Romantic movies for those who are desperate for their significant other

Nowadays, although it seems that social networks bring us closer together, in the real world things are different. But, while everyone believes that it is necessary to have a better half, the truth is that it is not, but if you still think that you are unlucky in love, you should see these films of those who, in their desperation, found what they wanted, they were looking for

And the best definition of these romantic films for those who are desperate for love is ‘The End of the World Friendship’, a drama released in 2012, starring Keira Knightley opposite Steve Carrell. The story is about a man who goes on a road trip to find his high school sweetheart, as an asteroid comes dangerously close to Earth. Available on YouTube.

The social network

While it appears Mark Zuckerberg’s life was fixed, at least financially, he recounts in ‘The Social Network’ that he was also desperate for a better half. The development of the largest social network on the Internet began after its creator went through a love break, or so it is told in the film directed by David Fincher and starring Jesse Eisenberg, Andrew Garfield and others. Available on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video.

Lars and the real girl

From the hand of Craig Gillespie, and starring Ryan Gosling, Emily Mortimer, Paul Schneider and others, we have “Lars and the Real Girl”, is a romantic film about a lonely man who begins to cause his relatives concern, when he tells them who has a love affair with a doll, who he treats like a real person. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

His

Another one of those romantic stories, in modern times, and which will probably start to be understood differently in the near future, is ‘Her’, a sci-fi love film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Scarlett Johansson. The story is about a letter writer who falls in love with a computer operating system, who he names Samantha. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

In the mood for love

Wong-Kar Wai debuted 2000’s ‘In the mood for love’ which is one of the best romantic dramas in history. It’s a story starring Tony Leung and Maggie Cheung, about a publisher and his journalist neighbor, who enter a torrid romantic relationship, after realizing their partners have been cheating on them.

Never been kissed

Finally, and starring Drew Barrymore, Jessica Alba, James Franco and others, we have ‘Never Been Kissed’, a romantic and comedic film which, as the title says, is perfect for those who have never been kissed. It is about a journalist who has to infiltrate a school, where she will remember all the traumas she experienced during her adolescence. Available on Disney+.