I love classic romances, but we’ve had some great romantic films come out recently. To me, a truly romantic movie is one that makes me wish that I were the main character in the film, or one that makes me think about the movie long after I’ve watched it. These top twenty romantic movies all made me feel that way recently!
20. PS, I Love You …
Starring: Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler
Released: 2007
My husband hated the premise of this movie – he hates stories that mix love and death, but I just adored it. Swank is a widow who’s husband (Butler) left letters for her to read after his death. Slowly, through his challenges to her, she begins to move on. I cried all the way through it!
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
19. Twilight …
Starring: Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart
Released: 2008
Okay, I know a lot of people consider Twilight a book series and movie for teenagers, but my friends and I all just loved it. This movie is about Bella (Stewart), a loner who falls for a mysterious Edward (Pattinson). I think I’m safe giving away the fact that Edward is a vampire, and their story line is a classic tale of star-crossed lovers who can’t see a way to be together. Even though I’m over eighteen, Edward can still make me swoon!
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
18. 27 Dresses …
Starring: Katherine Heigel
Released: 2008
In my opinion, this movie is just light and fun. I didn’t find it especially moving or emotional, but it is a really cute romantic flick. Heigel stars as Jane, who’s been a bridesmaid in twenty-seven weddings. When a reporter is assigned to write a story about her, she winds up falling for him!
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
17. The Curious Case of Benjamin Button …
Starring: Brad Pitt and Cate Blanchet
Released: 2008
This is a beautiful, haunting movie that I thought about for many days after watching it. Pitt stars as a person aging backwards, and Blanchet is his love interest. The ending is a true tear jerker!
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
16. He’s Just Not That Into You …
Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Ginnifer Goodwin, Justin Long, Ben Affleck, and a ton of other big stars
Released: 2009
I just saw this movie in the theater a few weeks ago, and I loved it! I would highly recommend watching it if you love romantic comedies. This movie follows the love lives of a bunch of twenty- and thirty-somethings, and the situations are so true-to-life.
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
15. The Duchess …
Starring: Keira Knightley and Ralph Fiennes
Released: 2008
I love this period movie! It is two hours of pure distraction and fun. Knightley is charming as an aristocrat married to Fiennes’ character, a boring fuddy-duddy. I loved all the costumes and fantasy of movies like this. Makes me wish I had a corset!
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
14. Definitely, Maybe …
Starring: Ryan Reynolds and Abigail Breslin
Released: 2008
This is a precious little story of a father and daughter, but it is a great romance, too. This movie reminded me a bit of The Princess Bride because it involves bedtime stories. In this one, Breslin asks her single dad (Reynolds) about his love life, leading him to tell her about his three loves. He leaves her to guess which of the loves was her mother. I thought this was so endearing and funny, too!
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
13. The Perfect Holiday …
Starring: Morris Chestnut and Gabrielle Union
Released: 2007
I saw this movie last year at Christmastime, and I think it is such a heartwarming holiday romance. Union stars as a divorced mother who takes her children to see Santa (Chestnut). Her daughter tells Santa that her mom wants a compliment from a man for Christmas, and Santa winds up falling for Nancy (Union’s character). There is an interesting plot twist when Nancy’s ex comes back into their lives. I suggest you rent this one soon!
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
12. Enchanted …
Starring: Amy Adams and Patrick Dempsey
Released: 2008
I thought this movie was so cute! Adams is a real fairy tale princess who’s evil stepmother banishes her to the real world. Her antics as she learns about life in New York City are so hilarious, and the romance story line is just precious, too. It’s like a fairy tale for all us grown-up girls.
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
11. New In Town …
Starring: Renee Zellweger and Harry Connick, Jr.
Released: 2009
This one is still in the theaters right now, too. I am not a huge fan of Zellweger, but I just love Harry Connick, Jr., so I was willing to watch Renee in this one. New in Town is a funny, light-hearted romantic comedy where Zellweger has a lot of mishaps and must be rescued. If you liked Bridget Jones’s Diary, you’ll love this one.
Where to Get It: Amazon.com
My fiance and I loved Waitress…it was a very good movie. And Nights In Rodanthe was a great movie…but brace yourself for the unexpected! You have a great list here…I have many of these on my list to rent and I can’t wait to watch them!
I loved new in town, and waitress. I agree when you say twilight is a good movie and book series i loved it! i love your little tips of everything :]
Hi Katie,
I am one of the writers of an independent film called “Her Minor Thing” We put a lot of humor and romance into our film and wonder if you might take a look at it and put it on your more recent Romantic Movie’s List.
Thank you!
Debra
great site
i loved it
i’ve just visited it n m gonna watch definitely, maybe
this website is really awesome. it shows you the best movies to watch and after i’ve watched some of them..i must admit, they’re worth it. so thanks for all you’ve done.
to Chacha:
Thank you Chacha, I am so glad you too liked this movies :)
Thanks for reading :)
Tristan & Isolde is one of my favorites.
Cathrine,
I should really get around to watching that. Actually there are quite a few movies on this list that I haven’t watched yet. And then there are others that I can never get bored of ….
hi katie
i watched ‘definitely maybe’
it was cool. i loved ya website
m gonna try another one from dis site in a few days at a sleepover.
bye
Maham,
Definitely Maybe was definitely cute. I’ve always been fascinated by the idea of finding true love in my best friend. It hasn’t happened so far. Keep us posted on whether you liked the other options on this list!
Hey Katie, thanks so much for the movie reviews. I’m watching ‘The other Boleyn girl’ right now. Thanks for the help!
And yes, Slumdog Millionaire is the top romantic movie of all time. I live in India and I can vouch for all the hardships that this boy (and girl) had to face. India is a tough place to live especially if you’re from the wrong caste and this movie is just a small taste of that; a very inspiring story! Thanks again!
-shonali
Shonali,
Glad you liked the choices though I don’t think Slumdog would have been my choice for a favorite romantic movie. (I’m Indian too btw). Oh well, to each his own :)
dear katie,
i really appriciate it that you made this list also i would like to tell you about a great movie that really made me cry and all..
if you would like to watch this movie:
”a walk to remember”
i would really apriciate it if you would cosider putting it in youre list. it’s an romantic/drama movies here is an short discription:
it goes about a teenage boy who is quit populair and needs to help young students with there homework on saturday’s, later on the school discides that he need to thake part in there school musical as an punismant for bad behaviour. we he asks the help of an girl whoes get bulliet by his one frends he falls in love with ehre and hese start asking here out and he stops the bulling.
than the girls seems to suffer of an illnest calt ”leukaemia”
and she tells hem that she made an list of all things she like to do in here life and he discides to ferfill that list….
and i dont want to spoil the rest of the movie so please consider watching it..i have watcht this movie probly like a few times and i still cry with it.
ps sorry for my bad langauge i come from holland and my englisch aitn that good but hey, i atleast try right?
thank for youre attetion.
kind regards,
Frederick Jonathan Faber
Hey Frederick,
Thanks for visiting us and sharing that! “A walk to Remember” is an amazing movie and we haveit on our list of 50+ Most Romantic movies list.
You can see it here http://allwomenstalk.com/10-most-romantic-movies/. It’s no. 35 on the list.
Keep visiting us :)
I’m actually really suprised The Time Traveller’s Wife didn’t make the list!! That’s my number one pick, check it out and tell me what you think!
Hey Duane,
That’s actually one of my all time favorite books. But I haven’t had a chance to check out the movie just yet. It’s such a beautiful story…