Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "romantic-obsession"

1. Bones (2005–2017)

TV-14 | 40 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

F.B.I. Special Agent Seeley Booth teams up with the Jeffersonian's top anthropologist, Dr. Temperance Brennan, to investigate cases where all that's left of the victims are their bones.

Stars: Emily Deschanel, David Boreanaz, Michaela Conlin, T.J. Thyne

Votes: 176,443

2. Basic Instinct (1992)

R | 127 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

A violent police detective investigates a brutal murder that might involve a manipulative and seductive novelist.

Director: Paul Verhoeven | Stars: Michael Douglas, Sharon Stone, George Dzundza, Jeanne Tripplehorn

Votes: 219,372 | Gross: $117.73M

3. Vertigo (1958)

PG | 128 min | Mystery, Romance, Thriller

A former San Francisco police detective juggles wrestling with his personal demons and becoming obsessed with the hauntingly beautiful woman he has been hired to trail, who may be deeply disturbed.

Director: Alfred Hitchcock | Stars: James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes, Tom Helmore

Votes: 427,362 | Gross: $3.20M

4. The Bodyguard (1992)

R | 129 min | Action, Drama, Music

A former Secret Service agent takes on the job of bodyguard to an R&B singer, whose lifestyle is most unlike a President's.

Director: Mick Jackson | Stars: Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston, Gary Kemp, Bill Cobbs

Votes: 147,794 | Gross: $121.95M

5. Dressed to Kill (1980)

R | 104 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A mysterious blonde woman kills one of a psychiatrist's patients, and then goes after the high-class call girl who witnessed the murder.

Director: Brian De Palma | Stars: Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen, Keith Gordon

Votes: 48,292 | Gross: $31.90M

6. Splendor in the Grass (1961)

Not Rated | 124 min | Drama, Romance

The love of high school sweethearts Deanie and Bud is weighed down by the oppressive expectations of their parents and society in smalltown Kansas in 1928, threatening the future of their relationship.

Director: Elia Kazan | Stars: Natalie Wood, Warren Beatty, Pat Hingle, Audrey Christie

Votes: 22,652 | Gross: $8.72M

7. Deep End (1970)

R | 88 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

15-year-old dropout Mike takes a job at Newford Baths, where inappropriate sexual behaviour abounds, and becomes obsessed with his coworker Susan.

Director: Jerzy Skolimowski | Stars: Jane Asher, John Moulder-Brown, Karl Michael Vogler, Christopher Sandford

Votes: 7,511

8. The Key (1983)

R | 116 min | Drama, History, Romance

1940s Venice. After twenty years of marriage, a retired art critic and his younger wife feel their passion is waning. To help her shed her inhibitions and rekindle their relationship, the professor records his sexual fantasies in a diary.

Director: Tinto Brass | Stars: Frank Finlay, Stefania Sandrelli, Franco Branciaroli, Barbara Cupisti

Votes: 3,241

9. North Sea Texas (2011)

Not Rated | 98 min | Drama, Romance

A teenage boy's search for love finds him fixated on a boy who lives nearby.

Director: Bavo Defurne | Stars: Ben Van den Heuvel, Eva van der Gucht, Thomas Coumans, Katelijne Damen

Votes: 10,010 | Gross: $0.03M

10. Heartbeats (2010)

Not Rated | 101 min | Drama, Romance

The story of three close friends who are involved in a love-triangle.

Director: Xavier Dolan | Stars: Xavier Dolan, Monia Chokri, Niels Schneider, Anne Dorval

Votes: 30,347 | Gross: $0.06M

11. Ranma ½ (1989–1990)

TV-14 | 23 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

A girl is involuntarily engaged to a boy who turns female when hit with cold water and male when hit with hot.

Stars: Kappei Yamaguchi, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Sarah Strange

Votes: 5,601

12. The Hunchback of Notre Dame (I) (1923)

Passed | 133 min | Drama, Horror, Romance

In 15th-century Paris, the brother of the archdeacon plots with the gypsy king to foment a peasant revolt. Meanwhile, a freakish hunchback falls in love with a gypsy dancer.

Director: Wallace Worsley | Stars: Lon Chaney, Patsy Ruth Miller, Norman Kerry, Kate Lester

Votes: 6,108 | Gross: $2.22M

13. Undercurrent (1946)

Passed | 116 min | Drama, Film-Noir, Thriller

Middle-aged bride Ann Hamilton soon begins to suspect that her charming husband is really a psychotic who plans to murder her.

Director: Vincente Minnelli | Stars: Katharine Hepburn, Robert Taylor, Robert Mitchum, Edmund Gwenn

Votes: 3,550

14. The House with Laughing Windows (1976)

110 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Stefano, a young restorer, is commissioned to save a controversial mural located in the church of a small, isolated village.

Director: Pupi Avati | Stars: Lino Capolicchio, Francesca Marciano, Gianni Cavina, Giulio Pizzirani

Votes: 5,982

15. The Bloodstained Shadow (1978)

Not Rated | 109 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller

The body of a schoolgirl is found in a meadow. The murderer is never caught, and years later, a young man named Stefano returns to the island and is reunited with his brother, the local priest.

Director: Antonio Bido | Stars: Lino Capolicchio, Stefania Casini, Craig Hill, Massimo Serato

Votes: 1,965

16. The Evil Eye (1963)

Not Rated | 86 min | Horror, Mystery, Romance

A mystery novel-loving American tourist witnesses a murder in Rome, and soon finds herself and her suitor caught up in a series of killings.

Director: Mario Bava | Stars: John Saxon, Letícia Román, Valentina Cortese, Titti Tomaino

Votes: 5,370

17. Remember My Name (1978)

R | 94 min | Drama, Thriller

Just released from prison, a young woman arrives in town to "start a new life", but soon begins stalking a married construction worker for no apparent reason, turning his life inside out and eventually terrorizing him and his wife.

Director: Alan Rudolph | Stars: Geraldine Chaplin, Anthony Perkins, Moses Gunn, Berry Berenson

Votes: 1,677

18. The Ex List (2008–2009)

60 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A woman explores all of her past relationships after a psychic tells her she's already dated her future husband.

Stars: Elizabeth Reaser, Rachel Boston, Adam Rothenberg, Alexandra Breckenridge

Votes: 1,012

19. Ranma ½ (1989–1992)

TV-PG | 30 min | Animation, Action, Comedy

Ranma Saotome, the boy who turns into a girl with a splash of water, always has his hands full fending off crazed admirers. One of the most fanatical is Shampoo, a girl from a tribe of ... See full summary »

Stars: Ken'ichi Ogata, Megumi Hayashibara, Noriko Hidaka, Venus Terzo

Votes: 1,775

20. Dirty Linen (2023)

TV-MA | Action, Crime, Drama

Four houseworkers of a well-known aristocratic family mysteriously vanished one by one without a trace, meanwhile four people are out to get their hellish revenge against the prominent family itself.

Stars: Zanjoe Marudo, Francine Diaz, Janine Gutierrez, John Arcilla

Votes: 181

21. Otvorena vrata (1994–1995)

30 min | Comedy

Katarina Andjelic, nicknamed "Cakana", lives with her two children, her brother Bata, and his daughter. She is an sculpture and painting artist, but there are not many people who can see ... See full summary »

Stars: Vesna Trivalic, Bojana Maljevic, Milan 'Lane' Gutovic, Nikola Djuricko

Votes: 4,183

22. The Killer Bride (2019–2020)

TV-14 | 45 min | Action, Crime, Drama

Las Espadas is a superstitious town that has been haunted by the ghost of The Killer Bride for years. Almost all Las Espadas residents have stories of encountering the woman in the bloody ... See full summary »

Stars: Joshua Garcia, Janella Salvador, Geoff Eigenmann, Maja Salvador

Votes: 126

23. Talk Back and You're Dead (2014)

TV-PG | 120 min | Action, Comedy, Romance

This is the story of Samantha, a girl who unbelievably fell in love with a delinquent, hot-headed guy named Top--the leader of the so-called gang "Lucky 13". And she always asks herself if they'll last forever.

Director: Andoy Ranay | Stars: James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Joseph Marco, Yassi Pressman

Votes: 518

24. Metal Skin (1994)

TV-MA | 115 min | Action, Drama, Romance

A teenager's involvement with a young Don Juan, his girlfriend and a Satan-worshipping shoplifter leads to tragedy.

Director: Geoffrey Wright | Stars: Aden Young, Tara Morice, Nadine Garner, Ben Mendelsohn

Votes: 550

25. Sankofa (1993)

125 min | Drama

A self-absorbed Black American fashion model on a photo shoot in Africa is spiritually transported back to a plantation in the West Indies where she experiences first-hand the physical and ... See full summary »

Director: Haile Gerima | Stars: Kofi Ghanaba, Oyafunmike Ogunlano, Alexandra Duah, Nick Medley

Votes: 810 | Gross: $2.69M

26. Imortal (2010–2011)

TV-PG | Action, Drama, Fantasy

300 years ago, a powerful clan came to this island. They were known as vampires, or blood drinkers. They quickly grew in numbers and their violence increased. Unknown to them another ... See full summary »

Stars: John Lloyd Cruz, Angel Locsin, Maricar Reyes, Jake Roxas

Votes: 103

27. Bihag (2019)

Action, Crime, Drama

A son's sudden kidnapping tears his family's world apart. Can a sorrowful and struggling mother fight back and get the justice she deserves? Who among the people around her could possibly ... See full summary »

Stars: Max Collins, Mark Herras, Jason Abalos, Neil Ryan Sese

Votes: 14

28. Private Romeo (2011)

Not Rated | 94 min | Drama, Romance

A modern take on Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet'. Set at an isolated all-boys military academy, it follows the forbidden relationship between two cadets.

Director: Alan Brown | Stars: Hale Appleman, Charlie Barnett, Adam Barrie, Chris Bresky

Votes: 2,406

29. Weather Girl (1995 Video)

Not Rated | 84 min | Comedy, Romance

Keiko Nadachi is a substitute weather-girl for Michiko Kawai on J-TV. As a way of signing off, she hikes up her skirt and flashes her underwear at the audience. This move makes her an ... See full summary »

Director: Tomoaki Hosoyama | Stars: Kei Mizutani, Takashi Sumida, Yasuyo Shirashima, Saori Taira

Votes: 428

30. I Wouldn't Be in Your Shoes (1948)

Approved | 70 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

A dancer is pinned for murder after his shoe prints are found at the scene of the crime. His wife follows the trail of clues to the genuine killer.

Director: William Nigh | Stars: Don Castle, Elyse Knox, Regis Toomey, Charles D. Brown

Votes: 878

31. Ika-6 na utos (2016–2018)

TV-MA | Action, Crime, Drama

Emma is a sweet and cheerful souvenir merchant who falls deeply in love with Rome, a refined pilot who fights for his love for Emma despite his mother's approval. The couple seem to have ... See full summary »

Stars: Sunshine Dizon, Gabby Concepcion, Ryza Cenon, Rich Asuncion

Votes: 55

32. The Sweet Body of Deborah (1968)

R | 95 min | Drama, Horror, Mystery

A sexy newlywed couple visits the husband's hometown in Geneva, where they are subjected to threats stemming from the death of his former fiancée.

Director: Romolo Guerrieri | Stars: Carroll Baker, Jean Sorel, Ida Galli, Luigi Pistilli

Votes: 957

33. The 13th Chapter (2000)

116 min | Horror

A story of good versus evil revolving around a young woman.

Director: Michael De Mesa | Stars: Christopher De Leon, Zsa Zsa Padilla, Albert Martinez, Cherie Gil

Votes: 37

34. Speaking Parts (1989)

Not Rated | 93 min | Drama, Romance

A lonely woman stalks a co-worker by obsessively watching videos he appears in. He is an actor trying to get a part in a new TV movie, written by his lover. She has written about her brother's death, but is losing control of the project.

Director: Atom Egoyan | Stars: Michael McManus, Arsinée Khanjian, Gabrielle Rose, Tony Nardi

Votes: 1,571

35. Henri-Georges Clouzot's Inferno (2009)

Not Rated | 100 min | Documentary

Henri-Georges Clouzot's unfinished masterpiece, Inferno (1964), is reconstructed in this film which is part drama and part documentary.

Directors: Serge Bromberg, Ruxandra Medrea | Stars: Romy Schneider, Bérénice Bejo, Serge Reggiani, Jacques Gamblin

Votes: 2,003 | Gross: $0.02M

36. The Portrait (2017)

TV-PG | 124 min | Drama, Musical, Romance

In a musical tale about standing together against materialism, two impoverished sisters anguish over whether or not to sell a painting, the final masterpiece by their recluse father. A ... See full summary »

Director: Loy Arcenas | Stars: Joanna Ampil, Rachel Alejandro, Paulo Avelino, Sandino Martin

Votes: 151 | Gross: $0.08M

37. Mai-HiME (2004–2005)

TV-14 | 25 min | Animation, Action, Adventure

A group a school girls discover that they have been given the ability to materialize weapons and control robotic beasts called Children to stop an evil organization from their plans of domination. Meanwhile, a darker plot thickens.

Stars: Caitlynne Medrek, Carol-Anne Day, Jordan Schartner, Wendy Morrison

Votes: 838

38. Bituing walang ningning (1985)

TV-PG | 126 min | Drama, Musical, Romance

A devoted fan is groomed to bring down her idol's career. A classic story of love, success, and what people are willing to sacrifice to achieve them.

Director: Emmanuel H. Borlaza | Stars: Sharon Cuneta, Christopher De Leon, Cherie Gil, Jay Ilagan

Votes: 83

39. Hahamakin ang lahat (2016–2017)

Crime, Drama, Family

A story of two opposing families fighting for love what they truly believe in. A compelling tale of deception, opposition, treachery, secrets, love, searching, hatred, and even wholeness.

Stars: Snooky Serna, Ariel Rivera, Eula Valdez, Joyce Ching

40. Magkaagaw (2019– )

TV-14 | 23 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Career-driven Veron (Sheryl Cruz) was left by her husband Mario (Alfred Vargas) to be with another woman named Laura (Sunshine Dizon). What was supposed to be a new beginning for the two ... See full summary »

Stars: Sheryl Cruz, Sunshine Dizon, Klea Pineda, Jeric Gonzales

Votes: 28

41. Blues in the Night (1941)

Passed | 88 min | Crime, Drama, Music

"Jigger' Pine forms a band that includes singer Ginger 'Character' Powell, wife of the trumpeter Leo Powell, and Nickie Haroyen and Peppi. All of them dedicate themselves to work as a unit ... See full summary »

Director: Anatole Litvak | Stars: Priscilla Lane, Betty Field, Richard Whorf, Lloyd Nolan

Votes: 1,307

42. Deewana Mujh Sa Nahin (1990)

Not Rated | 130 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama

An obsessive photographer (Aamir Khan) believes an engaged woman (Madhuri Dixit) is in love with him.

Directors: Y. Nageswara Rao, M. Parvez | Stars: Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Kushboo, Jainendra

Votes: 1,072

43. Bukas luluhod ang mga tala (1984)

132 min | Comedy, Drama, Musical

The illegitimate child of a rich man, living in poverty with her mother and humiliated by her legitimate half-sisters, becomes an overnight success as a singing sensation.

Director: Emmanuel H. Borlaza | Stars: Sharon Cuneta, Eddie Rodriguez, Gina Pareño, Pilar Pilapil

Votes: 39

44. Honeymoon for Three (1941)

Approved | 75 min | Comedy, Romance

Noted writer Kenneth Bixby, in love with his witty secretary Anne Rogers, nevertheless agrees to a tete-a-tete with a former college fling, loopy Danish girl Julie who is married to ... See full summary »

Director: Lloyd Bacon | Stars: Ann Sheridan, George Brent, Charles Ruggles, Osa Massen

Votes: 593

45. Conversazioni con altre donne (2023)

82 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Two former partners reignite their spark at a wedding reception, but as the night wears on, fond memories fade into mutual regrets and their brief affair turns into a desperate attempt to recapture lost time.

Director: Filippo Conz | Stars: Valentina Lodovini, Francesco Scianna, Chiara Baschetti, Carlo Ferreri

Votes: 35

46. Jungle Woman (1944)

Approved | 61 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Paula the ape woman (Acquanetta) is alive and well, and running around a creepy old sanitarium run by the kindly Dr. Fletcher (J. Carrol Naish), also reverting to her true gorilla form every once in a while to kill somebody.

Director: Reginald Le Borg | Stars: Evelyn Ankers, J. Carrol Naish, Samuel S. Hinds, Lois Collier

Votes: 547

47. Death Steps in the Dark (1977)

91 min | Comedy, Horror, Mystery

An Italian fashion photographer is travelling on the Istanbul-Athens train. A woman is murdered with the photographer's letter-opener so that makes him the main suspect. With the help of ... See full summary »

Director: Maurizio Pradeaux | Stars: Leonard Mann, Robert Webber, Vera Krouska, Antonio Maimone

Votes: 374

48. Lower Level (1991 Video)

R | 88 min | Thriller

A depressive woman who is happening through difficult times becomes the object of desire of a security guard who reads her diary and is then obsessed her sexual fantasies.

Director: Kristine Peterson | Stars: David Bradley, Elizabeth Gracen, Jeff Yagher, Shari Shattuck

Votes: 294

49. Netflix & Chill (2017)

TV-MA | 6 min | Short, Comedy, Horror

One teenage date night on a couch takes a turn for the worse when a boy hoping to get lucky risks more than his virginity.

Director: Michael Middelkoop | Stars: Romy Gevers, Loïs Baltus

Votes: 30

50. Rivals (2010)

TV-PG | Crime, Drama, Mystery

Two adopted sisters separated as children reunite as adults and unknowingly fall for the same man. This story revolves around revenge, love, and family.

Stars: Bea Alonzo, Gretchen Barretto, Derek Ramsay, Erich Gonzales

Votes: 25