Making Mr. Right

1987

When image consultant Frankie Stone (Ann Magnuson) is hired by a tech company to teach a scientist's (John Malkovich) "Ulysses Robot" how to be a man, she winds up developing very real feelings for the faux human being because he's totally perfect. Meanwhile, she tends to the problems of her dramatic best friend, Trish (Glenne Headly). Susan Seidelman (Desperately Seeking Susan) directs this comedy set in the 1980s; Laurie Metcalf co-stars.

2.9 Average Rating

City of Glass

1998

David (Daniel Wu) and Susie (Nicola Cheung) come together to make arrangements after his father, Raphael (Leon Lai), and her mother, Vivian (Qi Shu), are killed in a car crash. Soon they begin to learn surprising truths about their parents and their families' histories. Reunited years after being torn apart, college sweethearts Raphael and Vivian had reconnected as lovers, despite the fact that they were both married with children.

2.9 Average Rating

Four Eyed Monsters

2006

Uninspired artist Susan (Susan Buice) and romantically naive videographer Arin (Arin Crumley) meet via the Internet and strike up a relationship in which they make a pact not to speak to each other, inspired to find the true meaning of intimacy. Writing, drawing and instant messaging keep romance fresh for the offbeat couple in this semiautobiographical indie production that is written and directed by the film's stars.

2.9 Average Rating

Nobody's Fool

1986

Rosanna Arquette stars as Cassie, a waitress who graduated from the school of hard knocks. After surviving a horrible relationship and giving her baby up for adoption, she's gun-shy about trusting anyone -- until she meets a stagehand named Riley (Eric Roberts). He seems to be a good catch, but will Cassie's doubts cause her to miss her one chance at happiness? Pulitzer Prize winner Beth Henley penned the screenplay for this genial romantic comedy.

2.9 Average Rating

Previous Engagement

2006

When Seattle insurance salesman Jack Reynolds (Daniel Stern) vacations with his family in Malta, he has no idea his wife, librarian Julia (Juliet Stevenson), has a secret -- she's planning to meet her first love, Alex (Tchéky Karyo). The passionate Frenchman keeps the date they made 25 years ago, and now, Julia must choose between the lover she's thought about for years or her sweet but utterly boring husband in this engaging romantic comedy.

2.9 Average Rating

Introducing the Dwights

2007

The romantically inexperienced Tim (Khan Chittenden) finds himself caught between a controlling mother and his new girlfriend in this emotional coming-of-age film. Jean (Brenda Blethyn), a struggling comedienne, can't accept that her son is growing up and fears that his budding relationship with Jill will disrupt the family. The conflict comes as Jean tries to revive her comedy career, and Tim's dad relives his glory days as a one-hit wonder.

2.9 Average Rating

Easy

2003

Quirky Jamie Harris (Marguerite Moreau) has a big problem: She's a magnet for less-than-kind men as she hops beds. But things start to look up when she becomes the object of affection of two seemingly normal guys, Mick (Brian O'Byrne) and John (Naveen Andrews). Unfortunately, there's the immense problem of her self-imposed 90-day moratorium on sex. Emily Deschanel co-stars as Jamie's sister, Laura.

2.9 Average Rating

French Film

2008

While preparing to interview renowned French filmmaker and self-proclaimed romance expert Thierry Grimandi (Eric Cantona), London journalist Jed (Hugh Bonneville) struggles to hang on to his longtime girlfriend, Cheryl (Victoria Hamilton), and comprehend the true meaning of love. Directed by Jackie Oudney, this romantic comedy waxes philosophic on the stark differences between French and British approaches to relationships.

2.9 Average Rating

A Heavenly Vintage

2009

In this romantic fantasy set in 19th-century France and based on the novel of the same name by Elizabeth Knox, peasant winemaker Sobran Jodeau sets about to create the perfect vintage. Luckily for him, he has an angel on his side.

2.8 Average Rating

Some Things That Stay

2004

This coming-of-age story stars Katie Boland as Tamara Anderson, a 15-year-old whose liberal upbringing has scarcely prepared her for living in the conservative Baptist community her family has just moved into. Just as Tamara begins to settle in, tragedy strikes, and her life is turned upside down again. Based on the novel by Sarah Willis, director Gail Harvey's period drama set in the 1950s also stars Stuart Wilson and Alberta Watson.

2.8 Average Rating

The Girl from Monaco

2008

Middle-aged lawyer Bertrand (Fabrice Luchini) chafes at the presence of Christophe (Roschdy Zem), a bodyguard assigned to protect him during a dangerous case. Things worsen when Bertrand catches the eye of free-spirited weather girl Audrey (Louise Bourgoin), Christophe's old flame. Audrey brings out long-dormant feelings in the counselor, who finds himself competing against his guardian for her affections in this charming, French-language romantic comedy.

2.8 Average Rating

Amy's O

2002

Neurotic single Los Angeles resident Amy (Julie Davis) just had her self-help book -- about why women don't need men to feel fulfilled -- break onto the best-seller list. Things should be great! But she only half-believes her own advice, and things come to a head when she meets radio "shock jock" Matthew (Nick Chinlund). He's exactly the sort of man Amy warns her readers to stay away from -- so why is she attracted to him like a magnet to steel?

2.8 Average Rating

A Real Life

2009

When petty thief Bruno (Guillaume Depardieu) falls in love with Isabelle (Florence Loiret), a teacher, they believe they can build a life together despite his criminal past. That is, until the authorities begin to close in and the two are forced on the lam in the wilderness. Drifting down the river and wandering through the woods, they become lost in each other, blithely ignoring the future. This romance was Depardieu's final film.

2.8 Average Rating

Creating Karma

2009

A product of the '60s in every sense, Karma (Carol Lee Sirugo) has built a life of yuppie creature comforts as editor of a New York fashion magazine -- but when the gig goes south, she stumbles back into the arms, and ways, of her eccentric family. In this screwball New Age satire, Karma transforms herself from urban achiever to sensitive poet, with a little help from her hippie half-sister (director Jill Wisoff) and mom (Karen Lynn Gorney).

2.8 Average Rating

Drop Dead Roses

2001

Everyguy Shawn (Brian O'Halloran) and his buddy Jason (Eddie McGee) have tapped into a unique market and figured out how to turn it into a successful business: They get revenge on your ex by delivering dead roses or mistreated chocolates, accompanied by a nasty message. But things get complicated when Shawn must make a delivery to Kayla (Diana Devlin) -- a woman he's been infatuated with. Jessica Hudson writes and directs this dark comic romp.

2.8 Average Rating

A Touch of Fate

2003

In an effort to revive an ailing relationship, New Yorker Megan Margulius (Teri Hatcher) relocates to a small Southern town to join her fiancé. Meanwhile, L.A. lawyer Roy Kline (Robert Treveiler) has also made the move to Chester, N.C., to care for his dying mother. Tragic circumstances thrust the newcomers together, and they embark on a journey of healing, forgiveness, friendship and love in this romantic drama from writer-director Rebecca Cook.

2.8 Average Rating