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1. Casablanca (1942)
When Humphrey Bogart tells Ingrid Bergman she has to leave him or
regret it "maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But soon, and for the
rest of your life," waterworks are unavoidable. Sixty-five years later, no
film has better nailed a true romance.
When Humphrey Bogart tells Ingrid Bergman she has to leave him or
regret it "maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow. But soon, and for the
rest of your life," waterworks are unavoidable. Sixty-five years later, no
film has better nailed a true romance.
2. Titanic (1997)
The ultimate date movie, this weepy flick has a big boat, awesome
special effects and Kate Winslet to keep guys entertained. Women
have plenty to swoon over thanks to the tragic love story and dreamy
Leonardo DiCaprio. King of the world, indeed.
The ultimate date movie, this weepy flick has a big boat, awesome
special effects and Kate Winslet to keep guys entertained. Women
have plenty to swoon over thanks to the tragic love story and dreamy
Leonardo DiCaprio. King of the world, indeed.
3. Wuthering Heights (1939)
A rich girl (Merle Oberon) rejects her stable boy/true love (Laurence
Olivier), but soon realizes her mistake. Of course, it's not until she's on
her deathbed that the two lovers reconnect. Haunting has never been
so romantic.
A rich girl (Merle Oberon) rejects her stable boy/true love (Laurence
Olivier), but soon realizes her mistake. Of course, it's not until she's on
her deathbed that the two lovers reconnect. Haunting has never been
so romantic.
4. An Affair To Remember (1957)
Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr meet on a cruise and promise to
reconnect six months later atop the Empire State building. If you get
sucked in, don't feel bad. 'Sleepless in Seattle' director Nora Ephron
loves it, too.
Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr meet on a cruise and promise to
reconnect six months later atop the Empire State building. If you get
sucked in, don't feel bad. 'Sleepless in Seattle' director Nora Ephron
loves it, too.
5. Gone With The Wind (1939)
This sweeping Civil War drama about a Southern belle (Vivien Leigh)
and a rogue (Clark Gable) is a love story with as many heart-stopping
victories and reversals as the war itself. Frankly, my dear, we do give a
damn.
This sweeping Civil War drama about a Southern belle (Vivien Leigh)
and a rogue (Clark Gable) is a love story with as many heart-stopping
victories and reversals as the war itself. Frankly, my dear, we do give a
damn.
6. The Way We Were (1973)
Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford may not seem like a love match
(he's an uptight WASP, she's an idealistic socialist), but that's what
makes them so memorable. Because she wants it to work out so
badly, so do we.
Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford may not seem like a love match
(he's an uptight WASP, she's an idealistic socialist), but that's what
makes them so memorable. Because she wants it to work out so
badly, so do we.
7. Moonstruck (1987)
Cher is a widow marrying a nice-but-boring man (Danny Aiello) -- until
she meets his wildly passionate brother (Nicolas Cage). How nice it is
to remember the 'Treasure'-hunting Cage as a brooding bad boy -- and
a surprisingly seductive one at that.
Cher is a widow marrying a nice-but-boring man (Danny Aiello) -- until
she meets his wildly passionate brother (Nicolas Cage). How nice it is
to remember the 'Treasure'-hunting Cage as a brooding bad boy -- and
a surprisingly seductive one at that.
8. Annie Hall (1977)
Audiences fell hard for this bittersweet love story between Alvy (a
comically neurotic Woody Allen) and Annie (Diane Keaton, in an
Oscar-winning performance) -- about as hard as Alvy falls for Annie,
you might say. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll "luurve" it.
Audiences fell hard for this bittersweet love story between Alvy (a
comically neurotic Woody Allen) and Annie (Diane Keaton, in an
Oscar-winning performance) -- about as hard as Alvy falls for Annie,
you might say. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll "luurve" it.
9. Dr, Zhivago (1965)
Who knew snow could be so sexy? Surgeon-poet Yuri (Omar Sharif) is
married, but he can't resist the idealistic and soulful Lara (Julie
Christie). It's sappy, it's sad, and the theme song will drive you insane,
but these two beautiful adulterers are impossible not to root for.
Who knew snow could be so sexy? Surgeon-poet Yuri (Omar Sharif) is
married, but he can't resist the idealistic and soulful Lara (Julie
Christie). It's sappy, it's sad, and the theme song will drive you insane,
but these two beautiful adulterers are impossible not to root for.
10. Ghost (1990)
While Whoopi Goldberg's dead-people-seeing psychic borders on the
wacky (she did win an Oscar, go figure), this drama has one of the best
love scenes of the decade. Messy clay. 'Unchained Melody.' Demi
Moore and that perfect teardrop. Priceless.
While Whoopi Goldberg's dead-people-seeing psychic borders on the
wacky (she did win an Oscar, go figure), this drama has one of the best
love scenes of the decade. Messy clay. 'Unchained Melody.' Demi
Moore and that perfect teardrop. Priceless.
11. The Princess Bride (1987)
This fan fave takes your standard fairy-tale formula -- a princess (Robin
Wright Penn) and her true love (Cary Elwes) struggle to unite -- and
injects it with comic twists at every turn. But funny as it is, the adventure
has a mushy romantic center.
This fan fave takes your standard fairy-tale formula -- a princess (Robin
Wright Penn) and her true love (Cary Elwes) struggle to unite -- and
injects it with comic twists at every turn. But funny as it is, the adventure
has a mushy romantic center.
12. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
Two handsome cowboys, the great outdoors and the heartbreak of
forbidden love. It doesn't hurt that stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath
Ledger turn in incredible performances on top of it all. RIP Heath.
Oscars were in your future.
Two handsome cowboys, the great outdoors and the heartbreak of
forbidden love. It doesn't hurt that stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Heath
Ledger turn in incredible performances on top of it all. RIP Heath.
Oscars were in your future.
13. Harold and Maude (1971)
A suicidal 20-year-old (Bud Cort) falls for a funeral-obsessed senior
citizen (Oscar winner Ruth Gordon) in one of the strangest and most
charming romances of all time. It may be slightly creepy, but the two
are sweetly irresistible.
A suicidal 20-year-old (Bud Cort) falls for a funeral-obsessed senior
citizen (Oscar winner Ruth Gordon) in one of the strangest and most
charming romances of all time. It may be slightly creepy, but the two
are sweetly irresistible.
14. An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
The passion between a naval officer-in-training (Richard Gere) and
unhappy factory worker (Debra Winger) here is about as torrid as you
can get. And his rescue of her from minimum-wage hell is pure
romantic poetry.
The passion between a naval officer-in-training (Richard Gere) and
unhappy factory worker (Debra Winger) here is about as torrid as you
can get. And his rescue of her from minimum-wage hell is pure
romantic poetry.
15. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Discovering that his ex (Kate Winslet) has had him erased from her
memory, Jim Carrey follows suit. But it's not that easy, and his poignant
struggle to remember what was good rings true to anyone who's ever
loved and lost.
Discovering that his ex (Kate Winslet) has had him erased from her
memory, Jim Carrey follows suit. But it's not that easy, and his poignant
struggle to remember what was good rings true to anyone who's ever
loved and lost.
16. Wings of Desire (1988)
It's about an angel (Bruno Ganz) who gives up immortality to be closer
to the French circus performer (Solveig Dommartin) he's fallen for, but
this is no conventional fairy tale. The angels here explore much deeper
themes of love, life and connection.
It's about an angel (Bruno Ganz) who gives up immortality to be closer
to the French circus performer (Solveig Dommartin) he's fallen for, but
this is no conventional fairy tale. The angels here explore much deeper
themes of love, life and connection.
17. Lady and the Tramp (1955)
Who says love can't be just as touching in animated form? (See also
'Beauty and the Beast.') Ever since this Disney film about dogs from
opposite sides of the tracks, no dating couple has looked at spaghetti
in quite the same way.
Who says love can't be just as touching in animated form? (See also
'Beauty and the Beast.') Ever since this Disney film about dogs from
opposite sides of the tracks, no dating couple has looked at spaghetti
in quite the same way.
18. Atonement (2007)
An unlikely yet alluring couple (James McAvoy and Keira Knightley) is
torn apart by a lie in this devastating Oscar contender. Don't hold out for
a happy ending, but sometimes yearning for love lost is the most
powerful heartstring-
tugger of all.
An unlikely yet alluring couple (James McAvoy and Keira Knightley) is
torn apart by a lie in this devastating Oscar contender. Don't hold out for
a happy ending, but sometimes yearning for love lost is the most
powerful heartstring-
tugger of all.
19. West Side Story (1961)
It's 'Romeo and Juliet' in New York City AND there's dancing -- who
could ask for anything more? Apparently not Oscar voters, who
awarded the classic musical 10 statues, including Best Picture. If only
Shakespeare had had a librettist and a choreographer.
It's 'Romeo and Juliet' in New York City AND there's dancing -- who
could ask for anything more? Apparently not Oscar voters, who
awarded the classic musical 10 statues, including Best Picture. If only
Shakespeare had had a librettist and a choreographer.
20. Jerry Maguire (1961)
Forget "Show me the money!" The most memorable quote in this film --
the closest thing you'll see to a "bro-mance" -- comes when Tom
Cruise admits to Renee Zellweger, "You complete me." The follow-up
is perfect: "Just shut up. You had me at hello." Sigh.
Forget "Show me the money!" The most memorable quote in this film --
the closest thing you'll see to a "bro-mance" -- comes when Tom
Cruise admits to Renee Zellweger, "You complete me." The follow-up
is perfect: "Just shut up. You had me at hello." Sigh.
21. Love Story (1970)
He's a rich, handsome jock (Ryan O'Neal), she's a beauty his parents
don't accept (Ali McGraw). They stay together despite formidable
obstacles, but there's one whopper still ahead -- and it's a tearjerker.
Grab your tissues, and don't say we didn't warn you.
He's a rich, handsome jock (Ryan O'Neal), she's a beauty his parents
don't accept (Ali McGraw). They stay together despite formidable
obstacles, but there's one whopper still ahead -- and it's a tearjerker.
Grab your tissues, and don't say we didn't warn you.
22. Amelie (2001)
A shy Parisian waitress daydreams of finding love while spending her
free time improving the lives of her neighbors. Uniquely French and
extra quirky, the movie is irresistibly charming. And only the hardest
heart could resist gamine star Audrey Tautou.
A shy Parisian waitress daydreams of finding love while spending her
free time improving the lives of her neighbors. Uniquely French and
extra quirky, the movie is irresistibly charming. And only the hardest
heart could resist gamine star Audrey Tautou.
23. Dark Victory (1939)
Bette Davis got an Oscar nod for playing a socialite who finds love with
the doctor set to operate on her brain tumor. She's dying, but ironically
she's also finally living -- and it's caring about someone other than
herself that's made her a person worth loving.
Bette Davis got an Oscar nod for playing a socialite who finds love with
the doctor set to operate on her brain tumor. She's dying, but ironically
she's also finally living -- and it's caring about someone other than
herself that's made her a person worth loving.
24. The Notebook (2004)
This story of star-crossed lovers (Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling;
Gena Rowlands and James Garner) captures the heartbreak and
beauty of enduring love, and it's pretty hot to boot. Teen girls hadn't
swooned like this since 'Titanic.'
This story of star-crossed lovers (Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling;
Gena Rowlands and James Garner) captures the heartbreak and
beauty of enduring love, and it's pretty hot to boot. Teen girls hadn't
swooned like this since 'Titanic.'
25. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
It reads like a stalker tale: A woman crosses the country for a stranger.
But when it's Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, it's just adorable. That we fell
for a love story in which the stars only spend two minutes on screen
together speaks volumes.
It reads like a stalker tale: A woman crosses the country for a stranger.
But when it's Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, it's just adorable. That we fell
for a love story in which the stars only spend two minutes on screen
together speaks volumes.
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