30 Heartwarming Romance, Family, and Holiday Movies to Watch in 2016
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Love, laughter, and heart-stopping moments - these are just a few things that come to mind when we think of romantic movies. And in this year's Top 30 Romance of 2016 list, you'll find an exquisite selection of films that celebrate the many facets of love, from forbidden passion and sweet serendipity to humorous misunderstandings and tender second chances. From the dazzling spectacle of 'Front Cover' to the charming small-town romance in 'Autumn in the Vineyard,' these movies remind us why we continue to fall in love with love stories on screen. So, get ready to feel the butterflies, shed a few tears, and smile through bittersweet moments as we dive into this captivating collection of heartwarming romantic films from 2016.
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EMO The MusicalMovie · 2016 · 94m · Romance, ComedyEthan, a high school student consumed by negativity, unexpectedly falls in love with Trinity, an unreservedly optimistic Christian girl. This relationship clashes with the resentment of his bandmates and the disapproval of her religious community.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 2
Front CoverMovie · 2016 · 87m · Romance, Comedy, DramaA man tries to conceal his Asian background, while another works hard to hide his sexuality. Both start to shift when Ryan is hired to prepare film star Ning for a fashion shoot, and the two men form a connection.IMDb 6.5TMDB 5.6 - 3
Hopeless RomanticMovie · 2016 · 86m · TV Movie, RomanceA man attempts to win back his ex-girlfriend by employing tactics lifted directly from romantic comedy films.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.2 - 4
A Firehouse ChristmasMovie · 2016 · 90m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceAs Christmas nears, former Olympic hockey star Tom and his firefighter girlfriend Jenny seem to have it all. However, Tom's soon-to-be ex-wife, Mary – a former Olympic figure skater and author of a relationship advice book – isn't ready to let go. She believes maintaining a facade of happiness with Tom will boost book sales. Tom's determination to share the holidays with his daughter tests his relationship with Mary and reveals who truly cares.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.3 - 5
Barakah Meets BarakahMovie · 2016 · 88m · Comedy, Romance"Barakah Meets Barakah" is a film about two people finding love in a society with strict traditions. In Jeddah, Barakah, a civil servant and aspiring actor, unexpectedly falls for Bibi. He's known for his charisma, his mother's fashion boutique, and his online vlog, which connects him to the wider world.
Bibi is equally independent, challenging community expectations while also embracing traditional dating. As they fall in love, they push boundaries and explore forbidden paths. The film is about rebellion, love, and standing apart from the crowd, prompting questions about societal rules and the power of love.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.3 - 6
RetakeMovie · 2016 · 98m · Romance, DramaA solitary man in his middle years engages a male escort to relive a past road trip.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.0 - 7
Ivan Tsarevitch and the Changing PrincessMovie · 2016 · 57m · Romance, Animation, ComedyThis collection features four stories from different cultures. They follow princesses and adventurers as they journey across the globe. The stories include "The Mistress of Monsters," "The Wizard Student," "The Ship's Boy and His Cat," and "Ivan Tsarevitch and his changeable princess."IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.3 - 8
RumbosMovie · 2016 · 93m · Comedy, RomanceOn a summer night in August, several individuals experience events that profoundly affect them. Connected by a late-night radio program, they navigate Barcelona, unaware that their lives will unexpectedly intersect.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 9
Late BloomerMovie · 2016 · 87m · Comedy, Romance, TV MovieJenny, a botanist who left her hometown to study rare flowers worldwide, returns to find her former tormentors have unexpectedly crossed paths with her. Shane, once part of the town's popular pair with Allison, is now the guidance counselor. He's eager to make amends for their past treatment of her.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 10
Autumn in the VineyardMovie · 2016 · 84m · TV Movie, RomanceFrankie Baldwin and Nate Deluca both believe they have a right to Sorrento Farm, so they agree to share the vineyard and work together to harvest the grapes for the annual Autumn Harvest Festival wine competition. Despite their constant arguments, the only way to resolve their legal dispute is through a romance.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.0 - 11
Sleigh Bells RingMovie · 2016 · 82m · TV Movie, Romance, FamilyLaurel, recently divorced, finds it hard to embrace the holiday season while organizing her town's Christmas parade. A Christmas sleigh and a charming woodworker help her rediscover her festive spirit and potentially find love.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.9 - 12
Russian MomMovie · 2016 · 89m · Drama, RomanceJang-ho, who aspires to be a chef, shares a close bond with his father, Yeong-soo, discussing everything from his girlfriend to their shared home. One day, Yeong-soo announces his remarriage to a Russian woman. Jang-ho accepts this and meets Olga, a surprisingly young and beautiful woman. Shortly after, Yeong-soo travels to Russia for work, leaving Jang-ho to spend time getting to know Olga.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.3 - 13
Mom's Friend 2Movie · 2016 · 92m · RomanceGwang-ho, an art student, is rejected by his girlfriend, who admits she only used him for emotional support and criticizes his dependence on his mother and sexual timing. Seeking a fresh start at a new academy, he meets Soo-yeon, a refined and intelligent woman introduced by his mother. He quickly becomes infatuated with her. When his mother unexpectedly travels to Australia due to his father's illness, Gwang-ho stays with Soo-yeon, where her niece Ha-kyeong further intensifies his feelings for her.IMDb 7.5TMDB 6.1 - 14
Tulips in SpringMovie · 2016 · 84m · Drama, TV Movie, RomanceAt Payden Farms, Rose meets Tom Novak, a charming flower broker who connects the farm with local buyers. She learns the farm is struggling financially, and her parents are considering selling it to a powerful competitor. Tom helps Frank enter his prized tulip in a national flower contest to boost business. But when Frank's flowers are sabotaged, Rose must find a way to revive them in time. As she works to save the farm, Rose reconnects with her roots, reconciles with Frank, and develops feelings for Tom. With the competition approaching, Rose must rediscover her passion for farming and decide if her future lies in Los Angeles or back in her hometown.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9 - 15
Secret SummerMovie · 2016 · 88m · Romance, Family, ComedyAppraiser Rachel (Lindsey Shaw) is assigned a high-profile client who wants to buy out a small town's cherished library to build a resort and spa. Rachel, reluctant to leave New York City, is sent to California by her boss. At the library, she meets writer Jake (Derek Theler), who is researching Captain Black Bart's lost treasure for his new book. Mrs. Archer (Rachel Ticotin), the librarian, encourages Jake to show Rachel the library’s importance to the town. Already busy with his research and caring for his niece Hailey (Chiara Aurelia) and nephew Noah (Max Page) for the summer, Jake agrees to help. As Rachel discovers the library's value to the community, she must find a way to save it before it's too late.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7 - 16
From the Land of the MoonMovie · 2016 · 120m · Drama, RomanceFrance, 1950s. A woman yearning for freedom finds herself bound by a loveless marriage. She develops a connection with a war veteran recovering from injuries sustained in Indochina.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.6 - 17
A Date for Mad MaryMovie · 2016 · 82m · Romance, Drama, ComedyMary McArdle comes back to Drogheda after a brief prison sentence she'd rather not discuss. Everything is different now. Her best friend, Charlene, is getting married, and Mary is the maid of honor. When Charlene won't let Mary bring a date, saying she probably couldn't find one, Mary is determined to prove her wrong.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.4 - 18
My Blind BrotherMovie · 2016 · 85m · Comedy, Drama, RomanceA blind athlete, driven by ambition, and his brother, who helped shape his path, find their relationship strained by a shared love for the same woman.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.9 - 19
Christmas ListMovie · 2016 · 84m · Comedy, Romance, TV MovieIsobel Gray envisions a perfect Christmas with her boyfriend: a cozy, snow-covered cottage in the Pacific Northwest and a planned celebration of traditional holiday activities. However, her plans are disrupted when he unexpectedly disappears. Faced with a derailed holiday, she finds herself drawn to someone new, turning her life unexpectedly around. Will Isobel still find a happy, festive ending?IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.5 - 20
Every Christmas Has a StoryMovie · 2016 · 84m · TV Movie, Drama, ComedyDuring a live television broadcast, a popular personality makes a controversial remark about disliking Christmas. To rehabilitate her public image, she's sent to America's most festive town. There, she's unexpectedly partnered with Jack, the show's producer and her former boyfriend. As she embraces the holiday spirit of the town, Christmas begins to change her perspective on both the season and her own life.IMDb 6.1TMDB 5.2 - 21
The History of LoveMovie · 2016 · 134m · Drama, Romance, WarA forgotten book unexpectedly resurfaces, linking an elderly man's quest to find his son with a young woman's search for a way to ease her mother's isolation.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 22
Already Tomorrow in Hong KongMovie · 2016 · 79m · RomanceRuby, a Chinese American toy designer based in Los Angeles, travels to Hong Kong for a work trip. When she gets unexpectedly stranded, she encounters Josh, an American living abroad, who offers to show her around the city.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.0 - 23
The Happiest Day in the Life of Olli MäkiMovie · 2016 · 95m · Drama, RomanceSummer 1962. Olli Mäki, a Finnish boxer, is on the verge of winning the world featherweight championship. He's traveled from the countryside to Helsinki, and everything is set for him to achieve fame and wealth. All he needs to do is train and focus. However, Olli is struggling because he's fallen in love with Raija.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.6 - 24
LoevMovie · 2016 · 90m · Drama, RomanceWall Street executive Jai wants to add some enjoyment to his 48-hour business trip to Mumbai. His friend Sahil, a music producer, joins him, even leaving his boyfriend Alex behind, to help plan a perfect escape. While hiking in the Maharashtra hills and canyons, they navigate conversations and silences, work calls, and shared memories, realizing deeper connections exist between them. The dynamic shifts when Alex unexpectedly appears with a new companion, reigniting past tensions and unresolved issues.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.3 - 25
The Devil's MistressMovie · 2016 · 111m · Drama, History, RomanceSalzburg, Germany, 2000. In a conversation with a journalist, aging Czech actress Lída Baarová recounts her dramatic ascent to stardom in 1930s Berlin and her intense affair with Joseph Goebbels, the Third Reich's Minister of Propaganda.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 26
Southside with YouMovie · 2016 · 80m · Romance, DramaThis film follows a single day in the summer of 1989 as Barack Obama, then a young man, takes his future wife on a memorable first date through Chicago's South Side.IMDb 6.3TMDB 5.6 - 27
Christmas in HomesteadMovie · 2016 · 84m · Romance, TV MovieJessica, a globally renowned actress known for her glamorous – and often publicized – lifestyle, experiences a shift when she travels to Homestead, Iowa, to film a holiday movie. While working on set, she develops a relationship with Matt, a local innkeeper and single father. She also finds herself embracing the charm of small-town life and reconnecting with the spirit of Christmas.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.1 - 28
HeartstoneMovie · 2016 · 129m · Romance, DramaIn a secluded Icelandic fishing village, teenagers Thór and Kristján navigate a complicated summer. Thór pursues a girl, while Kristján grapples with unexpected feelings for his close friend. As summer fades and Iceland’s unforgiving landscape reasserts itself, they must confront the realities of growing up and prepare to leave their childhood behind.IMDb 7.4TMDB 7.1 - 29
Sing StreetMovie · 2016 · 105m · Romance, Drama, MusicIn 1980s Dublin, a young boy uses his music to cope with a difficult home life and gain the attention of a girl he's drawn to. He forms a band as a way to connect with her.IMDb 7.9TMDB 7.9 - 30
Don't Blame the KidMovie · 2016 · 113m · Comedy, RomanceFollowing a single night of intimacy, a young woman discovers she is pregnant and chooses to form a partnership with the man who will be the father.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.7
