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The Twenty Most Romantic Movies
of all Time
Well, the results are in! Over 1,000 of you voted in
our Most Romantic Movies Poll, nominating over 375 different films. The movies
you consider romantic range from Sleepless in Seattle to Armageddon, proving
that romance is in the eye of the beholder (and that there are a heck of a lot
of good sappy movies out there!) Meg Ryan easily heads the list of most romantic
actresses, starring in four movies in the top 20 (and several that closely
missed). As for male leads, Tom Hanks, Richard Gere, Humphrey Bogart and Patrick
Swayze all show up in two movies each on our list -- giving us no definitive
romantic actor (though it seems we do like them tall, dark and handsome!) One
last tidbit: Nora Ephron is responsible for writing and/or directing three out
of the top 20 (Sleepless, When Harry Met Sally, and You've Got Mail).
Got your video store cards ready? Here are the 20 Most Romantic Films of All
Time!
1. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Romantic Leads: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan
"This movie restored my faith in the magic of romance. Maybe we DO have
destinies and maybe fate DOES intervene." --treilly
"I love how Tom Hanks' son knew the whole time
that Meg Ryan was the one." --andytheangel
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2. Titanic (1997)
Romantic Leads: Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet
"Everyone dreams of finding that perfect love and feeling that instant
spark. And the scene where the elderly couple lies in bed together, holding each
other and waiting to die, kills me!" --chastitylives
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movie!
3. Gone with the Wind (1939)
Romantic Leads: Clark Gable and Vivian Leigh
"We all want to be Scarlett O'Hara and have men surrounding us -- plus in
the long dresses from that era, you'd never have to shave your legs!" --mpteck
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the movie!
4. Casablanca (1942)
Romantic Leads: Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman
"I love the tragedy of it all, the sheer drama, Ingrid Bergman's sad eyes
and beautiful face. It's all about -- heartwrenchingly -- not getting everything
you want." --eegrato
"In the end, knowing your love is returned is enough, even if fate keeps
you apart." --jlmarlia
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5. Pretty Woman (1990)
Romantic Leads: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts
"Each of us is a diamond in the rough; we need the right person to make us
shine. This movie gives you hope in your own dreams of finding Mr. Right."
--astro86
"Nice reworking if the 'hooker with a heart of
gold' format. It gives a nods to independence while also fulfilling the fantasy
of being swept away by the knight in shining armor." --astarte100
6. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Romantic Leads: Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan
"My favorite part of the movie is at the New Year's Eve celebration, when
Billy Crystal runs all the way to see Meg Ryan -- what he says is fabulous:
'When you finally figure out you love someone, you don't want to spend another
minute without that person!' (Or something like that!)" --dhardman
7. Ghost (1990)
Romantic Leads: Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore
"I love it because it's about a love that lasts beyond death (what a
couple!)" --rozey.chris
"True love never dies." --kclester
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8. An Affair to Remember (1957)
Romantic Leads: Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr
"I just melt when Cary Grant finds out why Deborah Kerr didn't meet him
atop the empire State Building. I cry every time I see it!" -- brendajbw
"It touches me every time I see it. How stubborn
they were -- but still ended up with each other." --dlyn
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9. Romeo and Juliet (1968, 1996)
Romantic Leads: Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey (1968 version); Leonardo
DiCaprio and Clare Daines (1996 version)
"This movie left me speechless. It didn't matter that you already knew the
ending before it started." --missred80
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10. City of Angels (1998)
Romantic Leads: Nicholas Cage and Meg Ryan
"It is very moving that someone would give up his eternal life just to be
with you." --Mary F.
"It really touches you and makes you feel lucky to
be in love and be able to share your world with the person that you love."
--tbelk
"One moment with someone you love is better than
an eternity without them!" --cocoa66
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the movie!
11. You've Got Mail (1998)
Romantic Leads: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan
"That's the way a lot of people meet in today's world. I myself may have
met my certain someone on the Internet -- and not met him in person yet!"
--jamfax20
"The chemistry between Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks is
perfect. If I ever received some of the messages that tom Hanks sent to Meg
Ryan, I would just melt in my seat." --wokamura
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12. Love Story (1970)
Romantic Leads: Ryan O'Neal, Ali MacGraw "It shows the true meaning of
unconditional love -- to take care of someone." --chatty1patty
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movie!
13. Somewhere in Time (1980)
Romantic Leads: Christopher Reeves and Jane Seymour
"This movie tugs at my heartstrings and reinforces my belief that some
people are destined to be together -- even through many lifetimes."
--mookie0813
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14. The Bridges of Madison County (1995)
Romantic Leads: Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep
"Every married woman has that fantasy, just not the opportunity. Only
mature women will appreciate this movie; younger girls don't have enough life
experience to truly understand it." --astro86
"Sometimes the best movies don't have happy
endings." --brendajbw
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15. Dirty Dancing (1987)
Romantic Leads: Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey
"A bad boy and a good girl is always romantic!" WDsmom "This
movie is also about being true to your heart. It is also about seeing the beauty
that lies in someone who is different." --mimitrue
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the movie!
16. While You Were Sleeping (1995)
Romantic Leads: Bill Pullman and Sandra Bullock
"There's hope for lonely people in big cities!" --Maria F.
"When you have a crush on someone, you don't
notice who your true love is. I love how truthful this movie is and how it all
turned out well in the end!" --browneyes
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17. Hope Floats (1998)
Romantic Leads: Harry Connick, Jr. and Sandra Bullock
"Shows that even though you can be emotionally crushed by love, there are
still people who care about you and who love you even more." --Leah H.
"I just really like movies that make you bawl over
'mushy' love stuff!" --jenniferdoney
"Even when you think you have it all, you can lose
it at a moment's notice. But you can pick up the pieces and move on!"
--jamfox20
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18. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
Romantic Leads: Dermot Mulroney and Julia Roberts
"I loved this one precisely because it didn't have a happy ending -- but it
did! So Julia didn't get the guy -- that ended up being totally okay. And it has
a great soundtrack!" --eegrato
"True love is about letting the other go, no
matter what the cost." --Baby-5
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19. Sabrina (1954, 1995)
Romantic Leads: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden (1954
version); Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond, Greg Kinnear (1995 version)
"A crush built around an ideal gives way to unexpected true love." --mmhg
"Cinderella can win! And the Prince might need to
smarten up!" --Maria F.
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the movie! (1954 version)
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movie! (1995 version)
20. An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Romantic Leads: Richard Gere and Debra Winger
"Debra Winger is saved from a dreary life in a
factory -- and those Navy dress whites!" --PuseyKat
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