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Relationship Drama movies

A bond under stress (partners, friends, exes), driven by trust, betrayal, negotiation, and emotional cost.

Acrimony

1. Acrimony

Drama Thriller Relationship Drama Revenge Thriller
5.9
20182h

Overview

Faithful wife Melinda, who is tired of standing by her devious husband Robert, is enraged when it becomes clear she has been betrayed. That's when she lost it, and now she cannot let it go.

Themes

"movie: acrimony. genres: drama, Thriller, Drama, Thriller main themes: first time, Court, Obsession, First time, Court, Obsession full keywords list: first time, Court, Obsession, Harassment, Marriage, Manipulation, Revenge, Inheritance, Class differences, Rage, Anger, Therapy, Death of mother, Resentment, Torment, Hospitalization, Hostile, Out of control, Mentally unstable, Lies, Black cinema, Semi-narrative, Woman scorned, Sisters, Crazy, Taken advantage of, Uncontrollable anger. concept analysis: a portrayal of the destructive power of obsession and betrayal, 'acrimony' examines how love can turn into madness when trust is broken. the film highlights the psychological toll of emotional turmoil and the consequences of unresolved conflicts."

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On Chesil Beach

2. On Chesil Beach

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Bittersweet Romance
6.3
20181h 50min

Overview

In 1962 England, a young couple finds their idyllic romance colliding with issues of sexual freedom and societal pressure, leading to an awkward and fateful wedding night.

Themes

Class inequality, Gender expectations, Societal pressure, Parental trauma, Sexual anxiety, Marriage instability

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Leisure Seeker

3. The Leisure Seeker

Drama Romance Adventure Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.7
20181h 52min

Overview

A runaway couple go on an unforgettable journey from Boston to Key West, recapturing their passion for life and their love for each other on a road trip that provides revelation and surprise right up to the very end.

Themes

Illness as catalyst, Aging and memory loss, Road trip renewal, Hidden tensions in marriage, Memory anchored journey, Enduring couple devotion

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Hulu
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Phantom Thread

4. Phantom Thread

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
7.4
20172h 10min

Overview

In 1950s London, a renowned dressmaker's meticulous lifestyle begins drastically changing as his relationship with his young muse intensifies.

Themes

Tradition vs change, Social expectations pressure, Muse triggers disruption, Obsession drives control, Deception compacts power, Sister guards routine

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Shape of Water

5. The Shape of Water

Drama Fantasy Romance Sword & Sorcery Dark Romance
7.3
20172h 3min

Overview

An other-worldly story, set against the backdrop of Cold War era America circa 1962, where a mute janitor working at a lab falls in love with an amphibious man being held captive there and devises a plan to help him escape.

Themes

Cold war paranoia, Otherness and belonging, Interspecies romance, State power vs science, Prejudice and discrimination, Humanity through empathy

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Perfect Strangers

6. Perfect Strangers

Drama Comedy Relationship Drama Ensemble Comedy
6.9
20171h 41min

Overview

During a lunar eclipse, seven friends gather for dinner and decide to play a game in which they must share with each other the content of every message, email or phone call they receive throughout the evening.

Themes

Trust under scrutiny, Group dynamics under pressure, Privacy versus openness, Boundary negotiation within a circle, Transparency versus secrecy, Honesty and loyalty shifts

Available on

Netflix
Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total
Rakuten TV
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Wonder Wheel

7. Wonder Wheel

Drama Romance Relationship Drama Passionate Romance
6.2
20171h 41min

Overview

The story of four characters whose lives intertwine amid the hustle and bustle of the Coney Island amusement park in the 1950s: Ginny, an emotionally volatile former actress now working as a waitress in a clam house; Humpty, Ginny’s rough-hewn carousel operator husband; Mickey, a handsome young lifeguard who dreams of becoming a playwright; and Carolina, Humpty’s long-estranged daughter, who is now hiding out from gangsters at her father’s apartment.

Themes

Class pressure erodes loyalty, Lifeguard ambitions collide with duty, Amusement park presence shapes desire, 1950s mood fuels secrecy, Housewife vulnerability under strain, Coney island tensions ripple through family

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Fandango At Home
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Newness

8. Newness

Romance Drama Passionate Romance Relationship Drama
6.3
20171h 52min

Overview

In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.

Themes

Open relationship strain, Dinner party dynamics, Hookup culture pressures, Dating app culture, Open relationship jealousy

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Mountain Between Us

9. The Mountain Between Us

Drama Adventure Romance Survival Adventure Bittersweet Romance
6.4
20171h 49min

Overview

Stranded on a mountain after a tragic plane crash, two strangers must work together to endure the extreme elements of the remote, snow-covered terrain. When they realize help is not coming, they embark on a perilous journey across hundreds of miles of wilderness, pushing each other to survive and discovering their inner strength.

Themes

Isolation vs connection, Trust under crisis, Resilience in wilderness, Past trauma and coping, Survival under extreme conditions, Romance amid adversity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Our Souls at Night

10. Our Souls at Night

Romance Drama Bittersweet Romance Relationship Drama
6.9
20171h 41min

Overview

Addie Moore and Louis Waters, a widow and widower, have lived next to each other for years. The pair have almost no relationship, but that all changes when Addie tries to make a connection with her neighbour.

Themes

Family obligation, Memory and regret, Intergenerational bonds, Nontraditional companionship, Aging loneliness, Social judgment, Secrecy vs visibility

Available on

Netflix
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