If you鈥檙e in a long-distance relationship, you have to find ways to feel close to your partner even when you can鈥檛 physically be together. A movie night is one easy way to do that.
Whether you want something that understands the struggle of loving someone across miles or a little romance to carry you until your next visit, these movies will temporarily make you feel closer to the love of your life.
If your relationship currently exists mostly through a phone, this one might feel like someone secretly filmed your love life. Love in A Pandemic follows a couple trying to build a relationship through calls, texts and virtual dates while circumstances keep them apart. And guess what? They made it work!
Unlike some romance films that present love as a fix-all, Going the Distance shows the hardwork and that goes into keeping a long-distance relationship alive. You鈥檒l laugh, feel seen and end up discussing which one of you would relocate if the relationship demands it.
Tired of hearing that phone-based relationships can鈥檛 work? Allow Nse Ikpe-Etim and Wale Ojo to take you through a class on making the distance work. Their characters spend a considerable amount of time connecting through phone calls and still generate enough chemistry to make you fan yourself.
Distance can make you lose focus to the point that you forget to appreciate the ordinary moments that make up a fantastic life. Beneath all the time travel is a lovely reminder that those seemingly insignificant moments with your favourite person are the ones you鈥檒l eventually miss most.
Technically, falling in love with a ghost is the most extreme form of a long-distance relationship. Reese Witherspoon and Mark Ruffalo鈥檚 charming chemistry makes this a funny, comforting watch for couples who need a reminder that a genuine connection can survive even the strangest obstacle.
This film is for long-distance couples who want something slower, quieter and more intimate. Watch it when you want to move beyond the usual 鈥淗ow was your day?鈥 conversation and spend the rest of the night asking your partner intimate questions.
If you feel like your long-distance relationship has fallen into a dull routine, Love in Every Word may just give you the jump start you need. Obiora鈥檚 鈥淥dogwu paranran鈥 energy bouncing off Chioma鈥檚 more reserved response will give you and your partner an opportunity to discuss your preferred love languages so they know exactly how to treat their 鈥淎chalugo鈥 when you reunite.
From a brief stint as childhood lovers to making big decisions that yank them out of their comfort zone, Always Be My Maybe has it all. It鈥檚 a funny, warm movie that鈥檒l stir a conversation about how you can support each other鈥檚 growth while living full lives.
Distance can feel particularly difficult when one person鈥檚 life changes dramatically. Something Like Gold explores what happens when circumstances strip away the things that once made a person鈥檚 life seem stable and impressive. This one will get you guys talking about money, difficult seasons, and whether your relationship could survive if one person lost everything.
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The extravagant weddings and ridiculously attractive cast are enough to make Crazy Rich Asians a fun date-night watch, but the romance is what really sells it. Nick and Rachel鈥檚 determination to choose each other despite all the family drama might make the distance between you and your partner feel slightly easier to conquer.
If you and your partner enjoy debating, The Perfect Arrangement will give you a love triangle that鈥檒l keep you busy. Its complicated relationship dynamics give you plenty to discuss about love, and whether shared history should influence romantic decisions.
A Lagos Story has enough romance to make the distance between you and your partner feel temporarily irrelevant. Promise and King Katoro鈥檚 constant bickering and undeniable chemistry will give you and your partner plenty to react to. The Lagos setting also makes it feel close to home.
Bimbo Ademoye and Timini Egbuson鈥檚 pairing is bursting with chemistry, making this an easy, funny watch. Beneath the comedy is a sweet reminder that intimacy is about having your person stick with you through the bad times. If their love can survive mystical powers and erased memories, what鈥檚 a little distance?
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