Among the new additions to Netflix‘s catalog comes “Lonely Planet“, a romantic drama that takes us straight to a writer’s retreat in Morocco, filled with breathtaking landscapes and a grand love story.
The script and direction are by Susannah Grant, known for her work on Erin Brockovich and the series Unbelievable. The movie promised to explore themes of emotional connection, and without a doubt, it has delivered.
Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth star in the lead roles, portraying the writer Katherine Loewe and a young finance professional, Owen Brophy. Here, check out some other successful productions of a similar style…
6 romantic movies to watch if you like Lonely Planet
- A Room with a View (1985)
When Lucy Honeychurch and chaperon Charlotte Bartlett find themselves in Florence with rooms without views, fellow guests Mr Emerson and son George step in to remedy the situation. Meeting the Emersons could change Lucy’s life forever but, once back in England, how will her experiences in Tuscany affect her marriage plans?
Available on Max and The Criterion Channel.
- The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2011)
British retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than its advertisements, the Marigold Hotel nevertheless slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways as the residents find new purpose in their old age.
Available on Prime Video.
- Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
After a rough divorce, Frances, a 35-year-old professor and writer from San Francisco takes a tour of Tuscany at the urgings of her friends. On a whim she buys Bramasole, a run down villa in the Tuscan countryside and begins to piece her life together starting with the villa and finds that life sometimes has unexpected ways of giving her everything she wanted.
Available for purchase or rental on Prime Video, Vudu and Apple TV.
- Find Me Falling (2024)
After a failed comeback album, rock star John Allman escapes to a dreamy Mediterranean island, only to discover that his new cliffside home has an unfortunate notoriety that attracts unwanted visitors and an old flame.
Available on Netflix.
- Leap Year (2010)
When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware of a Celtic tradition that allows women to pop the question on Feb. 29, she plans to follow her lover to Dublin and ask him to marry her.
Fate has other plans, however, and Anna winds up on the other side of the Emerald Isle with handsome, but surly, Declan — an Irishman who may just lead Anna down the road to true love.
Available for purchase or rental on Prime Video, Vudu and Apple TV.
- Before We Go (2014)
A woman who is robbed on her way to catch the 1:30 train to Boston is left stranded in New York City. She meets a man who helps her during the course of the night and the two form a romance.
Available on Prime Video, Freevee, The CW and Tubi.
