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Top 20 Romantic movies of all time !!

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By ANURAG SONKARPublished about a year ago 3 min read

Romantic movies have been around for as long as cinema has existed, and there are countless classics that continue to capture the hearts of audiences to this day. Here, we've compiled a list of the top 20 romantic movies of all time.

1. "Gone with the Wind" (1939) - Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, this epic love story follows the tumultuous relationship between Scarlett O'Hara (Vivien Leigh) and Rhett Butler (Clark Gable).

2. "Casablanca" (1942) - This timeless classic stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman as former lovers who are reunited in Nazi-occupied Casablanca during World War II.

3. "Roman Holiday" (1953) - Audrey Hepburn shines in this charming romantic comedy about a princess who escapes her royal duties to explore Rome with an American journalist (Gregory Peck).

4. "An Affair to Remember" (1957) - Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr star in this tearjerker about a couple who fall in love on a transatlantic cruise but are separated by circumstance.

5. "West Side Story" (1961) - This musical retelling of "Romeo and Juliet" features a forbidden romance between a young Puerto Rican woman (Natalie Wood) and a white gang member (Richard Beymer).

6. "The Sound of Music" (1965) - Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer star in this beloved musical about a nun who becomes a governess to seven children and falls in love with their father.

7. "Love Story" (1970) - Ali MacGraw and Ryan O'Neal star in this tragic romance about a wealthy Harvard student and a working-class girl who fall in love despite their differences.

8. "The Way We Were" (1973) - Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford star in this bittersweet love story about two college sweethearts who are reunited years later but struggle to make their relationship work.

9."The Notebook" (2004) - Based on the novel by Nicholas Sparks, this heart-wrenching film tells the story of a young couple (Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams) whose love is tested by time, distance, and tragedy.

10. "Brokeback Mountain" (2005) - Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal star in this groundbreaking drama about two cowboys who fall in love while working together on a sheep herding job in Wyoming.

11. "Atonement" (2007) - Keira Knightley and James McAvoy star in this sweeping period drama about a young girl who falsely accuses her sister's lover of a crime, tearing apart their lives and their chances at happiness.

12. "The Twilight Saga" (2008-2012) - This wildly popular series of films follows the romance between a teenage girl (Kristen Stewart) and a vampire (Robert Pattinson) as they navigate the complexities of their supernatural love.

13. "500 Days of Summer" (2009) - Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel star in this quirky indie romance about a man who falls in love with a woman who doesn't believe in true love.

14. "The Time Traveler's Wife" (2009) - Rachel McAdams stars in this sci-fi romance about a woman who falls in love with a man (Eric Bana) who involuntarily travels through time.

15. "The Fault in Our Stars" (2014) - Based on the novel by John Green, this heartbreaking film tells the story of two teenagers with cancer who fall in love and share a brief but meaningful romance.

16. "La La Land" (2016) - Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star in this modern musical about an aspiring actress and a jazz pianist who fall in love while pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles.

17. "Call Me by Your Name" (2017) - Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer star in this critically acclaimed drama about a young man who falls in love with his father's research assistant while spending the summer in Italy.

18. "A Star is Born" (2018) - Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper star in this romantic musical drama about a seasoned musician who falls in love with a talented young singer he discovers.

19. "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" (2018) - This charming romantic comedy follows a high school girl (Lana Condor) whose secret love letters to her crushes are accidentally sent out, leading to unexpected romantic entanglements.

20. "The Photograph" (2020) - Issa Rae and Lakeith Stanfield star in this romantic drama about a journalist who falls in love with the estranged daughter of a famous photographer, while uncovering the story behind her mother's past.

Each of these films offers a unique take on love and romance, with unforgettable performances and timeless stories that continue to capture the hearts of audiences all over the world. Whether you're in the mood for a classic tale of star-crossed lovers or a modern twist on the genre, there's something on this list for everyone to enjoy.

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