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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 Age of Adaline

631. The Age of Adaline

Romance Fantasy Drama Passionate Romance Time-Rule Fantasy
7.2

20151h 52min

United States

Director: Lee Toland Krieger

Frozen at 29 for decades, a woman lives in a beautiful prison of forged identities, fake stories, and constant goodbyes. When she finally falls for someone who makes her want a real life, she must decide whether to keep running or let her ageless secret destroy everything around her.

Themes

Identity under disguise, Secret self-preservation, Immortality versus aging, Romance across decades, Cost of perpetual youth

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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The Longest Ride

632. The Longest Ride

Drama Romance Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
7.0

20152h 8min

United States

Director: George Tillman Jr.

The lives of a young couple intertwine with a much older man as he reflects back on a lost love while he's trapped in an automobile crash.

Themes

Loss and resilience, Memory and legacy, Family desire vs career, Art versus sport worlds, Wealth through art, Intergenerational romance

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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A Little Chaos

633. A Little Chaos

Drama Romance Historical Drama Passionate Romance
6.5

20151h 57min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Alan Rickman

A landscape gardener is hired by famous architect Le Nôtre to construct the grand gardens at the palace of Versailles. As the two work on the palace, they find themselves drawn to each other and are thrown into rivalries within the court of King Louis XIV.

Themes

Gender and professional independence, Romantic tension in court, Art versus tradition in design, Fidelity and betrayal in aristocracy, Power dynamics in aristocratic court, Resilience through crisis and repair

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Suite Française

634. Suite Française

Drama Romance War Historical Drama Passionate Romance
7.0

20151h 43min

Belgium, Canada

Director: Saul Dibb

France, 1940. In the first days of occupation, beautiful Lucile Angellier is trapped in a stifled existence with her controlling mother-in-law as they both await news of her husband: a prisoner of war. Parisian refugees start to pour into their small town, soon followed by a regiment of German soldiers who take up residence in the villagers' own homes. Lucile initially tries to ignore Bruno von Falk, the handsome and refined German officer staying with them. But soon, a powerful love draws them together and leads them into the tragedy of war.

Themes

Loyalty versus survival, Forbidden love under occupation, Occupation and romance, Power dynamics under war, Resistance and collaboration, Family duty under occupation

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Cinderella

635. Cinderella

Romance Fantasy Family Drama Passionate Romance
6.9

20151h 45min

United Kingdom, United States

Director: Kenneth Branagh

When her father unexpectedly passes away, young Ella finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother and her daughters. Never one to give up hope, Ella's fortunes begin to change after meeting a dashing stranger in the woods.

Themes

Deception and betrayal, Resilience through adversity, Royal expectations, Political marriage pressure, Kindness as leadership, Magical assistance

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Off Course

636. Off Course

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.8

20151h 44min

Spain

Director: Nacho G. Velilla

Two young Spanish men, with a university education, are tired of unemployment and decide to move to Germany. But soon they will find out that finding a better living is not as easy as they expected.

Themes

Economic precarity, Romantic entanglements, Precarious employment, Migrant adaptation, Language barrier pressure, Chosen family dynamics

Available on

Netflix
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
Rakuten TV
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Focus

637. Focus

Romance Comedy Crime Romantic Comedy Con Artist Crime
6.6

20151h 45min

United States

Director: Glenn Ficarra

Nicky, an accomplished con artist, gets romantically involved with his disciple Jess but later ends their relationship. Years later, she returns as a femme fatale to spoil his plans.

Themes

Deception and trust, Loyalty versus ambition, Misdirection and manipulation, Emotional risk in crime, Romance and vulnerability in crime

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The DUFF

638. The DUFF

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.4

20151h 40min

United States

Director: Ari Sandel

Bianca's universe turns upside down when she learns that her high school refers to her as a ‘DUFF' (Designated Ugly Fat Friend). Hoping to erase that label, she enlists the help of a charming jock and her favorite teacher. Together they'll face the school's mean girl and remind everyone that we are all someone's DUFF… and that's totally fine.

Themes

Social performance pressure, Appearance as social currency, Deception for social gain, Duff labeling social standing, Friendships tested under scrutiny, Bullying via online video

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Liza, the Fox-Fairy

639. Liza, the Fox-Fairy

Comedy Fantasy Romance
7.5

20151h 38min

Director: Károly Ujj Mészáros

Liza is a naïve, lonely 30-year-old nurse who wants to fall in love. Her only company is a long-dead Japanese pop star, who turns her into a fox-fairy out of jealousy. Now, every man who desires Liza shall die horribly. Can she overcome the curse?


The Miracle

640. The Miracle

Comedy Drama Romance
7.6

20152h 16min

Director: Mahsun Kırmızıgül

1960s Turkey countryside. A newly assigned teacher finds out that the solitary village is missing a school. He gets fond of the village people and especially a disabled man. The teacher helps the village to build a new school and educate the children and the disabled man.