Movies About Love

From James Cameron, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane, Kathy Bates
Rated PG-13

Titanic is a 1997 drama-romance directed by James Cameron. The film follows the story of two star-crossed lovers, Rose DeWitt Bukater (Kate Winslet) and Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio), who meet aboard the Titanic, the world’s largest ocean liner on its ill-fated maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City in 1912. Rose, a woman of high society, is engaged to marry an arrogant and wealthy aristocrat, Cal Hockley (Billy Zane). Jack, a carefree artist, is from the lower-classes and has no money to his name. As the ship heads for its doom, Jack and Rose, who are from two different worlds, fall deeply in love with one another and must battle against the odds to stay together. The movie is filled with excitement, drama, and romance, and features a powerful and iconic score by James Horner.

From Joe Wright, starring Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland
Rated PG

Pride & Prejudice is a 2005 romantic drama film directed by Joe Wright and based on Jane Austen's 1813 novel of the same name. The film stars Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet, a strong-willed and intelligent young woman who must navigate the constraints of society, family, and marriage. She meets Mr. Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen), a wealthy, proud, and aloof bachelor who initially looks down on her. Despite their differences, they find themselves developing an unexpected connection. As they come to learn more about each other, they must overcome their pride and prejudices to find a love that will transcend social boundaries. The supporting cast includes Donald Sutherland as Mr. Bennet, Rosamund Pike as Jane Bennet, and Judi Dench as Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

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

Atonement is a 2007 romantic war drama film directed by Joe Wright and based on the novel of the same name by Ian McEwan. It stars James McAvoy, Keira Knightley, Saoirse Ronan, and Romola Garai. The story is set in 1935 England and focuses on the lives of a wealthy English family and two of their servants. The story follows a young girl, Briony Tallis, as she misunderstands a sexual encounter between her older sister, Cecilia, and their housekeeper's son, Robbie. This misunderstanding leads to a tragic chain of events that separates the two lovers and ultimately leads to Robbie's enlistment in World War II. Through the course of the war, Robbie and Cecilia's love is tested and their paths cross again. The film culminates in Briony's attempt to atone for her past wrongs by visiting her sister and Robbie at the end of the war.

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

The Notebook is a romantic drama about two teenagers, Noah and Allie, who fall in love in 1940s North Carolina. Despite their strong love for each other, their social class differences and Noah's lack of money threaten to keep them apart. When Allie's parents forbid her from seeing Noah, she moves away and eventually marries a wealthy businessman. However, Noah never stops loving Allie and continuously writes her letters, which she never reads. Years later, they meet again and must decide if they should find their way back to each other. The Notebook is a classic love story of two people who are meant to be together, no matter the obstacles that stand in their way.

From Josh Boone, starring Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, Laura Dern
Rated PG-13

The Fault in Our Stars is a 2014 romantic drama film directed by Josh Boone and starring Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort. It is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by John Green. The film follows Hazel and Augustus, two teenagers who are both cancer patients. They meet and fall in love at a cancer support group. After Augustus expresses a desire to visit the author of his favorite book in Amsterdam, Hazel and Augustus embark on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, they face the realities of living with terminal illness, and come to terms with the fragility of life. Despite the heartbreaking story of lost love, The Fault in Our Stars is ultimately a story of hope, strength, and the power of love.

From Woody Allen, starring Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates, Kurt Fuller
Rated PG-13

Midnight in Paris is a romantic comedy film directed by Woody Allen. It follows Gil Pender, a successful but dissatisfied Hollywood screenwriter, who is visiting Paris with his materialistic fiancée Inez. Gil has always been fascinated by the city and dreams of living there in the 1920s, the era of artists and writers including Ernest Hemingway, Pablo Picasso and F. Scott Fitzgerald. During his nights wandering the city, he finds himself transported back to the 1920s where he meets and falls in love with a free-spirited woman named Adriana. As he continues to time-travel, Gil realizes he must choose between a "perfect" present with Inez or a "perfect" past with Adriana. He struggles to find a balance between the two. Ultimately, Gil discovers that he must find happiness in the present moment.

From John Crowley, starring Saoirse Ronan, Emory Cohen, Domhnall Gleeson, Jim Broadbent
Rated PG-13

Brooklyn is a romantic drama film directed by John Crowley, adapted from the novel of the same name by Colm Tóibín. The film follows Irish immigrant Eilis Lacey as she leaves her home in Ireland in the 1950s to start a new life in Brooklyn, New York. Struggling to settle into her new life, she meets and falls in love with an Italian plumber, Tony. When tragedy strikes her home, Eilis must choose between her past and present life, and figure out where she truly belongs.

From Thea Sharrock, starring Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer, Charles Dance
Rated PG-13

From Jean-Marc Vallée, starring Emily Blunt, Rupert Friend, Paul Bettany, Miranda Richardson
Rated PG

From Martin Brest, starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber
Rated PG-13

From Roger Michell, starring Hugh Grant, Julia Roberts, Richard McCabe, Rhys Ifans
Rated PG-13

From James Kent, starring Alicia Vikander, Kit Harington, Taron Egerton, Dominic West
Rated PG-13

From Gina Prince-Bythewood, starring Sanaa Lathan, Omar Epps, Glenndon Chatman, Jess Willard
Rated PG-13

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

From Woody Allen, starring Rebecca Hall, Scarlett Johansson, Javier Bardem, Christopher Evan Welch
Rated PG-13

From James Ponsoldt, starring Miles Teller, Shailene Woodley, Kyle Chandler, Jennifer Jason Leigh
Rated R

From Allen Coulter, starring Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Caitlyn Rund, Moisés Acevedo
Rated PG-13

From Christian Ditter, starring Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, Christian Cooke, Jaime Winstone
Rated R

From Lone Scherfig, starring Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Patricia Clarkson, Tom Mison
Rated PG-13

From Jocelyn Moorhouse, starring Kate Winslet, Judy Davis, Liam Hemsworth, Hugo Weaving
Rated R

From Richard LaGravenese, starring Hilary Swank, Gerard Butler, Harry Connick Jr., Lisa Kudrow
Rated PG-13

From Nancy Meyers, starring Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Jack Black
Rated PG-13

From Michael Sucsy, starring Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill, Jessica Lange
Rated PG-13

From Ned Benson, starring James McAvoy, Jessica Chastain, Nina Arianda, Viola Davis
Rated R

From Justin Chadwick, starring Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Jim Sturgess
Rated PG-13