Best Movies to Watch as a Couple

 

Getting to watch a movie is one of the most recent ways of bonding for couples. A couple deciding to take out time to go see some movies is not only a form of relaxation; it is also a point of bonding for the couple and further advancement of their love. It would be necessary that whenever a couple goes out to watch a movie, they make an attempt to select the best movies for couples out there. They do not have to watch any kind of movie as movies reflect the change of emotions that may befall the audience immediately after watching movies.

 

There have often been different versions of relaxation for families, ranging from picnics to taking out time to go to an amusement park. The choice of relaxation form is quite different for couples who wish to become closer and better with each other.  Getting to see a movie is an obvious way of relaxation for a couple as it does a lot in the strengthening and further bonding in a relationship. As a couple, you have to make the right choices on the best movies to watch as a couple. This selection of the best should cover all features of the movie, ranging from the type of movie to the cinematography as well as the directorial skills in the movie. 

 

Remember, you have to make the right choices on the movies you want to see as a couple. You make choices based on utilizing your date night and making it the best. It is not at all times that couples are opportune to take a night out to see a movie. The nights you have chosen to see a movie, make it the best and see the best movies for couples that will make you fall in love again and probably renew your vows with a lot of laughter and tears.

 

THE TOP MOVIES FOR COUPLES

Making the right choices in selecting the movies you are to watch as a couple is necessary and saves the stress and disappointment which may follow after making the plans to go on a date night. Listed here are the good movies to watch with bae, movies that would make bae ever grateful to you and the date night unforgettable. These movies are a mixture of comedy and tragedy. They are,

1. ACRIMONY (2018)

Director and Writer: Tyler Perry

Cast:                          Taraji P. Henson (Melinda Moore)

                                   Lyriq Bent (Robert Gayle)

                                   Crystie Stewart

 

This follows the dramatic tragic story of two young lovers (Melinda and Robert). Robert is a fine poor man who is smart and chooses to work on an innovative project after college as he does not secure a job. Melinda overworks herself to support herself and her husband, Robert. At a point, she cannot cope anymore and breaks off the marriage and this leads to a series of disasters. This leads to a terrible divorce that comes back to haunt the traumatized couples.

 

This movie is one of the best for young couples and other couples in older age brackets. It is the most talked about film in some African countries like Nigeria, where it has continued to raise a debate on gender roles and the wideness of marriage. This movie will render a lot of help to couples. It is also action-filled and thought provoking.

2.            HALF OF A YELLOW SUN (2013)

 

Director:  Biyi Bandele.

Cast:        Chiwetel Ejiofor  (Odenigbo)

                 Thandie Newton (Olanna)

                 John Boyega       (Ugwu)

                  Onyeke Onwenu  (Mama)

                  Genevieve Nnaji  (Ms. Adebayor)

 

This movie is based on Chimamanda Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun published in 2006. It follows the tragic love story and movie of Odenigbo and Olanna from Nsukka, Nigeria, to a war torn Biafran town of Umuahia. Olanna and Odenigbo go through a gruesome war which tests their love for each other around other characters. There is love, heartbreaks, happiness, sadness in this movie. It is a thriller of repeated fast moving actions.

 

This movie will certainly evoke your sensibility of each other as a couple. The love factor in the movie is put to test repeated times. The love endures and overcomes the war and the other tribulations that come to put the couple’s love to test, including the infidelity of Odenigbo and the birth of their baby. 

 

3.            TITANIC (1997)

 

Director and Writer: James Cameron

Cast:                        Leonardo DiCaprio (Jack Dawson)

                                 Kate Winslet           (Rose Bukater)

                                 Billy Zane                (Cal Hockley)

 

Every person who watched the movie can recall the bucket of tears that was always present at the time to assist in the effects of the movie. It follows the love story of Jack and Rose, and it was released in 1997. Although it is an old movie, it continues to generate the same effect it did when it was first released. The love story of Jack and Rose is one of class segregation, love, denial and a historical tragedy. This can be judged as one of the best movies for couples.

 

Couples of any age can choose to see this movie once again and fall in love with it and with themselves. When it was released, it managed to garner a lot of awards and became the highest grossing film until Avatar took over in 2009. There is a reason for its success that you need to confirm--the love story in it is unique, soul-reaching and direct to the heart. To heal a wound or get deeply closer, you need to watch this movie again.

 

4.            3 IDIOTS (2009)

 

Director: Rajkumar Hirani

   Cast:    Aamir Khan       (Rancho Chanchad)

                R. Madhavan     (Farhan Qureshi)

                Sharman Joshi  (Raju Rastogi)

                Kareena Kapor (Pia)

 

This movie is tear evoking. You will clearly love everything about it, from the cinematography to the theme and then the action. Like most great Indian movies, It sticks out with a great message of qualitative and fun filled education. It is a good movie for couples in terms of directing them on how best to train their kids and in what ways they can avoid a shattered psychology for their children. 

This movie is also good in the aspect that Rancho’s love for Pia does not fade away after many years that they are apart. They meet as college students in Rancho’s school, but they continue to reserve their love for each other and eventually get united at the end. This is a good movie for couples getting to direct questions to their union in the first place; you can put trust in the high possibility of longevity in a relationship.

 

5.            THE WEDDING PARTY (2016)

 

 

Director: Kemi Adetiba

Cast:      Adesua Etomi            (Dunni Coker)

               Banky Wellington      (Dozie Onwuka)

               Richard Mofe Damijo (Chief Felix Onwuka)

               Sola Sobowale           (Tinuade Coker)

 

This movie follows the wedding ceremony of Dunni and Dozie. They allow their families to drag them in the preparation of the marriage and the party that follows. It is a comic movie, and is made up of excess drama. This excess drama is what Nigerians refer to as “pepper dem.” If you are really the kind of couple that gets attached to funfare and positive vibes, this is a movie for you. Aside from the fun in it, you also get to have good repeated laughter and mad fun watching this movie. 

 

It is a good movie for an intending couple or older couples reminiscing on their own wedding, especially couples commemorating their wedding anniversary. Every anniversary of your wedding, it is a good choice to go out on a date and put an end with a date night to watch this movie. You will not regret watching this.

 

6.            SLUM DOG MILLIONAIRE (2008)

 

Director: Danny Boyle

Cast:       Dev Patel

                Freida Pinto

                Madhur Mithal

 

This movie is an excellent movie. It is a British-Bollywood linked movie focused on the ordeal of Jamal Malik who undergoes the show of Who Wants to be a Millionaire. The movie presents the sad reality of poverty. It equally shows undying love between Jamal and his love interest. This is a heart wrenching movie, and as this, it would not be a bad choice to watch this movie with a wife, girlfriend or husband.

 

The deep and emotional love story this movie has to tell will quickly connect to you. The suffering is relatable and the undying love great for the mental reasoning of couples, You will not regret taking a date out to watch this movie.

 

7.            MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING (2002)

 

 

Director: Joel Zwick

Cast:       Nia Vardalos              (Toula Portokalos)

               John Corbett              (Ian Miller)

                Lainie Kazan             (Maria Portokalos)

                Michael Constantine (Gus Portokalos)

 

In this movie, there is denial of love as Toula and Ian are not permitted to love due to the difference in nationality. These lovers do not let this deter them. They struggle to love amidst the disapproval of Toula’s parents. At the end, love overrules all form of segregation and discrimination and the couple come to fully achieve their love. This is a good movie and would be the best to watch with a girlfriend or boyfriend of disapproving parents.

8.            EMPIRE (2015)

 

 

Created by: Lee Daniel

                    Danny Strong

Cast:           Terrence Horward (Lucious Lyon)

                    Taraji P. Henson   (Cookie Lyon)

                    Jussie Smollet     (Jamal Lyon)

                     Byshere Y. Gray  (Hakeem Lyon)

                    Trai Byers            (Andre Byers)

 

This is a series, and not really a movie, but then it will be featured here due to its outstanding link to the issue of couples and the challenges they encounter. This series follows the crime-laced love story of Lucious Lyon and Cookie, his wife. They begin a long tumultuous love journey from a very young age until maturity. This series will be of a great benefit to couples whose relationship is about to hit the rocks. Through watching the relationship of the Lyon family survive amidst the mistrust and violence, these couples can get closer and repair their affected relationship. This is an action series with a touch of important themes.

 

It is also important for you to note that it is one of the best movies to watch, because it has garnered a lot of positive criticisms. This series and movie has also continued to create conversations around marriage and gender roles. This movie will certainly make an impact on your mindset.

 

9.            CHRIST IN ME (2002)

 

Director: Sunday Nnajiude

Cast:       Tony Umez

                Sola Sobowale

                Pascaline Edwards

                Ngozi Ezeonu

                Kwame O. Ansah

 

This movie is an old Nigerian movie that can be bought cheap in the market or watched on the digital platform of YouTube. There are great actors in the movie like Tony Umez and Sola Sobowale, who are still relevant in the present Nollywood industry. The movie follows the love story of a couple who encounter a lot of challenges in  their lives; however, the challenges do not deter their love as love conquers all forms of tribulations. It is an emotional movie. This movie is good for couples in times of trouble.

10.         30 DAYS IN ATLANTA (2014)

Director:  Robert Peters

Cast:       Ayo Makun       (Akpos)

               Ramsey Nouah (Richard)

 

This movie follows the migrational story of Akpos and his cousin, Richard. It is a comic movie filled with many laughter provoking scenes. These young men win a vacation ticket to America, and as they migrate, they come to encounter lots of culture shock and raise questions about their own country. In this movie, Akpos struggles to win the love affection of Kimberly, and in this struggle for affection, there is disbelief, mistrust and denial. However, these young love interests come to realize and accept themselves even when all seemed to have come to a damning close. This movie is best suited for intending couples. 

                

This list has been properly packaged and presented to you. These movies above are the best for couples of any age bracket. No need waiting to make a delayed decision, because all of them are gold on their own. It is a click and theater away. Make a move to enjoy a night out with your bae!