When we watch a movie, it can have a strange effect on us. It can make us laugh or cry or feel for the characters in it. There are certain films, that when we watch them, become a part of our soul. No movie can do this like a romance movie. Whether the characters live happily ever after, or they forever lose the one that they love, these movies touch our hearts and stay with us for years after we watch them. Below are the the top ten most romantic movies of all time. Some of which have lasted over decades and are to us “this classics”, others of which have just recently captured our hearts. This list is compose of the more serious love stories, check out the top romantic comedies if you're looking for more laughs. Go over these romance films and tell us what you think. We welcome all comments and suggestions, please comment intelligently. If you think other romance movies belong on this list, please list the movies and explain why they are romantic.
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#1: Casablanca (1942), directed by Michael Curtiz, is considered to be the most romantic movie of all time. It is the story of how Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart), an incredibly cynical night-club owner, discovers that his ex-lover who abandoned him for no good reason (or so he thought) Ilsa (Ingrid Bergman), and her new husband Victor, a resistance leader, are staying in his club. Because the Germans are chasing her husband, Ilsa has come to beg Rick for some transent letters that have come into his hands so that she and her husband may escape Casablanca and so that he may continue in his noble fight against fascism. This movie shows the painful truth that no matter how much you love someone, sometimes you have to let them go.
#2: Doctor Zhivago (1965), based on the novel by Boris Pasternak, is the second most romantic movie of all time. It is about the Doctor/Poet Yury Zhivago (Sir Alec Guinness) who during the tumultuous times of the Russian Revolution and the Russian Civil War that immediately followed, is torn between the love he has for his wife, and love he feels for the woman who inspires his poetry, Lara (Julie Christie). This movie shows a man's life of agony because he must choose between fidelity for the woman he married and built a life with and passion he feels for the woman who inspires him.
#3: Gone With the Wind (1939), is a movie based on a novel by Margaret Mitchell, that takes place during the Civil War and Reconstruction in the deep south. It is a story about the difficult love between a selfish, manipulative woman Scarlet O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) and the man that she won't admit that she loves, Rhett Butler (Clark Gable). This story ends with her driving away the man the loves and with his delivery of one of the most famous departing lines of a movie, “Frankly my dear, I don't give a damn”.
#4: The Notebook (2004), is the story about an old man (James Garner) who reads a story to an old woman (Gena Rowland) in a nursing home, who cannot remember who she is, about two teenagers (Ryan Gossling, Rachel McAdams) that fall into a love so deep and strong that it can conquer anything and help them endure any and all pain that life can bring them. It is not until the end of the story that the old woman realizes that the story is about her and the man who reads to her everyday. This movie shows that a true love can have a bond that is stronger than any force on earth.
#5: West Side Story (1961) is a play on Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet set in the 1950's where two rival gangs, the white Jets and the Puerto Rican Sharks, fight to keep Tony (ex jet leader played by Richard Beymer) and Maria (younger sister to the current leader of the Sharks, played by Natalie Wood) apart. This musical, set in New York City, is a classic story of the tragedy that can occur when out-siders interfere in the love lives of those they think they are protecting, but who they end up hurting. Before these two lovers can really be together, they are torn apart by bitter rivalry and their love is cut short by a heartbreaking end.
#6: Slumdog Millionaire (2008) is the story of an 18 year old orphan, Jamal Malik, you arrested by the police in Mumbai after he plays “Who Wants to be a Millionaire?” and is one questions away from earning 20 rupees. In order to prove that he did not cheat, he tell the police of his rough childhood and every experience that he had that helped him to know the answers to the questions on the game show. Even though he grew up in the slums of Mumbai, he does not really have an interest for becoming rich. His main goal in winning is to prove to the girl the he loves that he is good enough. This movie shows the important lesson that love is worth fighting for, and nothing worth having is easy to obtain.
#7: Moulin Rouge (2001), starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor, is a love story focused around a poet, Christian, who comes to Paris to be a writer in 1899 and a courtesan,Satine who wants to be a proper actress, that fall in love as he writes a musical for the night-club Moulin Rouge where she works. Their love is strong, but another man also desires Satine, the Duke who also happens to be the patron of the club and whom without the club would shut down. The Duke is a jealous man and will do anything to keep Satine to himself. In order to be together, Satine and Christian hide their love, but this secret becomes harder and harder to keep and a force that was even stronger than love, takes its toll on poor Satine.
#8: Romeo and Juliet (1968) is Shakespeare's classic tale of tragedy that befalls teenage lovers because of a bitter family war that has been around since before they were born. The Montegues and Capulets attempt to keep the two young lovers apart, but each side ends up suffering from several losses. Only after the young lovers are found at their tragic end do the families realize how petty the age old fighting between the families was. This movie embodies the belief that love is worth any consequence it may bring and it shares the lesson that love brings more good than hate ever could.
#9: Brokeback Mountain (2005) is the story of two men, a rodeo cowboy and a ranch hand, who forge a 19 year long love affair and bond that is developed in the summer of 1963 when both men are hired as ranch hands to herd sheep on Brokeback Mountain. This unique bond lasts through their marriages, their having children and through society's view on what should and shouldn't be in a testament of the power and endurance of love.
#10: The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) is a movie that was adapted from a 1920's story by author F. Scott Fitzgerald about a man who is born in his eighties who gets younger as time goes on. The story also focuses around Daisy's (Cate Blanchett) and Benjamin's (Brad Pitt) relationship as she grows older and he grows younger and how they meet in the middle when in their forties and finally match up. They share a special bond and a special love that lasts their entire lives, though they are going in different directions.
What other romance movies need to be on the most romantic movies of all time list? List your favorite romance movies and tell us why you think they are the best. Please do not list romantic comedies here because that belong on another list. We all have differences of opinions and there is no right or wrong when selecting a movie. This list is not based on my opinions alone, but the opinions of many viewers who enjoy watching people fall in love.
i agree with u.. banjamin button is a good movie and good plot
ok, im not too big on romantic movies, but i do no that as far as a love story goes, and most of yall are gonna laugh at me, but i would have to say the notebook was the best romantic movie i have ever seen. i mean, when the two lovers finally remember, after all those years, and then die together in there sleep, well, that movie had me in tears. that should be the number one.
and twilight is a must. damn good love story.
One of the best list I’ve seen so far
twilight is the best!!!!!!!!!!!!!
for me titanic is d most romantic movie of all time…
d best romantic movie i shud say…
true love it is…
Okay, Titanic needs to be on the list. The movie is legendary and so is the love story between Jack and Rose.
Twilight is a fantastic love story, and even though the books were not very well written, the movie was well-done and well-acted. I think it deserves a spot on this list.
Otherwise, EXCELLENT CHOICES!
i think u should include, stephenie meyer’s creation, the twilight!
OK fans, twiligh is a great movie, but it can not bee and that romantic list, because the movie is not all that romantic.. some of those movies are okay, others nooo,, titanic should be the first romantic movie in that list.. but a list a think this is the first 50 porcent grate list..
there really should be more romance movies. I’m a romance fan
ur list is a special one….but to make it more…u should add
‘A walk to remember” …gr8 movie….u’ll fall in love….1000%
u should adddddddd TWILIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! its the best movie ever!!!!!! Its a romance movie, Edward cullen (hhooottttieeee) is doing everthing to keep Bella safe………………………….. It should be NUMBER ONE dude!! By the way im NOT obbsessed with twilight psch
‘a walk to remember’ should have been here…really like the muvie!!pl add it….
City of angels number 1
Add Titanic……..the best romantic movie ever…How can someone leave that out ???
How can you forget “If Only”. This is one of the most touching story i have ever seen.
hi all… anybody have seen the “my sassy girl” movie ….. it s amazing love and good movie and then now words to say about that movie………… must see guys ….
how can u forget ‘ghost’ movie .. really good one… should be der in list & also ‘a walk to remember’ plz add those
you selected a good selection. But the tragic romance lovers must to watch the movie” Amy Foster’s Swept from the sea”.
ppl wat about “IF ONLY”- it deserves a place in thelist
twilight is such a good movie i watced it 20 times in 5 day it should be on this list they did such a good job filming it i love twilight so much !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
twilight is such a good movie i watched it 20 times 5 days this summer they did such a good job filming it it should be on this list i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
twilight is such a good movie it should be on this list i love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
i really like the movie meet joe black
Im sorry but twilight should not be on the list. “why do you love me edward?” “because bella, you smell good.” if you think thats romantic then you all are easy to please. I love casablana though. and the notebook and almost all of them.
Pride & Predjudice takes my breath away every time. It’s got to be on this list.
brokeback mountain should not be up there h o r s e s h i t
im not into romance but i agree a walk to remember should def be number one on the list.. that shit had me in tears… and as far as brokeback mountain h o r s e s h i t
phantom of the opera
not titanic!!!!! why slumdog millionaire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! forrest gump was pretty romantic kinda!!!!!!!!!!!
Personally I think “a walk to remember” should be up there, it has alreadybeen said I know but I think it should, there’s also a similar film called “Keith” which is like “awtr” although not as good. Twilight + New Moon (in my opinion) should also be up there, someone said it isn’t that romantic and also the books was bad…seriously… it’s a very romantic story and well written.
Thats all folks. Thanks x
its a pretty good list.. but should remove Moulin Rouge… Brokeback Mountain.. West Side Story and put instead : Titanic.. Ghost… n Indecent Proposal… (with Indecent Proposal n The Notebook fighting for the #1 spot)… N For those who think Twilight should have been in the list… two words.. YOUR CRAZY!!!
yes i agree with everyone saying ” A walk to remember”, every time i see it im in tears.
And TITANIC please add it. Has to be one of the most loved romantic movie ever.
Ghost wasnt bad either i think that deserves a spot.
I loved the notebook. It was the sweetest thing ever. Made me have tears. I think number 1.
Also should be added;
Ps i love you
Pretty woman
Shes all that
While I love Twilight, I don’t think it should be on this list. As a book, it’s wonderful, but as a movie, it doesn’t hold as much punch.
Titanic should definitely be on this list. I don’t get how it isn’t. Absolute classic.
wat about..a walk 2 remembr :O
as a love story twilight is the best……movie ever.
titanic s a must.. benjamin and slumdog millionaire should nt be..
the best love story of all time is the Portrait of Jenny
dont kw y twilight is a talkabout movie.it should nt b here it aint a romantic film bt jus a vampire thg…..
Why isn’t Seven pounds on there or Titanic or The Illusionist or Twilight or even The Truman Show. You should have made your list longer like the top 25 instead.
Oops! I forgot. P.S. I love you should be on your list to.
Your list is REALLY messed up. Like you should have made it the top 25 instead because like you wouldn’t have been sjammed this bad by SO many people.
Here’s some movies that SHOULD have been on your list.
A walk to Remember
Titanic
The Illusionist
P.S. I Love You
House of Fyling Daggers
and
The Princess Bride
So maybe (whoever masde this list) you will be smart and remake your list to the top 25 and change ALOT of things.
okay, twilight has a good idea for romance, but it does not compare with these other movies in anyway. it doesnt deserve it at all. I think that Titanic should be on the list and so should Atonement.
prelude to a kiss should be close to the top, really true love. how has everyone missed this movie. i would like a list of “most romantic without tragedy” and “most romantic with tragedy. ” they end up being two very different catagories.
I think star wars 2 and 3 should defenitly be on the list the love between Anakin and Padme is incredible.
where’s titanic. i love that movie too. casablanca was good. the notebook is also one of the very best. i’d probably suggest it for the top three
the note book,titanic,51st dates,walk to remember,notting hill,P.S i love u,sweet november,srendipity,wicker park,city of angels………for me these r the most romantic movies ever made.
HEY GUYS YOU HAVE TOO SEE “my sassy girl”…
HEY GUYS YOU HAVE TOO SEE “my sassy girl”…AND OF COURSE ” ” Mughal-e-Azam ”
tTHANKS FOR ADDING NOTEBOOK AND TATANIC;D
hmmm…. don’t ya think COLD MOUNTAIN should be on the list too ?
Ok, the list isn’t badm but it could be alot better.
Titanic should seriously be on the list as well as Ghost.
And noo to West Side Story, it’s a pretty good romance yes, but it’s the same as Romeo and Juliet.
And Baz Lurman’s Romeo + Juliet should be on there not the older one.
And sorry, but NO to Twilight. I love the story, but i woudn’t call it one of the best romances of all time.
The movie ‘Becoming Jane’ should be on this list, so romantic, I cry every time.
Honestly, so many misses. Other than the aforementioned movies by users in their comments, why on earth are these not on the list is beyond me:
Before Sunrise and Before Sunset
An Officer And a Gentleman
The African Queen
As long as the NOTEBOOK is on it, i have nothing to say. But for real where is TITANIC????
Have you guys ever seen TUCK EVERLASTING???? that should be on the list. I think the NOTEBOOK should be #1 and where the hell is TITANIC???? I love these 3 movies!!!
Twilight, maybe if you are 13, watch some movies. Twilight not even in top 100.
Hey Elizabeth! I personally don’t think that Star Wars 2 and 3 are even Romance movies. In episode 3 Anikan KILLS Padme so…
HOW IS THAT A GREAT ROMANCE!!!!!!!!!???????????!!!!!!!!!!!!
Same time next year, An affair to remember, A Walk in the Cloud(keanu reeves), Bridge in Madison county, Breakfast at tiffany, Serendipity… These should be included…(Twilight??? oh men are you serious??)
My top 10..( this is how much i shed tears)
1. Notebook
2. An affair to remember
3. Titanic
4. Same time next year
5. A walk to remember
6. a walk in the cloud
7. Bridge in Madison County
8. Breakfast at tiffanys
9. Casa Blanca
10. Notting Hill
special mentions
Serendipity, Ghost, Dirty Dancing, Night in Rodanthes, Love in time of Cholera, My Sassy girl, the time Traveller’s wife, Pretty woman, Sweet Home Alabama, and The Lake House
there also forgeting the other side of midnight that is one of the best romantic movie ever!!!