Top Romantic Movies to learn French
04-11-2024

Top Romantic Movies to learn French

As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, watching films in their original French version is a great idea to improve your French while having fun.

And very few things are better than having fun with that special someone!

If you’re looking for the perfect films that can help you practice your French whilst setting up a romantic mood, look no further!

Our top 5 picks of romantic movies in French:

1. Hors de Prix

Released in 2006, "Priceless" (as it was named in English) tells the story of a beautiful girl who convinces wealthy men to fund her lifestyle. Everything changes when a simple waiter enters her life due to a series of misunderstandings.

Inspired by "Breakfast at Tiffany’s”, this film is considered a cult movie thanks to the funny and “innocent” performances of superstar Audrey Tautou and comedian Gad Elmaleh.

2. Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain

"The Fabulous Destiny of Amélie Poulain" is the 2nd film in our list that features Audrey Tautou as a leading character. It was, in fact, this film that launched her to international fame.

Released in 2001, this film is considered by many one of the greatest romantic comedies. It won four César Award and was nominated for five Academy Awards (Oscars) in that year.

The film guides us through the whimsical life of Amélie Poulain, a shy waitress who wants to make everyone happy while struggling with her isolated lifestyle. That is until she discovers a mysterious box that leads her to a special someone.

3. La Belle Époque

This unique romantic drama follows Victor, a man in his 60s who is given the chance to relive the most memorable week of his life, set in the 1970s, thanks to a company specializing in time-travel reenactments. As Victor revisits the past, he rediscovers old emotions and love.

This critically acclaimed film, starring Daniel Auteuil and Guillaume Canet, beautifully blends nostalgia and romance.

4. Mon Inconnue (2019) — Love at Second Sight

This modern romantic comedy tells the story of Raphael, who wakes up in an alternate reality where his wife doesn’t know him. He must win her over all over again.

Starring François Civil and Joséphine Japy, this film brings a fresh and funny twist to the concept of rekindling love and is popular among younger French audiences.

5. Un bonheur n’arrive jamais seul

The most recent film on our list (released in 2012), “Happiness Never Comes Alone” is also the 2nd entry on this list of hilarious comedian Gad Elmaleh, who is joined in this occasion by superstar Sophie Marceau.

Sacha is a talented jazz pianist that just wants to seduce younger women and take no responsibilities in life. Everything changes the day that he spends one night with Charlotte, a forty-something woman with three children. While they don’t seem to have much in common, life seems to pull them in the same direction.


We hope you’ll enjoy our recommendations (be sure to watch them in their original version!).

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