At time of writing, Titanic <\/em>is the third highest-grossing movie of all time. It\u2019s achieved a worldwide gross of $2.19 billion, and it\u2019s only thanks to the dominance of Avengers: Endgame <\/em>and Avatar <\/em>that Titanic <\/em>doesn\u2019t rule supreme. It\u2019s clear the doomed romance between Rose and Jack (spoilers, sorry) still has a great deal of cultural cachet and remains in moviegoers\u2019 minds, but if you\u2019ve watched Titanic <\/em>to death, what else should you check out? Here are 15 movies similar to Titanic<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Meet Joe Black <\/em>(dir. Martin Brest, 1998)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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If what you want is more sighing romance starring attractive leads, then Meet Joe Black <\/em>is definitely your first port of call. There\u2019s a more overtly supernatural edge to Meet Joe Black<\/em>, though; this isn\u2019t a realistic movie, but it is one that has a huge amount of heart. Brad Pitt and Claire Forlani give mannered and compelling performances as the two romantic leads, and while this movie won\u2019t win any awards, it\u2019s a very pleasant way to spend a few hours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Romeo + Juliet <\/em>(dir. Baz Luhrmann, 1996)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Leonardo di Caprio proves his romantic chops in a performance that predates Titanic<\/em>. Here, he\u2019s Romeo, a member of the Montague business empire. He meets Claire Danes\u2019 Juliet, who\u2019s a member of the rival Capulet empire, and the Shakespeare classic plays out over a modernised backdrop of pistols, business mergers, and sharp suits. Otherwise, though, it\u2019s got all of the same aching melodrama and romantic tension you\u2019d expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. The Notebook <\/em>(dir. Nick Cassavetes, 2004)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Despite gaining a reputation as a syrupy, schmaltzy affair, The Notebook <\/em>is well worth a look if you\u2019re a fan of Titanic<\/em>. It stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams in their youth, and they play a couple who fall in love with one another in the 40s. The framing device is where the movie comes to life; an older man is narrating the story to his wife, who is in a nursing home. It doesn\u2019t take a genius to see where it\u2019s going, but it\u2019s emotional nonetheless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Anna and the King <\/em>(dir. Andy Tennant, 1999)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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With both the period-drama sweep and the romantic allure of Titanic<\/em>, Anna and the King <\/em>tells the story of schoolteacher Anna Leonowens as she\u2019s sent to Siam to teach the king\u2019s wives and children. What follows is a story of love transcending cultural boundaries, and while it might read a little more awkwardly today, it\u2019s hard to argue with Tennant\u2019s unashamedly sentimental direction and storytelling. This is a solid movie, even if it isn\u2019t always an innovative one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Avatar <\/em>(dir. James Cameron, 2009)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The highest-grossing movie of all time has gained something of a reputation for being forgettable, which is ironic considering its sky-high box office gross. That\u2019s an unfair assessment in our opinion, though. Cameron\u2019s tale of star-crossed (and species-crossed) lovers takes some getting used to, but get past its blunt messaging and occasionally wooden performances and you\u2019ll find a breathtakingly beautiful, refreshingly straightforward love story.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Casablanca <\/em>(dir. Michael Curtiz, 1942)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s an old adage that says that all romance stories must either end in a happily-ever-after or a happy-for-now way. Casablanca <\/em>proves that adage wrong; its ending, which we won\u2019t spoil, doesn\u2019t go the way you\u2019d think, especially for an early-40s Hollywood affair. In many ways, Casablanca <\/em>needs no introduction; it\u2019s a moodily-shot masterpiece, a proto-noir romance telling the story of Humphrey Bogart\u2019s cynical nightclub owner Rick Blaine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. The Great Gatsby <\/em>(dir. Baz Luhrmann, 2013)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Baz Luhrmann\u2019s The Great Gatsby <\/em>isn\u2019t the definitive screen adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald\u2019s Great American Novel masterpiece, but then, no director has managed to do this complex, multi-layered work full justice. Leonardo di Caprio once again proves himself an effortlessly likeable romantic lead as Gatsby, playing opposite Carey Mulligan\u2019s enigmatic Daisy Buchanan as the two attempt to navigate the tattered remnants of the American Dream in the 1920s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. Pride and Prejudice <\/em>(dir. Joe Wright, 2005)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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If the romantic element of Titanic <\/em>is what appeals to you, then you can\u2019t get much more classic than Pride and Prejudice<\/em>. This adaptation of Jane Austen\u2019s seminal novel is sumptuously shot and gorgeously dressed, with Keira Knightley proving brilliantly watchable as the witty, self-reliant Elizabeth Bennet. Her Mr. Darcy is Matthew Macfadyen, who isn\u2019t quite Colin Firth, but he nevertheless gives the role the stoic, taciturn quality it deserves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Sense and Sensibility <\/em>(dir. Ang Lee, 1995)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Although Ang Lee\u2019s films would go on to gain a reputation for being somewhat bloated and overstuffed, Sense and Sensibility <\/em>is a sleek, well-mounted adaptation of another Jane Austen classic. A pre-Titanic <\/em>Kate Winslet appears alongside scriptwriter Emma Thompson as the Dashwood sisters, who are suddenly made destitute and who must discover a way to retain the lifestyles to which they are accustomed. Thompson\u2019s script is delightful, brimming with the same wit and class for which Austen was known.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Tristan & Isolde <\/em>(dir. Kevin Reynolds, 2006)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Let\u2019s get one thing out of the way: if you\u2019re looking for a movie on the same level of quality as Titanic<\/em>, then Reynolds\u2019 strangely inert Tristan & Isolde <\/em>won\u2019t give you what you need. If, however, you simply need more romance in your life, this movie will deliver. It stars James Franco as Tristan opposite Sophia Myles as Isolde, with supporting turns from actors as diverse as Man of Steel<\/em>\u2019s Henry Cavill and Kick-Ass <\/em>luminary Mark Strong. Again, it won\u2019t scratch the Titanic <\/em>itch entirely, but it\u2019s well worth a look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

11. West Side Story <\/em>(dirs. Robert Wise and Jerome Robbins, 1961)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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Steven Spielberg\u2019s 2021 remake of West Side Story <\/em>proved controversial owing to some narrative and casting choices made by the director. For our money, it was perfectly fine, but this 1961 original takes some beating. It\u2019s a retelling of Shakespeare\u2019s classic Romeo and Juliet<\/em>, but it\u2019s set in New York\u2019s Upper West Side, recasting the Capulets and Montagues as the warring Sharks and Jets gangs. The star-crossed lovers at the story\u2019s centre remain just as tragic as they ever were, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

12. The Fault In Our Stars <\/em>(dir. Josh Boone, 2014)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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There\u2019s something about doomed romances that just makes them compelling viewing. The Fault In Our Stars <\/em>tells the story of two teenagers diagnosed with cancer, here played by Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort. The two must deal with their respective diagnoses and their newfound perspectives on mortality, all while navigating a burgeoning romance. Sometimes, it all feels a little too cloyingly sentimental, but if you\u2019re not crying by the end, you might want to check your pulse to see if you\u2019re alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

13. Ghost <\/em>(dir. Jerry Zucker, 1990)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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The jury is out on whether \u201cthat\u201d scene between Patrick Swayze and Whoopi Goldberg is touching or creepy, but one thing\u2019s for sure: if you like the kind of teary-eyed sentimentality that Titanic <\/em>favours, you\u2019re going to love Ghost<\/em>. Patrick Swayze\u2019s Sam Wheat is murdered by a mugger only to come back as a ghost, and he must solve the matter he was investigating in life while also trying to make contact with Molly, here played by Demi Moore. Again, it\u2019s a fairly straightforward story, but that won\u2019t stop you from crying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

14. P.S. I Love You <\/em>(dir. Richard LaGravenese, 2007)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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It\u2019s fair to say we\u2019re squarely into the \u201cB-grade\u201d romances here, but P.S. I Love You <\/em>has a certain charm that transcends its more obviously sentimental and clich\u00e9d moments. Hilary Swank is Holly, whose husband unfortunately dies of a brain tumour. The husband, played by Gerard Butler, has left a series of messages for Holly after his death, so Holly must follow her husband\u2019s trail, all while trying to figure out what her life means after him. Bring a box of tissues for this one despite your better nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

15. Your Name <\/em>(dir. Makoto Shinkai, 2016)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019re closing out this list with a bit of a left turn. Makoto Shinkai\u2019s 2016 anime movie Your Name <\/em>isn\u2019t particularly \u201csimilar\u201d to Titanic<\/em>; it doesn\u2019t feature a ship (although it does have quite a lot of rain), and it\u2019s not a period drama, either. It is, however, achingly romantic and utterly beautiful. For our money, this is a better movie than Titanic<\/em>; it tells the story of two Japanese teenagers who find themselves body-swapped, but that premise is mined for its romantic potential rather than played for laughs. The ending is, quite simply, perfect.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve included a lot of movies on this list which aren\u2019t particularly similar to Titanic <\/em>in premise, but at its core, Titanic <\/em>is a romance movie, and there are plenty of those to hunt down, especially if you\u2019re willing to go off the beaten track a little. All of the movies on this list should give you a good cathartic cry if that\u2019s what you\u2019re after, but there are bound to be films that we\u2019ve missed. Which movies do you think should be on this list? When you\u2019re looking for a movie like Titanic<\/em>, what\u2019s your go-to option? Let us know!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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