30 Heartwarming Romance Films Exploring Love and Relationships

Sex, Lies and Death

2011 • 86 min

Drama, Thriller, Crime

Viviana and Alicia have never met, but their lives are about to become deeply intertwined. During a conversation in a bar, the two women quickly open up about their personal struggles: Viviana is trapped in an abusive marriage, and Alicia's…

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What Women Want

2011 • 116 min • Budget $5M

Comedy, Romance, Fantasy

Following a car accident, a sexist executive develops the ability to hear women's inner thoughts.

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My First Wedding

2011 • 122 min • Box office $29K

Romance, Comedy

On her wedding day, Adrian, feeling nervous, tries to discreetly hide Leonora, his girlfriend, to prevent issues. However, his attempt only makes things more complicated, threatening to ruin the celebration and the couple's future together.

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Going Down in La-La Land

2011 • 104 min

Drama, Comedy, Romance

A young man arrives in Hollywood hoping to pursue an acting career in mainstream films, but he finds that his only opportunities are with gay adult film studios.

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Mr. Perfect

2011 • 146 min

Romance, Comedy

Vicky calls off his engagement to Priya, his childhood friend, after discovering she's making too many sacrifices for him. Eventually, he comes to understand that compromise is essential in life.

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Las acacias

2011 • 85 min

Drama, Romance

Rubén, a middle-aged Argentinian truck driver hauling timber between Paraguay and Buenos Aires, picks up a young Paraguayan woman named Jacinta at a truck stop. His employer instructed Jacinta to go to Buenos Aires. Unexpectedly, Jacinta has brought her five-month-old…

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Desenrola

2011 • 88 min • Budget $1M

Romance, Comedy

Priscila feels she's too rigid. While her mother is away, she decides to seize the opportunity for freedom to address this tendency of hers.

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Superclasico

2011 • 99 min • Budget $3M

Comedy, Romance

Christian, a Copenhagen wine seller facing financial ruin and struggling with life in general, is also reeling from his wife Anna's departure 17 months prior. Anna now lives a luxurious life in Buenos Aires as a soccer agent, alongside Argentina's…

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Penny Pinchers

2011 • 114 min

Romance, Comedy

Ji-woong, struggling to find work, has been secretly lying to his mother for money. When she suddenly cuts him off financially, he's left homeless. That same day, he meets Hong-sil, a fiercely frugal woman who regularly deposits money at the…

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Fig Jam

2011 • 94 min

Romance, Drama

After another rejection for his scripts, a discouraged Metin meets Duygu at a bar. They spend the night together, but she leaves before he wakes, leaving only a brief note. Intrigued by her mystery, Metin follows her, and what he…

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My Future Boyfriend

2011 • 73 min

Comedy, Romance, TV Movie

Pax, a young man from a controlled future devoid of love, journeys to present-day New Orleans. He seeks romance novelist Elizabeth Barrett, whose book he discovered during an archaeological dig in 3127, hoping she can explain the meaning of love.…

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Love's Kitchen

2011 • 86 min

Drama, Romance, Comedy

London chef Rob Haley is devastated by the death of his wife. Encouraged by his friend Gordon Ramsay, Rob decides to transform a failing country pub into a high-end restaurant. His innovative cuisine impresses American food critic Kate Templeton, and…

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The Pill

2011 • 83 min

Comedy, Drama, Romance

After a one-night stand, Fred fears he may have gotten Mindy pregnant. To ensure she takes both doses of the morning-after pill, he pretends to be romantically interested and stays with her for twelve hours.

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Scents and Sensibility

2011 • 85 min

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Elinor and Marianne Dashwood are left without money when their father's inheritance is lost. While searching for financial stability, they face prejudice and discouragement from those around them. Amidst romantic possibilities, discerning who to trust becomes complicated. Can the sisters…

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The Art of Love

2011 • 85 min • Box office $1M

Romance, Comedy

The story follows several Parisian couples as they grapple with love, desire, and relationships. Isabelle, tired of being celibate, refuses a suggestion from her friend Zoé and instead pretends to be their mutual friend Amélie, who is hesitant to have…

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The Phantom of the Opera at the Royal Albert Hall

2011 • 160 min

Music, Drama, Romance

A disfigured musical genius lives in hiding within the Paris Opera House, manipulating the company for the benefit of a young woman he mentors and loves. The 25th anniversary of the first public performance of *The Phantom of the Opera*…

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Any Stray Cat

2011 • 96 min

Comedy, Romance

Tati is deeply in love with Marcelo, who dates many women. Open and sincere, she readily shows her affection, but it only pushes Marcelo away. Inspired by a lecture by biology professor Conrado, she decides to apply his unconventional theories…

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The Well Digger's Daughter

2011 • 107 min • Box office $13M

Romance, Drama

In the early days of World War II, in southern France, eighteen-year-old Patricia is the cherished, morally upright oldest daughter of a well-digger named Pascal. She is kind and devoted. While her father's friend Felipe desires to marry her and…

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From Prada to Nada

2011 • 107 min • Box office $4M

Comedy, Drama, Romance

After their father's unexpected death, two privileged sisters from Beverly Hills find themselves without money and must relocate to East Los Angeles to live with their estranged aunt.

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Second Chance

2011 • 87 min • Budget $5M

Comedy, Romance

Julien Monnier is a gifted couples counselor with a peculiar affliction: he can't maintain a relationship longer than two weeks. Since childhood, every woman who falls for him experiences a series of misfortunes – hospital visits, professional setbacks, fractured friendships.…

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Peace, Love & Misunderstanding

2011 • 96 min • Box office $539K

Comedy, Drama, Romance

When her husband requests a divorce, Diane, a conservative lawyer, takes her teenage children, Jake and Zoe, to Woodstock to meet their estranged hippie grandmother.

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3-D Sex and Zen: Extreme Ecstasy

2011 • 110 min • Budget $3M • Box office $10M

History, Romance, Drama

Yangsheng, a young scholar, marries the merchant's beautiful daughter. However, their marriage lacks intimacy. Seeking a solution, Yangsheng departs his home and travels to the legendary Pavilion of Ultimate Bliss.

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Christmas Lodge

2011 • 86 min

Drama, Family, TV Movie

Mary Tobin cherishes her childhood memories of the Christmas Lodge. During a weekend visit, she discovers the beloved lodge is in serious need of repair. Facing limited resources and a tight schedule, she works to restore the lodge's appeal and…

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Café de Flore

2011 • 121 min • Box office $1M

Drama, Romance

In 1960s Paris, Jacqueline, a young mother, dedicates herself to caring for her disabled son, Laurent, after being abandoned by her husband. She strives to provide Laurent with a happy, "normal" life. Present-day Montreal introduces Antoine, a successful DJ with…

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Beginners

2011 • 104 min • Budget $3M • Box office $14M

Drama, Romance, Comedy

Months after his father Hal Fields dies, Oliver meets Anna, a lively and unconventional woman. Their relationship brings back memories of Hal, who, after his wife of 44 years passed away, embraced his sexuality at 75 and embarked on a…

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The Artist

2011 • 100 min • Budget $15M • Box office $133M

Drama, Comedy, Romance

Hollywood, 1927. Silent film icon George Valentin worries about his future as talking pictures threaten the industry. He finds himself drawn to Peppy Miller, a promising young dancer hoping for her moment in the spotlight.

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Ages of Love

2011 • 125 min • Box office $12M

Romance, Comedy, Drama

In Italy, three men experience unexpected romantic connections. A young lawyer, engaged to be married, has a brief affair. A middle-aged man, already married, also has a short-lived affair. Finally, a retired man develops feelings for his friend's daughter.

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My Week with Marilyn

2011 • 99 min • Budget $6M • Box office $35M

Drama, Romance

London, 1956. Renowned actor and director Laurence Olivier is preparing to film his new movie, which premiered in 1957 as *The Prince and the Showgirl*, starring Marilyn Monroe. Aspiring filmmaker Colin Clark lands a job on the set as third…

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New Year's Eve

2011 • 118 min • Budget $56M • Box office $142M

Comedy, Romance

On New Year's Eve, the lives of various couples and individuals in New York City become connected.

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Zookeeper

2011 • 102 min • Budget $80M • Box office $169M

Comedy, Romance, Family

Griffin Keyes is a beloved animal caretaker at the Franklin Park Zoo, but he struggles with romantic relationships, a fact highlighted by his past failed proposal to the self-centered Stephanie. The zoo animals have witnessed Griffin's long-standing affection for her…

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