Best movies like Married Life
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Plot Summary:
The late 1940s. Richard Langley, a bachelor playboy, narrates a story that starts when his best friend, Harry Allen, invites him to lunch to tell Richard he's in love. Trouble is, Harry's already married to Pat; he worries Pat would be hurt too deeply by a divorce. Then, Harry's new love, Kay, joins them. Richard is smitten, so when he finds out that Pat may be in love with someone else.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Biography, Crime, Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA, Canada
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: stylized, melancholic, suspenseful, talky, serious, realistic, clever, tense, romantic, captivating
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A Flower Aflame (2016)
Plot Summary:
When Sonoko enters a traditional Japanese arranged marriage with Amamiya facilitated by her parents the resulting union is loveless including the functional and goal-oriented sex.
IMDB Rating: 5.1
IMDB Votes: 134
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: romantic, captivating, entertaining
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Love by the Book (2015)
Plot Summary:
Bookstore owner Emma believes in fairy tales. Although she has yet to be swept away by prince charming, she sees real knight in shining armor potential with a new suitor, Landon. As Emma balances time with Landon and saving her bookstore with once irritating business consultant, Eric, however, she weighs storybook romance against genuine commitment. While she sorts out her feelings toward Landon and Eric, as well as toward love and romance, Emma begins to realize that fairytale endings aren't always by the book.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Family, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: light, romantic, captivating, emotional, fairy tale, feel good, entertaining
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Another Life (2001)
Plot Summary:
A woman is wrongly accused of murdering her husband in Edwardian London. Just before the outbreak of World War I, Edith Graydon married her boyfriend Percy Thomson. He survives the war but theirs is not a happy marriage. She doesn't really love him and he feels it every day. He's also possessive and their daily life is a constant battle. She meets and falls in love with Frederick Bywaters, her sister's one-time boyfriend. They have a long affair and her desperate attempts to get either a formal separation of divorce from her husband falls on deaf ears. They are at their wits end and Bywaters decides to do something about it. On a dark evening when Edith is walking with her husband, Bywaters stabs him to death. Edith is charged with murder along with Bywaters and both are found guilty. She claims her innocence right up until the day they are both executed by hanging in 1923. Base on a true story.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 676
Genere: Crime, Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: psychological, serious, realistic, suspenseful, romantic, captivating, independent film, historical drama, tense, contemplative
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A Serious Game (2016)
Plot Summary:
In the 1910s, journalist Arvid Stjärnblom and painter's daughter Lydia Stille fall in love with each other.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Sweden
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, romantic, captivating, costume drama
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Borrowed Moments (2014)
Plot Summary:
Melissa and Ben Brenner have been simply going through the motions as a married couple, until the day Ben's world is turned upside down when he serendipitously meets the woman of his dreams, and they both are forced to face their future.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 54
Genere: Drama, Mystery, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: psychological, sincere, serious, realistic, romantic, captivating, sentimental, gloomy
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Forever Mine (1999)
Plot Summary:
A hotel cabana boy falls for the wife of a powerful politico. But when she confesses to the affair, her husband determines to end it forever.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: UK, Canada, USA
Duration: 115 min
Plot tags: psychological, suspenseful, tense, serious, realistic, romantic, sexy, sex comedy, anamorphic, erotic
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The Cat's Meow (2001)
Plot Summary:
Semi-true story of the Hollywood murder that occurred at a star-studded gathering aboard William Randolph Hearst's yacht in 1924.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 9000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Romance
Country: UK, Germany, Canada, USA
Duration: 114 min
Plot tags: stylized, witty, tense, humorous, realistic, semi serious, period piece, clever, talky, atmospheric
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And Now... Ladies and Gentlemen... (2002)
Plot Summary:
A jazz singer and a British jewel thief are brought together by their mutual desire to forget the past.
IMDB Rating: 6.1
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller
Country: France, UK
Duration: 133 min
Plot tags: touching, melancholic, light, lyrical, tricky, serious, realistic, romantic, clever, stylized
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In This Tricky Life (2001)
Plot Summary:
Montevideo, Uruguay. In this comedic drama, Elisa, 27, dreams of opening her own hairdressing salon in one of the rich districts of the Uruguayan capital. A bit of a rebel, one day Elisa moves out of her mother's house with her two children and breaks up with Garcia, her boss and lover who has infuriated her by not wanting to get married. So, in the space of twenty-four hours, Elisa finds herself without a roof over her head, without a man, without a job and without money. Her best friend Loulou finds her a job - in the brothel run by Dona Jacqueline. And without really being aware of it, Elisa slides into prostitution, which leads her to Barcelona. She falls in love, she is exploited, she gets involved in transvestite gang wars, and meanwhile just dreams of earning enough money for her little beauty salon back home.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 539
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Country: Uruguay, Argentina, Cuba, Spain, Belgium
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: serious, realistic, exciting, tense, romantic, captivating, suspenseful, independent film
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Slingshot (2005)
Plot Summary:
Two cunning and manipulative drifters venture into Farifield County, Connecticut looking to seduce wealthy and lonely housewives.
IMDB Rating: 4.5
IMDB Votes: 708
Genere: Crime, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: serious, tense, rough, realistic, suspenseful, sentimental, touching, exciting, light, captivating
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Five Times Two (2004)
Plot Summary:
As young French couple Gilles and Marion officially separate, we see, in reverse order, the milestone moments in their relationship: Gilles revealing his unfaithfulness at a tense dinner party; Marion giving birth to their premature son while Gilles is elsewhere; Gilles and Marion's joyous wedding; and, finally, the fateful moment when they meet as acquaintances at an Italian beach resort, and their love affair begins.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: sexy, psychological, enigmatic, non-linear, sensual, stylized, sincere, inspirational, disturbing, tense
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The Way We Were (1973)
Plot Summary:
Two desperate people have a wonderful romance, but their political views and convictions drive them apart.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 27000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 118 min
Plot tags: intellectual, sentimental, realistic, serious, captivating, talky, intense, romantic, touching, sweet
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Summer in February (2013)
Plot Summary:
The Newlyn School of artists flourished at the beginning of the 20th Century and the film focuses on the wild and bohemian Lamorna Group, which included Alfred Munnings and Laura and Harold Knight. The incendiary anti-Modernist Munnings, now regarded as one of Britain's most sought-after artists, is at the centre of the complex love triangle, involving aspiring artist Florence Carter-Wood and Gilbert Evans, the land agent in charge of the Lamorna Valley estate. True - and deeply moving - the story is played out against the timeless beauty of the Cornish coast, in the approaching shadow of The Great War.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 4000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: UK
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: sincere, touching, serious, emotional, retro, historical drama, realistic, stylized, costume drama, period drama
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The Great Gatsby (1974)
Plot Summary:
Nick Carraway, a young Midwesterner now living on Long Island, finds himself fascinated by the mysterious past and lavish lifestyle of his neighbor, the nouveau riche Jay Gatsby. He is drawn into Gatsby's circle, becoming a witness to obsession and tragedy.
IMDB Rating: 6.4
IMDB Votes: 26000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 144 min
Plot tags: captivating, period piece, stylized, visual, serious, spiritual, social, realistic, crying, sentimental
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The Great Gatsby (2000)
Plot Summary:
Stock broker Nick Carraway consents to play Cupid for his rich married first cousin Daisy Buchanen and her former love, successful bootlegger and forger Jay Gatsby.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: sentimental, captivating, stylized, serious, realistic, gloomy, period drama
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Hitchcock (2012)
Plot Summary:
Hitchcock follows the relationship between director Alfred Hitchcock and his wife Alma Reville during the making of his most famous film "Psycho" - and the trials and tribulations the director faced from Hollywood censors.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 79000
Genere: Biography, Drama, Romance
Country: UK, USA
Duration: 98 min
Plot tags: suspense, psychological, suspenseful, tricky, serious, captivating, retro, mysterious, cult classic, historical drama
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Four of Hearts (2013)
Plot Summary:
Like many couples, April and Derrick feel like the spark is missing from their marriage. With the demands of work and their hectic schedules, they find themselves in a six-month dry spell. Desperate to shake up their love life and rekindle their passion for each other, they decide to share a steamy night with their free-spirited friends, Christy and Matt. Soon after, April and Derrick find themselves dealing with unexpected feelings and must find a way to let go of the mistrust and fall in love with each other all over again.
IMDB Rating: 4.9
IMDB Votes: 180
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: light, romantic, captivating, humorous, realistic, semi serious, sexual, sexy, entertaining
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Closer (2004)
Plot Summary:
A witty, romantic, and very dangerous love story about chance meetings, instant attractions, and casual betrayals. Two couples disintegrate when they begin destructive adulterous affairs with each other.
IMDB Rating: 7.2
IMDB Votes: 233000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: sexy, erotic, romantic, psychological, melancholic, intellectual, sensual, dark, heartbreaking, romantic drama
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Starting Out in the Evening (2007)
Plot Summary:
Leonard Schiller once counted among New York's Literary lions, but illness and ten years of writers block have lowered his profile, almost to the point of obscurity. When Heather Wolfe, an ambitious literature major, asks to interview him for her theses on his work, her interest forces hims to address the issues that have been he has avoided all these years, and stirs in him feelings he has long forgotten, much to his daughter's consternation.
IMDB Rating: 6.9
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: touching, realistic, intellectual, talky, melancholic, emotional, sincere, serious, depressing, contemplative
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Spread (2009)
Plot Summary:
In Los Angeles, Nikki is homeless, car-less and closing in on 30, but he's amoral, good-looking, and adept in the sack, moving from one wealthy woman of 35 or 40 to another, a kept boy-toy. His newest gig, with Samantha, an attorney whose house overlooks L.A., is sweet, although it's unclear how long she'll put up with him. Then Nikki meets Heather, a waitress. Is the player being played, or might this be love? What will Nikki discover?.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 42000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: sexy, erotic, romantic, sentimental, teen, psychological, captivating, cynical, sex comedy, light
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Too Beautiful for You (1989)
Plot Summary:
A car dealer, well-to-do and with a beautiful wife, finds himself attracted to his rather plain new temporary secretary. Despite her own commitments she feels the same and the two soon embark on an affair. Though it would seem it has happened before his wife finds this particular entanglement of her husband's very difficult to accept.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Crime, Drama, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: talky, cynical, clever, humorous, realistic, semi serious, crying, erotic, psychological, atmospheric
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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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One Day (2011)
Plot Summary:
A romantic comedy centered on Dexter and Emma, who first meet during their graduation in 1988 and proceed to keep in touch regularly. The film follows what they do on July 15 annually, usually doing something together.
IMDB Rating: 7.0
IMDB Votes: 161000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, UK
Duration: 107 min
Plot tags: sentimental, romantic, emotional, sad, touching, realistic, heartbreaking, romantic drama, tear jerker, serious
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5 to 7 (2014)
Plot Summary:
A young writer begins an affair with an older woman from France whose open marriage to a diplomat dictates that they can meet only between the hours of 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
IMDB Rating: 7.1
IMDB Votes: 21000
Genere: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: touching, realistic, independent film, captivating, romantic, romantic comedy, cute, teen, humorous, semi serious
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We Don't Live Here Anymore (2004)
Plot Summary:
Married couple Jack and Terry Linden are experiencing a difficult period in their relationship. When Jack decides to step outside the marriage, he becomes involved with Edith, who happens to be the wife of his best friend and colleague, Hank Evans. Learning of their partners' infidelity, Terry and Hank engage in their own extramarital affair together. Now, both marriages and friendships are on the brink of collapse.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 10000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Canada, USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: emotional, stylized, psychological, touching, sincere, contemplative, erotic, realistic, scary, sensual
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Elegy (2008)
Plot Summary:
Cultural critic David Kepesh finds his life -- which he indicates is a state of "emancipated manhood" -- thrown into tragic disarray by Consuela Castillo, a well-mannered student who awakens a sense of sexual possessiveness in her teacher.
IMDB Rating: 6.7
IMDB Votes: 23000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 112 min
Plot tags: sexy, sincere, suspenseful, enigmatic, romantic, touching, sad, serious, sentimental, thought provoking
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The Painted Veil (2006)
Plot Summary:
A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife.
IMDB Rating: 7.4
IMDB Votes: 95000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: China, Canada, USA
Duration: 125 min
Plot tags: touching, emotional, scenic, captivating, heartbreaking, melancholic, costume drama, romantic, period piece, atmospheric
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The Vow (2012)
Plot Summary:
Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.
IMDB Rating: 6.8
IMDB Votes: 202000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA, Australia, France, Canada, Germany, Brazil, UK, China
Duration: 104 min
Plot tags: touching, romantic, sentimental, emotional, inspirational, melancholic, romantic drama, sweet, serious, exciting
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Cairo Time (2009)
Plot Summary:
In Cairo on her own as she waits for her husband, Juliette finds herself caught in a whirlwind romance with his friend Tareq, a retired cop. As Tareq escorts Juliette around the city, they find themselves in the middle of a brief affair that catches them both unawares.
IMDB Rating: 6.6
IMDB Votes: 7000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: Canada, Ireland, Egypt
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: touching, romantic, heartbreaking, emotional, serious, captivating, sentimental, atmospheric, realistic, inspirational
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The Choice (2016)
Plot Summary:
Travis and Gabby first meet as neighbors in a small coastal town and wind up in a relationship that is tested by life's most defining events.
IMDB Rating: 6.5
IMDB Votes: 45000
Genere: Drama, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 111 min
Plot tags: romantic, touching, emotional, sweet, scenic, sentimental, serious, realistic, tear jerker, romantic comedy