20 Best Romance Movies on Max 2026
Browse 20 romance movies on Max, from Practical Magic and Romeo + Juliet to The Drama and Legally Blonde, with comedy, drama, fantasy, and more.
If you are hunting for the best romance movies on Max, this lineup covers everything from swoony classics to smart modern picks. You will find high-school heartbreak and star-crossed passion in Romeo + Juliet, big-hearted laughs in Crazy, Stupid, Love., and offbeat charm in Practical Magic and Legally Blonde. For something more current, The Drama and The Bride! bring fresh energy, while Your Name. and Pillion show how romance can stretch across fantasy, drama, and even crime-adjacent edges. With 20 titles on the page, it is easy to jump between light comedies, emotional tearjerkers, and bold love stories that actually feel different from one another.
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Practical Magic
comedy · drama · fantasy · romance
Sally and Gillian Owens, born into a magical family, have mostly avoided witchcraft themselves. But when Gillian's vicious boyfriend, Jimmy Angelov, dies unexpectedly, the Owens sisters give themselves a crash course in hard magic. With policeman Gary Hallet growing suspicious, the girls struggle to resurrect Angelov -- and unwittingly inject his corpse with an evil spirit that threatens to end their family line.
Directed by Griffin DunneCast Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Stockard Channing, Dianne Wiest, Goran VisnjicMax -
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The Drama
comedy · crime · drama · romance
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.
Directed by Kristoffer BorgliCast Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie, Hailey GatesMax -
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Materialists
comedy · romance
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
Directed by Celine SongCast Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Zoë Winters, Marin IrelandMax -
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Romeo + Juliet
drama · romance
In this contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
Directed by Baz LuhrmannCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau, Lupita OchoaHuluMax -
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Miss Congeniality
action & adventure · comedy · crime · romance
When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that he's planning his next act at the Miss America beauty pageant. Because tough-as-nails Gracie Hart is the only female Agent at the office, she's chosen to go undercover as the contestant from New Jersey.
Directed by Donald PetrieCast Sandra Bullock, Michael Caine, Benjamin Bratt, Candice Bergen, William ShatnerMax -
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The Bride!
drama · horror · romance · sci-fi
A lonely Frankenstein travels to 1930s Chicago to ask groundbreaking scientist Dr. Euphronious to create a companion for him. The two revive a murdered young woman and The Bride is born. But what ensues is beyond what either of them imagined.
Directed by Maggie GyllenhaalCast Jessie Buckley, Christian Bale, Annette Bening, Penélope Cruz, Peter SarsgaardMax -
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Crazy, Stupid, Love.
comedy · drama · romance
Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.
Directed by Glenn Ficarra, John RequaCast Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone, Lio TiptonMax -
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The Age of Adaline
drama · fantasy · romance
After 29-year-old Adaline recovers from a nearly lethal accident, she inexplicably stops growing older. As the years stretch on and on, Adaline keeps her secret to herself until she meets a man who changes her life.
Directed by Lee Toland KriegerCast Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn, Kathy BakerMax -
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Pillion
comedy · drama · romance
A directionless man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.
Directed by Harry LightonCast Harry Melling, Alexander Skarsgård, Douglas Hodge, Lesley Sharp, Jake ShearsMax -
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Legally Blonde
comedy · romance
Fashionable sorority queen Elle Woods has it all, but, she wants nothing more than to be Mrs. Warner Huntington III. But he dumps her before heading to Harvard Law School. Elle rallies all of her resources and gets into Harvard, determined to win him back. While there, she figures out that there is more to herself than just good looks.
Directed by Robert LuketicCast Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Matthew Davis, Victor GarberAmazon Prime VideoFreeveeMax -
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Your Name.
animation · drama · fantasy · romance
High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.
Directed by Makoto ShinkaiCast Ryûnosuke Kamiki, Mone Kamishiraishi, Ryō Narita, Aoi Yûki, Nobunaga ShimazakiMax -
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Casablanca
drama · romance · war
In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.
Directed by Michael CurtizCast Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains, Conrad VeidtMax -
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Wuthering Heights
drama · romance
Tragedy strikes when Heathcliff falls in love with Catherine Earnshaw, a woman from a wealthy family in 18th-century England.
Directed by Emerald FennellCast Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison OliverMax -
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Les Misérables
drama · romance
An adaptation of the successful stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel set in 19th-century France. Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
Directed by Tom HooperCast Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Sacha Baron CohenMax -
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Monster-in-Law
comedy · romance
Office temp Charlotte Cantilini thinks she's found Mr. Right when she starts dating gorgeous surgeon Dr. Kevin Fields. But there's a problem standing in the way of everlasting bliss: Kevin's overbearing and controlling mother, Viola. Fearing she'll lose her son's affections forever, Viola decides to break up the happy couple by becoming the world's worst mother-in-law.
Directed by Robert LuketicCast Jennifer Lopez, Jane Fonda, Michael Vartan, Wanda Sykes, Adam ScottMax -
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Risky Business
comedy · crime · drama · romance
Meet Joel Goodson, an industrious, college-bound 17-year-old and a responsible, trustworthy son. However, when his parents go away and leave him home alone in the wealthy Chicago suburbs with the Porsche at his disposal he quickly decides he has been good for too long and it is time to enjoy himself. After an unfortunate incident with the Porsche Joel must raise some cash, in a risky way.
Directed by Paul BrickmanCast Tom Cruise, Rebecca De Mornay, Joe Pantoliano, Richard Masur, Bronson PinchotParamount PlusMax -
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Cocktail
comedy · drama · romance
After being discharged from the Army, Brian Flanagan moves back to Queens and takes a job in a bar run by Doug Coughlin, who teaches Brian the fine art of bar-tending. Brian quickly becomes a patron favorite with his flashy drink-mixing style, and Brian adopts his mentor's cynical philosophy on life and goes for the money.
Directed by Roger DonaldsonCast Tom Cruise, Bryan Brown, Elisabeth Shue, Lisa Banes, Laurence LuckinbillMax -
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The Maltese Falcon
crime · drama · mystery & thriller · romance
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Directed by John HustonCast Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre, Barton MacLaneMax -
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In the Mood for Love
drama · romance
In 1962 Hong Kong, neighbors Su Li-zhen (Mrs. Chan) and Chow Mo-wan (Mr. Chow) discover their spouses are having an affair. As they spend time together, they develop feelings for each other, but their relationship remains chaste and unspoken, reflecting societal constraints and their own moral compass.
Directed by Wong Kar-WaiCast Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Ping-Lam Siu, Tung Cho 'Joe' Cheung, Rebecca PanMax -
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My Brilliant Career
biography · drama · romance
A young woman who is determined to maintain her independence finds herself at odds with her family who wants her to tame her wild side and get married.
Directed by Gillian ArmstrongCast Judy Davis, Sam Neill, Wendy Hughes, Robert Grubb, Max CullenMax
Wrapping Up
This collection makes it simple to find a romance that fits your mood, whether you want something funny, magical, intense, or quietly moving. From Practical Magic and Romeo + Juliet to newer releases like The Drama and The Bride!, there is a strong mix of styles and eras here. Use this page as a quick shortcut when you want a reliable pick without scrolling forever, then bookmark it for the next movie night. The list is updated regularly, so it is worth checking back for new additions and changing availability.
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Last updated: September 11, 2026