Published: November 8, 2026 · Last updated: November 8, 2026 · 3 min read
These US-produced romance films were released between 2020 and 2025. Each title has received at least 2,500 audience votes on TMDB.
Spoiler-free. Ranked by TMDB audience score. Filter used: US-made romance movies released in the 2020s with at least 2,500 audience votes on TMDB. Data checked November 8, 2026.
1. Purple Hearts (2022)
An aspiring musician and a Marine enter a marriage of convenience that becomes complicated after a tragic event.
| TMDB score | 8.0/10 (2975 votes) |
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| Runtime | 122 minutes |
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| Genres | Romance, Drama |
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| Director | Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum |
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| Starring | Sofia Carson, Nicholas Galitzine, John Harlan Kim |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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2. CODA (2021)
A hearing teenager in a deaf family struggles to balance her musical aspirations with her commitment to her relatives.
| TMDB score | 7.9/10 (2777 votes) |
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| Runtime | 112 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance |
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| Director | Sian Heder |
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| Starring | Emilia Jones, Marlee Matlin, Troy Kotsur |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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3. The Gorge (2025)
Two operatives guarding opposite sides of a mysterious gorge must cooperate to survive an emerging threat.
| TMDB score | 7.7/10 (4380 votes) |
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| Runtime | 128 minutes |
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| Genres | Romance, Science Fiction, Thriller |
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| Director | Scott Derrickson |
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| Starring | Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sigourney Weaver |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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4. Past Lives (2023)
Childhood friends reunite in New York after decades apart to explore their connection and life choices.
| TMDB score | 7.7/10 (2541 votes) |
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| Runtime | 106 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Romance |
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| Director | Celine Song |
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| Starring | Greta Lee, Teo Yoo, John Magaro |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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5. All the Bright Places (2020)
Two teenagers dealing with personal challenges develop a deep bond while exploring the state of Indiana.
| TMDB score | 7.6/10 (3091 votes) |
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| Runtime | 108 minutes |
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| Genres | Romance, Drama |
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| Director | Brett Haley |
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| Starring | Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Alexandra Shipp |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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6. Poor Things (2023)
Two wedding guests find themselves trapped in a recurring time loop after a chance meeting in Palm Springs.
| TMDB score | 7.6/10 (5908 votes) |
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| Runtime | 141 minutes |
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| Genres | Science Fiction, Romance, Comedy |
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| Director | Yorgos Lanthimos |
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| Starring | Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo, Willem Dafoe |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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7. The Kissing Booth 2 (2020)
A high school student navigates college applications while managing her long-distance relationship and new friendships.
| TMDB score | 7.6/10 (5195 votes) |
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| Runtime | 132 minutes |
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| Genres | Comedy, Romance |
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| Director | Vince Marcello |
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| Starring | Joey King, Jacob Elordi, Joel Courtney |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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8. Elemental (2023)
In a city where fire, water, land and air residents live together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy will discover something elemental: how much they have…
| TMDB score | 7.6/10 (5636 votes) |
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| Runtime | 102 minutes |
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| Genres | Animation, Comedy, Family, Romance |
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| Director | Peter Sohn |
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| Starring | Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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9. Palm Springs (2020)
Tessa faces a difficult choice that could alter the future of her turbulent relationship with Hardin.
| TMDB score | 7.3/10 (3991 votes) |
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| Runtime | 90 minutes |
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| Genres | Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction |
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| Director | Max Barbakow |
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| Starring | Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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10. After We Collided (2020)
In a city of elemental beings, a fiery woman and a relaxed man discover their shared connection.
| TMDB score | 7.1/10 (5515 votes) |
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| Runtime | 105 minutes |
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| Genres | Drama, Romance |
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| Director | Roger Kumble |
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| Starring | Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Dylan Sprouse |
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| Links | IMDb · TMDB |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How were these movies ranked?
They are sorted by TMDB audience score after applying this filter: US-made romance movies released in the 2020s with at least 2,500 audience votes on TMDB. Scores change as people vote.
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No. Descriptions are based on the official synopsis and avoid plot reveals.
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