Feeling romantically challenged? Or maybe you’re looking for some movies to share with your Valentine. Bring out the hankies and ice the champagne, if these 14 movies don’t put you in the mood, nothing will.1. Casablanca (1942)
Romantic Leads: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman
How Romantic: You know the story, yet this film remains a Hollywood classic in which all the elements--acting, script, direction, photography, music--come together with panache. It's a cliché, but it's true: They don't make 'em like this anymore.
2. Sabrina (1954)
Romantic Leads: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn and William Holden
How Romantic: A tale about a chauffeur's daughter living on a wealthy Long Island family's estate who falls for the family's playboy-ish son, but later realizes that his all-business, serious older brother is the one she really loves. Audrey has never looked more fetching. Plus, it holds out hope for all us grumpy, older bachelors still searching for the perfect mate.
3. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Romantic Leads: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan
How Romantic: The movie's love-struck climax comes at a New Year's Eve celebration when Harry runs miles and miles to tell Sally: "I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
4. Gone With the Wind (1939)
Romantic Leads: Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh
How Romantic: The epic story of a woman who can cope with everything during the Civil War except losing the love of the man she thinks she wants to another woman, then realizes too late that she's let the true love of her life slip through her fingers forever. It's devastatingly sad that the two destined lovebirds simply can't communicate enough to be together.
5. Titanic (1997)
Romantic Leads: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
How Romantic: The classic rich girl meets poor boy from the wrong side of the tracks--only you know their love is doomed from the very start when they board the ill-fated Titanic. The fact that true love can never die has never been so poignantly portrayed.
6. An Affair to Remember (1957)
Romantic Leads: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr
How Romantic: Handsome playboy Nicky and beautiful singer Terry have an affair while on a cruise and both agree to reunite at the top of the Empire State Building in six months. However, an unfortunate accident keeps Terry from the reunion. Will Nicky discover the truth behind her absence and reunite with his one true love, or has fate and destiny passed them by? The final scene is wonderfully romantic and is guaranteed to bring tears to your eyes, as love conquers all.
7. Romeo and Juliet (1968)
Romantic Leads: Leonard Whiting, Olivia Hussey
How Romantic: No matter how many times you watch this, this rendition of Shakespeare's classic leaves you absolutely breathless (and weepy) at the end, despite already knowing the stunningly beautiful couple's fate before you press Play.
8. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Romantic Leads: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan
How Romantic: A newly engaged woman hears a widower on a call-in radio show talking about his departed wife and becomes obsessed with meeting him, convinced that he may be her one true love. A sweet romantic comedy with perfectly cast stars.
9. Pretty Woman (1990)
Romantic Leads: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts
How Romantic: A wealthy, cold-blooded business tycoon chances to meet a bright, spunky Hollywood Boulevard hooker. He hires her to be his companion for a week, spruces her up and--well, you can figure out what happens next. This twist on an old formula is surprisingly delightful.
10. Love Story (1970)
Romantic Leads: Ryan O'Neal, Ali MacGraw
How Romantic: Boy-meets-dream girl in the ivy-clad walls of a New England University. They set out to start the perfect life together, despite familial objections, only to find Mrs. Right stricken with a fatal illness. Be prepared with extra tissues.
11. Annie Hall (1977)
Romantic Leads: Woody Allen, Diane Keaton
How Romantic: The amorous adventures of a neurotic New York comedian and his equally neurotic Midwestern girlfriend Annie Hall. The film traces the course of their relationship from their first meeting, and serves as an interesting historical document about love in the 1970s. It's still Allen's best film.
12. Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
Romantic Leads: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard
How Romantic: When a struggling writer moves into a Manhattan apartment, he befriends his irrepressible neighbor, a woman who lives off her good looks and charming ways. As Paul learns more about Holly, the friendship between the two hustlers turns to love. Gamine Audrey Hepburn is at her most charismatic here.
13. An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Romantic Leads: Richard Gere, Debra Winger
How Romantic: A naval officer wanna-be and a blue-collar local girl living just off base are looking to find paths out of their dead-end lives, and find each other. Is their love enough to save the day? You betcha.
14. The Way We Were (1973)
Romantic Leads: Robert Redford, Barbra Streisand
How Romantic: They meet in college, but years pass before a romance blooms. She's a political activist; he's bored by politics. She's stern and serious; he's easygoing and laid-back. Although they love each other deeply, their differences begin to tear them apart. The high-water mark among modern tearjerkers, this bittersweet tale makes a fine romantic-movie litmus test, as its heartwrenching melodrama is every bit as sweeping as its ambitious story arc.
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