Movies That Portray Love Most Beautifully

This time we’re taking you to love stories that defy time. Some still bring tears years later, some inspire hope, and some make you wonder “is this really what love should look like?” Here are 12 of the most unforgettable love films in cinema history.

The Notebook (2004)

Telling the story of a young couple who fall in love in the 1940s but are separated by social class differences and the war, only to be remembered years later through a notebook read aloud in a nursing home, this film is considered one of the most tear-jerking love stories in cinema history.

Titanic (1997)

Telling the impossible love between a wealthy young woman and a poor artist who meet aboard the “unsinkable” Titanic, culminating in the ship’s tragic sinking, this legendary film is one of the most award-winning productions in cinema history.

La La Land (2016)

Telling the story of a jazz pianist and an aspiring actress who fall in love while chasing their dreams in Los Angeles, and how the road to success tests that love, this film is a modern tribute to classic Hollywood musicals.

Pride & Prejudice (2005)

Set in the English countryside, this classic adaptation tells the story of the proud, wealthy Mr. Darcy and the sharp-witted Elizabeth Bennet, whose relationship is full of prejudice before finally blossoming into love — one of the most beloved screen adaptations of Jane Austen’s novel.

A Walk to Remember (2002)

Telling the unexpected love that develops between a rebellious high school student and Jamie, the calm and principled daughter of a preacher, alongside a big secret Jamie has been keeping, this film has become a classic that young audiences can’t help but cry over.

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)

Telling how Joel, angry at his ex-girlfriend Clementine for erasing him from her memory, decides to undergo the same procedure himself — only to realize, as his memories are being erased, that he still loves her — this film offers an unconventional look at love and memory.

The Fault in Our Stars (2014)

Telling the story of Hazel and Gus, two teenagers who meet in a cancer support group and choose to live fully and love each other despite their illness, this film delivers a young-adult love story that is both funny and deeply moving.

Notting Hill (1999)

Telling the unexpected love that develops between William, an ordinary man who runs a small bookshop in London’s Notting Hill, and Anna, a world-famous movie star, this film contrasts the pressures of fame with the appeal of an ordinary life.

(500) Days of Summer (2009)

Showing that love doesn’t always end with “happily ever after,” this film recalls the 500-day relationship between Tom and Summer through a non-linear narrative, standing out by breaking away from classic romantic-comedy conventions.

About Time (2013)

Telling how Tim, who learns at age 21 that the men in his family can travel back in time, uses this ability to win the love of his life, Mary, only to discover over time what love is really worth, this film is a warm and thought-provoking British romantic comedy.

P.S. I Love You (2007)

Telling the story of young widow Holly, who lost her husband Gerry, and how she learns to grieve and embrace life again through ten letters he left for her before he died, this film explores a love that endures beyond death with real emotional depth.

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

Telling the story of Harry and Sally, who cross paths repeatedly over twelve years while asking “can men and women really just be friends?” only to realize they’ve fallen in love with each other along the way, this film is one of the most effective examples of the romantic-comedy genre.