Top 10 Best American Romantic Movies to Watch of All Time

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Carol

CAROL(2015) - OFFICIAL TRAILER

Carol is a melodrama film based on the modern novel "The Price of Salt" by Patricia Highsmith. The film was directed by Todd Haynes and stars Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.

Carol tells the love story between Therese Belivet (played by Rooney Mara), a saleswoman at a toy store, and Carol Aird (played by Cate Blanchett), a wealthy and married woman. The two characters meet in a toy store and gradually develop romantic feelings for each other. However, their love is hindered by social limitations and moral standards.

The film gives the audience an authentic and sensitive look at the topic of same-sex affection and the challenges that homosexuals face when falling in love. Carol impressed critics with her impeccable actors and emotional script. It was nominated for 6 Academy Awards and won the Queer Palm Award at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival.

• Movie length: 118 minutes
  Starring: Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.
  Genre: Romance, drama,...
  Revenue: $40.3 million

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The Fault In Our Stars

THE FAULT IN OUR STARS(2014) - OFFICIAL TRAILER

The Fault in Our Stars is a 2014 romantic drama film directed by Josh Boone and produced by Wyck Godfrey and Marty Bowen. The film is based on the novel of the same name by author John Green.

The story begins around Hazel Grace Lancaster, a 16-year-old cancer patient who has been living with the disease all her life. One day, Hazel meets a guy named Augustus Waters at her support group. The two quickly developed a relationship and discovered their dreams and passions together.

However, they both know that their lives can end at any moment as their illness increases. But even so, Hazel and Augustus decided to live a life full of meaning, love and hope.

This film received critical and audience praise and grossed well in cinemas worldwide.

• Movie length: 125 minutes
  Starring: Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort
  Genre: Romance, drama, comedy,...
  Revenue: $302.7 million

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Days Of Summer

DAYS OF SUMMER(2009) - OFFICIAL TRAILER

Days of Summer is an American romantic drama film released in 2009. It was directed by Marc Webb and starred Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel in the title roles.

The film tells the love story between two young people, Tom and Summer. Tom is a romantic guy who loves to read and feels he likes women. Summer is an independent, energetic girl who does not believe in love. Tom and Summer met at the joint internship company and became very close friends. However, Tom gradually begins to develop feelings for Summer and thinks they are dating. But Summer thinks they're just friends and have no intention of going any further.

It follows Tom in a sequence of past and present events in which he tries to figure out the meaning of love and makes a final decision when faced with the truth about his relationship with Summer.

"Days of Summer" is a deeply emotional drama, with many memorable scenes and great lyrics by Swiss musician, Mychael Danna. The film received praise from audiences and film critics worldwide.

Movie length: 95 minutes
Starring: Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel
Genre: Romance,...
Revenue: $60.7 million

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The Notebook

THE NOTEBOOK(2004) - OFFICIAL TRAILER

The Notebook is an American romantic drama film, released in 2004. The story revolves around lovers Noah and Allie. Having met at a young age, the two fell in love and spent memorable vacations at a house on the North Carolina coast. However, after a long separation due to different backgrounds, Allie meets someone else and is about to get married.

After years of separation, Allie returns to join Noah in finding the love they once had. The film is told in an interwoven way between past and present scenes, making viewers feel the sweetness and touching of love through time. "The Notebook" is one of America's most beloved romantic films, bringing romantic and emotional moments to the audience.

Movie length: 124 minutes
Starring: Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
Genre: Romance,...
Revenue: $117.8 million

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Brokeback Mountain

BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN(2005) - TRAILER

Brokeback Mountain is an American psychological drama film directed by Ang Lee. The film was released in 2005 and brings audiences to the love story between two men working in the same farm.

The story begins when Ennis Del Mar (played by Heath Ledger) and Jack Twist (played by Jake Gyllenhaal) work together on a show that brings the sheep to grazing in 1963. After working together, Ennis and Jack discover that they have developed feelings for each other. However, because life was still very heavy and imposed at that time, they could not open their hearts and decided to confess.

The love affair between the two gradually becomes more difficult when they have to break up to continue their separate lives. Jack tries to find a way to continue his love for Ennis, while Ennis does everything to keep their painful time a secret.

Brokeback Mountain conveyed the message of love without borders and is a film that marked the rise of movie stars Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal. The film has received many nominations and important awards such as the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2005.

Movie length: 134 minutes
Starring: Health Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal
Genre: Romance romance
Revenue: $178 million

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