Ranked: The Greatest Romance Movies of All Time
Romance movies have captivated audiences for decades, offering timeless tales of love, heartbreak, and everything in between. From heartwarming classics that defined the golden age of cinema to modern masterpieces that challenge traditional narratives, these films remind us why love remains one of the most universal themes in storytelling.
Whether it’s the grand gestures, witty banter, or poignant moments of connection, the best romance movies transport us to worlds where emotions run deep and relationships take center stage. Here, we rank 60 of the most unforgettable romantic films of all time, each earning its place in the hearts of movie lovers everywhere.
After being dumped by his TV star girlfriend, Peter heads to Hawaii to recover, only to find she’s staying at the same resort—with her new boyfriend.
59. Dirty Dancing (1987)
58. My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
57. Jerry Maguire (1996)
56. Palm Springs (2020)
54. 500 Days of Summer (2009)
53. Something's Gotta Give (2003)
52. The Notebook (2004)
51. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
50. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
49. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
48. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
47. Notting Hill (1999)
46. Much Ado About Nothing (1993)
45. Carol (2015)
44. Atonement (2007)
43. Groundhog Day (1993)
42. Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
41. Punch-Drunk Love (2002)
40. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
39. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
38. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
37. The Worst Person in the World (2021)
36. Amélie (2001)
35. A Star is Born (2018)
34. In the Mood for Love (2000)
33. Licorice Pizza (2021)
32. Harold and Maude (1971)
31. The English Patient (1996)
A nurse tends to a severely burned man, uncovering his tragic love affair through a series of flashbacks.
30. West Side Story (1961)
29. Titanic (1997)
28. Pride and Prejudice (2005)
27. Blue is the Warmest Colour (2013)
26. Her (2013)
25. Your Name (2016)
24. Shakespeare in Love (1998)
23. High Fidelity (2000)
22. Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
21. There’s Something About Mary (1998)
20. Past Lives (2023)
19. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
18. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
17. Say Anything (1989)
16. It Happened One Night (1934)
15. Manhattan (1979)
14. The Big Sick (2017)
13. An Affair to Remember (1957)
12. When Harry Met Sally… (1989)
11. About Time (2013)
10. Call Me by Your Name (2017)
9. The Graduate (1967)
8. Before Sunrise (1995)
7. Gone with the Wind (1939)
6. The Philadelphia Story (1940)
5. La La Land (2016)
4. The Apartment (1960)
3. Annie Hall (1977)
2. Before Sunset (2004)
