From love at first sight and over-the-top romantic gestures to fairytale endings, there are far too many big-screen cliches that don't match the imperfect reality of love and relationships. Often, romance on the big screen is portrayed as hilariously ridiculous, which makes every rom-com more enjoyable to watch, however, sometimes even the biggest hopeless romantics can get sick of the unrealistic portrayals of romance in movies.

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Luckily, the public, on sites like Reddit, has plenty of suggestions when it comes to relatable romantic movies. So, let's move away from all the cringe-worthy stories of billionaire businessmen seducing naive reporters and kidnappers winning the hearts of their victims and instead look at some notable cinematic depictions of love and relationships' rough patches that many couples actually go through.

Like Crazy (2011)

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Redditor u/flashroardon posted: "I really related to Drake Doremus’ Like Crazy, for a semi depiction of a long-distance relationship. The semi anxiety when they are away, the relief when they’re there, temptations, etc." This comment pretty much sums up the whole plot of the movie that centers around Anna (Felicity Jones) and Jacob's (Anton Yelchin) long-distance romance, which is bittersweet because of the many challenges their abrupt separation brings to the table.

There are affairs in this melancholic picture, as well as (un)met hopes and expectations when one British girl and one American boy try to figure out if the phrase "out of sight, out of mind" applies to their complicated love status.

Blue Valentine (2010)

Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams sitting together in Blue Valentine

From the beginning of Blue Valentine, it's quite obvious that Cindy (Michelle Williams) and Dean (Ryan Gosling) are struggling to save their marriage. Even the audience can feel their pain through authentic scenes from the past when they were freshly in love – especially when it comes to their pessimistic present that screams with the disappointment of a failed relationship.

Anyone who has ever been in a similar situation can easily relate to this portrayal of fading love and how it affects each of the two captivating characters. It's beautiful and sometimes devastating to watch, or, as CausticSofa puts it, "... utterly amazing, but sure you won't feel happy because of this movie."

Brokeback Mountain (2005)

Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback-Mountain

As Reddit user RandosX explains: "For the time and place in which the movie was set, I'd say that it was very realistically depicted, and the acting is on point, it's a great movie." There is no arguing with this point since Brokeback Mountain revolutionarily portrayed the concept of a forbidden love story with some great critically-acclaimed actors. Starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal as Ennis and Jack, it centers around two farmhands who secretly develop romantic feelings for each other whilst working side by side in the Wyoming mountains.

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Unfortunately, the nature of their relationship doesn't match the reality of the '60s, so they are both forced to marry and live generally unhappy lives. However, the movie also shows that they are not the only victims in this heartbreaking scenario.

Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind (2004)

Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet lying in bed in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Probably anyone who's experienced an exceptionally bad break-up can relate to Clementine's (Kate Winslet) and Joel's (Jim Carrey) decision to medically erase every memory of their relationship from their brains. And, in Dark-Ganon's opinion, the "premise of the movie is more sci-fi than realistic, [while] the relationship of the two characters isn't."

Moreover, it shows every good, bad, and ugly part of their romance that led to the point of them being complete strangers. Despite that, Eternal Sunshine Of The Spotless Mind offers a somewhat positive outlook on the beautiful story of two ex-lovers whose connection is, as it turns out, much stronger than they thought.

Her (2013)

Joaquin Phoenix sitting with his head down in front of a computer in Her

JayDutch says that the love that this movie captures, "felt very natural and very believable, especially given the fact that one of the characters didn't even have a physical body." This might sound like one of Her's protagonists is a ghost, but it's actually a computer operating system named Samantha (voiced by Scarlett Johansson). The other character that exists in flesh and blood is lonesome writer, Theodore (Joaquin Phoenix), who falls in love with Samantha, with whom he experiences every aspect of a typical romantic relationship, but in a virtual way.

The movie raises some philosophical questions and makes its audience think about, for instance, how far this sci-fi scenario is from reality, given that we already live in a time where technology has replaced a big part of human interaction?

The Spectacular Now (2013)

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When it comes to a convincing depiction of teenage romance, Redditors recommend The Spectacular Now, a modern love story about high school seniors, Aimee (Shailene Woodley) and Sutter (Miles Teller). However, the movie is so much more than about two teens unexpectedly falling in love because it also brings up the serious family and personal struggles of these young characters.

According to ppchromatics, this coming-of-age drama portrays their relationship as "fairly realistic for teenagers. There are fights here and there. They lead to breakups like Sutter's first one." And, eventually, "... there is that decision of whether or not to stay with them or leave."

(500) Days Of Summer (2009)

Tom and Summer at the park laughing in 500 Days Of Summer.

After the honeymoon phase in many relationships comes a period of rollercoaster moments that challenge many couples' stability. Some of them, like shown in (500) Days Of Summer, don't get a "happily ever after" because they are often – according to CatsLikeToMeow – "defined by one's expectations."

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Unfortunately, these are just fantasies, and projecting them onto another person is never a good idea - something that hopeless romantic Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) learns from his relationship with Summer (Zooey Deschanel) in this heartbreaking, but highly relatable rom-com.

Blue Is The Warmest Color (2013)

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This movie is about Adèle (Adèle Exarchopoulos) and her first love Emma (Léa Seydoux), a beautiful blue-haired painter with whom she begins to discover her sexual identity. But, unlike many clichéd romantic movies, Blue Is The Warmest Color focuses on character development and portrays their bonding on a much deeper level rather than the pure passion that the explicit scenes depict.

Because of this, as u/MCJLVK puts it, the movie "... shows the most realistic [sic] of a full-term relationship. It starts with the initial seduction, moves into intimacy, to the fallout, and ultimately what's left in the wake of a failed relationship. It's beautiful and heartbreaking."

Call Me By Your Name (2017)

Hammer and Chalamet in Call Me By Your Name sitting at cafe chairs outside

For many Reddit users, Call Me By Your Name is another accurate and exceptionally relatable LGBTQ+ romance that portrays the experience of first love. It follows Elio (Timothée Chalamet), a teenager whose summer turns into a phase of discovering and accepting his sexuality with a 24-year-old college graduate, Oliver (Armie Hammer).

Still, it's not just a tale of these young lovers because the movie also emphasizes Elio's relationship with his supporting and loving parents – something that surely gives an important perspective on the subject. With that in mind, no wonder u/jetfuelcanmelturmom thinks that "... anyone (of any gender or sexual orientation) can heavily relate to it. It's an absolutely beautiful movie but be ready for the intense feels."

The Before Trilogy

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Starting with Before Sunrise (1995), this trilogy centers around the different stages of Céline's (Julie Delpy) and Jesse's (Ethan Hawke) relationship. The first segment captures these soulmates falling in love while discovering Vienna before reconnecting after almost a decade in Paris, which is portrayed in its follow-up, Before Sunset (2004).

Many Redditors, like meesahdayoh, consider the movies "... about as perfect of a representation of love that could ever be portrayed in a film." However, the last installment titled Before Midnight (2013) seems most realistic in the depiction of challenges that every relationship eventually faces. Besides, it sends a wise message about how loving someone is an everyday choice more than a feeling.

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