Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "romance-novel"

1. To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

TV-14 | 99 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A teenage girl's secret love letters are exposed and wreak havoc on her love life.

Director: Susan Johnson | Stars: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Anna Cathcart

Votes: 124,435

2. The Remains of the Day (1993)

PG | 134 min | Drama, Romance

A butler who sacrificed body and soul to service in the years leading up to World War II realizes too late how misguided his loyalty was to his lordly employer.

Director: James Ivory | Stars: Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, John Haycraft, Christopher Reeve

Votes: 84,748 | Gross: $22.95M

3. She-Devil (1989)

PG-13 | 99 min | Comedy

A surprisingly resourceful housewife vows revenge on her husband when he begins an affair with a wealthy romance novelist.

Director: Susan Seidelman | Stars: Meryl Streep, Roseanne Barr, Ed Begley Jr., Linda Hunt

Votes: 19,144 | Gross: $15.35M

4. The Flower of My Secret (1995)

R | 103 min | Comedy, Drama

Leo writes trashy romance novels under a pseudonym but as she struggles in her relationship with her husband, she finds her output becoming darker.

Director: Pedro Almodóvar | Stars: Marisa Paredes, Juan Echanove, Carme Elias, Rossy de Palma

Votes: 12,814 | Gross: $1.16M

5. The Last Straight Man (2014)

Unrated | 110 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Lewis is a closeted gay man throwing a bachelor party for his straight best friend and secret crush, Cooper. After a night of drunken sex together, the two men decide to meet in the same ... See full summary »

Director: Mark Bessenger | Stars: Mark Cirillo, Scott Sell, David Alanson Bradberry, Victoria De Mare

Votes: 1,123

6. Phffft (1954)

Approved | 88 min | Comedy, Romance

While pursing new companions, a former married couple keep running into each other all over town.

Director: Mark Robson | Stars: Judy Holliday, Jack Lemmon, Jack Carson, Kim Novak

Votes: 2,010

7. The Protector (II) (2019)

R | 126 min | Comedy, Romance

Based on the novel by best selling author, Jodi Ellen Malpas.

Director: Tosca Musk | Stars: Emma Rigby, Rachel Allinson, David Bamber, Louise Bangay

Votes: 949

8. Read Best Romance Books (2022 Podcast Series)

Talk-Show

Listed to Read the Best Romance Books and Discover the Best Romance Novels.

Votes: 11

9. What Women Want: Gay Romance (2020)

Unrated | 48 min | Documentary, Romance

Women are the overwhelming majority of writers, publishers, readers and fans of gay male romance novels. Dive into the Gay Rom Lit convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico to discover why.

Director: Charlie David | Stars: Daryl Banner, L.A. Witt, Sam York, Carol Lynne

Votes: 38

10. 227 (1985–1990)
Episode: Author, Author (1986)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy

Sandra's novel inspired by the residents of 227 could hurt Mary's chance to become president of the Ladies' Auxiliary.

Director: Gerren Keith | Stars: Marla Gibbs, Hal Williams, Alaina Reed-Hall, Jackée Harry

Votes: 25

11. The Avengers (1961–1969)
Episode: Love All (1969)

TV-14 | 52 min | Action, Comedy, Crime

Responsible old government bureaucrats are suddenly falling madly in love with the homely office charwoman - and they can't wait to tell her all of their secrets.

Director: Peter Sykes | Stars: Patrick Macnee, Linda Thorson, Veronica Strong, Terence Alexander

Votes: 200

12. Charles in Charge (1984–1990)
Episode: Slumber Party (1984)

Not Rated | 25 min | Comedy, Family

After a fight with Gwendolyn, Charles decides to take a night off from women because he can't understand them. Unfortunately for him, Lila is having a slumber party at the house the same night.

Director: Alan Rafkin | Stars: Scott Baio, Julie Cobb, James Widdoes, April Lerman

Votes: 95

13. Friends (1994–2004)
Episode: The One with Rachel's Book (2000)

TV-PG | 22 min | Comedy, Romance

Monica learns her parents have spent her entire wedding fund. Phoebe temporarily moves into Ross's apartment, bringing her massage clients with her. Joey mocks Rachel when he finds an erotic novel she is reading.

Director: Michael Lembeck | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc

Votes: 4,554

14. The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
Episode: Sisters and Other Strangers (1990)

TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama

Blanche thinks the risqué novel her sister Charmaigne has written is about her. Meanwhile, Dorothy argues with Stan's Czechoslovakian cousin Magda over Communism.

Director: Terry Hughes | Stars: Bea Arthur, Betty White, Rue McClanahan, Estelle Getty

Votes: 420

15. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Louise's Friend (1977)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Louise studies French in night school and befriends a tall, dark, handsome male classmate, leading George to feel jealous and suspect that the man wants more than just friendship from Louise.

Director: Jack Shea | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 85

16. The Jeffersons (1975–1985)
Episode: Louise's Setback (1980)

TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy

Louise is racked with guilt after one of the youths she is trying to help at the Neighborhood Help Center attempts suicide.

Director: Bob Lally | Stars: Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover

Votes: 82

17. Ready or Not (1993–1997)
Episode: Beyond the Birds and the Bees (1994)

TV-PG | Drama, Family

Busy and Amanda are reading a romance novel and start talking about love and sex. Amanda has an embarrassing encounter with her parents. Amanda avoids talking to her father about it. Later,... See full summary »

Stars: Laura Bertram, Lani Billard, Gail Kerbel, John Lefebvre

Votes: 9

18. Batwoman (2019–2022)
Episode: Crisis on Infinite Earths: Part Two (2019)

TV-14 | 42 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The group uses Ray's invention to track new recruits to help save the universe. The Monitor sends Iris, Clark and Lois in search of a mysterious Kryptonian, while Kate and Kara head out to ... See full summary »

Director: Laura Belsey | Stars: Ruby Rose, Camrus Johnson, LaMonica Garrett, Stephen Amell

Votes: 3,509

19. Starhyke (2009)
Episode: Disordered (2009)

TV-14 | 26 min | Comedy, Sci-Fi

The human dreadnought Nemesis goes back in time to the 21st century to stop the Reptid mothership unleashing a weapon that can change human history - unknowingly taking the weapon with them.

Director: Andrew Dymond | Stars: Jason Bailey, Suanne Braun, Jeremy Bulloch, Claudia Christian

Votes: 27

20. Toon in with Me (2021– )
Episode: Tailgating Toony (2021)

TV-PG | Animation, Comedy

Bill and Toony tailgate cartoons as if they were a sporting event, with some unusual tailgate party traditions: Rabbit's Kin (1952), The Hound and the Rabbit (1937), Knight-Mare Hare (1955), You Gotta Be a Football Hero (1935), Pink Punch (1966).

Director: Mike Schmiedeler | Stars: Bill Leff, Kevin Fleming, Leila Gorstein, Paul Mackey

21. Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (2011– )
Episode: Episode #4.7 (2014)

Reality-TV

Esther Rantzen challenges daughter and television presented Rebecca Wilcox.

Director: Craig Duncan | Stars: Will Axon, David Harper, Esther Rantzen, Rebecca Wilcox

22. Stranger Things (2016–2025)
Episode: Chapter Nine: The Gate (2017)

TV-14 | 62 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Eleven makes plans to finish what she started while the survivors turn up the heat on the monstrous force that's holding Will hostage.

Directors: Matt Duffer, Ross Duffer | Stars: Winona Ryder, David Harbour, Finn Wolfhard, Millie Bobby Brown

Votes: 25,796

23. Grantchester (2014–2025)
Episode: Episode #3.2 (2017)

TV-14 | 50 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The entire village cricket team is sick when someone poisons the beer. But everyone recovers except a young man who is found dead the next day.

Director: Tim Fywell | Stars: James Norton, Robson Green, Morven Christie, Al Weaver

Votes: 389

24. The Saad Truth (2014– )
The Return of Dave Rubin: Part 1 (2018 Podcast Episode)

45 min | Talk-Show

Gad talks to the American political commentator Dave Rubin, a rare repeat guest.

Stars: Gad Saad, Dave Rubin