The Power of Two: Top 5 Relationship Movies on Streaming Services
Finding a great relationship movie can be tough. You want something that captures the complexities of love, from the butterflies to the inevitable challenges. Here are 5 of the best relationship movies of all time, available to stream right now, that will leave you laughing, crying, and everything in between:
SR. NO. | MOVIE NAME |
1 | Casablanca (1942) |
2 | Before Sunrise (1995) |
3 | Crazy Rich Asians (2018) |
4 | Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) |
5 | Her (2013) |
1. Casablanca (1942)
IMDb rating: 8.7
Director: Michael Curtiz
Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman, Paul Henreid, Claude Rains
Brief Story: In war-torn Casablanca, Rick Blaine, a cynical nightclub owner, must choose between his love for Ilsa, a woman from his past, and helping her husband, a Czech resistance leader, escape the Nazis.
Where to Watch: HBO Max
About Movie: classic film, romance, war, sacrifice
2. Before Sunrise (1995)
IMDb rating: 8.1
Director: Richard Linklater
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
Brief Story: Two strangers, Celine and Jesse, meet on a train and decide to spend a night exploring Vienna together before Jesse’s flight leaves the next morning. Over the course of their whirlwind adventure, they discuss life, love, and everything in between.
Where to Watch: Hulu
About Movie: romance, conversation, travel, destiny
3. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
IMDb rating: 6.9
Director: Jon M. Chu
Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Awkwafina
Brief Story: New York economics professor Rachel Chu accompanies her boyfriend Nick Young to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. There, Rachel discovers Nick comes from a family of extraordinary wealth and must face not only the judgment of his family but also her own insecurities.
Where to Watch: HBO Max
About Movie: romantic comedy, culture clash, family, wealth
4. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
IMDb rating: 8.0
Director: Ang Lee
Cast: Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, Ziyi Zhang
Brief Story: Li Mu Bai, a skilled warrior, entrusts his legendary sword, the Green Destiny, to his friend, Yu Shu Lien. When the sword is stolen, Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien must find the thief and reclaim the blade. Along the way, they encounter Jen, a young woman with hidden talents and a complicated past.
Where to Watch: Netflix
About Movie: martial arts, romance, wuxia, destiny
5. Her (2013)
IMDb rating: 8.0
Director: Spike Jonze
Cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson (voice only), Amy Adams, Rooney Mara
Brief Story: Theodore Twombly, a lonely writer struggling with a recent divorce, purchases an advanced AI operating system named Samantha. As Theodore and Samantha develop a close relationship, he begins to question the nature of love and connection in a world increasingly reliant on technology.
Where to Watch: Hulu
About Movie: science fiction, romance, technology, loneliness