- The Fault in Our Stars
2014 |Drama, Romance| 2h 6m
The Fault in Our Stars is an unforgettable romantic tragedy that masterfully weaves themes of love, loss, and the fragility of life against the poignant backdrop of childhood cancer. Centered on Hazel Grace Lancaster, a teenager living with lung cancer, the film tracks her reluctant journey into a support group where she meets Augustus Waters, a charismatic survivor who helps her rediscover life’s meaning. Their love story is both heartwarming and heartbreaking, making you laugh and sob through its many emotional highs and devastating lows.
2. Me Before You
- Genre: Romantic Drama
- Release Year: 2016
- Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Me Before You is a romantic drama about Louisa Clark, a cheerful young woman, who becomes a caregiver for Will Traynor, a wealthy man left paralyzed after an accident. At first, Will is bitter and unhappy, but Louisa’s positivity and kindness slowly help him see the brighter side of life. As they spend time together, Lou and Will fall in love and push each other to grow.
In the end, Will makes a difficult choice about his future, but he encourages Lou to live her life fully and chase her dreams.
It’s a touching story about love, happiness, and making every day count.
3. My Oxford Year
- Genre: Romantic Comedy-Drama
- Release Date: August 1, 2025
- Runtime: 1h 52m
My Oxford Year is a romantic comedy-drama released on Netflix on August 1, 2025, inspired by Julia Whelan’s novel. The story centers on Anna De La Vega, an ambitious Latina from New York, whose dream comes true when she spends a year at Oxford University.
Anna’s journey in England is anything but predictable. After a messy first encounter with her literature professor Jamie Davenport—who accidentally splashes her with his car—they find themselves getting closer through chance meetings, pub nights, and intellectual conversations. Despite starting as a “fun and casual” romance, their relationship develops depth as Anna learns about Jamie’s troubled past, including his brother Eddie’s death and Jamie’s own struggle with inherited cancer.
The movie beautifully balances light-hearted moments of college life and British culture with serious themes of loss, love, and difficult choices. Anna’s Oxford experience transforms her, forcing her to reevaluate her path and face her feelings for Jamie, while also dealing with warnings from his friends and her own career ambitions.
4. Five Feet Apart
- Genre: Romantic Drama, Coming-of-Age.
- Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes
- Release Date: March 15, 2019 (USA).
Five Feet Apart is a romantic drama about Stella and Will, two teenagers with cystic fibrosis who meet in the hospital. Because of their illness, they must stay at least five feet apart to avoid cross-infection, even as their feelings for each other grow stronger.
Stella is organized and determined to follow her treatment, while Will is more rebellious and tired of hospital routines. Their bond helps both rediscover hope and the desire to fight for life. Despite strict rules and medical risks, they cherish their moments together and try to take control of their own lives.
The movie balances sweet, heartwarming moments with a realistic look at living with a chronic illness, and it highlights the struggle of loving someone you’re not allowed to touch. The ending is emotional, showing that even love has limits, but it’s always worth the risk
5. A Walk to Remember (2002)
Genre: Romance, Drama
Release Date: January 25, 2002
Runtime: 1h 41m
This touching story set in a small town in North Carolina follows Landon Carter, a popular but rebellious high school senior, who finds himself in serious trouble after a prank goes terribly wrong. To avoid expulsion, Landon is forced into community service activities, including tutoring disadvantaged kids and joining the drama club’s spring musical. There, he interacts with Jamie Sullivan, the local pastor’s daughter, known for her quiet, bookish nature and old-fashioned values.
Despite their vastly different social circles and personalities, Landon and Jamie begin to spend time together. Jamie agrees to help Landon learn his lines on one condition: he must promise not to fall in love with her. However, as they grow closer, Landon falls deeply for Jamie. As their relationship develops, Jamie reveals she has leukemia and is terminally ill.
Determined to support Jamie, Landon helps her fulfill her “wish list” of desires like getting a tattoo and seeing a comet. When Jamie’s health deteriorates, Landon stays by her side, leading to a heartfelt wedding before her passing. The experience transforms Landon completely—he matures, finds purpose, and commits to medical school. The film closes with Landon reflecting on their love and the lasting miracle she was in his life.