What are the movie and TV shows you watch that make you believe in love?

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Joy Fowlkes · Answer

A Nice Indian Boy: I was lucky enough to catch this in theaters as indie filmmakers were trying to grow a cult following. It was so charming, and I adored it.

Loose Links · Answer

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: Melted my icy heart💙

Annie Loves · Answer

🍿 Somebody Somewhere makes me believe in love: Maybe an unusual choice for the question "What show makes you believe in love?" but I can tell you why! Running through from beginning to end of Somebody Somewhere is a core of friendship between people who love each other well. And having the love of friends will get you through anything! There is also the excitement of romantic love that plays a part in this show, and the complicated aspects of love within a painful family system, BUT one could say that the characters being in a place to find romance or the strength to persist through difficult family situations is made possible by the support and stability provided by their loving and caring friendships. It's one of my favorite things I've watched in recent years for that reason.

Clara · Answer

Netflix’s “My Love” series: I particularly adore the Rio and Vermont couples’ episodes.

Jeanine Nault · Answer

Before Sunrise!: We literally read a scene from this at our wedding!

Anna · Answer

Trying, on Apple TV.: It’s been around awhile, but I just discovered it after finishing the newest episodes of Ted Lasso. Very much in the same vein— dry humor but extremely warm. The main couple are lovely without being saccharine.

Karen Fischer · Answer

We Live in Time: It's so lovely on so many levels.

JaperMoon · Answer

A List of Movies where I actually believe the Characters are in Love: I made a Letterboxd list of just this <3

JaperMoon · Answer

Fire of Love: About a French couple who loved each other as much as they loved volcanoes. Some of the most beautiful archival footage in existence. Come for the love story, stay for the retro volcanologist suits. Currently streaming on NatGeo/Hulu.

Eric F · Answer

The Wedding Singer (1998) 🎤: A silly and sweet rom-com with fun ‘80s vibes and music, a funny supporting cast, and great chemistry between Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. Nothing profound, but endearing nonetheless.

Eric F · Answer

The Fountain (2006) 🪾: A long time favorite that is both really cool, and really sad, in a beautiful way. Featuring 3 intersecting storylines (Mayan Civ/Present Day/Future Space) and gorgeous micro-photography visual effects.

Eugenie · Answer

Normal People: Love the serie (i have to read the book)

Dylan · Answer

Come See Me in the Good Light (2025): A deeply poignant doco about poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley, whose queer love story unfolds with humour, tenderness and fierce devotion as they navigate a terminal cancer diagnosis. You'll cry tears of laughter AND tears of sorrow.