It Ends with Us is a romantic drama film directed by Justin Baldoni from a screenplay by Christy Hall. Based on a 2016 novel of the same name by author Colleen Hoover, the romantic drama film follows the story of Lily Bloom as she moves to Boston to achieve her lifelong dream of opening a business. While running her business she meets Ryle, a charming neurosurgeon, and falls in love with him. But when she sees a side of Ryle that reminds her of her parent’s relationship, their relationship begins to crumble and that’s when her first love Atlas reenters her life. It Ends with Us stars Blake Lively in the lead role with Justin Baldoni, Brandon Sklenar, Isabela Ferrer, Jenny Slate, Alex Neustaedter, and Hasan Minhaj starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the drama and romance in Blake Lively’s It Ends with Us here are some similar romantic drama films for you to watch next.
Safe Haven (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Safe Haven is a romantic drama film directed by Lasse Hallström from a screenplay co-written by Gage Lansky and Dane Stevens. Based on a 2010 novel of the same name by author Nicholas Sparks, the 2013 film follows the story of Katie Feldman, a young woman as she escapes her abusive past and moves to the North Carolina coast where she meets and falls in love with a widower. But her past catches up to her and now she must choose between staying for her love and fleeing to protect herself. Safe Haven stars Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough in the lead roles with Cobie Smulders, Mimi Kirkland, David Lyons, and Noah Lomax starring in supporting roles.
Marriage Story (Netflix)
Marriage Story is a drama film written and directed by Noah Baumbach. The 2019 Netflix film revolves around Nicole and Charlie Barber, a young couple going through divorce as they get into a messy custody battle over their son and try to reconcile with the fact their relationship has ended. Marriage Story stars Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver in the lead role with Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta, Julie Hagerty, and Merritt Wever starring in supporting roles.
The Vow (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
The Vow is a romantic drama film directed by Michael Sucsy from a screenplay co-written by Abby Kohn, Marc Silverstein, and Jason Katims. Inspired by the true story of Kim and Krickitt Carpenter, the 2012 film follows the story of a young married couple Paige and Leo, as a tragic accident causes Paige to lose every memory of her husband, Leo tries to make her fall in love with him again. The Vow stars Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams in the lead roles with Jessica Lange, Scott Speedman, Jessica McNamee, Sam Neill, Tatiana Maslany, Wendy Crewson, and Lindsay Ames starring in supporting roles.
The Lucky One (Rent on Prime Video)
The Lucky One is a romantic drama film directed by Scott Hicks from a screenplay by Will Fetters. Based on a 2008 novel of the same name by author Nicholas Sparks, the 2012 film follows the story of Logan Thibault, a lonely and dejected Marine as he returns from the Iraq war and tries to find the woman he believed was his lucky charm. While staying with her and her family he finds peace and falls in love with her. The Lucky You stars Zac Efron and Taylor Schilling in the lead roles with Blythe Danner, Joe Chrest, Riley Thomas Stewart, Jay R. Ferguson, and Adam LeFevre starring in supporting roles.
Brooklyn (Max & Rent on Prime Video)
Brooklyn is a romantic drama film directed by John Crowley from a screenplay by Nick Hornby. Based on a 2009 novel of the same name by author Colm Tóibín, the 2015 film is set in the 1950s and it follows the story of Elisa, a young Irish girl as she emigrates to Brooklyn to find employment where she finds Tony and falls in love with him but after building a life with Tony, Elisa begins to miss her hometown and must choose where she wants to live the rest of her life. Brooklyn stars Saoirse Ronan in the lead role with Domhnall Gleeson, Emory Cohen, Jim Broadbent, Julie Walters, Jessica Paré, and Eve Macklin starring in supporting roles.
One Day (Rent on Prime Video)
One Day is a romantic drama film directed by Lone Scherfig from a screenplay by David Nicholls. Based on a 2009 novel of the same name by author David Nicholls, the 2011 film revolves around Dexter and Emma’s friendship who met for the first time during their graduation, and then every year they meet for one day but never mention their feelings for each other. One Day stars Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess in the lead roles with Romola Garai, Rafe Spall, Patricia Clarkson, Tom Mison, Jodie Whittaker, and Amanda Fairbank-Hynes starring in supporting roles.
Before We Go (Prime Video & Tubi)
Before We Go is a romantic drama film directed by Chris Evans from a screenplay co-written by Ronald Bass, Jen Smolka, Chris Shafer, and Paul Vicknair. The 2014 film is set during a single night and it follows the story of street musician, Nick as he meets Brooke, who misses her last train home. They spend some time together and confess their deepest fears to each other before they have to part ways. Before We Go stars Chris Evans and Alice Eve in the lead roles with Mark Kassen, Scott Evans, Daniel Spink, and Emma Fitzpatrick starring in supporting roles.
The Notebook (Rent on Prime Video)
The Notebook is a romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes from a screenplay by Jeremy Leven. Based on a 1996 novel of the same name by author Nicholas Sparks, the 2004 film revolves around Noah and Allie’s love story in the 1940s as it is read through a diary in the present day by an elderly man to a fellow nursing home resident. The Notebook stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams in the lead roles with James Garner, Gena Rowlands, James Marsden, Kevin Connolly, Sam Shepard, and Joan Allen starring in supporting roles.
Revolutionary Road (Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Revolutionary Road is a romantic drama film directed by Sam Mendes from a screenplay by Justin Haythe. Based on a 1961 novel of the same name by author Richard Yates, the 2008 film revolves around Frank and April’s marriage as they decide to move to Paris to escape their dull lives but their marriage begins to crumble when April’s sudden pregnancy prevents them from moving. Revolutionary Road stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet in the lead roles with Kathy Bates, David Harbour, Kathryn Hahn, Zoe Kazan, Michael Shannon, and Jonathan Roumie starring in supporting roles.
Blue Valentine (Rent on Prime Video)
Blue Valentine is a romantic drama film directed by Derek Cianfrance from a screenplay co-written by Derek Cianfrance, Joey Curtis, and Cami Delavigne. The 2010 film revolves around Cindy and Dean’s dysfunctional marriage as they try to rekindle the spark that they had in the beginning for the happiness of their young daughter. Blue Valentine stars Ryan Gosling and Michelle Williams in the lead role with Mike Vogel, Faith Wladyka, John Doman, Eileen Rosen, Michelle Johnson, Ben Shenkman, and John Marshall Jones starring in supporting roles.