30 Best American Melodramas: List of rated movies

Touching movies about love, relationships, and heartstrings are very popular. Hollywood pays special attention to the romantic genre, annually releasing dozens of American melodramas – and the best of them are presented in our selection.

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La La Land

Rating IMDB – 8.0
Genre: Musical, drama, melodrama, comedy, music
Production USA, Hong Kong / 2016
Budget: $30,000,000
Worldwide gross: $447,407,695
Directed by Damien Chazelle
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, J.K. Simmons, Rosemarie DeWitt, Finn Wittrock, Callie Hernandez, Sonoya Mizuno, Jessica Roth, Tom Everett Scott

A promising actress, Mia works in a café where she serves rich and successful movie stars, dreaming of one day being in their shoes. For the sake of the cherished desire girl goes to an audition, trying to get a prominent role.

Fate brings the young actress together with a talented pianist Sebastian, who is obsessed with jazz music. The pair fall in love and pursue their dream together, but sudden success forces them to make difficult decisions, and a budding relationship is at stake.

Before filming Ryan Gosling took piano lessons, learning the melodies by heart.

Five Feet Apart

Rating IMDB – 7.2
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2019
Budget: $7,000,000
Worldwide gross: $91,522,094
Directed by Justin Baldoni
Cast: Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse, Moises Arias, Kimberly Hebert Gregory, Parminder K. Nagra, Claire Forlani, Emily Baldoni, Gary Wicks, Cynthia Evans, Brett Austin Johnson

Young Stella has been diagnosed with cystic fibrosis, and she obediently follows her doctors’ orders. The outside world and communication with other people is dangerous for patients with the incurable disease, but rebellious Will is not accustomed to obedience.

The boy does not believe in the effectiveness of the treatment, so he enjoys the time allotted, and Stella takes the young man into her care. The two boys are not allowed to get more than a meter and a half away from each other, but no distance is a barrier to true love.

The creators of the picture worked closely with the charity organization Claire’s Place Foundation, which helps terminally ill people.

Malcolm & Marie

Rating IMDB – 6.6
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2021
Budget: $2,500,000
Directed by Sam Levinson
Cast: John David Washington, Zendaya

A young couple returns home after the premiere of a feature film, and with each step the tension between the lovers grows. The talented director Malcolm presented his feature debut to the audience, and the audience warmly welcomed the interesting work.

The prototype of the protagonist in a cinematic masterpiece was beloved Marie – and it was her boyfriend forgot to thank when speaking in front of the audience. Mutual claims and recriminations quickly develop into a scandal, which is able to put a point in the romantic relationship.

The film was filmed in the summer of 2020 during a massive lockdown, so everyone involved in the project strictly adhered to established safety protocols.

The Fault in Our Stars

Rating IMDB – 7.7
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2014
Budget: $12,000,000
Worldwide gross: $307,166,834
Directed by Josh Boon
Cast: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Laura Dern, Sam Trammell, Nat Wolff, Willem Dafoe, Lotta Verbeck, Ana Dela Cruz, Randy Kovitz, Toni Saladna

Hazel is only 17 years old, but life has dealt her a difficult challenge in the form of cancer. Once in remission, the patient feels no joy, so the doctors advise her to attend a support group.

At the class, Hazel meets the charming Augustus, who wins her heart at first sight. The guy is also diagnosed with cancer, but the disease does not prevent the lovers from enjoying life. The couple has no time to regret the past, no sense to look far into the future – all that remains is to enjoy the present.

The film is based on the bestseller of the same name by writer John Green, who was personally present on the set and advised the actors.

A Star Is Born

Rating IMDB – 7.6
Genre: Melodrama, music, drama
US production / 2018
Budget: $36,000,000
Worldwide gross: $436,188,866
Director Bradley Cooper
Cast: Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper, Sam Elliott, Dave Chappelle, Andrew Dice Clay, Anthony Ramos, Rafi Gavron, Greg Grunberg, Alec Baldwin, Marlon Williams

Rock musician Jackson Mayne’s life is going downhill, and his fame is gradually fading into the past. A chance meeting with the little-known singer Ellie gives the man hope, and the performer decides to try himself as a producer.

Jackson persuades the girl to make music seriously, as he sees her surprising talent – and soon Mayne’s prophecy comes true. Ellie’s songs rapidly gain popularity, sincere feelings begin to form in the couple, but they risk being ruined by jealousy and rivalry.

Some scenes for the film were filmed during Lady Gaga’s actual concert.

Passengers

Rating IMDB – 7.0
Genre: Fantasy, thriller, drama, melodrama
Production USA, Australia / 2016
Budget: $110,000,000
Worldwide gross: $303 144 152
Directed by Morten Tyldum
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt, Michael Sheen, Laurence Fishburne, Andy Garcia, Vince Foster, Cara Michelle Wilder, Conor Brophy, Julie Cerda, Aurora Perrino

The film is set in the distant future, when humanity has learned to conquer the far corners of the universe. A team of intelligent and creative people is formed for the exploration of a new planet and they embark on a space voyage. The volunteers are put into an artificial sleep, only to wake up a few months before their arrival.

However, an unexpected malfunction disables one of the capsules, awakening engineer Jim Preston. Still 90 years away from the final destination, loneliness becomes the main problem on the innovative ship–and the man makes a questionable decision.

Emily Blunt, Rachel McAdams and Reese Witherspoon were considered for the lead female role at various times.

A Rainy Day in New York

Rating IMDB – 6.5
Genre: Melodrama, comedy
US production / 2019
Budget: $25,000,000
Worldwide gross: $23,808,643
Director Woody Allen
Cast: Timothée Chalamet, Elle Fanning, Selena Gomez, Jude Law, Diego Luna, Liev Schreiber, Suzanne Smith, Olivia Borham-Wing, Ben Warheit, Griffin Newman

Ashley, an aspiring journalist, is assigned to interview the famous filmmaker Roland Pollard. The girl’s boyfriend, Gatsby, offers to keep her company for a tour of New York City, where he grew up. However, the romantic weekend quickly spirals out of control.

Ashley is drawn into the luxurious world of bohemia, and Gatsby accidentally meets an old acquaintance who was in love with him as a high school girl. It begins to rain in Manhattan – and the bad weather distances the lovers by the minute, who have to choose the right path.

The film was finished back in 2018, but the world premiere came a year later.

What Women Want

Rating IMDB – 6.4
Genre: Melodrama, comedy, fantasy
US production / 2000
Budget: $70,000,000
Worldwide gross: $374 111 707
Directed by Nancy Myers
Cast: Mel Gibson, Helen Hunt, Marisa Tomei, Lauren Holly, Mark Feuerstein, Alan Alda, Bette Midler, Ashley Johnson, Delta Burke, Valerie Perrine

Ambitious and attractive Nick Marshall climbs the career ladder by leaps and bounds, hoping for another promotion. However, a prestigious position at an advertising agency falls to talented manager Darcy McGuire.

Nick is determined to regain his position by presenting creative advertising to management – and through an accident he acquires an unusual ability. Marshall hears women’s thoughts and decides to use the amazing gift to fight his rival.

In the scene of the presentation of the commercial Nike filmed real female employees of the company.

One Day

Rating IMDB – 7.0
Genre: Drama, melodrama
Production USA, UK / 2011
Budget: $15,000,000
Worldwide gross: $59,389,433
Directed by Lone Scherfig
Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Tom Mison, Jodie Whittaker, Tim Key, Rafe Spall, Josephine de la Boumé, Patricia Clarkson, Ken Stott, Heida Reid

Dexter Mayhew and Emma Morley meet annually on July 15, making friendly dating a good tradition. It was on this day after graduation that the couple decided not to engage in a fling, opting for a buddy relationship.

The young friends drift apart after graduation, experiencing ups and downs, but fate keeps bringing them together. It took Emma and Dexter decades to realize the value of relationships and realize that they were looking for happiness with the wrong people.

After reading the script Anne Hathaway liked the character of Emma so much that she personally met with the director and agreed to participate in the project.

Phantom Thread

Rating IMDB – 7.4
Genre: Drama, melodrama
Production USA, UK, China / 2017
Budget: $35,000,000
Worldwide gross: $47,756,590
Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast: Vicki Crips, Daniel Day-Lewis, Lesley Manville, Julie Vollono, Sue Clarke, Joan Brown, Harriet Leitch, Deanna Nicholson, Julie Duck, Marianne Frost

Reynolds Jeremiah Woodcock is a talented and highly capricious couturier with a personality as complex as his name. The master is meticulous in his approach to creating outfits, which is why his clients include members of the royal family.

He quickly becomes friends with women, but they all end the same – his former lover is shown the door. However, another muse of Woodcock refuses the routine scenario of a romantic relationship – and is ready to fight for her love and the right to be near the creator.

Daniel Day-Lewis is used to staying in character throughout the filming process, so even off the set actress Vicki Crips had to call her colleague Reynolds.

I Still Believe

Rating IMDB – 6.4
Genre: Drama, melodrama, biography, music
US production / 2020
Worldwide gross: $16,069,730
Directed by Andrew Erwin, John Erwin
Cast: KJ Apa, Britt Robertson, Nathan Parsons, Gary Sinise, Shania Twain, Reuben Dodd, Nicholas Bechtel, Melissa Roxburgh, Terry Serpico, Tanya Christiansen

College student Jeremy Camp goes to a concert of his favorite rock band, where he meets the charming Melissa. Soon the boy proposes to the girl, but the happy moment is marred by illness. Melissa is diagnosed with cancer, and the doctors give the patient very little time.

The devout musician gives up his studies to spend more time with his bride and asks his few admirers to pray for her health. When the cancer recedes, the couple see this as divine providence, but fate prepares a new challenge for the lovers.

The film is based on the love story of American Christian singer Jeremy Camp and his wife Melissa Lynn Henning-Camp.

The Best of Me

Rating IMDB – 6.6
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2014
Budget: $26,000,000
Worldwide gross: $38 609 668
Directed by Michael Hoffman
Cast: Michelle Monaghan, James Marsden, Luke Bracey, Liana Liberato, Gerald McRaney, Caroline Goodall, Clarke Peters, Sebastian Arcelus, John Tenney, Sean Bridgers

The touching story of Dawson and Amanda’s relationship began in high school, but due to a tragic accident, the lovers parted ways. Twenty years later, fate gives the couple one more meeting, and the former feelings flare up with unbelievable force.

Each of the grown-up lovers has their own obligations and worries, but the pleasant romantic memories do not allow them to part again. Dawson and Amanda are determined to fight for their relationship – and are ready to face the ghosts of the distant past.

The main role was claimed by Paul Walker, and after the tragic death of the actor was invited to the project James Marsden.

The Longest Ride

Rating IMDB – 7.0
Genre: Drama, melodrama, western
US production / 2015
Budget: $34,000,000
Worldwide gross: $62 944 815
Directed by George Tillman Jr.
Cast: Scott Eastwood, Britt Robertson, Alan Alda, Jack Huston, Oona Chaplin, Melissa Benoist, Lolita Davidovich, Elea Oberon, Kate Forbes, Thiago Riani

Professional rider Luke intends to return to rodeo after a serious injury, as the family needs money to maintain the ranch. The guy is inspired by his beloved Sophia to new sporting achievements, but she soon moves to New York, where she is offered a lucrative position.

Luke can not leave the farm, and his chosen one does not want to give up her career. However, meeting old man Levinson and his love story forces the couple to reconsider their life priorities.

The events of the picture are set in 2007, and the main characters use smartphones that came out later.

The Age of Adaline

Rating IMDB – 7.2
Genre: Drama, melodrama, fantasy
Production USA, Canada / 2015
Budget: $25,000,000
Worldwide gross: $65,663,276
Directed by Lee Toland Krieger
Cast: Blake Lively, Michiel Huisman, Kathy Baker, Harrison Ford, Ellen Burstyn, Amanda Crew, Linda Boyd, Hugh Ross, Richard Harmon, Fulvio Cecere

After a terrible car accident, 30-year-old Adalyn Bowman died for a few seconds, but a lightning strike brought her back to life. From that moment on, the woman stopped aging, and a couple of decades later, she was forced into hiding to avoid becoming a target for scientific research.

Adalyn changes places of residence and documents, doesn’t have a relationship – and even meets her aging daughter in secret. Meeting the charming Ellis gives the woman an excursion into the past, reminding her of the fatal mistake of her youth.

The main role was offered to Natalie Portman, but the actress declined to participate in the project.

Begin again

Rating IMDB – 7.4
Genre: Drama, melodrama, comedy, music
US production / 2013
Budget: $8,000,000
Worldwide gross: $63,464,861
Directed by John Carney
Cast: Keira Knightley, Mark Ruffalo, Adam Levine, James Corden, Hailee Steinfeld, Yasin Bey, Catherine Keener, Andrew Sellon, Karen Pittman, Paul Romero

Dan is a show business legend who traded in his successful career for a night of heavy drinking. Greta is a novice singer whose talent captivated the ex-producer from the first note. Dan makes a verbal agreement with the girl, deciding to record an album with the young talent, but the situation is complicated by lack of finances.

Business partners plan to create on the streets of New York, not limiting musical impulses by a cramped studio – and the drive in tandem with adrenaline gives unexpected result.

To reduce the size of the budget, some scenes were shot at night with a hand-held camera.

The Notebook

Rating IMDB – 7.8
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2004
Budget: $29,000,000
Worldwide gross: $115,533,700
Director Nick Cassavetes
Cast: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, Gena Rowlands, Sam Shepard, Joan Allen, David Thornton, James Marsden, Kevin Connolly, Tim Ivey

Life in a Year

Rating IMDB – 6.0
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2020
Worldwide gross: $43,862
Director Mitya Okorn
Cast: Jaden Smith, Cara Delevingne, Cuba Gooding Jr., Chris D’Elia, JT Neal, Stony Blyden, Peter McNeil, RZA, Nia Long, Michel Giroud

Independent and straightforward Isabelle captures Darin’s heart at first sight with her unusual character and bright hair color. But his hopes for a happy future together are crushed by a terrible diagnosis – during an examination the girl is diagnosed with an incurable disease.

Doctors give Isabel not more than a year, and Darin decides not to waste time. The guy is ready to give his beloved so many unusual experiences in the coming months, how many ordinary people do not have time to get in their entire lives.

Before filming, the performers of the main roles shaved their heads.

The Big Sick

Rating IMDB – 7.5
Genre: Drama, melodrama, comedy
US production / 2017
Budget: $5,000,000
Worldwide gross: $56,411,585
Directed by Michael Showalter
Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Anupam Kher, Zenobia Shroff, Adil Akhtar, Bo Burnham, Aidy Bryant, Kurt Braunohler

In the top of worthwhile American melodramas is a comedy about a difficult relationship. Emily is an independent American woman who prefers career and freedom to marriage. Kumail comes from Indian society, where parentally arranged unions are still accepted.

The romance of the disparate lovers threatens to turn disastrous because of their cultural differences, but Emily’s sudden illness makes a difference. Kumeil is forced to find common ground with the girl’s parents, who are not thrilled with their daughter’s choice.

The film is based on real events, which had to experience the authors of the script.

Café Society

Rating IMDB – 6.6
Genre: Drama, melodrama, comedy
US production / 2016
Budget: $30,000,000
Worldwide gross: $43,763,247
Director Woody Allen
Cast: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell, Parker Posey, Blake Lively, Corey Stoll, Paul Schneider, Jenny Berlin, Anna Camp, Ken Stott

Naive and young Bobby, from a strict Jewish family, moves to Hollywood with the hope of becoming famous in the world. The boy dreams of becoming a famous personality in the film industry, so he seeks the help of his influential uncle.

In the office of a relative, Bobby meets a pretty secretary, Vonnie, and the passionate romance draws the young man into the center of social life. After settling into his new place, the guy finds a better and faster way to earn money than the movie industry, not forgetting his personal life.

Already after the start of filming Bruce Willis was replaced by Steve Carell. Initially the reason for the departure of the actor was called his busy schedule, but later it turned out the unpleasant truth. Woody Allen could not tolerate Willis’s behavior, as well as Bruce’s inability to remember his own lines.

Just Go with It

Rating IMDB – 6.4
Genre: Melodrama, comedy
US production / 2011
Budget: $80,000,000
Worldwide gross: $214,945,591
Directed by Dennis Dugan
Cast: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nicole Kidman, Nick Swardson, Brooklyn Decker, Bailee Madison, Griffin Gluck, Dave Matthews, Kevin Nealon, Rachel Dratch

Young Danny, before his wedding, learns about the mercenary plans of his bride, who thinks he is a freak, but has agreed to the marriage for money and prospects. In upset feelings, the guy goes to a bar, where he finds solace in the arms of a beautiful woman thanks to an engagement ring.

Danny tells the girl a sad story about the hardships of married life and his wife’s indifference – and the tale worked, placating a casual acquaintance. An engagement ring opens the door to a man’s free relationship, but one day the legend turns against the heartbreaker.

Filming took place in Hawaii and California. The unfortunate first wife of the main character was played by Adam Sandler’s real wife – Jackie.

Remember Me

Rating IMDB – 7.1
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2010
Budget: $16,000,000
Worldwide gross: $56,032,889
Director Allen Coulter
Cast: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper, Pierce Brosnan, Ruby Jerins, Tate Ellington, Lena Olin, Gregory Jbara, Caitlin Rand, Moses Azevedo

Student Tyler takes the death of his older brother hard, but his parents don’t care about their son’s emotional state. The boy finds support from his best friend Aidan, for whom he gets involved in a street fight. Tyler is arrested but soon released on bail, and the buddy offers revenge.

Aidan discovers that the daughter of the cop who sent them to jail is studying with him. The boy suggests that Tyler turn the girl’s head in order to get back at her father, but the devious plan works in an unexpected way.

The cast was approved even before the success of the Twilight saga, so the creators of the picture had no idea what attention will be surrounded by the film with Robert Pattinson.

The Choice

Rating IMDB – 6.5
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2015
Worldwide gross: $23,064,015
Director Ross Katz
Cast: Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Wilkinson, Tom Welling, Jesse Boyd, Brad James, Nori Victoria, Anna Anger

Travis, a veterinarian, finds it easy to have romantic relationships with women and is in no hurry to tie the knot. He likes the bachelor life and freedom, but fate has its own plans for the young doctor.

Love comes to Travis on the threshold of his own house, when his new neighbor Gabby comes to him. The girl does not work the standard methods of seduction, which have worked without fail in similar situations. Travis fights for Gabby’s attention and love, but the real test lies ahead.

The film is based on the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks.

Stuck in Love

Rating IMDB – 7.2
Genre: Drama, melodrama, comedy
US production / 2012
Worldwide gross: $977,671
Directed by Josh Boon
Cast: Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, Lily Collins, Nat Wolfe, Kristen Bell, Logan Lerman, Liana Liberato, Michael Goodwin, Stephen King, Rusty Joyner

Famous writer William Borges was abandoned by his muse several years ago when his wife left him for someone else. The man continues to follow his ex-wife’s life, not noticing that his growing children need help.

Daughter Samantha tries her hand at writing, finding an outlet in creativity. The girl does not want to commit to a relationship, since her parents’ marriage ended in divorce. Son Rusty also follows in his father’s footsteps, but chooses another book author as his idol and role model.

The working title of the film is The Writers.

Finding You

Rating IMDB – 6.3
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2020
Worldwide gross: $3,326,885
Director Brian Bough
Cast: Rose Reed, Jedidiah Goodacre, Katherine McNamara, Patrick Bergin, Saoirse Monica Jackson, Judith Hoag, Fiona Bell, Anabelle Sweeney, Tom Everett Scott, Vanessa Redgrave

Pedagogues predict a successful career in academic music for the talented violinist Finley Sinclair. The girl enters the New York Conservatory, and before the study decides to take a vacation in the picturesque Ireland. In a foreign country, Finley meets the aspiring actor Beckett, and strong feelings develop between the young people.

But the summer vacations come to an end, and the young violinist is faced with a difficult choice. The relationship with the boy gives happy moments, but on the other side of the scales is a brilliant musical career.

Filming took place in New York and Ireland.

Dear John

Rating IMDB – 6.3
Genre: Thriller, drama, melodrama, detective, military
US production / 2010
Budget: $25,000,000
Worldwide gross: $114,977,104
Directed by Lasse Hallström
Cast: Channing Tatum, Amanda Seyfried, Richard Jenkins, Henry Thomas, D.J. Cotrona, Cullen Moss, Gavin McCully, Jose Lucena Jr., Keith Robinson, Scott Porter

Savannah comes to Wilmington for the vacations, where she meets Army John on the town beach. They spend unforgettable weeks together, culminating in a mutual declaration of love and a promise to write to each other.

After the tragic events of September 11, 2011, John decides to extend his contract in the army, which does not make Savannah happy. Months later, the girl gets tired of waiting and informs her boyfriend of her impending wedding. The soldier is constrained by the terms of his contract, but is not ready to cede his happiness to his rival.

The title of the film is an American phraseology meaning a letter from a wife or girlfriend informing about the breakup of a relationship.

Before We Go

Rating IMDB – 6.8
Genre: Drama, melodrama, comedy
US production / 2014
Budget: $3,000,000
Worldwide gross: $462,875
Director Chris Evans
Cast: Chris Evans, Alice Eve, Emma Fitzpatrick, John Cullum, Mark Kassen, Elijah Moreland, Daniel Spink, Grim Reaper K., Dorothy Fox, Ellie Woods Jr.

The list of melodramas continues with a picture produced in the USA about the night adventures of a man and a woman who have never known each other before. While performing, a street musician Nick notices a random passerby, who rushes to the train and drops her phone.

A few minutes later, the woman returns because she missed her flight, and the man returns her lost smartphone. Brooke needs any way to get to Boston by morning, and Nick offers his help to a new acquaintance, because her personal happiness is at stake.

The film was the directorial debut of actor Chris Evans.

The Vow

Rating IMDB – 6.8
Genre: Drama, melodrama
Production USA, Canada / 2012
Budget: $30,000,000
Worldwide gross: $196,114,570
Directed by Michael Sucsy
Cast: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Sam Neill, Scott Speedman, Jessica Lange, Jessica McNamee, Wendy Crewson, Tatiana Maslany, Lucas Bryant, Joey Klein

A chance meeting in the parking lot of Leo and Paige becomes the beginning of a touching romantic relationship. The guy is crazy about his beloved, so he proposes to her and organizes an unusual wedding.

Happiness is ruined by a car accident that erases the events of the past years from Paige’s memory. Leo is ready to fight for marriage, because he has managed to win the beauty’s heart in the past. However, the girl feels that she is in love with Jeremy’s ex-fiancé, and the presence of an unknown husband causes mild irritation.

The film is based on the real story of the Carpenter couple.

Water for Elephants

Rating IMDB – 6.9
Genre: Drama, melodrama
US production / 2011
Budget: $38,000,000
Worldwide gross: $117,094,902
Directed by Francis Lawrence
Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson, Christoph Waltz, Paul Schneider, Jim Norton, Hal Holbrook, Mark Povinelli, Richard Brake, Stephen Monroe Taylor, Ken Foree

This romantic melodrama is set during the Great Depression. After the death of his parents, Jacob, a student, quits his studies and joins the famous circus show Benzini Brothers and becomes a veterinarian.

The young man falls in love with the graceful horsewoman Marlena, and the young woman reciprocates his feelings, but the couple’s happiness is threatened. The beautiful rider is married to the cruel trainer August, who owns a circus and is able to turn the life of his rival into a living hell.

The role of Augustus was originally claimed by Sean Penn, and Marlene could play Scarlett Johansson.

Somebody Up There Likes Me

Rating IMDB – 5.7
Genre: Melodrama, comedy
US production / 2012
US fees: $89,435
Director Bob Byington
Cast: Nick Offerman, Keith Poulson, Jess Weixler, Stephanie Hunt, Marshall Bell, Kate Lyn Sheil, Kevin Corrigan, Jonathan Togo, Megan Mullally, Anna Margaret Holliman

Max Youngman is in love with the beautiful Lila and is ready to tie his fate to the ideal chosen one. However, the situation is complicated by the fact that his best friend Sal is attracted to the girl. The three of them and Max’s timid advances start a series of comic accidents that stretch on for many years.

There is a popular belief that God only sends trials to his favorites, but Youngman does not like the increased attention of the celestials. The man is willing to sacrifice the blessings of heaven for the sake of his momentary happiness with Lila and his friendship with Sal.

The film won a special jury prize at the International Film Festival in Locarno.

The Face of Love

Rating IMDB – 6.2
Genre: Drama, melodrama, detective
US production / 2013
Budget: $4,000,000
Worldwide gross: $1,806,548
Directed by Arie Pozin
Cast: Ed Harris, Annette Bening, Robin Williams, Jess Weixler, Linda Pak, Jeff Paris, Amy Brenneman, Clyde Kusatsu, Eli Vargas

Nikki lived with her husband Garrett for thirty happy years, raising a beautiful daughter, but the idyll was cut short by a tragic accident at a resort. Years later, the widow cannot forget her husband, and one day she encounters a ghost from the past.

A mysterious stranger, an exact replica of the deceased Garrett, comes to the art gallery. Nikki learns that the man’s name is Tom, and he teaches art at the college. The woman signs up with the teacher for private lessons, which soon develop into a stormy romance.

The film is based on a true story from the life of the director’s mother, who once noticed her recently deceased husband on the street.

After

Rating IMDB – 5.2
Genre: Melodrama
US production / 2019
Budget: $14,000,000
Worldwide gross: $69,518,232
Directed by Jenny Gage
Cast: Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes-Tiffin, Khadija Red Thunder, Dylan Arnold, Shane Paul McGee, Samuel Larsen, Inanna Sarkis, Selma Blair, Pia Mia, Sven Temmel

Hardin Scott is a charming and defiant rebel with a complicated past. Tessa Young is an obedient daughter and a model student from a good family. Life paths of young people should never have crossed, but a chance encounter gives the couple a chance for happiness.

The meeting ignited a flame of passion in the couple’s hearts, dividing their destinies into “before and after.” Tessa must decide whether to give up her dubious relationship forever or plunge headlong into romance, sacrificing her studies and her trusting relationship with her mother.

Actress Josephine Langford had only a week to prepare for the role, and the girl read the script and the book on the plane on her way to the filming location.