Top 20 Greatest Romantic Period Films

Movies are always more romantic in a period setting. For this list, we’ll be looking at the best period pieces where romance is the central theme. Our countdown includes "Jane Eyre," "Atonement," "Titanic," and more! What's YOUR favorite period romance? Let us know in the comments!
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[@MsMojo]

What's YOUR favorite period romance? Let us know below, and check out our video of the Top 10 Best Period Drama Dance Scenes - kzbin.info/www/bejne/foDElWSDf5mFsLc

[@zzWaiiizz]

queen charlotte plsss TT

[@casckettfriki]

Carol. If you consider Brokeback Mountain into the "period" category Carol applies to that too. And I think it's a masterpiece. Both Cate and Rooney did an amazing job.

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

Titanic and Moulin Rouge

[@troytownsend697]

Correction in number 2 - You mentioned that it's Ralph Fiennes and Juliette Binoche as the doomed couple in English Patient, but that is incorrect. Juliette Binoche actually plays the nurse who is in love with Naveen Andrews. The doomed couple is Ralph Fiennes and Kristen Scott Thomas

[@mariantodd3936]

Onegin - w/ Ralph Fiennes - Masterful and full of yearning and bad timing -

[@trinaq]

"Atonement" broke my heart into a million little pieces. Despite Briony being indirectly responsible for so many lives being ruined, you can't help but wish, like her, that Robbie and Cecelia's story had a happier ending.

[@angelaholmes8888]

That movie is so heartbreaking

[@christineparis5607]

The very end of these movies always breaks my heart. To see the human suffering of loss and heartache and pain.

[@npeace312]

My husband watched it and told me it's so tragic. He liked it a lot though.

[@jennifermukhia2759]

I cant bring myself to watch that film again..its so sad.

[@fierriefiles]

Indirectly??

[@amychristenson1674]

"The Last of the Mohicans" is one of the very best period romances of all time.

[@donnaschmitz5025]

Oh, yeah. Daniel Day Lewis and Madeleine Stowe lit it up.

[@dorines26]

yes!

[@PYN111]

Absolutely agree!

[@bennyboy-yj6si]

It's more of action drama than romance

[@Katigirl23]

@@amychristenson1674 Epic!

[@genericrobin6597]

The lovers in The English Patient were Ralph Fienes and Kristin Scott Thomas. Juliette Binoche was the nurse who cared for the patient.

[@melisaprietoaboitiz7184]

Yep

[@karatemamanr]

Thank you! Was coming here to say that!

[@YolandaAnneBrown95726]

IKR? WatchMojo: get your act together!!!

[@Girlyfish66]

Thank you!

[@dawncook2599]

@@karatemamanr- Same. Haha.

[@flourchylde]

The 2005 version of P & P is my all-time favorite romance movie so you got it right. Matthew Macfadyen's achingly vulnerable portrayal of Mr. Darcy was breathtaking.

[@reikun86]

He even made Mr. Darcy's disastrous 1st proposal sound romantic. The way he said, "I love you. Most ardently." would've made me say yes.

[@TaxTheChurches.]

He's an incredible actor, a chameleon like Daniel Day Lewis.

[@shells500tutubo]

The 1995 miniseries is the definitive version, with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle, but it's not a movie, so....

[@alessandrapandolfi8447]

@@shells500tutubo but it's deeeeefinitely better than the 2005 film

[@recluse5122]

critics dint like P and P that much neither did academy but i have seen 18/20 on the list and i rate P and P very high.

[@shpecialkay]

20. Jane Eyre (2011) 19. The Remains of the Day (1993) 18. Moulin Rouge! (2001) 17. The Age of Innocence (1993) 16. Persuasion (1995) 15. Howard’s End (1992) 14. The Piano (1993) 13. The Young Victoria (2009) 12. Brooklyn (2015) 11. Brokeback Mountain (2005) 10. Dangerous Liaison (1988) 9. Atonement (2007) 8. Gone With the Wind (1939) 7. Far From the Madding Crowd (2015) 6. Shakespeare in Love (1998) 5. Sense and Sensibility (1995) 4. Doctor Zhivago (1965) 3. The English Patient (1996) 2. Titanic (1997) 1. Pride and Prejudice (2005) Honorable Mentions - Bright Star (2009) If Beale Street Could Talk (2018) La Reine Margot (1994)

[@macy6012]

They forgot: 1. A room with a view 2. Jeanne du barry 3. Miss potter 4. The guernsey literary and potato peel pie society 5. Lady chatterly's lover

[@RespectfullyReal]

Thank you for taking the time to post this for people like me. Those who don't have the patience or time to watch this whole video, but love a good film. Cheers 🥂

[@MrgoldenRose]

@@macy6012well said!

[@macy6012]

@@MrgoldenRose to add: the taste of things. its french

[@MrgoldenRose]

@@macy6012 thank you ☺️

[@npeace312]

Jane Eyre is one of the most beautifully written books I have read. I will watch any movie or series based on it.

[@hansbmd20]

A top 10 list of Jane Eyre adaptations would be nice. Let's face it, they do 1 or 2 new adaptations every decade. Or maybe a list of the top 10 couples to play Rochester and Jane, that might be better.

[@RandomFandomDragon]

If you are into audio books, Thandie Newton does a fantastic narration of it.

[@tammieddy1172]

Masterpiece Theatre's production with Ruth Wilson as Jane and Toby Stephens as Rochester was my favorite version of this story.

[@PYN111]

The book is so beautiful… the story and the writing. i’ve never found a film adaptation to do it justice. I think it would have to be a mini-series with at least three episodes to capture the tale. That said, however, the Juliet Stevenson narration is absolutely beautiful in every way. (She can speak the German, French, sing the songs, read the dialogs and distinguish each character with a stand alone voice. She is perfection as the narrator of what must be a difficult book to read aloud.)

[@npeace312]

Thank you for the recommendation!@@RandomFandomDragon

[@PaolaBarrientos]

Pride and Prejudice had to be #1. It's my favorite period movie and book ❣️

[@janetdunn7583]

Wrong P&P for me

[@beepboop9464]

@@janetdunn7583 Yeah but it's film not mini series unfortunately.

[@zeles226]

The movie should be a laughing stock to everyone who loves the book. The "holy grale" of the film versions can only be the BBC Mini Series with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle.

[@cathyfrederick5073]

I have read the book, watched the movie and watched the mini series and strongly prefer the film. I feel Jennifer Ehle was not a good fit for the part of Elizabeth Bennett. I just could not stand the feel of the mini series and felt it dragged on way too long.

[@TheWhereyouare]

I liked the 1995 and 2005 movies.

[@jwinterph]

Pride and Prejudice is one of my favorite Jane Austin Novels. Next are Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Mansfield Park, and Persuasion. I also loved Ana Karenina, little women and great expectations.

[@acratone8300]

Yes to all. I would add Vanity Faire.

[@maryannenge9408]

So glad you listed PERSUASION. It is one of my favorite period romances...❤

[@wanderer7956]

Agreed! What I love about stories like this is the romance and passion all comes from subtle dialogue and expressive looks rather than steamy sex scenes. That subtlety makes it so much more intense IMO. And this is my favorite film version!

[@StephShrubb]

@@wanderer7956Completely agree!

[@jenniferzackschewski2189]

No Ever After? It is the gold standard for the Cinderella tale.

[@indonieberrie2064]

It's fine movies but nothing special about it infact it's boring

[@cmm5542]

I absolutely love that film. The best Cinderella version, hands down.

[@albo3323]

Pure gold. Deserves top 5 even

[@reikun86]

Love Ever After.

[@TaxTheChurches.]

Charming, and who doesn't want to spend an hour watching Dougray Scott?

[@loramacrae-lopes6293]

So surprised that Somewhere in Time is not on this list. Not only is it a beautiful movie but the soundtrack is so beautiful it makes you cry.

[@macy6012]

Gosh that movie made my heart break

[@emmdevera0159]

i so love that movie!

[@ginalyons8047]

Sense and Sensibility is my favorite. I would add - - A Room With a View - The Unbearable Lightness of Being - Wuthering Heights (1939 version) - Enchanted April

[@nahumkantene5983]

Darling a Room with a view❤

[@madiantin]

Enchanted April! I love it so much.

[@monicasanchezdetagle6725]

Room with a view would be top 10 in my list

[@ohcanada8084]

Oh, I’d add the 1992 version of Wuthering Heights was excellent! ♥️♥️♥️

[@beautifullyawkwardproducti9611]

Genuinely feel like 1999’s “Anna and the King” should be on here. Jodie Fosters chemistry with Chow Yun-Fat is undeniable. And the setting and accuracy to the film is stunning.

[@TaxTheChurches.]

Number 21!

[@towanda1067]

Yup Brennan and Deborah Kerr will always be the king and I.

[@reginak3607]

I agree. I love that movie.

[@rachelbowden4406]

Great list! If you had room for one more I'd definitely say "Miss Potter"-- what a beautiful movie

[@Omar-wq9dz]

Age Of Innocence is probably Martin Scorsese’s most underrated movie

[@kamiclements7456]

I’m so glad you put Sense and Sensibility on here. It’s incredible!

[@daytonapeanut]

I hate how "Belle" keeps flying under the radar. Not only is it an excellent film concerning racism and classism in 18th century Britain, but it's absolutely gorgeous and the chemistry between the two leads is off the charts. Plus, the male lead, Mr. Davinier, has, in my opinion, some of the most swoon-worthy lines put on film. It's a serious must see.

[@knique8590]

Agreed!!!!!

[@BlackGirlTrekker]

Agreed.

[@amandabrowne4728]

I love Belle too, however I think the greater message in Belle is the love her uncle had for her rather than the romantic love in the movie.

[@penname5766]

Another case of rewriting history. The concept of ‘racism’ in 18th century Britain is ridiculous because the average Briton wouldn’t have clapped eyes on anyone of another race in their entire lives. There may have been very rare instances of non-whites coming to the island, but the influx only really happened on any scale in the 20th century when people immigrated from other parts of the empire. Yes, we all know a small number of black servants worked in some extremely wealthy houses, but this was absolutely the exception, not the rule.

[@freshPrincess626]

​@@penname5766Ok well slavery then, if not "racism".

[@chaoticyank5772]

Please, do a list of the romantic period mini-series. There are so many good one. Especially, Pride and Prejudice and North and South. Both are beautiful and wonderfully acted.

[@maryannangros8834]

JANE EYRE!!

[@Sweetyhide]

Yes! War & Peace!

[@haramansari0904]

Becoming Jane should be on this list. Since this movie, Ive had a massive crush on James McAvoy. Atonement and Becoming Jane are both heartbreaking maybe that's why they're close to my heart.

[@jenniferfriesen7691]

Persuasion is such an underrated movie. The emotions are palpable. Also agree, Atonement was a heartbreaking film.

[@walkawaycat431]

Amanda Root as Anne Elliott was perfect casting. She was excellent.

[@tessat338]

It's my favorite adaption of my favorite novel!

[@PYN111]

SO glad you differentiated the 1995 version of Persuasion from the horrible 2022 version. Amanda Root and Ciaran Hinds have never been better… the music, the directing, the supporting cast and writing ,and cinematography is all spot on. Definitely a top pick.

[@walkawaycat431]

Totally agree. The very best adaptation.

[@lauramartens30]

I am SO HAPPY that you listed Far From the Madding Crowd!!! It's one of my favorite movies of all time (and the book is great too) and it doesn't get the recognition it deserves.

[@ariamonroe5714]

Oh my god yes I'm in love with this movie too

[@sandrahatherley2184]

Hardy was a great novelist

[@c00mgoblin]

Brokeback Mountain is a heartbreaking slow burn. Jake and Heath poured their all into their characters and even though you want them to make it work you know it’s only a matter of time.

[@belindahutchings9420]

It does get better than Pride and Predudice. You simply have to go back to the Colin Firth version of the same film.

[@clarebirschel6951]

It was Kristin Scott Thomas who was the romantic interest in The English Patient. Juliette Binoche played the nurse

[@giam.5016]

Yes, Yes, and Yes to Pride and Prejudice (2005). It’s my all time favourite movie. I never get tired of watching it. ❤❤❤❤

[@galeglider]

Great list! I think you missed Casablanca, though. Other period romances I enjoyed are Ever After, Becoming Jane, Tristan and Isolde, and The Last of the Mohicans.

[@kelleyceccato7025]

Perhaps they didn't think Casablanca qualified, since it was set during World War II and it was made... during World War II. So, maybe not a "period film" in the strictest terms?

[@beepboop9464]

Casablanca isn't a period film. But I love the other movies you listed though.

[@lolagomezdelgado705]

Becoming Jane is my favorite ❤

[@LeonardoKlotz]

RIP Jean-Marc Vallée He directed THE YOUNG VICTORIA

[@viktoriamidtmoen7692]

so happy to see Pride and Prejudice as number one, it is also the number one in my heart and has been for years! It will take something extreme to change it’s spot

[@Vertasoie]

My favorite Jane Eyre is the 2006 bbc one. Ruth Wilson is AMAZING.

[@Vee_of_the_Weald]

I’m so glad Dangerous Liaisons are on the list. It’s an astoundingly good movie that managed to turn a boring book (I tried to read it so many times! - it’s not the content but the format (exchange of letters) that’s the issue for many) into a hot, steamy and so very satisfying in terms of the timing of the retorts by Malkovich and Glenn Close. I learnt English by watching this movie a million times in high school (I’m French)

[@TaxTheChurches.]

I can't see Malkovich ever being a believable lover.

[@OrganicBaddie]

One of the best movies I’ve ever seen !!

[@kamiclements7456]

I LOVE YOUNG VICTORIA! Has to be one of the best movies ever, especially period pieces

[@leaaugusta9924]

And Rupert Friend is absolutely gorgeous as Albert. It was that film that sparked my interest in British history.

[@wendystephenson407]

Cleopatra!! The love on & off stage with Richard & Elizabeth.. mesmerising 😢

[@chasehedges6775]

Period/Historical Dramas are the best, especially for people who love history.

[@hasteurcat]

Romeo and Juliet with Olivia Hussey or Lady Jane with Helena Bonham Carter were both amazing too.

[@magosmogo1075]

Lady Jane ❤❤❤❤

[@carrickrichards2457]

20. Jayne Eyre (2011) 0:40 19. The remains of the day (1993)1:50 18. Moulin Rouge (2001)3:00 17. The Age of Innocence (1993) 4:10 16. Persuasion (1995) 5:10 15. Howard's End (1992) 6:10 14. The Piano (1993) 7:25 13. The young Victoria (2009) 8:45 12. Brooklyn (2015) 10:00 11. Brokeback Mountain (2005) 11:15 10. Dangerous Liaisons (1988) 12:20 9. Atonement (2007) 13:35 8. Gone with the Wind (1939)14:40 7. Far form the madding crowd (2015) 15:50 6. Shakespeare in Love (1998) 16:55 5. Sense and Sensibility (1995) 18:10 4. Dr Zhivago (1965) 19:25 (my top pick) 3. The English Patient (1996) 20:30 2. Titanic (1997) 20:40 1. Pride and Predjudice (2005) 23:35 Some bleak choices there! Others that wow'ed me were: Last of the Mohicans, Prisoner of Zenda, Room with a view, Little Women, Tristan and Isolde, Outlander; Maximilien (german language); Sissi, Sound of Music, Cassablanca, Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society; A Long Engagement, Amelie and Cyrano de Bergerac (all 3 french language); Painted Veil, Miss Potter, North and South, Wives and Daughters, Sleeping dictionary, The unbrearable lightness of being, An Affair to remember; Snow White of the red hair (japanese, anime)... there'll be others I remember seconds after I post this!

[@shaleskipper2223]

Thank you for the time links!!!

[@Ihaveseenamovie]

A Room With a View , Julian Sands is perfect in that movie.

[@donnaschmitz5025]

Yes. A WONDERFUL movie!

[@macareuxmoine]

Thank you for including the 1995 Persuasion. One of if not THE absolute favorite(s) of mine. Just stellar performances 🥰

[@richardcanedo1614]

I think they picked the wrong Pride and Prejudice for #1! The 2005 version with Keira Knightly is good, but it's presented as if the author of the book were Charlotte Bronte, not Jane Austin. The scene is the rain they clipped here is a good example: confessing one's love in a storm is really "high Romantic," which is not Austen's sensibility (play on words intended) at all. She doesn't go in for such matchy-matchy scenes. At #1 I would instead suggest the BBC Pride and Prejudice with Jennifer Ehle from 1995 -- the one that made Colin Firth a major star. Yes, it was made for television and that makes it a 5 1/2 hour movie, but with that time, it is much truer to the book (any 2-hour version has to cut sooo many great scenes) and it is almost perfectly cast (I quibble only with Jane Bennet). If you love romance, Austen, or great adaptations of great books, go watch it and see if you agree!

[@cmm5542]

I guess they couldn't use a miniseries in this film ranking, but I agree completely with you.

[@autumnpendergast9151]

Agree 100%.

[@richardcanedo1614]

@@cmm5542 You make a good point, but I still think that considering it a 5 1/2 hour movie helps; the BBC version is true not only to the full narrative of the book (aside from the famous jump in the estate's lake scene), but to the tone of the book as well.

[@MuppetBabiesForever]

The best version of pride and prejudice is the 1995 version. It was the utter embodiment of Elizabeth and Darcy

[@TaxTheChurches.]

The country dance in the Kiera Knightley version, and the palpable smell of the unkempt Bennett house were wonders I've never seen before in a film of any kind.

[@chanitalevitz4945]

for some reason I don't appreciate most 19th century novels, but usually like a good movie adaptation. I think it's because they were all serialized and payed by the word. it shows. but my favorite I'm sorry, but it's Pride and Prejudice and zombies.

[@reginak3607]

I agree.

[@Tessiefaye]

I completely agree!

[@freedomthroughspirit]

Agree 100% BUT I can see the argument for the 2005 being somewhat more romantic perhaps? Not sure, but I just can't get into 2005's version of a less proud and more shy Darcy, nor either lead actors, hence my deep and abiding love for 1995.

[@Rafylt]

Jane Eyre 2011 is top 1... best drama period, best photography and art direction, perfect movie

[@braegrensky4052]

Moulin Rouge, Brooklyn, Shakespeare In Love, Sense and Sensibility and Titanic are the best of the best to my heart. ❤

[@jamieflowers534]

The Guernsey Literary and Potatoe Peel Pie Society could also be in this list

[@noneofurbusiness5223]

Remember looking fwd to AGE OF INNOCENCE. Fell asleep in theater.

[@ali_bug2357]

I'm glad Bright Star at least got an honorable mentioned, but Painted Veil should have also been in there. That was a great one

[@cocoaorange1]

I liked Painted Veil as well.

[@jessicawilson621]

Could not agree more that Pride and Prejudice (2005) is by far the number one romantic period film to date!

[@DanGamingFan2406]

_Titanic_ is undoubtedly the most iconic period piece romance. DiCaprio and Winslet give their all into the characters and it pays off beautifully.

[@michaltaylor-phillips3887]

I think I might add Cold Mountain to the list. It already featured many of my favorites

[@minx2528]

MacFadyen's declaration of love when he stutters and says" I love, love you" gets me every time... I also loved Firth's "Mr Darcy " as well .

[@saranissen6210]

I love Sense and Sensebility, Dr Zivago, Far From The Madding Crowd and Brokeback Mountain. About Half of the list I haven't watched yet. I would add A Room With A View and A Royal Affair to the list.

[@sandrahatherley2184]

I love Thomas Hardy's novels made into movies. Ready his poetry sometime....so romantic and tragic

[@amandawilloughby7193]

“A Very Long Engagement,” with Audrey Tautou and Gaspard Ulliel. What a film…

[@LinaSis9]

I sobbed in the movie theater when I watched the English patient …nothing like walking out of a movie theater looking like you came from a funeral 😂

[@OrganicBaddie]

A good movie 🥹🤣

[@angelaholmes8888]

I absolutely love jane Eyre the 2011 version is my favorite adaptation ❤

[@catbyte0679]

I'm surprised that "A Room With a View" didn't make the cut. One of my favorite movies.

[@rubygracemoseley8144]

My favorite romantic period movies are Titanic, Moulin Rouge, Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility, The Notebook and Dirty Dancing. I like the Kiera Knightly Pride and Prejudice ok but I prefer the Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle 1995 version. I also LOVE Sense and Sensibility! Both Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet were so perfect for their roles. Basically any Jane Austen movie.

[@Katigirl23]

I love the 2011 Jane Eyre but Toby Stephenson made an amazing Mr. Rochester in the 2006 version 😍😍😍

[@leaaugusta9924]

Yes!

[@ameliasandoval8663]

While it's not thought of as a romantic movie per se, I always thought Legends of the Fall was such a beautiful love story

[@chelseacanales8763]

Sense and Sensibility Pride and Prejudice Emma Those are my favourite Jane Austen movies Jane Eyre is another great periodical movie Atonement is so good and tragic as well.

[@coco2.2]

yup, Emma is def missing here 😢

[@reinadumalisile3812]

Kiera Knightley is such a Period Film Girl

[@jenniferlentocha9279]

If you are discussing Austen's Persuasion, you must put the 2007 BBC version staring Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry-Jones at the top of that list!

[@Simona_midulcevida]

Yes yes...in total agreement.

[@CH-pp2sg]

The BBC version of pride and prejudice is my absolute favourite, Colin firth is Mr Darcy!

[@jl5749]

Can't believe Maurice isn't on here (but I'm so happy that far from the madding crowd is)

[@greeneyeddziewczyna]

Clearly Emma Thompson is the GOAT of period romances

[@graceforker]

21:19 should be Kristin Scott Thomas, not Juliette Binoche. The latter portrayed the nurse, not the lover.

[@Lsjiwhayjjjaahhgsyy92726]

Love this list! So glad you included the OG Persuasion. The Netflix version was such an affront to my senses that I had to watch both the 1995 and the 2007 versions to cleanse my palette. Please do more Austen adaptation videos in 2025! ❤❤❤

[@RoxanneCarnePersonalStylist]

Onegin with Ralph Fiennes and Liv Tyler - this movie was soooo good and the costume design was phenomenal!

[@donnawalker7085]

You nailed most of mine and gave me a couple to check out. I have always been a costume romance victim.

[@Simona_midulcevida]

I would add Wuthering Heights (1939) with Merle Oberon and Laurence Olivier. .. right up there with Jane Eyre (2011) Pride and Prejudice (2005) and the BBC miniseries (1995) with Colin Firth he for me was the original Mr. Darcy, Sense and Sensibility, and Persuasion but the 2018 version with Sally Hawkins and Rupert Penry Jones (swoon).

[@rosegardenmadisonsquare]

Atonement was the only movie that has ever made me cry my eyes out! It was utterly heartbreaking. Pride and Prejudice (2005) is probably my favorite movie of all time! Is it the best Austen adaptation? probably not, but is still my personal fav!

[@lindajones7219]

DOCTOR ZHIVAGO . HAS SUCH VITAL AND HISTORIC EMPATHY . Julie Christie, Omar SHARIF AND Geraldine Chaplin. truly staggering acting . and there have been many beautiful woman . But JULIE CHRISTIE, BEATY BEYOND BELIEVE . AND HER EYES WHAT CAN ONE SAY UTTER PERFECTION

[@davidz3879]

There's a ridiculous remake called Pride and Prejudice and Zombies!

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

AHHHH....THE PIANO....SO GREAT!!!!❤👌❤👌

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

AGE OF INNOCENCE WAS EPIC!!!!❤❤❤❤ CAUGHT THE NY CULTURE PERFECTLY👌👌👌❤

[@lisakaz35]

In "The English Patient," the flashback romance is with Kristin Scott Thomas, not Juliette Binoche.

[@stacytadlock7666]

So many great romantic period movies missing such as Ever After, Wuthering Heights, Tristan and Isolde, and many others.

[@moniquelangers235]

I agree to pic No 1 but prefer the BBC adaptation with Colin Firth and Jennifer Ehle❤

[@gaborjurina2839]

Good list, thanks for including Remains of the Day, Atonement and Brokeback Mountain all stunning movies I've watched over and over, though I feel you missed a few, and easily replaced Shakespeare in Love (meh) and Titanic (banal)... Maurice, Room with a View, Carol and the best movie ever made, Wong Kar Wai's In the The Mood For Love (glaring omission)

[@kelleyceccato7025]

Dangerous Liaisons is definitely a gorgeous period film, but... romantic? From what I can recall, this movie has little to no actual romance. My main complaint about the list, however, is my usual one -- recency bias. Aside from "Gone With the Wind" and "Dr. Zhivago," all the movies featured here are from the 80s onward. Some movies I would argue qualify for the list include: Camille (1937), featuring Greta Garbo (her best performance IMO) and Robert Taylor; That Hamilton Woman (1941), with Laurence Olivier as Lord Nelson and Vivien Leigh as Emma Hamilton; Random Harvest (1943), a Ronald Colman/ Greer Garson tearjerker set in the aftermath of World War I; The Ghost and Mrs. Muir (1947), part comedy, part tragedy, with Rex Harrison and Gene Tierney at their charismatic best; The African Queen (1951), a romantic comedy set in Africa during World War I, with gold-standard performances by Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn. All the same, I love seeing The Age of Innocence, Sense and Sensibility, and the 1995 Persuasion get the credit they deserve.

[@tjaywong]

I can’t believe Room with a View wasn’t mentioned.

[@einhornschimmer2492]

Brooklyn is such an underrated movie ❤️

[@lenoraGrayce]

I’ve seen all but 3 of these!! But Sense & Sensibility is my favorite and Alan Rickman as Colonel Brandon is my favorite romantic hero! Also, my mother named me after the heroine of Dr. Zhivago.

[@jacquelinegordon3265]

Likewise!

[@casckettfriki]

I completly agree with the number one. Pride and Prejudice it's a beatiful love story and the movie is well adapted. But I don' agree on a couple of things. First, if you include movies like Brokeback Mountain or Atonement an others from the 20th century, I would've had also included Carol. It's beautiful and touching love story and movie in general. Both Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara had an amazing chemistry, and did an amazing work. And the period where things happen it's a very important subject of the movie. And second, I would've not included Shakespeare In Love. In my opinion, it's one of the most overrated movies ever. But that's only my opinion, It doesn't mean that I'm right

[@Katigirl23]

I sobbed like a baby in the theater watching Titanic… so beautiful and heartbreaking 😭😭😭

[@acratone8300]

I like the 1983 Jane Eyre. Six and a half hours long, you get to relive the whole book. And rated a big 8.0 on IMDB by the fans. Zelah Clarke. Timothy Dalton

[@andrealwright]

"A Room with a View" I feel is far better than "Howard's End" It should be for sure high on this list!

[@TaxTheChurches.]

agree. and glad to say i have seen all of them several times except atonement which is too tragic to watch more than once.

[@nbenefiel]

I think the most beautiful romance ever was Zeferelli’s Romeo and Juliet.

[@debbieforhim7800]

The Importance of Being Ernest with Colin Firth is soooo good!!!!

[@valerien6514]

"The Gone with the Wind" should be #1, it's a real masterpiece.

[@sandrahatherley2184]

It's considered too racist today. The old South and slavery

[@Katterly]

Imho you picked the wrong Pride & Prejudice. The one with Colin Firth was much better

[@aro5490]

Persuasion (1995) excellent choice. This is a wonderful film.

[@evalondon6845]

Another addition to the list would be The Cider House Rules ❤

[@angelaholmes8888]

Glad Shakespeare in love is on this list 🥰😍

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

EMMA'S "SENSE AND SENSIBILITY" WAS EXCELLENT!!! ALL THE MEN HANDSOME !!!!💋💋💋💋💋💋

[@LINDA-mw7mf]

THE ENGLISH PATIENT...❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@carolelanteigne9764]

Let’s not forget the amazing film “In the mood for love” Should be on the top 3

[@LaFemmeNkechi]

You forgot.... Wuthering Heights (1992) Juliette Binoche & Ralph Fiennes

[@TaxTheChurches.]

My favorite Far from the Madding Crowd was the 1998 with Paloma Baeza, Nathaniel Parker. But Terence Stamp in the 1967 version was an act of God.

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

This looks pretty good!