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Mark | imdb: 7.8 |
Genre | fantastic, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | United Kingdom, USA |
Duration | 02:03 |
Characters | Lawyers |
Plot | Love, Time travel, Magic, Superpowers, Loneliness |
Place | England, Party, London, USA |
Style | Romantic, Unexpected ending, Kind, Sad ones, To cry |
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. Tim can't change history, but he can change what happens and has happened in his own life – so he decides to make his world a better place... by getting a girlfriend. Sadly, that turns out not to be as easy as he thinks.
Mark | imdb: 6.9 |
Genre | melodrama, drama, biography, history |
Country | Czech Republic, United Kingdom, France, USA |
Duration | 02:31 |
Characters | Kings, Horses, Photographers, Sisters, Reporters |
Plot | Love, On real events, Dancing, Boxing, Passion |
Place | Aircraft, Trains, Africa, England, Party |
Style | Soulful, Fascinating, Makes me think |
The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.
Mark | imdb: 6.5 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | United Kingdom, France, USA, China, Japan |
Duration | 02:19 |
Characters | Gay, Pregnant, Lawyers, Billionaires, Parents |
Plot | Wedding, Loneliness, Love triangle, Jealousy, Birthday |
Place | London |
Time | New Year, Winter |
Style | Romantic, Light, Cute, Inspirational, Jane Austen Novels |
Breaking up with Mark Darcy leaves Bridget Jones over 40 and single again. Feeling that she has everything under control, Jones decides to focus on her career as a top news producer. Suddenly, her love life comes back from the dead when she meets a dashing and handsome American named Jack. Things couldn't be better, until Bridget discovers that she is pregnant. Now, the befuddled mom-to-be must figure out if the proud papa is Mark or Jack.
Mark | imdb: 7.2 |
Genre | fantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Duration | 01:44 |
Characters | Dogs, Writers, Psychiatrists |
Plot | Loneliness, Supernatural, Fulfillment of desires, Success, Fate |
Place | Party |
Style | Romantic, Cute, Deep Meaning, Smart, Fancy |
Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.
Mark | imdb: 6.1 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA, France |
Duration | 01:38 |
Characters | Teachers, Good people |
Plot | Love |
Place | College, USA |
Style | Romantic, Light, To cry, Cute, Inspirational |
When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.
Mark | imdb: 5.4 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Plot | Love, Money, Love triangle, Mystery |
Place | Trains, Hotels, USA, New York |
Style | Romantic, Light, To cry, Cute |
Left broke and homeless by his wealthy parents' divorce, a young man moves in with an old friend and finally meets the woman of his dreams -- only to discover she's already dating his friend.
Mark | imdb: 7.1 |
Genre | melodrama, drama |
Country | United Kingdom, USA |
Duration | 02:33 |
Characters | Dogs, Horses, Soldier |
Plot | Love, Dancing, Boxing, Passion, Relationship |
Place | Forest, England |
Time | New Year, 19th century |
Style | Romantic, By books, Jane Austen Novels, Serious |
Based on the literary classic by Thomas Hardy, Far from the Madding Crowd is the story of independent, beautiful and headstrong Bathsheba Everdene, who attracts three very different suitors: Gabriel Oak, a sheep farmer, captivated by her fetching willfulness; Frank Troy, a handsome and reckless Sergeant; and William Boldwood, a prosperous and mature bachelor. This timeless story of Bathsheba's choices and passions explores the nature of relationships and love – as well as the human ability to overcome hardships through resilience and perseverance.
Mark | imdb: 5.5 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Duration | 01:57 |
Characters | Dogs, Lesbians, Gods, Firefighters, Sisters |
Plot | Love, Dancing, Passion, Wedding, Money |
Place | Party, Beach, Hotels |
Time | Winter |
Style | Romantic, Light, Touching |
Jenny Farrell is getting married. But how will her straight-laced family react when they find out that the woman they thought was their daughter’s roommate is actually her fiancée? As the old-fashioned Farrells attempt to come to terms with the prospect of a surprise daughter-in-law, they face a difficult choice: either adapt with the times or risk being left behind.
Mark | imdb: 6.5 |
Genre | fantastic, comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Duration | 01:39 |
Characters | Sisters |
Plot | Technology, Loneliness, Date, True love, Fate |
Place | Los Angeles |
Time | Future |
Style | Romantic, To cry, Cute, Fancy |
In this comedic fantasy, science has facilitated the search for a soul mate via biotechnological implants that count down to the moment one is supposed to meet his or her match. But Oona is worried: She's nearly 30, and her TiMER isn't ticking yet. Will her dream guy get snatched up by someone else?
Mark | imdb: 6.3 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | France, Japan, USA |
Duration | 01:33 |
Characters | Friends |
Plot | Passion, Friendship, Loneliness |
Place | France, New York |
Style | Romantic, Light, To cry, Cute, Smart |
Nora Wilder (Parker Posey), a single, career woman works at a Manhattan boutique hotel where her excellent skills in guest relations lack in the romantic department. If it is not her loving and dominant mother (Gena Rowlands) attempting to set her up that consistently fail, she has her friend’s (Drea de Matteo) disastrous blind dates to rely on as a backup for further dismay. She's surrounded by friends who are all happily engaged or romantically involved and somehow, love escapes Nora -- until she meets an unusual Frenchman (Melvil Poupaud) who helps her discover life beyond her self-imposed boundaries.
Mark | imdb: 7.6 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | United Kingdom |
Duration | 01:30 |
Characters | Teens, Gay, Hippies, Single mothers |
Plot | Friendship, Loneliness, First love |
Place | England, London |
Style | Cute, Soulful, Touching |
Set during a long, hot summer on the Thamesmead Estate in Southeast London, three teenagers edge towards adulthood.
Mark | imdb: 7 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama, music |
Country | United Kingdom, Germany |
Duration | 01:30 |
Characters | Strong women, Terminally ill, Old man |
Plot | Death, Cancer |
Place | England, London |
Style | Romantic, To cry, Touching |
Arthur is a grumpy pensioner who can't understand why his wife Marion would want to embarrass herself singing silly songs with her unconventional local choir. But choir director Elizabeth sees something special in the reluctant Arthur and refuses to give up on him. As she coaxes him out of his shell, Arthur realizes that it is never too late to change.
Mark | imdb: 6.7 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Duration | 01:58 |
Characters | Cooks, Friends |
Plot | Love, Friendship, True love |
Place | New York |
Style | Romantic, Light, To cry, Cute, Fascinating |
When Johnny is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New York diner. Following a brief fling with waitress Cora, Frankie develops an attraction for Cora's friend and fellow waitress Frankie. While Frankie resists Johnny's charms initially, she eventually relents when her best friend, Tim, persuades her to give Johnny a chance.
Mark | imdb: 6.7 |
Genre | fantasy, comedy, melodrama |
Country | United Kingdom, USA |
Duration | 01:39 |
Characters | Witch, Teens, Losers, Wizards, Reporters |
Plot | Love, Magic, Loneliness, True love |
Place | USA |
Style | Romantic, Light, Cute, Touching |
Forlorn heiress Penelope Wilhern is cursed, and the only way out is to fall in love with someone of suitable stock. But how can she find her soul mate when she's sequestered inside her family's estate with only her parents to keep her company. This untraditional fairy tale about a girl who bucks convention to create her own happy ending.
Mark | imdb: 6.4 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | Republic of Ireland, France, Netherlands |
Duration | 01:52 |
Characters | Family |
Plot | Love, Dancing, Obsession, Friendship, Intrigue |
Place | England, London, Mansions |
Time | 18th century |
Style | Romantic, Light, Cute, Jane Austen Novels |
From Jane Austen’s novella, the beautiful and cunning Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out colorful rumors of her dalliances and to find husbands for herself and her daughter. Two young men, handsome Reginald DeCourcy and wealthy Sir James Martin, severely complicate her plans.
Mark | imdb: 7.2 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | United Kingdom, USA |
Duration | 01:48 |
Characters | Friends, Partners |
Plot | Travel, Friendship |
Place | England, Greece |
Style | To cry, Fascinating, Smart, Touching |
Wondering what has happened to herself, now feeling stagnant and in a rut, Shirley Valentine finds herself regularly talking to the wall while preparing her husband's chips and egg. When her best friend wins a trip-for-two to Greece Shirley begins to see the world, and herself, in a different light.
Mark | imdb: 6.2 |
Genre | fantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | Spain, France, United Kingdom, Germany, USA |
Duration | 01:31 |
Characters | Writers, Psychologists, Friends, Actors |
Plot | Love, Time travel, Relationship, Friendship, Love triangle |
Place | India |
Style | Romantic, Fancy, Touching |
Victor Bukowski is an out-of-work actor with problems. He's got a lousy agent, he has a habit of falling out with directors and he's still in love with his ex-girlfriend. However, Victor is about to embark on an unexpected emotional journey which will make him confront his future and his past mistakes.
Mark | imdb: 7.2 |
Genre | fantastic, thriller, comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom, Greece, France, Netherlands, USA |
Duration | 01:36 |
Characters | Dogs, Animals, Wolves, Rabbits, Blind |
Plot | Love, Dancing, Basketball, Relationship, Friendship |
Place | Islands, Forest, Greece, Hotels |
Time | Future |
Style | Dystopian, Philosophical, Deep Meaning, Smart, Vital signs |
In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into beasts and sent off into The Woods.
Mark | imdb: 7 |
Genre | comedy, drama, adventure |
Country | United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, South Africa, USA |
Duration | 01:54 |
Characters | Psychiatrists |
Plot | Love, Adventure, Travel, Friendship, Loneliness |
Place | England |
Style | To cry, Inspirational, Vital signs, Touching |
Hector is a quirky psychiatrist who has become increasingly tired of his humdrum life. As he tells his girlfriend, Clara, he feels like a fraud: he hasn’t really tasted life, and yet he’s offering advice to patients who are just not getting any happier. So Hector decides to break out of his deluded and routine driven life. Armed with buckets of courage and child-like curiosity, he embarks on a global quest in hopes of uncovering the elusive secret formula for true happiness. And so begins a larger than life adventure with riotously funny results.
Mark | imdb: 6.9 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Characters | Teens, Lesbians, Gay, Musicians, Students |
Plot | Love, Love triangle, Relationship, Loneliness, First love |
Place | School, Small cities |
Style | Romantic, Light, For single girls, Womens in main roles, Touching |
Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.
Mark | imdb: 5.3 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA, Canada |
Duration | 02:00 |
Characters | Dogs, Gay, Photographers, Pianists, Singers |
Plot | Love, Dancing, Wedding, Friendship, Breakup |
Place | Metro, USA, New York |
Style | To cry, Fascinating |
A woman on the brink of a marriage proposal is told by a friend that she should date other men before spending the rest of her life with her boyfriend.
Mark | imdb: 5.6 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Characters | Lesbians, Blonde girls, Fathers |
Plot | Love, Dancing, Martial Arts, Wedding, Obsession |
Style | Romantic, Light, Cute |
Danny, a commercial editor and documentary filmmaker attempts to finish his film, a study on relationship while navigating the relationships in his own life. Will he continue to chase the unattainable Theresa a hippy new age dancer(Caitlin Fitzgerald) or will he finally admit he's in love with his best friend Carla (Katherine Waterston) who is in an unfulfilling relationship with a political strategist(Gaby Hoffman). Manhattan Romance is a funny insightful look at contemporary life in Manhattan. It explores new age ideas and open relationship as well as true friendship and connection.
Mark | imdb: 6.8 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama, military |
Country | United Kingdom, Sweden, France |
Duration | 02:21 |
Characters | Dogs, Lesbians, Artists, Twins, Journalists |
Plot | Soccer, Friendship, Death, Breakup, Love triangle |
Place | Aircraft, England, Beach, London |
Time | New Year, World War II |
Style | Romantic, Fascinating, Makes me think |
During the Blitz of World War II, a female screenwriter (Gemma Arterton) works on a film celebrating England's resilience as a way to buoy a weary populace's spirits. Her efforts to dramatise the true story of two sisters (Lily Knight and Francesca Knight) who undertook their own maritime mission to rescue wounded soldiers are met with mixed feelings by a dismissive all-male staff.
Mark | imdb: 6.2 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama |
Country | USA, United Kingdom |
Duration | 01:30 |
Characters | Sisters |
Plot | Wedding, Fate |
Place | England, London |
Style | Romantic, Light, To cry, Cute |
With the wedding of her younger sister fast approaching, Kat Ellis faces the undesirable prospect of traveling alone to London for the ceremony. While this is bad enough, Jeffrey, the man who left her as they moved closer to marriage, happens to be the groom's best man. Determined to show everyone -- most of all Jeffrey -- that her romantic life is as full and thrilling as ever, Kat hires a charming male escort as her date.
Mark | imdb: 6.8 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama |
Country | United Kingdom, France, USA |
Duration | 01:37 |
Characters | Thieves |
Plot | Friendship, Political, Mystery, Blackmail |
Place | England, Party |
Style | Romantic, Smart |
Sir Robert Chiltern is a successful Government minister, well-off and with a loving wife. All this is threatened when Mrs Cheveley appears in London with damning evidence of a past misdeed. Sir Robert turns for help to his friend Lord Goring, an apparently idle philanderer and the despair of his father. Goring knows the lady of old, and, for him, takes the whole thing pretty seriously.
Mark | imdb: 5.2 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Duration | 01:55 |
Characters | Dogs, Musicians, Models, Hippies, Lawyers |
Plot | Love, Dancing, Adventure, Passion, Cars |
Place | Beach, USA |
Style | Romantic, Light, Fascinating |
A woman struggles to escape the clutches of her overbearing, co-dependent mother, while gradually falling for a sexy, sophisticated attorney.
Mark | imdb: 6.5 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Characters | Friends |
Plot | Love, Friendship, Snow, True love, Tango |
Place | Party |
Time | New Year |
Style | Romantic, Light, To cry, Cute |
Family friends Sam and Kat spend every Christmas Eve at the Children's Table. They grow up together, sharing the highs and lows of young adulthood. And at thirty, Sam realizes that Kat is the one...but he's afraid that the past will get in the way.
Mark | imdb: 6 |
Genre | comedy, melodrama, drama |
Country | USA |
Duration | 01:52 |
Characters | Friends |
Plot | Friendship, Love triangle, Mystery, Funeral |
Place | USA |
Style | Romantic, To cry, Inspirational, Touching |
Gray Wheeler just lost everything. But it could be the best thing that ever happened to her. After the death of her fiancé, Gray moves in with her late love's best friends. While Sam and Dennis do their best to cheer Gray up, Fritz doesn't seem to care. Once Gray breaks through Fritz's defenses, however, she finally sees why her fiancé thought so highly of him. As they spend more time together, Gray learns that her chances for love have not died out with her fiancé. But when some surprise guests show up on their doorstep, it'll take the love of all of her new friends to help Gray learn that life may be messy, but love is messier.