Watching movies together is one of the most romantic date ideas. Why not plan a cozy movie night at home, snuggled up under a blanket? Our list of 7 films is perfect for a relaxed evening with your special someone. Just a heads-up: it features several Woody Allen movies.
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- A Rainy Day in New York
- Magic in the Moonlight
- Midnight in Paris
- Letters to Juliet
- Her
- In and Out
- Zimna wojna
A Rainy Day in New York
IMDb: 6.7/10
2019, Comedy, Romance
USA, PG-13
Director: Woody Allen
Top cast: Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Liev Schreiber
Woody Allen has delighted movie fans with a romantic comedy featuring beloved characters. The film has everything — young, ambitious people in love, and the charm of New York’s streets. A Rainy Day in New York follows several characters: a student and wealthy playboy named Gatsby, and his girlfriend Ashley. The couple planned a romantic evening, but things didn’t go as expected. Ashley unexpectedly meets a famous writer, Roland Pollard, giving her the perfect chance to interview him. However, this is where Gatsby and Ashley’s paths start to diverge. Gatsby sets off on his own journey through the city, falling in love with it while becoming disillusioned with people at the same time.
Magic in the Moonlight
IMDb: 6.7/10
2014, Comedy, Drama, Romance
USA, France, PG-13
Director: Woody Allen
Top cast: Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Marcia Gay Harden
The story of Magic in the Moonlight is set in 1928. A famous illusionist, at the request of his friend and colleague, travels to the French Riviera to expose a young, attractive woman who claims she can communicate with the spirits of the dead. However, she wouldn’t have a bad reputation if she weren’t good at what she does. The psychic has captivated a wealthy heir and his widowed mother, which doesn’t sit well with the rest of the family. Magic in the Moonlight is Woody Allen’s fourth film shot in the anamorphic 'Cinemascope' format.
Midnight in Paris
IMDb: 7.6/10
2011, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
USA, Spain, PG-13
Director: Woody Allen
Top cast: Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Kathy Bates
A selection of romantic films wouldn’t be complete without some of Woody Allen’s hits. Midnight in Paris is another film by the famous director, set in the heart of Paris. The story follows Gil Pender, a struggling writer who dreams of leaving the soulless American city behind and moving to the cultural capital of Europe. He believes that strolling along the Seine and the Champs-Élysées will help him find the inspiration to write the novel of his life. However, his fiancée, Inez, disagrees and starts looking for a way out. Then, something magical happens: while wandering alone in Paris, Gil is suddenly transported from the 21st century back to the early 20th century, where he meets iconic artists like Ernest Hemingway and Salvador Dalí. Critics unanimously call the film a masterpiece. It was nominated for an Oscar in the “Best Picture” category and won the award for Best Original Screenplay.
Letters to Juliet
IMDb: 6.5/10
2010, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance
USA, PG
Director: Gary Winick
Top cast: Amanda Seyfried, Gael García Bernal, Vanessa Redgrave
Verona — the city of love and the home of Romeo and Juliet — has a way of changing the lives of those who visit. This is what happens in the film Letters to Juliet. A young American named Sophie finds herself in Verona, volunteering with a group that replies to letters addressed to Juliet. One day, she discovers a lost letter from the early 1960s, written by a woman named Claire Smith, who shares her story of a great love. Moved by the letter, Sophie tracks down the elderly Claire and encourages her to come to Italy to find her long-lost love. Accompanying Claire is her respectable grandson, who is initially against the idea but soon finds himself drawn to Sophie.
Her
IMDb: 8/10
2013, Drama, Fantasy
USA, R
Director: Spike Jonze
Top cast: Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams, Scarlett Johansson
The main character of the film is a shy copywriter named Theodore, who writes letters for other people. He helps those who struggle to express their deepest feelings, even though he’s dealing with a painful divorce himself. To cope with his loneliness, Theodore buys a new operating system with a voice assistant named Samantha, designed to make his life easier and more enjoyable. Over time, Theodore realizes he’s starting to see Samantha as more than just a digital assistant — he begins to think of her as a real person and falls in love with her. This melodrama is set in the near future, where technology has advanced so much that programs can mimic human behavior so well that people start to view them as real, living beings.
In and Out
IMDb: 5.4/10
2017, Comedy, Fantasy
France, Belgium, Unrated
Director: Bruno Chiche
Top cast: Stéphane De Groodt, Louise Bourgoin, Aure Atika
The film is about best friends who unexpectedly become lovers. Pierre and Amy, along with Eric and Penelope, have been friends for ages. But suddenly, Pierre and Penelope start an affair. Unable to handle the situation, they decide to end it. However, after what was supposed to be their final night together, they wake up in each other’s bodies! Now, they have to keep their secret and find a way to deal with all the complications that follow.
Zimna wojna
IMDb: 7.5/10
2018, Drama, Romance
Poland, France, R
Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
Top cast: Joanna Kulig, Tomasz Kot, Borys Szyc
The black-and-white hit by Polish-British director Paweł Pawlikowski tells the story of life in post-war Poland. A cultured musician and conductor named Wiktor decides to form a folk music ensemble. During this process, he meets a talented village singer named Zula and dreams of escaping to the West with her. Over nearly 15 years, they come together and part ways under different circumstances across Europe — from Warsaw to Berlin, from bohemian Paris to provincial Belgrade. Is it a deep love, or simply an inability to accept that they aren’t meant to be together? The love story between Wiktor and Zula is inspired by the real-life story of the director’s parents. The characters in this melodrama even bear their names.
