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 VisnjicMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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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 GatesMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Little Shop of Horrors
2 Oscar nominations
comedy · horror · romance
Seymour Krelborn is a nerdy orphan working at Mushnik's, a flower shop in urban Skid Row. He harbors a crush on fellow co-worker, Audrey Fulquard, and is berated by Mr. Mushnik daily. One day, Seymour finds a very mysterious unidentified plant which he calls Audrey II. The plant seems to have a craving for blood and soon begins to sing for its supper.
Directed by Frank OzCast Levi Stubbs, Rick Moranis, Ellen Greene, Vincent Gardenia, Steve MartinMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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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 OliverAmazon Prime VideoMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Corpse Bride
1 Oscar nomination
animation · comedy · drama · fantasy · kids & family · romance
In a 19th-century European village, a young man about to be married is whisked away to the underworld and wed to a mysterious corpse bride, while his real bride waits bereft in the land of the living.
Directed by Tim Burton, Mike JohnsonCast Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Emily Watson, Tracey Ullman, Paul WhitehouseMaxMore details on IMDb →
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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 TiptonMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Pillion
3 BAFTA Film Award nominations
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 ShearsMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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A Woman Under the Influence
2 Oscar nominations Best Actress (1975)
drama · romance
Mabel Longhetti, desperate and lonely, is married to a Los Angeles municipal construction worker, Nick. Increasingly unstable, especially in the company of others, she craves happiness, but her extremely volatile behavior convinces Nick that she poses a danger to their family and decides to commit her to an institution for six months. Alone with a trio of kids to raise on his own, he awaits her return, which holds more than a few surprises.
Directed by John CassavetesCast Peter Falk, Gena Rowlands, Fred Draper, Lady Rowlands, Katherine CassavetesMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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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 SarsgaardMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Marriage of Maria Braun
drama · romance
Maria marries a young soldier in the last days of World War II, only for him to go missing in the war. She must rely on her beauty and ambition to navigate the difficult post-war years alone.
Directed by Rainer Werner FassbinderCast Hanna Schygulla, Klaus Löwitsch, Ivan Desny, Gisela Uhlen, Elisabeth TrissenaarMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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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 PlusMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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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 IrelandMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Crazy Rich Asians
comedy · drama · romance
An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.
Directed by Jon M. ChuCast Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa LuMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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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 BakerMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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No Hard Feelings
comedy · romance
On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing.
Directed by Gene StupnitskyCast Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, Natalie MoralesHuluMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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In the Mood for Love
1 BAFTA Film Award nomination
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 PanMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Romeo + Juliet
1 Oscar nomination
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 OchoaHuluMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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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 ShatnerMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Portrait of a Lady on Fire
1 BAFTA Film Award nomination
drama · romance
On an isolated island in Brittany at the end of the eighteenth century, a female painter is obliged to paint a wedding portrait of a young woman.
Directed by Céline SciammaCast Noémie Merlant, Adèle Haenel, Luàna Bajrami, Valeria Golino, Christel BarasMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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The Maltese Falcon
3 Oscar nominations Best Picture (1942)
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 MacLaneMaxMore details on IMDb →
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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