Inside: Best Spanish romantic movies. The best romance Spanish movies for Spanish teachers or adult Spanish learners.
Author: Allison Wienhold
Published: February 11, 2025.
If you’re looking for Spanish romantic movies, you’re in the right place! Maybe you are a Spanish teacher looking to brush up on your Spanish. Or you are just a fan of love stories in Spanish around Valentine’s Day.
This list includes some of the best Spanish romance movies. From romantic comedies to drama movies, these films capture Spanish culture and the deep emotions that make romance movies unforgettable.
In a Spanish romantic movie, sometimes there is a happy ending. Other times it is a love triangle of young people, one-night stand on summer vacation, car accident of the perfect family, or love all over again as a middle-aged woman.
Please note, these are NOT Hollywood movies to show in class This is a list of movies for YOU, the adult, to work on your Spanish. If you are looking for Spanish class movies, please see my extensive library of feature films for students.
Why Watch Spanish Romantic Movies?
Watching romantic Spanish movies is a great way to improve your Spanish skills while enjoying compelling stories. These films are for adult Spanish learners or Spanish teachers on their own time. These films offer:
- A chance to hear natural Spanish language in different accents. You can usually add Spanish or English subtitles if that helps.
- Exposure to Spanish culture, traditions, and relationships.
- Engaging love stories that make learning fun.
- Options on major platforms like Netflix TV shows, Apple TV, and award-winning Netflix originals.
You may need to go to select language and subtitles on streaming platforms.
Best Spanish Romance Movies List
Here are some of the top romantic films in Spanish. This list includes romantic dramas, romantic comedies, and films with forbidden love, unexpected romance, and intense emotions. This Best Spanish Romantic Movies List contain recommendations from others, so I have not watched all of these Spanish romance movies yet.
Eres tú (Love at First Kiss) 2023
- Genre: Romantic comedy
- Starring: Álvaro Cervantes, Silvia Alonso, Susana Abaitua
- Why Watch? A lighthearted film about love, fate, and self-discovery with plenty of laughs and unexpected moments.
- Where to Watch: Netflix
- TV-MA
Tres metros sobre el cielo (Three Steps Above Heaven) 2021
- Genre: Romantic drama, Action
- Starring: Mario Casas (from El Barco), María Valverde
- Why Watch? A passionate but complicated love story between a young woman and a bad boy, filled with emotional highs and lows.
- Where to Watch: Google Play Movies, DVD, Prime Video
- not rated
El secreto de sus ojos (The Secret in Their Eyes) 2009
- Genre: Romantic drama, thriller
- Starring: Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil
- Why Watch? This Academy Award-winning best foreign language film combines romance with mystery, making it an engaging watch.
- Where to Watch: Available on Amazon Prime Video for purchase
- Rated R
Tengo ganas de ti (I Want You) 2012
- Genre: Romantic drama
- Starring: Mario Casas, Clara Lago
- Why Watch? A sequel to Tres metros sobre el cielo, this film continues the story of heartbreak, love triangles, and second chances.
- Where to Watch: Netflix Spain, Prime Video
- not rated
Palmeras en la nieve (Palm Trees in the Snow) 2015
- Genre: Drama, historical romance
- Starring: Mario Casas, Adriana Ugarte
- Why Watch? A beautiful love story set between two different worlds, connecting past and present with deep emotional impact.
- Where to Watch: Available on Apple TV or Prime Video
- not rated
Los amantes pasajeros (I’m So Excited!) 2013
- Genre: Romantic comedy
- Starring: Javier Cámara, Raúl Arévalo, Carlos Areces, Blanca Suárez (El Internado!)
- Why Watch? A quirky, humorous film by Pedro Almodóvar, filled with over-the-top characters and unexpected connections.
- Where to Watch: Available on Amazon Prime Video for purchase
- Rated R
El secreto de sus ojos (The Secret in Their Eyes) 2009
- Genre: Romantic drama, thriller
- Starring: Ricardo Darín, Soledad Villamil
- Why Watch? This Academy Award-winning best foreign language film combines romance with mystery, making it an engaging watch.
- Where to Watch: Available on Amazon Prime Video for purchase
- Rated R
Emilia Pérez 2024
- Genre: Romantic musical thriller, drama
- Starring: Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez
- Why Watch? While darker than most on this list, Emilia Pérez is a Spanish language film with a leading 13 nominations at the 2025 Academy Awards.
- Where to Watch: Netflix
- Rated R
Prefer International TV Shows in Spanish for Adults?
Personally, if I am watching something in Spanish, my 1st pick is not a romantic movie. I gravitate to international TV shows in Spanish. If you want binge worthy tv dramas see this list of my favorites in Spanish.
Best Netflix Shows in Spanish for Adults
Want an Appropriate Romantic Movie for Spanish Class?
I know the core audience of Mis Clases Locas are World Language teachers. So if you are also thinking about how you can use Spanish romance movies in class, here you go. Here are movies with romantic themes i would show in Spanish class.
- Selena – a classic story of love & loss, PG & great to watch in Spanish class. Get my Selena Movie Guide
- Vivo – while an animated musical comedy, the heart is the romance between Andrés and Marta, with Vivo’s journey acting as a way to honor their love. Vivo Movie Guide
- McFarland USA – most think of this as a Sports Drama, but the love between the coach & his wife, as well as Julie & Thomas make McFarland an appropriate romance in my book. McFarland USA Movie Questions
- Maya y los tres– this appropriate Netflix fantasy show does include romantic relationships between Maya & Zatz, and Chimi & Rico. Maya y los tres Spanish Episode 1 Guide is a great 1 day sub plan. Introduce the show with these free character slides below as well.
Valentine’s Day for Spanish Class Resources
- Valentine’s Day in Spanish Class Ideas
- Spanish Just Dance Valentine’s Day
- 10 Spanish Class Love Songs
Final Thoughts for Best Spanish Romantic Movies List
Spanish romantic movies are a great way to experience Spanish culture while enjoying love stories that range from fun and lighthearted to deeply emotional. Whether you prefer romantic comedies, intense romantic dramas, or forbidden love stories, there’s a film for every mood.
Key Takeaways
- Watching romantic Spanish movies helps with Spanish language learning.
- There’s a wide variety of films, from romantic comedies to dramatic love stories.
- Streaming platforms like Netflix, Apple TV, and Prime Video make these movies accessible.
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