Movies About Long Distance Relationship

From Spike Jonze, starring Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson, Rooney Mara
Rated R

"Her" is a 2013 American romantic drama film written, directed, and produced by Spike Jonze. The film follows Theodore Twombly (Joaquin Phoenix), a lonely and introverted writer who develops an unlikely relationship with Samantha (Scarlett Johansson), an artificially intelligent virtual assistant. As their bond grows deeper, Theodore finds himself falling in love with Samantha, leading him to confront his own long-buried emotions and the limitations of human relationships. Set in a near-future Los Angeles, the film examines the nature of modern love and relationships in a technological world.

From Joe Wright, starring Keira Knightley, James McAvoy, Brenda Blethyn, Saoirse Ronan
Rated R

Atonement (2007) is an Academy Award-winning British drama film directed by Joe Wright, based on the novel of the same name by Ian McEwan. Set in the 1930s, the film tells the story of a young girl named Briony Tallis (Saoirse Ronan) who makes a mistake that drastically changes the lives of her older sister Cecilia (Keira Knightley) and her lover, Robbie (James McAvoy). Briony wrongly accuses Robbie of a crime he did not commit and he is sent to prison. Cecilia and Robbie's paths cross several times, and as the years pass, Briony is forced to grapple with the consequences of her mistake and take responsibility for her actions. The film was a critical and box office success, and won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Original Score.

From Nick Cassavetes, starring Gena Rowlands, James Garner, Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling
Rated PG-13

The Notebook is a 2004 romantic drama starring Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams. The film follows the story of Noah Calhoun and Allie Hamilton, two young lovers separated by Allie's upper-class parents who disapprove of their relationship. When Allie is sent away, Noah persists in his love, staying in touch by writing her a letter every day for a year until she eventually returns. Years later, as an elderly couple in a nursing home, Noah reads their story to Allie every day, hoping to jog her memory of their past together. The film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks, and is a touching story of true, undying love.

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Paul Sanchez, Lari White
Rated PG-13

Cast Away is a 2000 American survival film directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks as a FedEx employee stranded on an uninhabited island after his plane crashes in the South Pacific. After being stranded on the island for four years, he must find a way to survive and eventually escape. He befriends a volleyball, which he names Wilson, and learns to cope with the loneliness and struggles of the island. Along the way, he discovers inner strength, courage, and a determination for survival that he never knew before. After many struggles and hardships, he is eventually able to signal for help and is rescued from the island. Cast Away is a touching story of the power of the human spirit and the will to survive no matter the odds.

From Rob Reiner, starring Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher, Bruno Kirby
Rated R

When Harry Met Sally is a romantic comedy directed by Rob Reiner. The film follows two college graduates, Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) and Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) as they navigate the challenges of a long-distance relationship. As the years pass, their friendship slowly grows into love. Along the way, they must confront the challenges of modern relationships and the expectations of society. The film features memorable scenes, such as when Harry protests that men and women can't be just friends and Sally's famous "I'll have what she's having" monologue at a New York deli. Ultimately, the film is a charming look at love, friendship, and navigating relationships in the modern world.

From Jean-Pierre Jeunet, starring Audrey Tautou, Gaspard Ulliel, Jodie Foster, Dominique Pinon
Rated R

A Very Long Engagement is a 2004 romantic drama film based on the 1991 novel of the same name by Sébastien Japrisot. Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet, the film stars Audrey Tautou, Gaspard Ulliel, and Jodie Foster. The film follows the story of a young woman named Mathilde who is searching for her fiancé, Manech, who was sent to the front lines of World War I and never returned. Her search reveals the truth about what happened to Manech and the other men of his company, who were sentenced to death for self-mutilation in order to avoid the battlefield. Despite the odds, Mathilde continues her quest for the truth and love. The film was well-received by critics and won several awards, including four César Awards, Best Cinematography at the European Film Awards, Best Production Design at the Satellite Awards, and a nomination for Best Foreign Language Film at the 77th Academy Awards.

From Leo McCarey, starring Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Richard Denning, Neva Patterson
Rated Not Rated

From Gregory Hoblit, starring Dennis Quaid, Jim Caviezel, Shawn Doyle, Elizabeth Mitchell
Rated PG-13

From Robert Schwentke, starring Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Ron Livingston, Michelle Nolden
Rated PG-13

From Jerry Zucker, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn
Rated PG-13

From Nora Ephron, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger, Rita Wilson
Rated PG

From Alejandro Agresti, starring Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer, Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Rated PG

From Peter Chelsom, starring John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Bridget Moynahan
Rated PG-13

From Drake Doremus, starring Felicity Jones, Anton Yelchin, Jennifer Lawrence, Charlie Bewley
Rated PG-13

From Anand Tucker, starring Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, John Lithgow
Rated PG

From Nanette Burstein, starring Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Ron Livingston, Charlie Day
Rated R

From Lasse Hallström, starring Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas
Rated PG-13

From Luis Mandoki, starring Kevin Costner, Robin Wright, Paul Newman, John Savage
Rated PG-13

From James Dodson, starring Jesse Metcalfe, Sara Foster, Anupam Kher, Austin Basis
Rated PG-13