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Plot Summary:
Otto Wall is just a little unlucky in life, and unbeknownst to him, in love. When his wife suddenly asks for a divorce, he bounces between a search for answers, desperate attempts to stay connected to his daughter, and his fateful reentry into the dating pool.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: humorous, touching, realistic, semi serious, captivating, sexy, clever, independent film, sexual, interesting
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The Humbling (2014)
Plot Summary:
Following a breakdown and suicide attempt, an aging actor becomes involved with a much younger woman but soon finds that it's difficult to keep pace with her.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Italy
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: tragicomedy, semi serious, humorous, realistic, psychological, clever, contemplative, independent film, interesting
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People Places Things (2015)
Plot Summary:
Will Henry is a newly single graphic novelist balancing being a parent to his young twin daughters and teaching a classroom full of college students, all the while trying to navigate the rich complexities of new love and letting go of the woman who left him.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 11000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 85 min
Plot tags: touching, humorous, funny, sweet, semi serious, realistic, feel good, cute, independent film, sentimental
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Sleepwalk with Me (2012)
Plot Summary:
A burgeoning stand-up comedian struggles with the stress of a stalled career, a stale relationship, and the wild spurts of severe sleepwalking he is desperate to ignore.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 81 min
Plot tags: funny, humorous, talky, surreal, semi serious, realistic, sexy, emotional, entertaining, intense
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Cape of Good Hope (2004)
Plot Summary:
Mark Bamford's thought-provoking comedy explores the ever-present friction between class, race and faith in modern-day South Africa, tracing the intersection of multiple lives. A Drama revolving around 3 women's lives and how they are intertwined.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 292
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: South Africa, USA
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: sincere, touching, realistic, semi serious, humorous, contemplative, crying
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Sam the Man (2001)
Plot Summary:
Before he broke out with the J.D. Salinger-esque Tadpole in 2002, producer-turned-director Gary Winick filmed this little-seen relationship drama. Fisher Stevens stars as the title character, a writer with one novel under his belt who can't seem to deliver the follow-up. Instead, he spends his time compulsively cheating on his photographer girlfriend, Cass (Annabella Sciorra); giving the runaround to his agent, Richard (Ron Rifkin); and trying to keep his landlord, Murray (Luis Guzman), at bay.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 243
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: semi serious, sentimental, sincere, humorous, realistic, suspense, independent film, clever, talky, biting
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The Lovers (2017)
Plot Summary:
The separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: captivating, sincere, touching, humorous, art house, sensual, depressing, crying, feel good
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Greenberg (2010)
Plot Summary:
A New Yorker moves to Los Angeles in order to figure out his life while he housesits for his brother, and he soon sparks with his brother's assistant.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 39000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: psychological, independent film, semi serious, mumblecore, sincere, realistic, talky, satirical, art house, indie film
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Lovely & Amazing (2001)
Plot Summary:
Self-esteem and insecurity are at the heart of this comedy about the relationship between a mother and her three confused daughters.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, touching, erotic, realistic, talky, sweet, inspirational, romantic, romantic drama, semi serious
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Cyrus (2010)
Plot Summary:
With John's social life at a standstill and his ex-wife about to get remarried, a down on his luck divorcée finally meets the woman of his dreams, only to discover she has another man in her life - her son. Before long, the two are locked in a battle of wits for the woman they both love-and it appears only one man can be left standing when it's over.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 36000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: mumblecore, dark comedy, emotional, stylized, tragicomedy, semi serious, romantic, feel good, sexy, thought provoking
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The Tao of Steve (2000)
Plot Summary:
Underachieving, overweight kindergarten teacher Dex finds a woman who forces him to reexamine his Zen-like system of seduction.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 87 min
Plot tags: philosophical, humorous, touching, feel good, semi serious, romantic, intellectual, romantic comedy, independent film, clever
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The Oh in Ohio (2006)
Plot Summary:
Priscilla and Jack appear to be the perfect couple, but they have a secret: She is sexually frustrated. They separate in the hope of resolving the situation. While Jack moves into a bachelor pad and begins an affair with a student, Priscilla discovers the joys of self-pleasuring and finds an unusual bed-mate.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: light, stylized, sex comedy, feel good, humorous, semi serious, realistic, witty, talky, clever
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Sexual Life (2004)
Plot Summary:
Disparate individuals rationalize their infidelities.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: sexy, humorous, semi serious, light, captivating, realistic, sexual, hot
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Barry Munday (2010)
Plot Summary:
Barry Munday, a libido-driven wage slave who spends all his time either ogling, fantasizing about or trying to pick up women, wakes up in hospital after a freak attack only to find that his testicles have been removed.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, offbeat, psychological, light, captivating, sentimental, tragicomedy, realistic, independent film
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Goodbye, Columbus (1969)
Plot Summary:
A Jewish man and a jewish woman meet and while attracted to each other find that their worlds are very different. She is the archetypical Jewish-American-Princess, very emotionally involved with her parents world and the world they have created for her while he is much less dependent on his family. They begin an affair which brings more differences to the surface.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 102 min
Plot tags: independent film, humorous, witty, sexual, funny, technicolor, weeping, touching, offbeat, realistic
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Junebug (2005)
Plot Summary:
On the way to meet with an independent artist in the South, newlywed art dealer Madeleine is convinced by her husband, George, that they should stop to meet his family in North Carolina. Madeleine's affluent lifestyle clashes with the family, but she befriends George's wide-eyed and pregnant sister-in-law, Ashley, who is nearing her due date. Through the family, Madeleine gains greater insight into George's character.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 23000
Genere: Comedy, Drama
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: humorous, independent film, emotional, sentimental, semi serious, realistic, comedy drama, romantic, depressing, romantic comedy
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The Trouble with Romance (2007)
Plot Summary:
A provocative, sexy and insightful exploration of relationships between men and women and why we all still yearn for love despite the trouble with romance.
IMDB Rating: 4.3
IMDB Votes: 223
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, captivating, emotional, sexy, erotic, romantic, romantic comedy, independent film, touching
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Learning to Drive (2014)
Plot Summary:
As her marriage dissolves, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons from a Sikh instructor with marriage troubles of his own. In each other's company they find the courage to get back on the road and the strength to take the wheel.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 8000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: touching, sentimental, serious, realistic, independent film, social, crying, buddy comedy, romantic comedy, romantic drama
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An Unmarried Woman (1978)
Plot Summary:
A wealthy woman from Manhattan's Upper East Side struggles to deal with her new identity and her sexuality after her husband of 16 years leaves her for a younger woman.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min
Plot tags: sentimental, psychological, touching, humorous, emotional, sincere, semi serious, retro, independent film, romantic comedy
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Hello I Must Be Going (2012)
Plot Summary:
Divorced and demoralized Amy Minsky’s prospects look bleak when she is condemned to move back in with her parents at the age of 35. Everyone wants to help, but, as her patience level with advice is plummeting, a bold teenage boy enters her life, igniting her last bit of self-esteem. What ensues is an unconventional love story infused with all the good things Amy needs to get on in life, and that just may include great sex.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: touching, sentimental, humorous, semi serious, independent film, sexy, heartbreaking, romantic, romantic comedy, happy
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In Good Company (2004)
Plot Summary:
Dan Foreman is a seasoned advertisement sales executive at a high-ranking publication when a corporate takeover results in him being placed under naive supervisor Carter Duryea, who is half his age. Matters are made worse when Dan's new supervisor becomes romantically involved with his daughter an 18 year-old college student Alex.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 56000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: feel good, touching, realistic, romantic comedy, sentimental, emotional, humorous, semi serious, romantic, clever
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Frankie and Johnny (1991)
Plot Summary:
When Johnny is released from prison following a forgery charge, he quickly lands a job as a short-order cook at a New York diner. Following a brief fling with waitress Cora, Frankie develops an attraction for Cora's friend and fellow waitress Frankie. While Frankie resists Johnny's charms initially, she eventually relents when her best friend, Tim, persuades her to give Johnny a chance.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 34000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, light, sweet, feel good, humorous, romantic comedy, talky, captivating, retro
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Waiting to Exhale (1995)
Plot Summary:
Cheated on, mistreated and stepped on, the women are holding their breath, waiting for the elusive "good man" to break a string of less-than-stellar lovers. Friends and confidants Vannah, Bernie, Glo and Robin talk it all out, determined to find a better way to breathe.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 12000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 124 min
Plot tags: touching, sexy, sweet, melancholic, sentimental, sincere, humorous, romantic, hood, clever
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The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)
Plot Summary:
Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen. As they delve into Austen's literature, the club members find themselves dealing with life experiences that parallel the themes of the books they are reading.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 29000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, romantic, sweet, light, entertaining, witty, touching, sentimental, semi serious
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The Last Kiss (2006)
Plot Summary:
Revolves around a young couple and their friends struggling with adulthood and issues of relationships and commitment. Based on the 2001 Italian film L'ultimo bacio, directed by Gabriele Muccino.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 42000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: emotional, romantic, intense, sentimental, touching, humorous, feel good, realistic, philosophical, thought provoking
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The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them (2014)
Plot Summary:
A New York couple's relationship is tested after the loss of their child. This film is the wide-released combination of the original two :him and :her volumes that premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 13000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 123 min
Plot tags: independent film, psychological, meditative, surreal, sincere, touching, crying, sad, eros, cute
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Friends with Money (2006)
Plot Summary:
After she quits her lucrative job, Olivia finds herself unsure about her future and her relationships with her successful and wealthy friends.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 32000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: sexy, melancholic, stylized, sentimental, humorous, semi serious, independent film, realistic, talky, light
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Plot Summary:
When Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter's world comes crashing down. His best friend suggests that Peter should get away from everything and to fly off to Hawaii to escape all his problems. After arriving in Hawaii and meeting the beautiful Rachel Jansen, Peter is shocked to see not only Aldous Snow in Hawaii, but also Sarah Marshall.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 299000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: feel good, sexy, funny, romantic, sex comedy, humorous, romantic comedy, hilarious, light, teen
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Sleeping with Other People (2015)
Plot Summary:
Can two serial cheaters get a second chance at love? After a one-night stand in college, New Yorkers Lainey and Jake meet by chance twelve years later and discover they each have the same problem: because of their monogamy-challenged ways, neither can maintain a relationship. Determined to stay friends despite their mutual attraction, they make a pact to keep it platonic, a deal that proves easier said than done.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 47000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: light, sexy, funny, sex comedy, teen, melancholic, romantic comedy, independent film, humorous, semi serious
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Friends with Kids (2011)
Plot Summary:
In the wake of their friends' marriages and eventual offspring, longtime pals Julie and Jason decide to have a child together without becoming a couple. By becoming "time-share" parents, they reason, they can experience the joys of parenthood without significantly curbing their personal freedom. However, when Julie and Jason both become involved with others, they discover that they secretly harbor romantic feelings for each other.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 43000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: romantic, sweet, realistic, clever, entertaining, sexy, unusual plot structure, touching, sentimental, humorous
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Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Plot Summary:
Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 552000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: romantic, feel good, funny, light, emotional, touching, romantic comedy, sexy, humorous, cute