

418. What Men Want

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.4

20191h 57min

United States

Director: Adam Shankman

Overview

Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.

Themes

"movie: what men want. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: telepathy, Bartender, Partnership, Telepathy, Bartender, Partnership full keywords list: telepathy, Bartender, Partnership, Psychic, Widower, Single father, Boxing trainer, National basketball association (nba), Personal assistant, Basketball player, Retelling, Boys club, Atlanta, Georgia, Father daughter relationship, Best friends, Woman in a man's world, Best friend's wedding, Passed over for promotion. concept analysis: the film explores themes of gender dynamics and empowerment in a male-dominated industry, Highlighting the challenges women face in asserting their worth. it also delves into the complexities of personal relationships and the importance of authenticity over manipulation."

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Love at Second Sight

419. Love at Second Sight

Comedy Romance Fantasy Romantic Comedy Time-Rule Fantasy
6.9

20191h 57min

Belgium, France

Director: Hugo Gélin

Overview

A man tries to make his wife fall in love with him again, after waking up in an alternate reality where she never knew him.

Themes

Deception in romance, Memory and longing, Husband wife relationship dynamics, Alternate reality consequences, Creative ambition vs love, Identity and role negotiation

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White Snake

420. White Snake

Romance Animation Fantasy
7.0

20191h 39min

Director: Amp Wong

Overview

One day a young woman named Blanca is saved by Xuan, a snake catcher from a nearby village. As they set off an a journey to discover her real identity, the pair develop feelings for each other.