Romance Movies

In the city of New York, comedian Alvy Singer falls in love with the ditsy Annie Hall.

When world heavyweight boxing champion, Apollo Creed wants to give an unknown fighter a shot at the title as a publicity stunt, his handlers choose palooka Rocky Balboa, an uneducated…

In this 1976 Western directed by Don Siegel, John Wayne stars as an aging gunfighter named J.B. Books, who learns he has terminal cancer. Seeking to spend his final days…

Set in the later years of the legendary Robin Hood, this film explores the themes of aging and rekindled romance as Robin returns from the Crusades to find his beloved…

In the Eighteenth Century, in a small village in Ireland, Redmond Barry is a young farm boy in love with his cousin Nora Brady. When Nora engages to the British Captain John Quin, Barry challenges him for a duel of pistols. He wins and escapes to Dublin, but is robbed on the road. Without any other alternative, Barry joins the British Army to fight in the Seven Years War.

In this 1974 drama directed by Martin Scorsese, the story follows a recently widowed woman, played by Ellen Burstyn, as she embarks on a journey to find a new life…

Directed by John Cassavetes, this 1974 film delves into the complexities of family dynamics and mental health. It stars Gena Rowlands and Peter Falk, who deliver powerful performances as a…

This 1974 film, directed by Ingmar Bergman, delves into the complexities of a disintegrating marriage over several years. The narrative follows the couple, played by Liv Ullmann and Erland Josephson,…

Set against the stark backdrop of the American Midwest, this 1973 film follows the journey of a young couple, played by Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek, as they embark on…

Based on the novel by L. P. Hartley, The Hireling is a dissection of antiquated but hardly dormant British class distinctions as a lonely socialite and her chauffeur become more than friends.

In Italy, Daniele Dominici, a gambler and poetry professor, travels to the coastal town of Rimini where he takes on a four-month teaching position at the local high school, filling…

In this provocative drama directed by Bernardo Bertolucci, Marlon Brando and Maria Schneider deliver intense performances as two strangers who engage in a complex and emotionally charged relationship in Paris….

Set in 1930s Shanghai, this martial arts classic follows Chen Zhen, portrayed by the legendary Bruce Lee, as he returns to his martial arts school only to find his master…

Set in the vibrant yet tumultuous backdrop of 1931 Berlin, this film follows the life of an American cabaret singer, Sally Bowles, portrayed by Liza Minnelli, as she navigates love…

This 1971 film, directed by Hal Ashby, is a unique romantic black comedy that explores the unconventional relationship between a young man obsessed with death and a lively, free-spirited elderly…

Set in the early 20th century in a small Jewish village in Tsarist Russia, this film follows the life of Tevye, a poor milkman, as he navigates the challenges of…

British teenager Leo Colston (Dominic Guard) spends a summer in the countryside, where he develops a crush on the beautiful young aristocrat Marian (Julie Christie). Eager to impress her, Leo becomes the “go-between” for Marian, delivering secret romantic letters to Ted Burgess (Alan Bates), a handsome neighboring farmer.

Elderly farmer Minago Iremadze and his wife long for their children, who have moved to the city. The eldest son has married a woman from the city, while the younger…

Senator Walter Chalmers is aiming to take down mob boss Pete Ross with the help of testimony from the criminal’s hothead brother Johnny, who is in protective custody in San…

A seminal film from the late 1960s, this coming-of-age story follows Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate who finds himself in a state of aimlessness and uncertainty about his future….

In this classic Western directed by Howard Hawks, a seasoned gunfighter, played by John Wayne, teams up with an old friend, portrayed by Robert Mitchum, who is now a sheriff…

In this 1967 film, a young and beautiful housewife, played by Catherine Deneuve, leads a double life as a high-class escort while her husband is at work. The narrative explores…

“I Am Curious (Yellow)” is a provocative Swedish film directed by Vilgot Sjöman that explores themes of politics, sexuality, and social issues through the eyes of its protagonist, Lena, played…

In this 1966 comedy directed by Billy Wilder, a cameraman named Harry Hinkle, played by Jack Lemmon, is accidentally injured during a football game. His opportunistic brother-in-law, “Whiplash Willie” Gingrich,…

In this 1966 thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, the story follows an American physicist, played by Paul Newman, who travels to East Germany during the Cold War. Accompanied by his…

A man and a woman meet by accident on a Sunday evening at their childrens’ boarding school. Slowly, they reveal themselves to each other, finding that each is a widow.

In this 1966 film directed by Stanley Donen, the story follows a professor of hieroglyphics who becomes embroiled in a complex web of espionage and intrigue. Starring Gregory Peck and…

In the 6th Godzilla movie, mysterious aliens from the Planet X ask earth’s people to help them save their world from the dreaded Ghidorah (aka ”Monster Zero”) by letting them…

Pierrot escapes his boring society and travels from Paris to the Mediterranean Sea with Marianne, a girl chased by hit-men from Algeria. They lead an unorthodox life, always on the run.

Professional daredevil and white-suited hero, The Great Leslie, convinces turn-of-the-century auto makers that a race from New York to Paris (westward across America, the Bering Straight and Russia) will help…

In England, the times are a changing: it’s mods and rockers. On the day Nancy gets off the London train, cases in hand, looking for the YWCA, Colin has had enough of missing out on the sexual revolution. He begs his smooth (and misogynistic) pal Tolen to teach him ’the knack’ – how to score with women. Serendipitously, Colin and his new lodger Tom meet up with Nancy while Colin’s buying a bed larger than Tolen’s. The three hit it off, but their simple fun ends when Tolen meets Nancy. Colin is jealous but impotent, and Tolen both attracts and…

A tomboyish postulant at an Austrian abbey becomes a governess in the home of a widowed naval captain with seven children, and brings a new love of life and music…

Sir John Falstaff, seeking some amusement, pens identical letters to two married women, Mistress Ford and Mistress Page. Upon discovering his scheme, the two women conspire to play a series…

A snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society.

Renzo Tramaglino and Lucia Mondella, two impoverished peasants deeply in love, find their romance thwarted by the malevolent Don Rodrigo, who harbors a secret affection for Lucia. Forced to flee…

This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève Emery, an employee in her widowed mother’s chic but financially embattled umbrella shop. On the evening before Guy is to leave for a two-year tour of combat in Algeria, he and Geneviève make love. She becomes pregnant and must choose between waiting for Guy’s return or accepting an offer of marriage from a wealthy diamond merchant.

In this classic 1963 comedy, the bumbling yet endearing Inspector Jacques Clouseau, played by Peter Sellers, is on a mission to catch a notorious jewel thief known as “The Phantom.”…

Tom loves Sophie and Sophie loves Tom. But Tom and Sophie are of differering classes. Can they find a way through the mayhem to be true to love?

In this 1962 film directed by Stanley Kubrick, a middle-aged literature professor becomes infatuated with a young girl, leading to a complex and controversial relationship. The movie stars James Mason,…

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, this 1962 French science fiction film explores themes of memory, time travel, and human connection through a series of haunting still images. The protagonist, a…

In the slums of the upper West Side of Manhattan, New York, a gang of Polish-American teenagers called the Jets compete with a rival gang of recently immigrated Puerto Ricans,…

Set in the 1920s, this poignant drama explores the intense and tumultuous relationship between two young lovers, Deanie and Bud, as they navigate societal expectations and personal desires. Starring Natalie…

In this classic romantic comedy, Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly, a charming and eccentric socialite living in New York City. The film follows her whimsical adventures and her developing…

In this gripping drama, a small-time pool hustler named “Fast” Eddie Felson, played by Paul Newman, seeks to establish himself as the best in the game by challenging the legendary…

Directed by Luchino Visconti, this Italian classic follows the Parondi family as they move from rural southern Italy to the bustling city of Milan in search of a better life….

Directed by Michelangelo Antonioni, this 1960 film is a masterful exploration of existential themes and human relationships. The story follows a group of wealthy friends on a yachting trip to…

Bud Baxter is a minor clerk in a huge New York insurance company, until he discovers a quick way to climb the corporate ladder. He lends out his apartment to…

In this 1960 science fiction classic directed by George Pal, a Victorian-era scientist, played by Rod Taylor, invents a machine that allows him to travel through time. As he ventures…

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, this 1959 film directed by Stanley Kramer explores the aftermath of a nuclear war that has devastated the Northern Hemisphere. The story follows the crew…

Young lovers Orfeu and Eurydice run through the favelas of Rio during Carnaval, on the lam from a hitman dressed like Death and Orfeu’s vengeful fiancée Mira and passing between moments of fantasy and stark reality. This impressionistic retelling of the Greek legend of Orpheus and Eurydice introduced bossa nova to the world with its soundtrack by young Brazilian composers Luiz Bonfá and Antonio Carlos Jobim.

Set against the haunting backdrop of post-war Hiroshima, this film explores the fleeting yet profound connection between a French actress, played by Emmanuelle Riva, and a Japanese architect, portrayed by…

In this classic comedy, two struggling musicians, played by Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, find themselves on the run after witnessing a mob hit. To escape the gangsters, they disguise…

Seetha and Harold Berger are saved from the desert by a caravan and taken to a small village. Unfortunately, the avaricious owner of their lodging breaks the hospitality code by…

Directed by Clyde Geronimi, this 1959 animated classic tells the tale of a princess cursed by an evil fairy to fall into a deep sleep on her sixteenth birthday, only…

Husein is brought to trial after trying to commit suicide. He refuses to give an explanation until he is forced to. Then he begins his story. Husein enters university with…

In this 1958 Western epic, a retired sea captain, played by Gregory Peck, arrives in the American West to marry his fiancée, only to find himself embroiled in a bitter…

In this classic psychological thriller, a retired San Francisco police detective, played by James Stewart, is plagued by acrophobia and is hired to follow the wife of an acquaintance to…

A home, a motorcar, servants, the latest fashions: the most eligible and most finicky bachelor in Paris offers them all to Gigi. But she, who’s gone from girlish gawkishness to…

Crotchety retired doctor Isak Borg travels from Stockholm to Lund, Sweden, with his pregnant and unhappy daughter-in-law, Marianne, in order to receive an honorary degree from his alma mater. Along the way, they encounter a series of hitchhikers, each of whom causes the elderly doctor to muse upon the pleasures and failures of his own life. These include the vivacious young Sara, a dead ringer for the doctor’s own first love.

In this classic romantic drama, two strangers, played by Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr, meet aboard a transatlantic ocean liner and develop a deep connection despite being engaged to other…

In this gripping 1957 film, the story unfolds in the high-stakes world of New York City’s press and entertainment industry. The plot centers around a powerful and unscrupulous newspaper columnist,…

The story of a family of Quakers in Indiana in 1862. Their religious sect is strongly opposed to violence and war. It’s not easy for them to meet the rules of their religion in everyday life but when Southern troops pass the area they are in real trouble. Should they fight, despite their peaceful attitude?

Based on the famous book by Jules Verne the movie follows Phileas Fogg on his journey around the world. Which has to be completed within 80 days, a very short…

In this groundbreaking 1956 science fiction film, a starship crew travels to a distant planet to investigate the silence of a colony only to discover two survivors and a deadly…

In this 1955 drama directed by Stanley Kramer, the story follows Lucas Marsh, a determined and ambitious medical student who is willing to go to great lengths to achieve his…

In this classic animated film, audiences are introduced to a refined cocker spaniel named Lady, who finds her comfortable life upended when her owners bring home a new baby. As…

Marty, a butcher who lives in the Bronx with his mother is unmarried at 34. Good-natured but socially awkward he faces constant badgering from family and friends to get married but has reluctantly resigned himself to bachelorhood. Marty meets Clara, an unattractive school teacher, realising their emotional connection, he promises to call but family and friends try to convince him not to.

In the Iraqi countryside, a love story links Fitna and her cousin Hassan. The people of the village sympathize with Hassan for being a chivalrous and kind person, but Hassan’s…

Two talented song-and-dance men team up after the war to become one of the hottest acts in show business. In time they befriend and become romantically involved with the beautiful…

In this 1954 musical drama, a talented young singer, played by Judy Garland, is discovered by a seasoned but troubled actor, portrayed by James Mason. As her career ascends, his…

A suspenseful thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, this film stars James Stewart and Grace Kelly in a gripping tale of voyeurism and mystery. The story follows a wheelchair-bound photographer who…

Terry Malloy dreams about being a prize fighter, while tending his pigeons and running errands at the docks for Johnny Friendly, the corrupt boss of the dockers union. Terry witnesses…

In this 1954 Western directed by Nicholas Ray, a strong-willed saloon owner named Vienna, played by Joan Crawford, finds herself embroiled in a tense conflict with a local posse led…

A samurai performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. The warrior falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is already married.

In 1941 Hawaii, a private is cruelly punished for not boxing on his unit’s team, while his captain’s wife and second in command are falling in love.

In this classic romantic comedy, a young European princess, played by Audrey Hepburn, escapes her royal duties to explore the vibrant city of Rome. During her adventure, she encounters an…

Directed by Howard Hawks, this 1953 musical comedy follows the adventures of two showgirls, Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw, as they embark on a transatlantic cruise. Played by Marilyn Monroe…

In this gripping film noir, a pickpocket named Skip McCoy, played by Richard Widmark, inadvertently steals a piece of microfilm containing top-secret information, setting off a tense game of cat…

In this poignant drama, Charles Chaplin stars as Calvero, a once-famous music hall comedian who has fallen on hard times. The story unfolds as he saves a young dancer, played…

A trustworthy cab driver finds himself in a difficult situation when he attempts to track down a passenger who accidentally left a purse filled with money in his taxi.

The film is the third in director Castellani’s “young love” trilogy (the first two being Sotto il sole di Roma (1948) and È primavera…(1950)). The story concerns the romance between Carmela (Fiore) and Antonio (Musolino). The ardor is one-sided at first, but Carmela is a determined young woman, willing to scale and conquer any obstacle in pursuing her heart’s desire. Once he’s “hooked,” Antonio scurries from job to job to prove his financial viability. Faced with the hostility of their parents, Carmela and Antonio symbolically shed themselves of all responsibilities to others in a climactic act of stark-naked bravado.

Set in the late 1920s, this classic musical comedy follows the transition from silent films to “talkies” in Hollywood, focusing on a popular film star and his struggles with the…

To ensure a full profitable season, circus manager Brad Braden engages The Great Sebastian, though this moves his girlfriend Holly from her hard-won center trapeze spot. Holly and Sebastian begin…

Set against the backdrop of World War I in East Africa, this classic film follows the unlikely partnership between a gruff Canadian boat captain, played by Humphrey Bogart, and a…

When a secret marriage is planned between Othello, a Moorish general, and Desdemona, the daughter of Senator Brabantio, her old suitor Roderigo takes it hard. He allies himself with Iago, who has his own grudge against Othello, and the two conspire to bring Othello down. When their first plan, to have him accused of witchcraft, fails, they plant evidence intended to make him believe Desdemona is unfaithful.

After the formidable Roman commander Marcus Vinicius falls deeply in love with the captivating Christian captive Lygia, he starts to doubt the oppressive rule of the tyrant emperor Nero.

Jerry Mulligan is an exuberant American expatriate in Paris trying to make a reputation as a painter. His friend Adam is a struggling concert pianist who’s a long time associate…

In this classic thriller, two strangers meet on a train and engage in a conversation that leads to a chilling murder plot. The film stars Farley Granger and Robert Walker,…

Based on the play by August Strindberg, Miss Julie vividly depicts the battle of the sexes and classes that ensues when Julie, a wealthy businessman’s daughter, falls for Jean, her father’s bitter servant.

In the quaint English town of Windsor, the inn serves as the perfect haven for the rotund aristocrat Sir John Falstaff. It is here that he can revel in lavish…

Directed by Jean Cocteau, this 1950 film is a modern retelling of the classic Greek myth, set in post-war France. It follows the journey of a poet who becomes entangled…

In this 1950 film noir directed by Nicholas Ray, Humphrey Bogart stars as a troubled screenwriter who becomes a suspect in a murder investigation. The plot thickens as his neighbor,…

In this classic 1950 film directed by Vincente Minnelli, Spencer Tracy stars as a father coming to terms with his daughter’s impending wedding. The story humorously explores the chaos and…

In this classic animated film directed by Clyde Geronimi, a young woman is subjected to the cruelty of her wicked stepmother and stepsisters after the death of her father. Despite…

This 1949 film, directed by Joseph H. Lewis, is a gripping tale of love and crime, following the story of Bart Tare, a man with an obsession for guns, and…