Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy will play Hadley and Oliver respectively in the upcoming film Love at First Sight.
Vanessa Caswill has directed the upcoming American romantic film ‘Love at First Sight’ which was adapted from Jennifer E. Smith’s 2011 novel ‘The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight’.
The plot finds seventeen-year-old Hadley Sullivan stuck at the airport after missing her flight and meeting Oliver, the perfect boy in a cramped airport lounge.
After spending a wonderful night on the plane, they get separated in airport chaos. Now it was destiny that they would meet again.
Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy will play Hadley and Oliver respectively in the upcoming film Love at First Sight. It is set to be released on Netflix on September 15, 2023.
Here’s a list of other romantic drama films that you must watch if you’re a fan of this genre.
Top 10 Movies Like Netflix Movie Love at First Sight.
Notebook (2004)-
One of the most popular romantic drama films’Notebook‘ directed by Nick Cassavetes and adapted from the novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks.
The plot revolves around a young couple- Allie and Noah who meet at a carnival, are separated by a mismatch of their financial conditions, and are reunited by their unwavering love.
This story was narrated by an old man from his notebook. Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling play Allie and Noah in the film. It premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 20, 2004, and was released in the United States on June 25 of the same year.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)-
Susan Johnson directed the teenager romantic comedy film adaptation of the novel of the same name by Jenny Han.
The plot revolves around middle schooler Lara Jean who has the habit of writing secret soul-opening letters to her crush with no intention of sending them. But once they’re exposed, his life changes.
American actress Lana Condor plays Lara Jean in the film. It was released in the United States on August 17, 2018.
Big Pain (2017)-
Michael Showalter directed the American romantic comedy film written by Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon. The plot of the film is based on Nanjiani and Gordon’s real-life relationship.
The plot revolves around an interracial couple who come face to face with cultural differences when one of them falls ill. Zoe Kazan and Kumail Nanjiani play the female and male leads of the film.
It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2017, and was released in the United States on June 23 that year.
Pride & Prejudice (2005)-
This Jane Austen classic cannot be mentioned in any romantic movie list. Joe Wright directed the romantic drama adaptation of the 1813 novel of the same name.
Keira Knightley starred in the lead role playing Elizabeth “Lizzy” Bennet in the film with Matthew Macfadyen playing Mr Darcy.
The story follows Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy’s missteps after their first meeting which turn into more complex emotions over time and through diverse circumstances, ultimately leading to deep feelings of affection. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11, 2005.
About Time (2013)-
Richard Curtis directed this British-American romantic comedy-drama film whose plot centers on a man who has the power of time travel which he uses to pursue Mary, his romantic interest.
Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams play the female and male leads – Tim Lake and Mary in the film.
It premiered at the Edinburgh International Film Festival on 27 June 2013, and was released in the United Kingdom on 4 September the same year.
Love, Simon (2018)-
Greg Berlanti directed the romantic comedy drama film adaptation of the novel ‘Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda’ by Becky Albertalli.
The plot revolves around a closeted gay highschool boy named Simon Spier (played by Nick Robinson) trying to find out the identity of an anonymous classmate he has fallen in love with via the internet while struggling with the undeniable fact that a blackmailer wants out. he.
The film was released in the United States on March 16, 2018.
The Fault in Our Stars (2014)-
Josh Boone directed the popular adult romance film adaptation of the 2012 novel of the same name by John Green.
The plot revolves around Hazel and Augustus who are two teenagers with cancer who are involved in a romantic journey. It was released in the United States on June 6, 2014.
Call Me by Your Name (2017)-
Luca Guadagnino directed this Academy Award-nominated adult romantic drama adapted from the novel of the same name by André Aciman.
The plot finds seventeen-year-old Elio (Timothée Chalamet) developing feelings for his father’s temporary assistant Oliver (Armie Hammer) while coming to terms with his sexual orientation. It premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 22, 2017.
Carol (2015)-
Todd Haynes directed this critically acclaimed romantic period drama film adaptation of Patricia Highsmith’s 1952 romance novel- ‘The Price of Salt’.
The plot is set in the early 1950s and centers on a bootleg relationship between an older woman (played by Cate Blanchett) and an aspiring female photographer (played by Rooney Mara). The film was released at the Cannes Film Festival on 17 May 2015.
Before the Sunrise (1995)-
Richard Linklater directed this critically acclaimed romantic drama film that serves as the first part of the Before trilogy.
The plot follows Jesse and Céline as they spend a night together in Vienna after meeting on the Eurail train. The film was released at the Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 1995.
