Raincoat to The Notebook, cozy up with these 9 romantic movies for a relaxing rainy day

 Ditch the umbrella and grab the popcorn! We've got the perfect cure for a gloomy day with this list of 9 heartwarming romantic movies.

Updated On: 2024-06-20 02:03 PM IST

Compiled by : Tuhina Upadhyay

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In a classic film by Rituparno Ghosh, the story unfolds in old Calcutta, exploring themes of longing and unfulfilled desires. Ajay Devgn plays an impoverished factory worker from a village who seeks financial help from his wealthy friends. 

He decides to visit his former fiancée, played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, who had left him for a prosperous businessman. He discovers that circumstances have drastically changed since their last meeting, and Aishwarya now lives in poverty. On a rainy night, they light a candle and reminisce about the life they could have had together.

Even if you're not a die-hard romantic, you'll find it hard to resist the charm of this film based on Nicolas Sparks' novel of the same name.

With heartfelt rain scenes and a storyline that rekindles belief in love, what more could you ask for? And let's not forget Ryan Gosling, who looks incredibly handsome.

Jon and Sara decide to part ways after a romantic night spent shopping for their future spouses. However, fate has other ideas as it reunites them just before their weddings to other people.

This movie takes place in Italy, one of the most stunning countries in the world. The story follows Sophie (played by Amanda Seyfried), Claire Smith-Wyman (played by Vanessa Redgrave), and Claire’s grandson, Charlie Wyman (played by Chris Egan), as they explore Verona and Tuscany. 

They embark on a journey to reunite Claire with her long-lost lover Lorenzo, showcasing rolling meadows, quaint villages, hills covered in vineyards, enchanting sunsets, and starry summer nights along the way.

Midnight in Paris is a timeless movie centered around love. Gil, an aspiring writer facing challenges with his novel, magically finds himself transported to 1920s Paris, where he encounters iconic artists like Fitzgerald, Hemingway, and Stein. 

He falls in love with Picasso's mistress during his stay. Rain plays a significant role in the movie, symbolizing nostalgia. In the final scene, as it rains, Gabriella says, "Paris is most beautiful in the rain." Gil reflects on the past, remembering when Paris was home to these legends who walked its streets and dined in its cafes.

If you've read Jennifer Niven's novel, you'll definitely want to watch the movie. It's a poignant love story starring Elle Fanning and Justice Smith, tackling important issues like depression and loneliness that affect young people. 

La La Land is a 2016 American movie that mixes music, romance, comedy, and drama, written and directed by Damien Chazelle. 

It stars Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone as characters—a struggling jazz pianist and an aspiring actress—who meet and fall in love while chasing their dreams in Los Angeles. 

Ryan Reynolds stars as a loving father who, after divorcing, shares with his daughter the story of how he met her mother and two other significant loves in his life. His daughter believes understanding his life story will shed light on why her parents split. The movie unfolds as an epic romance with unexpected twists and turns, promising to brighten your day!

This film, along with the other two movies in the trilogy, stands the test of time. It begins like a typical romantic movie, with an American backpacker meeting a French woman on a train in Europe. They spontaneously decide to disembark in Vienna and discover the city together. 

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