Romantic movies are the perfect films to watch when you want to feel uplifted and inspired. There is nothing better than to watch people falling in love and experiencing joy and happiness. These movies help us cope through difficult times.

An epic love story can come in different forms. Some might be tragic while others may end with a happy ending. No matter the type of love story each movie portrays, it always ends up making us feel inspired.

Fortunately, you can now watch all of these romance movies as they are mostly available through streaming. Grab that popcorn and get those tissues ready. Read on to learn about some of the must watch romantic movies.

Moulin Rouge!

Moulin Rouge! stars Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor as star-crossed lovers in a forbidden romance. The film follows McGregor’s character who is smitten by the star performer of the Moulin Rouge; however, Satine is bound to the Duke. 

What they do not know is that Satine is dying from tuberculosis. The movie is a classic tale of forbidden love only strengthened by the relationship between the characters. 

Moulin Rouge was one of the greatest films of the 2000s and was nominated for eight Oscars, including Best Picture. The film was the first musical to be nominated for Best Picture in the last ten years.

A Star Is Born

There have been many iterations of A Star is Born, but the 2018 version reached its peak by infusing modern elements to the movie. The film stars Bradley Cooper alongside pop star, Lady Gaga, in her first lead role in a movie. 

The movie follows Cooper as a country singer who is secretly battling alcoholism and addiction who then meets Ally when he visits a drag bar. The two fall in love as Jack makes Ally’s dreams come true of becoming a singer. 

Without spoiling the entire movie, A Star is Born is a complex love story of two individuals who love each other and have to face countless endeavors that challenge their relationship. 

Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 romantic comedy film about loss, grief, and finding love again. It tells the story of Sam as he grieves for the loss of his wife to cancer and begins to find new meaning to his life when he is smitten by Annie. 

However, Annie is currently engaged which sets a lot of complications for both of them. The film was released to critical and commercial success, and it became one of the iconic 90s romantic comedy films. 

Sleepless in Seattle is one of the few films where the leads are generally apart for most of the movie and would only come together near the end and still display unwavering chemistry together.

Titanic

If there was one epic romantic movie that everyone needs to watch, it’s Titanic. This 1997 American romantic and disaster movie features the love story of Jack and Rose played by Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet. 

Both come from a different social class, and they fall in love aboard the ill-fated Titanic. The story transcends from romance to the pain of human loss. The film has scored countless awards and was initially the first film to cross the billion-dollar mark. 

It was also the highest-grossing film of all time until the movie Avatar which also came from the same director. Romance, hope, grief, and tragedy are all the makings of an epic love story. 

Some still feel that the movie is one of the greatest films of all time. The soundtrack of the movie My Heart Will Go On truly depicts the story of Jack and Rose.

Call Me By Your Name

Call Me By Your Name is a 2017 coming-of-age romantic movie between a young boy and his father’s assistant as they develop a romantic relationship while trying to hide their unfathomable connection with each other. 

The two share an epic love story and the film embodies the feeling of young love and the longing for it. Set in the backdrop of romantic Northern Italy, the film tackles the complexities of falling in love with a much older person. 

Later on, it would be crushed by its fleeting existence when reality sets in and one has to go away. The film scored countless awards and nominations for its realistic portrayal of a doomed love affair. It also received critical acclaim for its grounded relationship between LGBTQ characters.

Crazy Rich Asians

Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 American romantic film that featured an all Asian cast led by Constance Wu and Henry Golding. 

The movie tells the story of a Chinese-American professor who travels to Singapore to meet the family of her boyfriend only to discover that he is one of the richest people in the country. 

The film is based on the novel of the same by Kevin Kwan and follows the plot of the first book. The movie became a big hit around the world and a sequel is in order. 

It tells the story of the plight of Asian traditions in the modern world while also telling the fun and romantic story of a couple who simply want to love each other.

La La Land

La La Land is a 2016 romantic musical movie about a young aspiring actress played by Emma Stone who meets a jazz pianist who wants to be a big-time musician and an owner of a jazz club. 

Both share dreams and fall in love in the backdrop of Los Angeles; however, as they begin to journey towards their goals in life, they slowly drift apart from each other.

The movie begs the question of whether love is stronger than your ambition or is ambition more important than the person you are in love with. 

The film was praised for its leads, screenplay, direction, and cinematography. Audiences loved the chemistry between the actors as well as the ending of the movie.

The Notebook

The Notebook is a 2004 romantic drama movie based on the novel of the same name. The film details the story of a young couple who fall in love in the 1940s. The movie is a representation of an undying love amidst countless adversaries whether it be war or illness.

The Notebook features a sentimentality and melodrama that is very common in most romantic films; however, this movie takes it up a notch and drives home the heartaches of losing the one you love. 

Throughout the years, the leads battle different challenges that truly test their love for each other and come out victorious in the face of mortality.

Ghost

Ghost is a 1990 romantic film starring Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, and Whoopi Goldberg. The film follows the story of a young woman who is haunted by the ghost of her lover only to find out that he needs to save her through the help of a psychic. 

This romantic film scored nominations from the Academy Awards, and it won several others in the process. The movie’s iconic pot-making scene will forever be one of the most romantic scenes of all time. 

Ghost is a movie that tells a love sto
ry that transcends the physical plane. Not even death could tear the love for both characters from each other.

Pretty Woman

If you want to go for the classic romance movie, Pretty Woman is at the top of the list. This 1990 American romantic comedy film stars Julia Roberts as a Hollywood prostitute who is hired by a wealthy businessman to be his escort, and they slowly develop a relationship with each other.

The film was originally a dark movie about the dangers of prostitution in Los Angeles, but was later restructured as a romantic comedy. 

The decision proved to be very vital to the film’s overall success as it was highly revered as one of the best romantic films of the decade. The soundtrack of Pretty Woman became synonymous with Julia Roberts’ bright and captivating smile.

Conclusion

We are always drawn to the idea of being in love. The fact that we as humans aim to love and be loved allows a certain connection to the characters in these romance movies. That is the reason why romantic movies will always have a place in cinema.