A film doesn’t technically need any sex scenes at all to qualify as one of the sexiest movies of all time. Some of the most beloved, deeply romantic movies—Pride and Prejudice, Casablanca, and so many more—don’t have any nudity. That said, a well-shot sex scene can often send a movie over the edge (pun very much intended). Yes, sometimes erotic scenes are pure, carnal expressions of lust, but some of the hottest sex scenes in movies are tender, sensual, and, yes, incredibly romantic. If you're in the mood for a romance film that showcases the art of making love in the all-caps, L-O-V-E sense of the word, you've come to the right place.
We've delved into the annals of pop culture for examples of movies that truly illustrate the distinction between "having sex" and "making love"—some considered all-time great films. You know, the kinds of dramas and rom-coms that will make your heart flutter and your stomach fill with those first-love butterflies. From obvious Old Hollywood love stories like From Here to Eternity to modern classics like Titanic and The Notebook, with a few under-the-radar (but still eternally worthy) indie picks thrown into the mix for good measure, read on for a definitive guide to 50 of the sexiest romantic movies ever made.
