Romance is one of the most popular genres in every medium- literature, film, and music. While there might be many varieties of romance sub-genres, slow-burn romance is the most sought-after genre by people of all ages. Slow-burn romance explores the complexity of love beyond the fleeting attraction in the beginning. The most bewitching aspect of slow-burn romance is where the protagonists orbit around each other for long times and fall in love with every imperfection of the other. If you love this genre and want to watch such films, here are the top slow-burn romance movies which will keep you entertained until the end!
1. When Harry Met Sally (1989) (Amazon Prime Video)
Harry and Sally test the waters to see if a man can be friends with a woman. A tug-of-war begins as Harry and Sally gravitate to and from each other over 12 years to see if love can endure the physical attraction.
You need to watch this movie, which has the giggles and slow-burn romance, tied together with a phenomenal storyline.
2. Lost in Translation (2003) (Amazon Prime Video and JioHotstar)
An American actor, Bob, lands in Tokyo to film an ad film. Bob doesn’t know the language and often gets lost in conversations. One night, unable to sleep, Bob ventures out and meets Charlotte, who is on a trip with her photographer husband. The duo finds comfort in each other and begins an unconventional friendship.
3. You’ve Got Mail (1998) (Amazon Prime Video)
Two rival neighbourhood bookstore owners are often seen bickering about who is better. But what they don’t know is that they are talking to each other online in an anonymous chat. What will happen when they learn about their hidden identities?
This film explores different genres of romance, slow-burn and enemies-to-lovers, making it a perfect movie for romance lovers to watch!
4. Before Sunrise (1995) (Amazon Prime Video)
While travelling on a train through Europe, Jesse encounters Celine. They quickly develop a close friendship, sharing personal stories and laughter. As Jesse prepares to leave for the US, he convinces Celine to join him for one final adventure.
This film is a part of the Before Trilogy, which explores the love story of Jesse and Celine over several years. This should be on your watchlist if you love hopeful and thought-provoking plotlines!
5. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) (Amazon Prime Video)
A rich countess commissions a painter, Marianne, for a portrait of an aristocratic woman, Héloïse, in a wedding dress. After chasing away painters, the countess advises Marianne to pretend to be Héloïse’s hired companion to spend more time remembering her features. While Marianne works on the portrait, she develops a personal relationship with Héloïse.
What will happen when Héloïse knows about Marianne’s original imposition?
There you have it, the list of top slow-burning romance movies! Each of these films has a thoughtful and heart-wrenching plot that stays with you for a long time. So, the next time you want to watch a romance-related movie with an emotional edge, give these films a chance! Let us know in the comments which is your favourite!
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