The Circus
1928 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 906 votes
Charlie, a wandering tramp, becomes a circus handyman - soon the star of the show - and falls in love with the circus owner's stepdaughter. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Curated by SceneIt · United States
Romantic Movies
This SceneIt list helps you quickly choose engaging romance-led stories for an easy watch. Results are selected for the United States and balance audience response with practical watchability.
Updated 2026-08-05 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
We rank eligible titles using TMDB audience ratings, vote confidence, relevance to the theme, and current popularity. Ratings can change as new votes are added.
The Magnificent One
1973 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 387 votes
A writer of pulpy book series in which he's the hero and his beautiful English roommate is the love interest attempts to finish his new book in time at the publisher's demand. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Bajirao Mastani
2015 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 314 votes
Peshwa Bajirao married to Kashibai, falls in love with Mastani, a warrior princess in distress. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
My Awkward Sexual Adventure
2012 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 367 votes
A hyper-repressed and schlubby accountant (Jonas Chernick) strikes a deal with a worldly but disorganized stripper (Emily Hampshire): he'll help her with her crushing debt if she helps him become a better lover. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Resort to Love
2021 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 435 votes
Aspiring pop star Erica ends up as the entertainment at her ex-fiancé’s wedding after reluctantly taking a gig at a luxurious island resort while in the wake of a music career meltdown. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Frequencies
2013 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 445 votes
The story of the forbidden relationship between a 'low born' boy and a 'high born' girl in an alternate reality where every person's relationships and life worth are determined by their innate 'frequencies'. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Three Wishes for Cinderella
1973 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 386 votes
Popelka, a resourceful and independent young girl, is a servant in her stepmother's house and confides in her closest friend the owl. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Blue Jay
2016 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 539 votes
Meeting by chance when they return to their tiny California hometown, two former high-school sweethearts reflect on their shared past. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Masculin Féminin
1966 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 429 votes
Paul, a young idealist trying to figure out what he wants to do with his life, takes a job interviewing people for a marketing research firm. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Bad and the Beautiful
1952 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 305 votes
Told in flashback form, the film traces the rise and fall of a tough, ambitious Hollywood producer, Jonathan Shields, as seen through the eyes of various acquaintances, including a writer, James Lee Bartlow; a star, Georgia Lorrison; and a director, Fred Amiel. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Tokyo!
2008 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 265 votes
Three distinct tales unfold in the bustling city of Tokyo. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Who You Think I Am
2019 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 353 votes
Claire, a 50-year-old divorced teacher, creates a fake Facebook profile of a 24-year-old woman to catfish Alex, the roommate of her former lover, Ludo. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Read My Lips
2001 · TMDB 7.1/10 · 377 votes
She is almost deaf and she lip-reads. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Sultan
2016 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 268 votes
The ageing wrestler Sultan Ali Khan decides to try his luck on the mat again; to do this, he wants to represent his country at the Olympic Games, but first has to overcome personal issues. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Climb
2017 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 900 votes
A true story of Samy, native of La Courneuve, who is out of love for Nadia, decides to climb Mount Everest. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Chinese Puzzle
2013 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 737 votes
Xavier is a 40-year-old father of two who still finds life very complicated. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
La Notte
1961 · TMDB 7.9/10 · 744 votes
A day in the life of an unfaithful married couple and their steadily deteriorating relationship in Milan. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Jodhaa Akbar
2008 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 285 votes
A sixteenth century love story about a marriage of alliance that gave birth to true love between a Mughal emperor and a Rajput princess. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans
1927 · TMDB 7.8/10 · 913 votes
A married farmer falls under the spell of a slatternly woman from the city, who tries to convince him to drown his wife. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Love & Basketball
2000 · TMDB 7.4/10 · 472 votes
Monica Wright and Quincy McCall grew up in the same neighborhood and have known each other since childhood. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.