7 Best Romantic Chinese Movies You Need To Watch Right Now
If you love the romance genre, you need to give Chinese romantic movies a chance. Chinese TV shows, like these historical dramas and thrillers, have already gained popularity worldwide but it’s time to shift our attention to the swoon-worthy movies from the country.
From modern romantic comedies to poignant dramas, these romantic Chinese movies are perfect for your next movie night.
Best Romantic Chinese Movies
Take a look at our list of some of the best romantic Chinese movies available to be streamed online…
The Palace (2013)
The Palace(2013)
Set during the era of the Kangxi Emperor, this period drama tells the story of Chengxiang, a young girl who enters the Forbidden Palace as a servant. She encounters the prince but doesn’t get a chance to reveal her true identity to him. Later, the prince mistakes another servant girl for Chengxiang and marries her, making Chengxiang the personal servant of the impostor queen.
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Delicious Romance (2023)
Delicious Romance (2023)
This movie is perfect for anyone who is a fan of Sex and the City TV shows and movies. This one is a movie sequel to a popular eponymous TV show where three best friends navigate life in the big city. Liu Jing, Fang Xin, and Xia Meng might have completely different takes on love, life, and their careers, but they always have each other’s back. The movie is a delight and a must-watch for your next movie night with your BFFs.
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Secret (2007)
Secret (2007)
This critically-acclaimed movie earned many awards following its release and was even adapted as a stage musical following its success. The story follows Ye Xianglun who moves to a new school and meets a girl who also loves to play the piano. The two bond and eventually fall in love only to have their perfect love story interrupted by a big secret.
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Cafe. Waiting. Love (2014)
Cafe. Waiting. Love (2014)
This romantic comedy has been adapted from the novel of the same name by Giddens Ko. It follows a coffee shop worker, who is in love with a regular customer and a college student who has feelings for the barista. Packed with sweet moments and impressive performance, this one is a no-brainer for your watchlist.
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Look for a Star (2009)
Look for a Star (2009)
Sam, a billionaire, falls in love with Milan at first sight after years of thinking that he would never find his Happy Ever After. The only problem? Milan works as a cabaret dancer. Will their love manage to bridge the gap between their lives? You’ll just have to watch the hilarious rom-com to find out.
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Finding Mr. Right (2013)
Finding Mr. Right (2013)
This rom-com follows Jiajia, who is in a relationship with a corrupt billionaire who also happens to be married. When she discovers that she is pregnant, she travels to Seattle to have the baby. Once there, she meets Frank, a taxi driver who happens to be a famous cardiologist back in China. The two start on the wrong foot but eventually grow closer. The film’s success paved the way for more Chinese movies of the genre.
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Love 020 (2016)
Love 020 (2016)
Luxury labels’ darling Angelababy stars in this movie about a popular gaming expert who finds himself falling in love with a computer science major because of her mastery of an online role-playing game. The movie is based on a novel by Gu Man, which was also adapted into a TV series.
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