7 Best Romance Films Of The 1980s

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 19, 2024

When Harry Met Sally (1989)

A rom-com film directed by Rob Reiner follows two graduates who culminate in a short-term friendship. But when fate brings them back together five years later, they are forced to deal with how they feel about each other.

Say Anything (1989)

The story is about Diane who falls in love with Lloyd, but her father is not fond of him and tells her to move on from him since he thinks Lloyd is a failure who would never be able to connect with her daughter.

Romancing the Stone (1984)

Directed by Robert Zemeckis follows a romance novelist who must venture beyond her New York City comfort zone to Colombia in order to save her sister from criminals who are holding her for ransom.

An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)

Zack, a US Navy Aviation Officer Candidate, begins his training at Aviation Officer Candidate School. He meets his first true girlfriend, Paula, and faces conflict with Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Emil Foley.

Splash (1984)

A romantic fantasy comedy film directed by Ron Howard, the plot follows a young man who falls in love with a mysterious woman who is secretly a mermaid.

Moonstruck (1987)

A romantic comedy film directed by Norman Jewison follows a widowed Italian American woman who falls in love with her fiancé's hot-tempered, estranged younger brother.

Falling in Love (1984)

Two people who are married to different people, Frank and Molly, have a fortuitous encounter that leads to a new friendship. They quickly begin to fall in love with one another as they see each other more often.

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