Top 28 romantic movies in 2024 & 2023 (Netflix, Prime, Hulu & Cinema list)
List of the latest romance movies in 2024 and the best romance movies of 2023 & the 2010's. Top romance movies to watch on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, Disney+ & other Streaming services, out on DVD/Blu-ray or in cinema's right now.
New romance movies in 2024 in Cinema & on VOD
Top movies up for release in 2024 in cinema and on VOD
DIRECTOR: Rachel Lambert CAST: Daisy Ridley, Dave Merheje & Parvesh Cheena
Fran is an office worker who can’t stop thinking about death. With constant thoughts of dying in her head, dating becomes tougher, but not undoable. As she continues to pursue relationships, her awkward nature could be the last hurdle she has to get over if she wants to seek a happier life. Isolation and mortality plague her thoughts in this offbeat romantic comedy from director Rachel Lambert (I Can Feel You Walking) and based on the play Killers by Kevin Armento. The film stars the talents of Daisy Ridley (Star Wars: The Force Awakens), Dave Merheje (Ramy), Parvesh Cheena (Barbershop), and Marcia DeBonis.
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DIRECTOR: Michael Showalter CAST: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine & Jaiden Anthony
Solène Marchand is feeling older as a 40-year-old mom, but she finds herself being drawn back to her youth with an age gap in her latest relationship. She finds herself fancying Hayes Campbell, a 24-year-old singer in the boy band, August Moon. But how far can such a romance go when their coupling will only create a major stir in the mainstream obsession with fame and age-gap relationships? This romantic drama comes from director Michael Showalter (Wet Hot American Summer, Search Party) and co-written by Jennifer Westfeldt and Robinne Lee. The film stars the talents of Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Perry Mattfeld, and Reid Scott.
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DIRECTOR: Justin Baldoni CAST: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni & Brandon Sklenar
Lily is a woman with a traumatic past that is trying to start over again with love. She thinks she has found the right man in her life when marries Ryle, but it’s a love she begins to question over time. With their marriage enduring, Lily is haunted by the past and will have to face it again when her first love enters back into her life. Will her marriage succeed or will the past consume her? This romantic love triangle is directed and co-written by Justin Baldoni (Five Feet Apart, Jane The Virgin, Clouds) with a cast that includes Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar, Jenny Slate, and Hasan Minhaj.
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DIRECTOR: Rose Glass CAST: Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian & Ed Harris
Love makes people do crazy things and maybe even violent things. That’s what goes down in Love Lies Bleeding, a wild and fast-paced mixture of romance and action. The film follows the exploits of the gym employee Lou and the bisexual bodybuilder Jackie as they pursue their greatest desires of the American dream. That dream, however, requires venturing into some strange and dangerous places, where violence breaks out amid the tense erotic situations. This enthusiastic fusion of romance and thrillers comes from the mind of director Rose Glass (Saint Maud), who co-wrote the screenplay with Weronika Tofilska. The film also boasts a cast that features Kristen Stewart (Spencer), Katy O'Brian (The Mandalorian), Jena Malone, Anna Baryshnikov, Dave Franco, and Ed Harris.
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DIRECTOR: Will Gluck CAST: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell & Alexandra Shipp
Bea and Ben are a couple that are madly attracted to each other on their first date. But when the two of them venture off on a destination wedding in Australia, they find that the love they had dries up fast. Now bitter about spending time together while on this vacation, they struggle to pretend they still like each other and not make a scene in front of everybody. What follows is an unorthodox romantic comedy about two people who don’t really love each other. The film comes from director Will Gluck (Easy A, Friends with Benefits) and stars Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Alexandra Shipp, GaTa, Hadley Robinson, Michelle Hurd, Dermot Mulroney, Darren Barnet, Bryan Brown, and Rachel Griffiths.
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Best romance movies on Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ or DVD in 2024
2023, 2022, 2021, 2020 and the 2010's best rated romance movies out on DVD, Bluray or streaming on VOD (Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Disney+ & More).
DIRECTOR: Todd Haynes CAST: Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore & Charles Melton
A married couple made headlines when their age disparity marriage caused a stir in the tabloids. They were hoping to place that media circus behind them as it was twenty years ago. But the past comes to revisit them when an actress comes to them for research. But that research happens to dig deep into the past as old wounds reopen in this romantic drama. Based on the story of Mary Kay Letourneau, the film comes from director Todd Haynes (Carol, The Velvet Underground) and stars Natalie Portman, Julianne Moore, and Charles Melton.
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DIRECTOR: Richard LaGravenese CAST: Joey King, Nicole Kidman & Zac Efron
Zara is a young woman who has a nice job being an assistant to Chris Cole, a major movie star. However, her job takes a weird turn when Chris starts forming a romantic bond towards Zara’s mother. Zara soon finds herself struggling with her own sense of identity for being in such a bizarre spot for her career, family, and sex life. Directed by Richard LaGravenese (Freedom Writers) and written by Carrie Solomon, this romantic comedy stars Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King, Liza Koshy, and Kathy Bates.
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DIRECTOR: Dexter Fletcher CAST: Chris Evans, Ana de Armas & Adrien Brody
Romance, action, and adventure are all crammed into this latest film from director Dexter Fletcher (Rocketman, The Offer) and screenwriters Rhett Reese (Zombieland, G.I. Joe: Retaliation) and Paul Wernick (Zombieland: Double Tap, Deadpool). Filmed in Atlanta and Washington D.C., the film comes loaded with thrilling excitement and titillating love due in no small part to the incredible all-star cast. The ensemble includes the talents of Chris Evans (Captain America: The First Avenger), Ana de Armas (Knives Out), Adrien Brody (The Pianist), Mike Moh (Blade of the 47 Ronin), Amy Sedaris (BoJack Horseman), Tim Blake Nelson (The Ballad of Buster Scruggs), and Tate Donovan (Good Night, and Good Luck). Read more Watch the trailer of Ghosted Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
DIRECTOR: Jim Strouse CAST: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Sam Heughan & Céline Dion
Based on the German film SMS für Dich by Karoline Herfurth, this English romantic comedy remake follows the tale of love after loss. Mira Ray experienced the worst of tragedies when her fiance died. Desperate to talk with him again, she sends his old phone text messages. What she doesn’t count on is the person who inherits the phone number reads those messages. That person happens to be Rob, a journalist, and he becomes intrigued enough to track her down and form a relationship. Written and directed by James C. Strouse (Grace Is Gone, The Incredible Jessica James), this rom-com stars Priyanka Chopra, Sam Heughan, Russell Tovey, Omid Djalili, Celia Imrie, and Celine Dion playing herself. Read more Watch the trailer of Love Again Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
DIRECTOR: Aline Brosh McKenna CAST: Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher & Jesse Williams
Friendship doesn’t always have to be close in terms of location. A long-distance relationship between a man and a woman becomes all the more personal. Debbie has big dreams she wants to fulfill, but always felt held back by raising her teenage son. Peter takes it upon himself to look after the kid and make a difference in both of their lives. What follows is a week of grand developments as a romance and connection soon brew. Written and directed by Aline Brosh McKenna (The Devil Wears Prada, Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), this touching romantic comedy comes from producer Jason Bateman and stars Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Jesse Williams, Tig Notaro, Zoë Chao, and Steve Zahn. Read more Watch the trailer of Your Place or Mine?
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DIRECTOR: Klaus Menzel CAST: Sharon Stone, Andy García & Iain Glen
Tanner and Christian are two souls who end up together in Europe for a film project. What starts as a rousing probe into the world of love soon leads to the couple forming a romantic bond. That love may have to carry them as tragedy soon befalls both of them, bringing about a great conflict with their parents. Will it be enough to save Christian’s life when the world grows tougher? Directed by Klaus Menzel (Fascination) and co-written by Douglas Day Stewart (Silver Strand, The Scarlet Letter), this romantic drama stars the talents of Sharon Stone, Miguel Ángel Muñoz, Marielle Jaffe, Andy Garcia, Maia Morgenstern, and Jose Coronado. Read more Watch the trailer of What About Love Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
DIRECTOR: Sam Mendes CAST: Olivia Colman, Micheal Ward & Toby Jones
Writer and director Sam Mendes (1917, Skyfall, Spectre) delves into the retro with a love of cinema. Empire of Light takes place in 1980s England along the coast side where the cinema is the best place to be. Human connections and bonds are formed as a love of film bring a community together. Maybe even romance is in the cards for those who take delight in the big screen dreams and have a love of movies. This romantic drama features an ensemble cast that includes Olivia Colman, Monica Dolan, Micheal Ward, Tom Brooke, Tanya Moodie, Hannah Onslow, Crystal Clarke, Toby Jones, and Colin Firth.
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DIRECTOR: George Miller CAST: Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba & Ece Yüksel
Based on the story The Djinn in the Nightingale's Eye, this trippy romance tells a tale of love and magic that spans across the ages. Tilda Swinton (Doctor Strange) plays Alithea, an aged scholar that is seeking more out of her life. One day, she happens upon the mysterious Djinn, played by Idris Elba (Pacific Rim), who offers to grant her three wishes. But Alithea may find herself regretting what she wished for when she learns more about Djinn and his history. This surreal experience comes from director George Miller (Mad Max: Fury Road). Read more Watch the trailer of Three Thousand Years of Longing
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DIRECTOR: D.J. Caruso CAST: Logan Marshall-Green, Abigail Cowen & Nina Dobrev
Angel has had a hard life in 1850s California. She was sold into prostitution as a child and has only known a life of betrayal and darkness. Maybe her heart can be healed when she meets the charming Michael Hosea. He just might be what she needs to repair her bitterness about the world. Based on the novel of the same title by Francine Rivers, this period romance is directed by D. J. Caruso (Standing Up) and stars Abigail Cowen, Tom Lewis, Logan Marshall-Green, Famke Janssen, Nina Dobrev, and Eric Dane. Read more Watch the trailer of Redeeming Love
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DIRECTOR: Mark Waters CAST: Addison Rae, Tanner Buchanan & Madison Pettis
In this remake of 1999’s She’s All That, the genders are swapped in trying to tame a teenager for the social scene. In this version, it is a teenage girl who gives a makeover to a meek high school guy who wants to break out of his shell. But could such a project lead to a love that the two of them did not expect? Directed by Mark Waters (Ghosts of Girlfriends Past) with a script by R. Lee Fleming Jr. (She’s All That), this teen romantic comedy stars Rachael Leigh Cook, Tanner Buchanan, and Madison Pettis. Read more Watch the trailer of He’s All That
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DIRECTOR: Augustine Frizzell CAST: Felicity Jones, Shailene Woodley & Callum Turner
Based on the best-selling book by Jojo Moyes, The Last Letter from Your Lover follows the young journalist Ellie (Felicity Jones). Working in contemporary London, she runs across an archive of love letters from the 1960s that details a tragic romance between Jennifer Stirling (Shailene Woodley) & Anthony O’Hare (Callum Turner). Obsessed with this story, Ellie is compelled to find out just what happened to these two star-crossed lovers in this romantic drama directed by Augustine Frizzell (Euphoria). Read more Watch the trailer of Last Letter from Your Lover
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DIRECTOR: John Patrick Shanley CAST: Jamie Dornan, Emily Blunt & Jon Hamm
Rosemary Muldoon is a farmer who is so driven that she has set her sights on attaining the love her neighbor, Anthony Reilly. The only problem with pursuing such a romance is that Anthony is not only unwise to the advances of Rosemary but also seems to be stricken with a mysterious family curse. Further complicating the matter is the ownership of the farm which is bickered about in the family. Based on his play Outside Mullingar, Wil Mountain Thyme comes from director John Patrick Shanley (Doubt) who also wrote the play. Read more Watch the trailer of Wild Mountain Thyme
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DIRECTOR: Woody Allen CAST: Wallace Shawn, Gina Gershon & Louis Garrel
During the San Sebastián film festival, a couple seeks love in Spain but perhaps not from each other. They both find themselves falling for other people and their feelings become conflicting as they decide how to pursue the rest of their lives. Written and directed by Woody Allen, this dry bit of sophisticated romantic comedy boasts an all-star ensemble that includes Elena Anaya, Louis Garrel, Gina Gershon, Sergi López, Wallace Shawn, Christoph Waltz, and Richard Kind. Read more Watch the trailer of Rifkin’s Festival Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
DIRECTOR: Eugene Ashe CAST: Tessa Thompson, Nnamdi Asomugha & Wendi McLendon-Covey
Sylvie Farrell (Tessa Thompson) finds herself deeply infatuated with the saxophonist Robert Hunter (Nnamdi Asomugha) who seeks employment at her father’s Harlem-based music store. Their connection only ends up being a summer romance that seems like it wouldn’t last. But as the years go by and they finally meet once more, they’re amazed to discover that they’re both still incredibly in love with each other. Written and directed by Eugene Ashe, this romantic drama premiered at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival and additionally stars the talents of Ryan Michelle Bathe, Aja Naomi King, and Eva Longoria. Read more Watch the trailer of Sylvie’s Love
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DIRECTOR: Sam Levinson CAST: Zendaya, John David Washington &
John David Washington and Zendaya play the titular couple in this romantic drama. Malcolm is a filmmaker who has just returned from a movie premiere with his girlfriend Marie. However, their night has only just begun once they come home as they start discussing their relationship and make some uncomfortable discoveries that could reshape their entire future. Written and directed by Sam Levinson, this dialogue-driven drama taps into the hardships and struggles of both relationships and careers with two people fighting to come to terms with both. Read more Watch the trailer of Malcolm & Marie
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DIRECTOR: Trey Edward Shults CAST: Kelvin Harrison Jr., Lucas Hedges & Taylor Russell
Versatile director Trey Edward Shults (It Comes at Night) returns with a sweeping film about a Afro-American family in Southern Florida dealing with love and grief after when a promising young athlete accidentally kills his girlfriend. Read more Watch the trailer of Waves
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DIRECTOR: Michael Showalter CAST: Issa Rae, Kumail Nanjiani & Anna Camp
A young couple are about to break up, but right before they do, they (unwillingly) get involved in a bizarre murder case. Starring Kumail Nanjiani from 'The Big Sick'. Read more Watch the trailer of The Lovebirds
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DIRECTOR: Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn CAST: Liam Neeson, Lesley Manville & David Wilmot
Joan (Lesley Manville) and Tom (Liam Neeson) are a middle-aged couple that have had a long-lasting relationship. Their marriage that has lasted for many years has made them very loving and tender with each other. But tragedy soon strikes when Joan is stricken with breast cancer and grim questions come about of what will happen if Joan’s time is at an end. Facing a tough road ahead, their love is put to the ultimate test in this somber and touching tale of enduring romance. Read more Watch the trailer of Ordinary Love
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DIRECTOR: Noah Baumbach CAST: Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver & Laura Dern
Incredible portrayal of a marriage falling apart. Noah Baumbach masterfully explores how romance disappears and how a different kind of romance remains when a couple separates. Adam Driver plays one of his most charming roles, and Scarlet Johansson is equally irresistible. Read more Watch the trailer of Marriage Story
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DIRECTOR: Noble Jones CAST: John Lithgow, Blythe Danner & Derek Cecil
Ed Hemsler is a Doomsday Prepper, buying things for a catastrophe that isn't likely to occur. Then he meets Ronnie, a woman who buys a lot of unnecessary stuff too, but for other reasons. Read more Watch the trailer of The Tomorrow Man
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DIRECTOR: Bradley Cooper CAST: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Andrew Dice Clay
Bradley Cooper's debut as a director, and it has not gone unnoticed. His musical romance starring himself and Lady Gaga is electric, genuine and life-like. A Star is Born portrays the romance between an up-and-coming pop singer and the country star who has discovered here. Read more Watch the trailer of A Star is Born
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DIRECTOR: Jon M. Chu CAST: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan
Based on the best-selling novel, this modern romantic comedy plays with the prejudices Asian (Americans) deal with. Enjoyable and refreshing, but nothing groundbreaking. Read more Watch the trailer of Crazy Rich Asians
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DIRECTOR: Sebastián Lelio CAST: Rachel McAdams, Rachel Weisz, Alessandro Nivola, Anton Lesser
After years of absence, a Jewish women returns to her London Orthodox community when she finds out about the death of her estranged father. Soon she feels herself drawn to an old friend of her. Read more Watch the trailer of Disobedience
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DIRECTOR: Benoît Jacquot CAST: Isabelle Huppert
Gaspard Ulliel
Julia Roy
Loosely based on James Hadley Chase's eponymous 1945 novel, 'Eve' evolves around a playwright who is being seduced by a femme fatale (who else than Isabelle Huppert). Before he knows it, his life is being utterly destroyed/ Read more Watch the trailer of Eva RATING: 80/100
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DIRECTOR: Carlos Reygadas CAST: Carlos Reygadas
Natalia Lopez
Ester and Juan are in an open relationship. Which means they can both see other people if they like. But when Ester starts seeing another guy, Juan finds himself more worried and hurt then he expected. Read more Watch the trailer of Where Life is Born RATING: 90/100
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DIRECTOR: Scott Speer CAST: Bella Thorne, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Rob Riggle
Kate has to stay indoors since her early childhood. Because of a very disease, the smallest amount of sunlight might kill her. When she meets Charlie, a handsome boy, they fall in love. But they can only meet at nighttime. An entertaining yet somewhat cheesy movie, reminiscent of last year's 'Everything, Everything'. Read more Watch the trailer of Midnight Sun RATING: 70/100
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DIRECTOR: Hany Abu-Assad CAST: Idris Elba
Kate Winslet
Beau Bridges
'The Mountain Between Us' is one of those moves they don't really make anymore these days. Stranded in the snowy mountains after a plane crash, an soon-to-be married woman and a British doctor have to find their way back. At first, they don't seem to like each other much, but of course this changes along the way. However cheesy this might sound, 'The Mountain Between Us' is a brilliant romantic flick for the Christmas Holidays. Read more Watch the trailer of The Mountain Between Us RATING: 76/100
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DIRECTOR: Michael Showalter CAST: Kumail Nanjiani
Zoe Kazan
Holly Hunter
Hailed as one of the freshest and most authentic romantic comedies of this decade so far. 'The Big Sick' tells the story of Emily, a white American girl falling in love with Kumail, a Pakistani American guy. So far so good, but it soon becomes clear both that Kumail's family has an arranged, traditional marriage in mind. When Emily finds out, she breaks up with him. But when she suddenly falls ill and ends up in a coma, Kumail is determined to stay at her side... Read more Watch the trailer of The Big Sick RATING: 76/100
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DIRECTOR: Sebastián Lelio CAST: Paulina Garcí
Sergio Hernández
Diego Fontecilla
Chilean cinema is great. 2013 was no exception, and Gloria was together with No the most talked about film from Chile. It is a touching story about a 58-year old woman in Santiago who after a divorce and with the children leaving the nest is seeking for true love. She thinks she has found the right guy, but it turns out to be a little more complicated. A very recognizable film with exceptionally well shaped characters. One of the better foreign romantic drama comedies out there. Read more Watch the trailer of Gloria RATING: 88/100
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DIRECTOR: Joseph Gordon-Levitt CAST: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Scarlett Johansson
Julianne Moore
There is no way that you have missed out on this one. The catchy trailer was everywhere. And the film itself also did not disappoint. The lesson to be learned was meager and a little bit too much forced upon the audience, but the film itself was funny, light and innovative. Moreover, it was long over due for a Hollywood film to address the topic of internet pornography, and it did so in a very fresh and recognizable manner. As the directorial debut of Joseph-Gordon Levitt, the film has set itself up to be a great start of his career besides acting. It wont achieve such romcom status as his 500 Days of Summer, but it is a great flick. Read more Watch the trailer of Don Jon RATING: 85/100
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DIRECTOR: Ritesh Batra CAST: Irrfan Khan
Nimrat Kaur
Nawazuddin Siddiqui
I was going into this film with the worst of expectations. It may be noted that I am not the biggest fan of Bollywood cinema, or Indian cinema in general. And the trailer makes it seem like one of the most over the top Asian sentimental films of 2013. And sure it is sentimental, but the feel good factor and the surprising nuance make it into a pretty decent Indian romantic comedy. It is about a young housewife and an older men who communicate through letters in his lunchbox, a lunchbox that once was delivered to him by mistake. Read more Watch the trailer of The Lunchbox RATING: 80/100
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DIRECTOR: Abdellatif Kechiche CAST: Léa Seydoux
Adèle Exarchopoulos
Salim Kechiouche
The very best French film of 2013 and 2014, but also the best romantic film of the 10's. It is filled with lust, love, betrayal, but it is especially about what it means to grow up, experience love, and explore your sexuality. It is also a highly controversial film because of its explicit lesbian love scenes, and because of the alleged poor working conditions for the two beautiful French actresses. Nonetheless, it won the Palme d'Or at Cannes and it is an essential must-watch film. Read more Watch the trailer of Blue is the Warmest Color RATING: 95/100
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DIRECTOR: Richard Linklater CAST: Ethan Hawke
Julie Delpy
Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick
It won't come as a huge surprise that this film ended up on the list. For people in their thirties probably a film they can identify with very well. Before Midnight is the third in a series of films that have followed each other up with 9 years inbetween each. In this last one the couple is in their thirties, is married and they have children together. Nothing quite turned out as they expected, but even without the glamour and the adventurous lives, they have plenty to talk about. One of the best dialogue driven films out there. Read more Watch the trailer of Before Midnight RATING: 85/100
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DIRECTOR: Richard Curtis CAST: Domhnall Gleeson
Rachel McAdams
Bill Nighy
By all means the most conventional romantic comedy on the list, but it is one reinforcing the British domination of the romantic comedy genre. It ties in perfectly with all those hugely enjoyable (yet sappy) British films like Love Actually, Nothing Hill etc. It comes as no surprise that it is directed by UK romance king Richard Curtis. About time is a sweet film that made this list because it does not take itself too seriously. The premise of the film (a man can travel back in time and relive all the days of his life, and undo his mistakes) is ridiculous, and the characters fortunately feel the same way. Read more Watch the trailer of About Time RATING: 80/100
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DIRECTOR: James Ponsoldt CAST: Miles Teller
Shailene Woodley
Kyle Chandler
Sure sure, I was badmouthing this film in the introduction, and I am sticking to my guns. But it cannot be denied that The Spectacular Now deserves a mention on a list like this. Many other websites are actually ranking it as the no. 1 film of 2013. And indeed, it has its enjoyable moments, and the overall tone of the film is not that bad, but the forced sincerity is too much too handle. It is always a dangerous balance to maintain, but when annoying insincere actors like Mike Teller are delivering the lines, the thin line is already crossed in the first few minutes. It is about the local party guy/clown who takes an interest in the invisible but genuine girl next door. It is good enough to go see. Chances are I am being to cynical. Read more Watch the trailer of The Spectacular Now RATING: 75/100
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DIRECTOR: John Carney CAST: Keira Knightley
Mark Ruffalo
Adam Levine
Irish director John Carney returns to familiar grounds after the renowned Once (2006) with yet another musical romance drama, even though Begin Again tends slightly more towards comedy. Central in the story is a young aspiring British singer/songwriter (Knightley) trying to make ends meet in New York City after she broke up with her boyfriend. Just as her wells seems dried up, she meets a once important record producer (Ruffalo) who helps her launching a career. Begin Again works as a joyful celebration of the comforting capacity of music. Read more Watch the trailer of Begin Again RATING: 90/100
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DIRECTOR: Charlie McDowell CAST: Mark Duplass
Elisabeth Moss
Ted Danson
The One I Love is a pretty original take on a well-known theme; a couple is looking for ways to revitalize their relationship and decides to go on a well-deserved holiday in a luxurious resort. All is well at first, but things start to get stranger and stranger as they encounter each other’s idealized doppelgangers. Writer Justin Lader truly reinvents the worn-out genre by adding a weird sci-fi touch to it while confronting the viewer with hard questions about the sustainability of love and relationships. Read more Watch the trailer of The One I Love RATING: 82/100
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DIRECTOR: Michael Dowse CAST: Daniel Radcliffe
Zoe Kazan
Megan Park
What If might very well be the first proper effort Daniel Radcliffe made as an actor after the Harry Potter series (or at all, for that matter). In this nice little romcom he plays Wallace, a young Brit disappointed-by-love living in Toronto. At a party he walks into the perfect girl. They have a wonderful night, exchange phone numbers but… she has a boyfriend already. For better or worse, they start a platonic relationship. But what if they both had been single? Read more Watch the trailer of What If RATING: 80/100
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DIRECTOR: Nicole Holofcener CAST: Julia Louis-Dreyfus
James Gandolfini
Catherine Keener
An honest and charming little comedy starring James Gandolfini (The Sopranos) in one of his last roles. And he is great, you will see a whole different side to him. It shows us how difficult maintaining relationships can be and how special it is when you find someone you are simply comfortable with. Julia Dreyfuss finds the man of her dreams in this film, but makes a mess of things. She befriends his ex-wife, but fails to tell either of them that she knows their ex-partner, and that way finds out things about her new lover she was not supposed to know. Read more Watch the trailer of Enough Said RATING: 77/100
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DIRECTOR: Lee Toland Krieger CAST: Rashida Jones
Andy Samberg
Elijah Wood
Already getting critical acclaim for his comedy The Vicious Kind with Adam Scott, director Lee Toland Krieger has now turned to romance. With Celeste and Jesse Forever he has made a terrifically delightful and honest film. For some odd reason the film has remained under most people's radar, while it has an incredible cast and great writing. If you are looking for a little feel-good film to lighten your mood, have a laugh, and actually learn somewhat of a lesson, then Celeste and Jesse Forever is your go-to film. In 2015 this director is returning with yet another more classic romance film about a woman in the 20th century who is rendered ageless after an accident. Read more Watch the trailer of Celeste & Jesse Forever RATING: 79/100
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DIRECTOR: Sang-soo Hong CAST: Yu-mi Jung
Sun-kyun Lee
Jae-yeong Jeong
The amount of Asian romantic comedies flooding the market yearly is incredible. Especially South-Korea and Japan have a huge production capacity when it comes to romance. Unfortunately most of these flicks are even worse and more shallow than Hollywood rom coms. Our Sunhi is a whole different story. It is a film by the magnificent auteur filmmaker Hong-Sang Soo about a twenty-something girl who finds calm love with an old professor but still has to face her violent past boyfriend. Read more Watch the trailer of U Ri Sunhi RATING: 85/100
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DIRECTOR: Joe Swanberg CAST: Olivia Wilde
Jake Johnson
Anna Kendrick
For everyone who has heard of Mumblecore, but felt that these kind of films could be intolerable pretentious hipster crap, this is a good film to actually get introduced to the Mumblecore movement. It is Joe Swanberg's most commercial film thus far, and has a great cast. It is light, funny and opens your eyes to things in the most subtle way. It shows us the complexity of friendships and love relationships. One of my favorite films of 2013. New Girl's Jake Johnson stays close to his character, but also goes beyond being just the goofball. Read more Watch the trailer of Drinking Buddies RATING: 83/100
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DIRECTOR: Spike Jonze CAST: Joaquin Phoenix
Amy Adams
Scarlett Johansson
A film clearly missing Charlie Kaufman's touch, and giving us 100% Spike Jonze. This means less clever writing, less irony, and overall less enjoyment. BUT a way more romantic film. The film is sweet, sincere and a definite romance movie. Joaquin Phoenix does a great job at playing a sensitive sappy writer who is dating his Operating System. As you might have guessed, the film is set in the future where people can have actual relationships with an OS, including romantic ones. A sweet, but especially scare notion if you ask me. Read more Watch the trailer of Her RATING: 89/100
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DIRECTOR: Alison Eastwood CAST: Bill Skarsgård
Paula Malcomson
Claire van der Boom
Henry is a loner and a night owl. His rare skin disease has kept him under the close watch of his fiery mother, who has sheltered him his entire life. One night, a young woman's car breaks down and Henry's life will change forever. Read more Watch the trailer of Battlecreek RATING: 76/100
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DIRECTOR: Daryl Wein CAST: Zoey Deutch, Kendrick Sampson & Ray Nicholson
Director Daryl Wein (Sex Positive) and screenwriter Tamara Chestna crafts this feel-good romantic comedy based on the novel by Melissa Hill. Zoey Deutch (Before I Fall, Rebel in the Rye) plays a young woman who thinks there may be someone out there who love her when she receives an engagement ring. Finding out who it belongs to may prove to be a challenge but it’s adventure worth pursuing if it means finding your true love. This heartwarming romantic comedy additionally features a cast that includes Kendrick Sampson, Ray Nicholson, Shay Mitchell, Jojo T. Gibbs, Javicia Leslie, and Chido Nwokocha.
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DIRECTOR: Mali Elfman CAST: Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli & Rose McIver
When the afterlife is discovered to be a real thing that humans enter into when we die, the world struggles to handle this new information. A research scientist aims to find some answers by conducting a study in which patients will commit painless suicide. Two strangers, Teddy and Rose, opt to take part in this experiment and set off on a road trip that will take them from New York to San Francisco. They learn more about each other and the world as they proceed to a new life in the afterlife. Directed by Mali Elfman in her directorial debut, this darkly comedic dose of sci-fi speculation features the talents of Katie Parker, Rahul Kohli, Rose McIver, Karen Gillan, Tongayi Chirisa, and Diva Zappa.
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DIRECTOR: Claire Denis CAST: Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon & Grégoire Colin
Also known as Both Sides of the Blade, a love triangle forms out of enduring passion. Sara is committed to her husband Jean and is willing to look past his criminal history to be there for him. However, she’s not ready for her ex-lover François to come into the picture and offer Jean help. At the same time, Jean is also struggling to connect with his teenage offspring that doesn’t live with him anymore. This touching drama of romance comes from director Claire Denis (High Life, Let The Sun Shine In) and stars Juliette Binoche, Vincent Lindon, Grégoire Colin, Bulle Ogier, Issa Perica, Alice Houri, Mati Diop, Bruno Podalydès, and Lola Créton. Read more Watch the trailer of Both Sides of the Blade
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DIRECTOR: Carrie Cracknell CAST: Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding & Cosmo Jarvis
As the last novel ever written by Jane Austen, Persuasion is the tale of a love lost and a questioning of self. A single woman is reminded of her previous romance when the man she once loved has come home from the war. The two of them reconnect, remembering how their love once blossomed and decayed. Will they find something more in each other after so much time has passed? Or was their love doomed to stay dead? This period romance comes from director Carrie Cracknell features a cast that includes Dakota Johnson, Henry Golding, Cosmo Jarvis, Suki Waterhouse, and Richard E. Grant. Read more Watch the trailer of Persuasion
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DIRECTOR: Analeine Cal y Mayor CAST: Sam Claflin, Verónica Echegui & Antonia Clarke
The only place in the world where failed novelist Henry finds success in Mexico. His publicist recommends he goes on a book tour in the country but Henry is still unsure why his book somehow became popular. Maria, a Spanish translator, is the culprit behind his success, having rewritten his book to be more of an erotic thriller. This leads to one wild book tour as Henry and Maria connect with each other. Filled with culture clashes and comedic romance, this film comes from Analeine Cal y Mayor (Treading Water) with a cast that includes Sam Claflin, Verónica Echegui, and Antonia Clarke. Read more Watch the trailer of Book of Love
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DIRECTOR: Miguel Arteta CAST: Elle Fanning
Based on the internationally bestselling novel by Jennifer Niven, All The Bright Places tells the story of Violet Markey and Theodore Finch, who meet and change each other’s lives forever. As they... Read more Watch the trailer of All The Bright Places
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DIRECTOR: Pawel Pawlikowski CAST: Joanna Kulig, Tomasz Kot, Borys Szyc, Agata Kulesza
A man and a woman meet in the ruins of post-war Poland. With vastly different backgrounds and temperaments, they are fatally mismatched and yet drawn to each other. Read more Watch the trailer of Cold War Netflix | Amazon | All Release dates
DIRECTOR: Gina Prince-Bythewood CAST: Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Nate Parker
Minnie Driver
The compulsion of fame has Noni, a famous singer cornered till she meets Kaz, a young cop and aspiring politician; the two are relentlessly drawn to each other as Kaz... Read more Watch the trailer of Beyond the Lights RATING: 82/100
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DIRECTOR: Abdellatif Kechiche CAST: Léa Seydoux
Adèle Exarchopoulos
Salim Kechiouche
A beautiful story of love and loss; Adele, a young woman confused and reluctant at the verge of adulthood meets a blue-haired woman who changes the entire world for her... Read more Watch the trailer of La Vie D’Adele RATING: 95/100
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When it comes to romantic movies, the line between sentimental crap and gripping storytelling can be extremely thin. We tried to separate the wheat from the chaff for you.
One of the genres almost always requiring a suspension of good taste is the romantic film genre. Even great foreign romance films like French romantic classics, and most rom coms produced in Hollywood and the UK do not shy away from dreadful cliches or cheap sentiment. And then there are Sundance factory indie romantic films that attempt a level of sincerity but more often than not don’t hit home (The Spectacular Now is one of these films that carefully avoids rom com cliches but falls in the trap of typical indie sincerity cliches). Some films however, the films that will be discussed here, manage to give us fresh and playful reworkings of a genre that is both excruciating and enjoyable at the same time.
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