66 Romantic Films Exploring Love and Connection
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John Apple JackMovie · 2013 · 89mA playboy discovers love, and a virgin learns to live – a romantic comedy set in the restaurant world. "John Apple Jack" brings together contrasting personalities to create a heartwarming story. When John learns his sister's fiancé is Jack, his childhood crush, he's overcome with passion, leading to chaos: he loses his job, his reputation, and even his underwear, all while desperately trying to confess his feelings before their wedding!IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.5 - 2
Is It Just Me?Movie · 2010 · 94m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceA columnist who struggles with social interaction connects with someone online and finds a romantic spark. However, due to a mistaken identity – messages are sent from his roommate's account – a humorous mix-up occurs.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.5 - 3
Imagine Me & YouMovie · 2006 · 93m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceAt her wedding, Rachel sees Luce in the crowd and feels an immediate connection. The two women quickly become close friends. When Rachel discovers Luce is a lesbian, she realizes she's developing feelings for her, despite being happily married to Heck. As Rachel grapples with her sexuality, she faces a difficult choice: her comfortable life with Heck or a passionate new romance with Luce.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.6 - 4
Room in RomeMovie · 2010 · 109m · Drama, RomanceIn a Rome hotel room, Alba and Natasha, two women who have just met, share an intimate encounter that profoundly affects them both.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.4 - 5
Professor Marston and the Wonder WomenMovie · 2017 · 108m · Drama, RomanceThis is the story of Dr. William Marston, a unique figure: a Harvard psychologist and inventor. He played a key role in developing the modern lie detector test and, in 1941, co-created the iconic superhero, Wonder Woman.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.2 - 6
MarioMovie · 2018 · 123m · Drama, RomanceA story about two young men who play soccer and are both gay. They navigate the complexities of competitive sports and personal relationships.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 7
Alex StrangeloveMovie · 2018 · 99m · Comedy, DramaAlex Truelove is determined to lose his virginity, a goal his girlfriend anticipates with patience and his friends encourage with playful advice. However, Alex, a naturally outgoing person, finds himself surprisingly uninspired. A chance encounter at a lively house party introduces him to Elliot, a handsome college student who assumes Alex is gay and openly flirts. Taken aback by the attention, and after some difficulties with his girlfriend, Alex ultimately explores his feelings and discovers unexpected truths about himself.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 8
Handsome DevilMovie · 2017 · 95m · Drama, ComedyA teenager obsessed with music feels like an outsider at a school where rugby is everything. He unexpectedly connects with his charming new roommate, forging a surprising friendship.IMDb 7.0TMDB 7.0 - 9
JewelMovie · 2022 · 80mA photographer visiting a memorial for a massacre connects with a local woman. Their growing relationship brings up difficult memories from their history together.IMDb 3.5TMDB 6.4 - 10
The Man Who Loved YngveMovie · 2008 · 90m · DramaIn November 1989, as the world shifts, Jarle, a high school student in Stavanger, is navigating life with his punk band, a girlfriend, and a close friend. His world is about to be disrupted by the arrival of Yngve in their classroom.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.5 - 11
The World UnseenMovie · 2007 · 94m · Romance, DramaThis drama explores the complex connection between two women navigating a perilous relationship during South Africa's apartheid.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.1 - 12
FreeheldMovie · 2015 · 103m · Romance, DramaIn New Jersey, car mechanic Stacie Andree and her police detective girlfriend Laurel Hester face a struggle to obtain Hester's pension after she receives a terminal diagnosis.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 13
Being 17Movie · 2016 · 116m · DramaDamien lives with his mother, Marianne, a doctor, while his father serves as a pilot with the French military overseas. At school, Damien is bullied by Thomas, who lives in a mountain farming community. The two boys end up sharing a home when Marianne invites Thomas to stay with them while his mother is hospitalized. Damien must now navigate life with the boy who used to torment him.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 14
Anything's PossibleMovie · 2022 · 96m · Romance, Comedy, DramaAnything's Possible is a fresh, contemporary story about Kelsa, a confident high school senior who is transgender. As she goes through her final year, her classmate Khal decides to ask her out, aware of the potential challenges. The film explores their developing romance, depicting the happiness, vulnerability, and heartache that come with first love.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.7 - 15
TomorrowMovie · 2014 · 13mOn New Year's Eve 1999, as they face uncertain futures, college-bound friends Clark and Trevor grapple with the changing dynamics of their bond. When Clark agrees to help Trevor navigate the social scene, he inadvertently sets in motion a series of events that fundamentally alter their relationship.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.3 - 16
ShelterMovie · 2007 · 89m · Drama, RomanceZach puts his artistic ambitions aside to provide for his sister and nephew, taking on a series of unfulfilling jobs. He spends his time painting, surfing, and with his close friend Gabe, often wondering about his path. When Gabe's older brother comes home for the summer, Zach unexpectedly develops feelings for him.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.8 - 17
Giant Little OnesMovie · 2019 · 93m · DramaTwo close teenage friends have their lives, families, and relationships suddenly changed after something unexpected happens at a 17th birthday party.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 18
Latter DaysMovie · 2004 · 108m · Drama, Comedy, RomanceChristian, a handsome young man in his twenties living in West Hollywood, finds himself in unexpected territory when he attempts to seduce Aaron, a Mormon missionary who begins living in his apartment building and is struggling with his sexuality.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.8 - 19
BoysMovie · 2014 · 78m · Drama, Romance, TV MovieTwo teenage athletes on the track team fall in love while preparing for their most important race yet.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.7 - 20
Anatomy of a Love SeenMovie · 2014 · 86m · Romance, DramaThis film tells the story of love's complexities, exploring its painful side. Six months prior, Zoe and Mal unexpectedly fell in love while filming a love scene, sparking a passionate but short-lived romance that ended with a painful breakup. Now, they must reunite on set to reshoot that same scene, bringing their complicated past back into sharp focus.IMDb 4.7TMDB 4.9 - 21
The Girl KingMovie · 2015 · 106m · Drama, History, RomanceThis is the story of Kristina, the gifted and flamboyant queen of Sweden, who ascended to the throne at just six years old. She champions modernizing Sweden, but faces opposition from conservative factions who disapprove of her evolving personal life.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.2 - 22
Soft LadMovie · 2015 · 84mDavid, 22, is at the beginning of everything he's ever wanted: a promising future and acceptance into his dream dance school. However, he's hiding a two-year affair with his sister's husband, Jules. Following a fight, David impulsively has a one-night stand with Sam, which quickly develops into a deeper connection.IMDb 5.8TMDB 5.7 - 23
Show Me LoveMovie · 1998 · 89m · Comedy, Romance, DramaIn a quiet Swedish town, the lives of teenagers Elin and Agnes become connected. Elin is beautiful and popular, but her life feels dull. Agnes, isolated and without friends, secretly loves Elin. As they experience adolescence, their stories explore teenage struggles, longing, and complicated feelings in a close-knit community. The film examines their friendship, revealing shared vulnerabilities and the challenges they face as they navigate social pressures and personal desires.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.1 - 24
The Miseducation of Cameron PostMovie · 2018 · 92m · DramaIn Pennsylvania, 1993, teenager Cameron Post is sent to a conversion therapy center after being caught with another boy. There, he's subjected to rigorous treatment by Dr. Lydia Marsh and her brother, Reverend Rick, who believe his feelings of attraction to men are a sin that needs to be repented. Cameron finds solace and support in fellow patients Jane and Adam, forging a bond that becomes a makeshift family as they navigate the center's oppressive environment and the intolerance of the outside world.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 25
The FireflyMovie · 2013 · 88m · Drama, Fantasy, RomanceFollowing the unexpected death of her brother, Lucia develops a close connection with his fiancée. United by their sorrow, they begin to fall for each other.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.8 - 26
Wish YouMovie · 2021 · 102m · Romance, Music, DramaA gifted singer-songwriter and a keyboardist of the same age find their lives enriched by each other's music and affection. They create harmony, both musically and personally.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.3 - 27
The PromMovie · 2020 · 131m · Romance, ComedyWhen a conservative Indiana high school's PTA bans same-sex couples from attending prom, a group of flamboyant Broadway performers arrive to show their support for two lesbian students.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 28
FirebirdMovie · 2021 · 107m · Drama, Romance, WarDuring the Cold War, a conflicted soldier develops a secret love affair involving a courageous fighter pilot and another woman, all set against the backdrop of a Soviet Air Force base.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.3 - 29
Brokeback MountainMovie · 2005 · 134m · Drama, RomanceSet in 1960s Wyoming, the film follows two men whose deep emotional and sexual bond becomes a lasting part of their lives. This connection shapes their experiences as they build marriages and raise families.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 30
Something Like SummerMovie · 2017 · 115m · Romance, Drama, MusicSomething Like Summer follows the evolving relationship between Ben and Tim, who were secretly in love during high school. Over time, their connection shifts from a passionate romance to a complex mix of animosity and friendship as they navigate adulthood.IMDb 6.0TMDB 5.6 - 31
Love, SimonMovie · 2018 · 110m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceSeventeen-year-old Simon Spier is navigating a complicated situation: he's kept his sexuality a secret from his family and friends. He's also secretly in love with an anonymous classmate he's connected with online, but he doesn't know who this person is.IMDb 7.5TMDB 8.0 - 32
Dashing in DecemberMovie · 2020 · 85m · Drama, TV MovieWyatt comes home for the holidays with the goal of persuading his mother to sell their family ranch. However, a surprising romance with the attractive ranch hand, Heath, could complicate his plans.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 33
Dance of the Forty OneMovie · 2020 · 99m · Drama, HistoryMexico City, November 1901. Police raid a private party. The guests include the president's son-in-law.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.8 - 34
The Thing About HarryMovie · 2020 · 86m · Romance, TV Movie, ComedyTwo high school rivals, popular athlete Harry and openly gay Sam, are unexpectedly stuck together on a car ride to their Missouri hometown for a friend's Valentine's Day engagement party. Their dynamic shifts when Sam discovers Harry has recently come out.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.8 - 35
With Every HeartbeatMovie · 2011 · 107m · Romance, DramaMia and Frida connect at a parent's engagement party and find themselves drawn to each other. Mia is already engaged to Tim, and she struggles with the choice between the life she planned with him and the pull she feels towards Frida.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 36
Free FallMovie · 2013 · 97m · Drama, RomanceMarc has a promising career in law enforcement and a baby on the way, so his life appears perfect. Everything changes when he meets fellow officer Kay during their routine jogs. Marc experiences a newfound sense of comfort and ease, and realizes he's falling in love with another man.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.7 - 37
Elena UndoneMovie · 2010 · 111m · Drama, RomanceA pastor's wife, who publicly condemns homosexuality in her husband's sermons, begins an affair with a female writer.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.9 - 38
Fair HavenMovie · 2017 · 90m · DramaJames, a talented young pianist, returns to his family's farm after enduring years of gay conversion therapy. His father, Richard, urges him to abandon his music and take over the farm, a decision James makes to atone for his past. But James's life takes an unexpected turn when he reconnects with Charlie, a former lover who encourages him to reject his father's expectations and pursue his musical aspirations.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.3 - 39
Geography ClubMovie · 2013 · 84m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceThis coming-of-age film depicts a universal high school experience: teenagers concealing their true selves while passionately pursuing their dreams.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.2 - 40
Fire IslandMovie · 2022 · 105m · Comedy, RomanceA group of gay best friends celebrate their annual reunion in Fire Island Pines with a week of joy and humor. But as desires ignite, conflicts arise, and indulgence takes hold, testing the strength of their friendship.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 41
Were the World MineMovie · 2008 · 97m · Fantasy, RomanceTimothy, who often escapes his difficult high school life with musical fantasies, unexpectedly gets to test a question: who would he make fall in love with him? When his unusual teacher casts him as Puck in *A Midsummer Night's Dream*, Timothy discovers a recipe hidden in the play's script for the magical, purple love-pansy used in the production.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.2 - 42
My PolicemanMovie · 2022 · 113m · Drama, RomanceIn the late 1990s, the arrival of a frail, elderly man named Patrick at Marion and Tom's house prompts them to revisit a pivotal period from their past: their intense relationship forty years earlier, a time when homosexuality was against the law.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.6 - 43
Orpheus' SongMovie · 2019 · 72mTwo close friends from Berlin win a trip to Greece. While exploring, they become lost on an island and stumble upon an abandoned village in the woods. There, they meet a strange man who calls himself Hercules. They spend the night together in a cave, sharing a vivid dream. The following day, their friendship is irrevocably changed.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.2 - 44
Kill Your DarlingsMovie · 2013 · 103m · Drama, Romance, ThrillerIn 1944, a murder brings together the leading poets of the emerging Beat Generation: Allen Ginsberg, Jack Kerouac, and William Burroughs.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.0 - 45
Burning BlueMovie · 2014 · 100m · Drama, Romance, WarTwo Navy fighter pilots develop a secret relationship that threatens to unravel their lives and careers.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.1 - 46
The WildingMovie · 2012 · 15mMalcolm, a young prisoner, is granted parole, forcing him to choose between the opportunity for a new life and safeguarding the person he cares about.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.1 - 47
The 10 Year PlanMovie · 2014 · 90m · Romance, ComedyMyles and Brody, best friends with contrasting approaches to romance, are both unhappy with their dating lives. They make a deal: if neither finds love within ten years, they'll be together. With the deadline just two months away, they both embark on a frantic quest to avoid becoming each other’s only option.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.8 - 48
SummerlandMovie · 2020 · 99m · Drama, RomanceDuring World War II, a woman initially intends to get rid of an evacuee who is placed in her care, but she unexpectedly begins to open up to him.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.5 - 49
Those PeopleMovie · 2015 · 89m · Drama, RomanceIn Manhattan's wealthy Upper East Side, a young gay painter struggles with his intense feelings for his notorious best friend while developing a relationship with an older, foreign pianist.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.9 - 50
God's Own CountryMovie · 2017 · 105m · Romance, DramaIn rural Yorkshire, a young farmer copes with his everyday disappointments through excessive drinking and casual relationships. His life takes a turn with the arrival of a Romanian migrant worker.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.8 - 51
PrideMovie · 2014 · 120m · Drama, ComedyIn 1984, a group of LGBT activists organize a fundraising campaign for the striking National Union of Mineworkers. However, the Union appears reluctant to accept their assistance.IMDb 7.8TMDB 7.7 - 52
The FeelsMovie · 2017 · 90m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceA celebratory bachelorette weekend for a lesbian couple takes a complicated turn when one of the brides reveals she has never experienced an orgasm.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.7 - 53
DareMovie · 2005 · 16m · DramaBen, a bright but isolated high school senior, harbors a secret attraction to his rebellious classmate, Johnny. Following a rehearsal for the school play, "A Streetcar Named Desire," Ben offers Johnny, who is playing Stanley in the production, a ride home to help him memorize his lines.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.3 - 54
The Way He LooksMovie · 2014 · 96m · Drama, RomanceLeonardo, a blind teenager, struggles for independence under his mother's watchful eye. His best friend, Giovana, is disappointed he's planning an exchange program overseas. The arrival of Gabriel, a new student, stirs unexpected emotions in Leonardo, causing him to reconsider his plans.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.9 - 55
Call Me by Your NameMovie · 2017 · 132m · Romance, DramaDuring the summer of 1983, seventeen-year-old Elio spends his days at his family's villa in Italy. A graduate student named Oliver arrives to help Elio's father, a professor of Greco-Roman culture. Elio and Oliver quickly form a connection, and their summer together will profoundly change both of their lives.IMDb 7.8TMDB 8.1 - 56
The Half of ItMovie · 2020 · 104m · Comedy, Romance, DramaEllie, a quiet, high-achieving student, takes a job helping Paul, a kind but awkward athlete, win over the school's most popular girl. Their unexpected friendship becomes complicated when Ellie realizes she's developing feelings for the very same girl.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.1 - 57
Below Her MouthMovie · 2017 · 92m · Drama, RomanceA sudden romance deepens rapidly for two women, and their intense connection profoundly alters the course of their lives.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.8 - 58
ToveMovie · 2020 · 116m · DramaHelsinki, 1945. With the war over, painter Tove Jansson experiences newfound artistic and social freedom. While pursuing her painting, the charming stories about the Moomin characters she told to frightened children during the bombing, quickly gain popularity and spread internationally.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 59
Love You TylerMovie · 2019 · 9mThings become a bit complicated when Luke begins talking about his new girlfriend, Tyler, who shares both a name and profession with his roommate.IMDb 7.4TMDB 3.0 - 60
In a HeartbeatMovie · 2017 · 4m · Animation, Romance, ComedyA young man hiding his true feelings faces exposure when his heart physically leaves his body to pursue the person he's secretly in love with.IMDb 7.6TMDB 8.0 - 61
Silver RoadMovie · 2006 · 13mDanny and Mark, best friends since childhood, navigate the difficult emotions of parting the night before Danny leaves for university in the city. Mark will remain on the family farm, dreaming of owning his own land someday.IMDb 6.2TMDB 4.7 - 62
Tell It to the BeesMovie · 2019 · 106m · Romance, DramaDr. Jean Markham returns to her hometown to run her father's medical practice. A young boy named Charlie ends up in her office after a fight at school, and Jean suggests he come visit her beehives and confide in the bees, as she used to. This new friendship between Charlie and the beekeeper brings his mother, Lydia, into Jean's life.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.5 - 63
Operation HyacinthMovie · 2021 · 106m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryIn 1980s Poland, a police officer becomes disillusioned with the handling of a murder case within the city's gay community and decides to investigate the truth himself.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 64
First Girl I LovedMovie · 2016 · 91m · Drama, RomanceSeventeen-year-old Anne falls for Sasha, the most popular girl at her Los Angeles high school. However, when Anne shares her feelings with her best friend Clifton—who has secretly loved her for years—he actively tries to sabotage the relationship.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 65
The Dare ProjectMovie · 2018 · 35mPopular high school student Johnny shares a late-night swim with the quiet, solitary Ben. Fifteen years later, the two men – who haven't seen each other since that night – unexpectedly run into each other.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.3 - 66
CrushMovie · 2022 · 92m · Comedy, RomanceA young artist joins her high school track team to get closer to a girl she likes. She unexpectedly develops feelings for a teammate, learning about true love in the process.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.4
