20 Spanish Movies for a Dreamy Movie Night: Lights, Camera, Romance!

Vidushi Gupta

Entertainment

Spanish films are known for their timeless allure of romance in the realm of cinema. From captivating love stories set against the backdrop of bustling cities to sweeping tales of passion amidst picturesque landscapes, Spanish cinema has produced an array of unforgettable romantic masterpieces that continue to enchant audiences around the globe.

Here, check out these 20 romantic Spanish movies to explore the rich tapestry of love, passion, and heartache that defines these cinematic treasures.

Sr. No.Movie Name & YearIMDb Rating
1.One Night (2012)6.7
2.Broken Embraces (2009)7.2
3.Our Lovers (2016)6.7
4.The Spanish Apartment (2002)7.3
5.I, the Worst of All (1990)7.1
6.Heart of a Lion (2015)6.3
7.Off Course (2015)5.8
8.Like Water For Chocolate (1992)7.1
9.To Be or Not To Be (2015)5.4
10.Órbita 9 (2017)5.9
11.Perfect Strangers (2017)6.9
12.Elvira I Will Give You My Life But I’m Using It (2014)6.5
13.Palm Trees In The Snow (2015)7.3
14.Don’t Blame The Kid (2016)6.6
15.You Will Know What to Do with Me (2015)6.5
16.West Side Story (1961)7.6
17.My Fault (2023)6.2
18.Sorry If I Call You Love (2014)6.4
19.Passengers (2016)7.0
20.Just a Little Chemistry (2015)5.2
21.Through My Window (2022)5.5
22.Purple Hearts (2022)6.7
23.After (2019)5.3
24.The Lost City (2022)6.1
25.Clueless (1995)6.9
26.The Mexican (2001)6.1
27.Brokeback Mountain (2005)7.7
28.Midnight in Paris (2011)7.6
29.Licorice Pizza (2021)7.1
30.Room in Rome (2010)6.1

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1. One Night (2012)

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Three Cuban teenagers, Raul, Elio, and Lila, dream of escaping their difficult lives in Havana for a better future in Miami. When Raul is accused of assault, he seeks help from his friend Elio to help him cross the ocean to the United States.

2. Broken Embraces (2009)

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Harry Caine, a blind screenwriter reflects on his past as a successful filmmaker named Mateo Blanco. In a series of flashbacks, the audience learns about Mateo’s passionate love affair with Lena, a beautiful actress, and the events that led to her tragic death in a car accident.

3. Our Lovers (2016)

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Carlos and Irene, two individuals find themselves dissatisfied with their respective relationships. They cross paths and bond over their shared experiences embarking on a journey of self-discovery and emotional exploration. This is one of the best romantic Spanish movies.

4. The Spanish Apartment (2002)

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Xavier, a young French student, navigates life in a shared apartment with international roommates during his time in Barcelona as part of the Erasmus exchange program. Throughout the film, Xavier grapples with issues of identity, love, and ambition, as he juggles his academic studies, relationships, and personal growth.

5. I, the Worst of All (1990)

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It is all about forbidden lesbian love between a nun living in a convent and the wife of the local viceroy. The nun, played by Assumpta Serna, writes passionate poetry for her lady love. 

6. Heart of a Lion (2015)

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Ivana Cornejo, an attractive and successful lawyer accidentally dials the wrong number and reaches León Godoy, who happens to be the owner of a nearby gym. Despite their initial miscommunication and the difference in their physical appearances, Ivana and León strike up a connection through their conversations over the phone.

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7. Off Course (2015)

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Nuria, a young Spanish woman pretends to be a highly qualified executive assistant and lands a job working for a successful CEO named Daniel. As Nuria navigates the challenges of her new life in Berlin, she forms a close bond with Daniel and begins to question her original motivations for coming to Germany.

8. Like Water For Chocolate (1992)

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Tita, a young woman is forbidden from marrying her true love, Pedro due to a family tradition that dictates the youngest daughter must remain unmarried to care for her mother. Despite their separation, Tita and Pedro’s passion for each other remains strong, and Tita expresses her emotions through her cooking.

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9. To Be or Not To Be (2015)

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Augusto, a single man in his 40’s, moves back to his hometown– a small Mexican town. He meets two women: a friendly neighbor, Ludivinia, and a local Russian waitress with whom he falls madly in love, Nástenska. 

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10. Órbita 9 (2017)

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This one is must watch in the best Spanish romantic movies list. Helena is a woman who has spent her entire life confined to a space station orbiting Earth due to the hazardous conditions on the planet’s surface. Her life takes a dramatic turn when a young engineer named Álex, arrives on the space station to conduct repairs.

11. Perfect Strangers (2017)

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The movie revolves around a group of friends who gather for a dinner party and decide to play a game where they place their smartphones on the table and share every text message or phone call they receive with the group. As the evening progresses, the friends’ intimate secrets, lies, and betrayals are gradually revealed, leading to a series of shocking and unexpected revelations.

12. Elvira I Will Give You My Life But I’m Using It (2014)

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Elvira, a middle-aged woman becomes increasingly suspicious of her husband, Gustavo, when he suddenly disappears without explanation. She embarks on a journey to find him. As she delves deeper into Gustavo’s past, she discovers shocking revelations that challenge her perceptions of love, marriage, and identity.

13. Palm Trees In The Snow (2015)

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Killian travels from Spain to the Spanish colony of Fernando Poo in Africa, where his father used to work on a cocoa plantation. As he delves into his family’s past, he discovers secrets and forbidden love stories that date back to the colonial era.

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14. Don’t Blame The Kid (2016)

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Maru, a successful executive finds herself unexpectedly pregnant after a one-night stand with a charming but irresponsible man named Renato. She decides to keep the baby. However, when she tracks down Renato to inform him of the news, she discovers that he is not the person she thought he was.

15. You Will Know What to Do with Me (2015)

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Susana, a successful architect unexpectedly crosses paths with Rodrigo, a charming and free-spirited musician. However, as their relationship deepens, they are forced to confront their insecurities, fears, and past traumas, ultimately leading to a series of dramatic and life-changing events.

16. West Side Story (1961)

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This movie comes in the romantic Spanish movies list. Amidst the backdrop of urban tension, a romance blossoms between Tony, a former member of the Jets, and Maria, the sister of the leader of the Sharks. As Tony and Maria’s love defies the barriers of ethnic and social divides, tensions escalate between the two gangs, leading to tragic consequences.

17. My Fault (2023)

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Noah has to leave her town, boyfriend, and friends behind to move into the mansion of her mother’s new rich husband. She crosses paths with Nick, her stepbrother there, and soon discovers that, behind the image of a model son, Nick is hiding something.

18. Sorry If I Call You Love (2014)

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Alex, a successful and emotionally reserved businessman falls in love with Niki, a younger and free-spirited woman. Despite their age difference and contrasting personalities, they both embark on a passionate and intense relationship.

19. Passengers (2016)

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Jim Preston, and Aurora Lane, are passengers on a spaceship traveling to a distant colony planet called Homestead II. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they awaken from their hibernation pods 90 years too early due to a malfunction. Stranded on the spaceship with only each other for company, they must grapple with the reality of spending the rest of their lives alone on the ship.

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20. Just a Little Chemistry (2015)

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Javier is a charismatic and carefree womanizer who works as a chemical engineer, while Angela is a serious and ambitious scientist working on groundbreaking research. Despite their contrasting personalities and lifestyles, their paths cross when Angela seeks Javier’s help to save her job by posing as her boyfriend during a company retreat.

Our curated selection of the best romantic Spanish movies is sure to captivate and inspire.

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