In 2016, the world of cinema was filled with heartwarming and captivating films that explored the many facets of love. From romantic comedies to poignant dramas, filmmakers delved into the complexities of relationships and the power of love. Here are some notable films about love from 2016:
“La La Land”, 2016
Director: Damien Chazelle
Directed by Damien Chazelle, this musical romance follows the love story between a jazz musician and an aspiring actress as they navigate the challenges of pursuing their dreams in Los Angeles.
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend, J.K. Simmons, Rosemarie DeWitt, Finn Wittrock, Callie Hernandez, Sonoya Mizuno, Jessica Rothe, Tom Everett Scott, Joshua Pence, Amiee Conn, Terry Walters, Thomas Jefferson Shelton, Cinda Adams, Claudine Claudio, Jason Fuchs, D.A. Wallach, Mike Fallin, Trevor Lissauer, Olivia Hamilton, Anna Chazelle, Marius De Vries, Nicole Coulon, Damon Gupton, Christopher Michael Stevens, Keith Harris, Kaveh Rastegar, Shaylah J. Stevens, Natalie Imani, Briana Lee, David Douglas, Miles Anderson, Bobo Chang, Meagen Fay, Robert Haynes, John Hindman, Valarie Rae Miller, Nicole Wolf, Corrin Evans, Kiff VandenHeuvel, Camryn Ray Cavaliero, Zoë Hall, Dempsey Pappion, Clifton «Fou Fou» Eddie, Cal Bennett, Nedra Wheeler, Javier Gonzalez, Khirye Tyler, Arthur Horowitz;
Production year: 2016;
Genre: musical, drama, melodrama, comedy, music;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 128 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 8;
“The Light Between Oceans”, 2016
Director: Derek Cianfrance
Starring Michael Fassbender and Alicia Vikander, this period drama tells the story of a lighthouse keeper and his wife who rescue and adopt a baby girl, leading to heartbreaking consequences.
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, Rachel Weisz, Florence Clery, Jack Thompson, Thomas Unger, Jane Menelaus, Garry McDonald, Anthony Hayes, Benedict Hardie, Emily Barclay, Bryan Brown, Stephen Ure, Peter McCauley, Leon Ford, Jonathan Wagstaff, Gerald Bryan, Elizabeth Hawthorne, Rosella Hart, Michael Wallace, Peter Hayden, Gary Blackman, Carmel McGlone, Jeffrey Thomas, Edwin Lancashire, Dean Morganty, Elsa May, Kerrie Waterworth, John Bach, Marshall Napier, Hilary Norris, Miriam Noonan, Caren Pistorius, Graham Warman, George Vozar, Georgie Gascoigne, Imogen Wilmhurst, Lucy Wilmhurst, Emily Wilmhurst, Elliot Newbery, Evangeline Newbery, Christine Foote, Sinead Fitzgerald, Scott Wills;
Production year: 2016;
Genre: drama, melodrama;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 130 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,2;
“Me Before You”, 2016
Director: Thea Sharrock
Based on the novel by Jojo Moyes, this romantic drama centers around the relationship between a young caregiver and a wealthy, adventurous man who becomes quadriplegic after a tragic accident.
Starring: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer, Charles Dance, Brendan Coyle, Jenna Coleman, Matthew Lewis, Ben Lloyd-Hughes, Vanessa Kirby, Stephen Peacocke, Eileen Dunwoodie, Pablo Raybould, Gabrielle Downey, Henri Charles, Samantha Spiro, Alan Breck, Muzz Khan, Richard Goulding, Diane Morgan, Stephen Chance, Joanna Lumley, Sharon Cherry Ballard, Lily Travers, Chuku Modu, Verity Marshall, Manuel Severi, Sofia Abbasi, Mohammed Ali, Rubi Ali, James Francis Andrews, Alice Bailey Johnson, Gintare Beinoraviciute, Jennifer Catford, Emma Clandon, Bernard Collaco, Alexander Cooper, Elizabeth Croft, Amber Elizabeth, Alex Jaep, Michael Koske, Ross Learoyd, Matthew John Morley, Marine Morot, Jesmond Murray, Deanna Mustard, Alida Pantone, Gino Picciano, Ruth Shaw, Sam Shoubber, Sophie Stanton;
Production year: 2016;
Genre: drama, melodrama;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 110 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 7,4;
More information about the film “Me Before You” on the website imdb.com
“The Choice”, 2015
Director: Ross Katz
Adapted from Nicholas Sparks' novel, this romantic drama follows the love story between a medical student and a charming neighbor, exploring the impact of life-altering choices on their relationship.
Starring: Benjamin Walker, Teresa Palmer, Maggie Grace, Alexandra Daddario, Tom Wilkinson, Tom Welling, Jesse C. Boyd, Brad James, Noree Victoria, Anna Enger Ritch, Lou Lou Safran, Vance Griswold, Brett Rice, Ashley LeConte Campbell, Sharon Blackwood, Marty Stonerock, Diane Sellers, Wilbur Fitzgerald, Callan White, Brett Kelley, Caity Brewer, Lori Lail Marette, Sophia Grillo, Joseph Gallison, Veda Wilson, Simone Griffeth, Bolt, Gracie, Jennifer Brown Andersen, Sheri Anderson, Mary Austin, Rochelle Aycoth, Kurt Barner, Samantha Bell, Tommy Brown, Heather Ashley Chase, Zoe Clarke, Matthew Cox, Niki Davis, Brenden Donovan, Nicholas Farrior, Nicole Graziano, Kristopher Hanks, Cody Mark Hanna, Tiffany Hedtke, Nadiyah Howard, Bailey Ingersoll, Charlotte Jelinovic, David Jimerson, Julionne Johnson;
Production year: 2015;
Genre: drama, melodrama;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 111 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,5;
“Café Society”, 2016
Director: Woody Allen
Directed by Woody Allen, this romantic comedy-drama set in the 1930s follows a young man who moves to Hollywood and falls in love with a charming secretary, only to find himself drawn back to New York.
Starring: Jesse Eisenberg, Kristen Stewart, Steve Carell, Parker Posey, Blake Lively, Corey Stoll, Paul Schneider, Jeannie Berlin, Anna Camp, Ken Stott, Tony Sirico, Sheryl Lee, Todd Weeks, Paul Schackman, Jodi Carlisle, Richard Portnow, Sari Lennick, Stephen Kunken, Laurel Griggs, Saul Stein, Gabriel Millman, Craig Walker, Edward James Hyland, John Doumanian, Don Stark, Gregg Binkley, Anthony DiMaria, Shae D'Lyn, Steve Routman, William H. Burns, Tyler Reid, Lev Gorn, Walter Benavides, Steve Rosen, Kaili Vernoff, Douglas McGrath, David Pittu, Taylor Carr, Rob Joseph Leonard, Lauren Susan, Courtney C. Clark, Maurice Sonnenberg, Elissa Piszel, Debra Lord Cooke, Paul Radki, Jayne Moore, Brendan Burke, Raymond Franza, Michael Elian, Kat Edmonson;
Production year: 2016;
Genre: drama, melodrama, comedy;
MPAA rating: pg13;
Duration: 96 min.;
Rating: IMDB: 6,6;
These films from 2016 beautifully captured the essence of love in all its forms, offering audiences a diverse range of stories that resonated with the universal theme of human connection.
In the world of cinema, 2016 brought us a plethora of films that explored the intricacies of love. From passionate romances to heart-wrenching dramas, the selection of films about love in 2016 left a lasting impression on audiences. These films delved deep into the complexities of human relationships, capturing the raw emotions and vulnerabilities that come with love. Whether it was the enchanting chemistry between the lead actors or the captivating storytelling, each film in this selection offered a unique perspective on the universal theme of love. From the sweeping romance of “La La Land” to the poignant exploration of love in “Moonlight,” 2016 was a year that showcased the power and beauty of love on the silver screen.
