Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "lonely-hearts"

1. Paris, Texas (1984)

R | 145 min | Drama

Travis Henderson, an aimless drifter who has been missing for four years, wanders out of the desert and must reconnect with society, himself, his life, and his family.

Director: Wim Wenders | Stars: Harry Dean Stanton, Nastassja Kinski, Dean Stockwell, Sam Berry

Votes: 119,807 | Gross: $2.18M

2. Marty (1955)

Not Rated | 90 min | Drama, Romance

A middle-aged butcher and a school teacher who have given up on the idea of love meet at a dance and fall for each other.

Director: Delbert Mann | Stars: Ernest Borgnine, Betsy Blair, Esther Minciotti, Augusta Ciolli

Votes: 27,136

3. In Fabric (2018)

R | 118 min | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy

In Fabric is a haunting ghost story set against the backdrop of a busy winter sales period in a department store and follows the life of a cursed dress as it passes from person to person, with devastating consequences.

Director: Peter Strickland | Stars: Sidse Babett Knudsen, Marianne Jean-Baptiste, Julian Barratt, Steve Oram

Votes: 14,011

4. Only the Animals (2019)

117 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

A woman disappeared. After a snowstorm, her car is discovered on a road to a small remote village. While the police don't know where to start, five people are linked to the disappearance. Each one with his or her own secret.

Director: Dominik Moll | Stars: Denis Ménochet, Laure Calamy, Damien Bonnard, Nadia Tereszkiewicz

Votes: 7,812

5. Crimes of the Heart (1986)

PG-13 | 105 min | Comedy, Drama

Three southern sisters try to come to grips with the meaning of their mother's suicide.

Director: Bruce Beresford | Stars: Diane Keaton, Jessica Lange, Sissy Spacek, Sam Shepard

Votes: 4,450 | Gross: $22.91M

6. Model Shop (1969)

M | 97 min | Drama, Romance

George is unemployed, broke, about to be drafted to Vietnam, and suddenly madly in love with the divine Lola, a woman he has only briefly glimpsed. Now George searches for his potential amour through the City of Angels.

Director: Jacques Demy | Stars: Anouk Aimée, Gary Lockwood, Alexandra Hay, Carol Cole

Votes: 2,147

7. The Honeymoon Killers (1970)

R | 107 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

An obese, embittered nurse doesn't mind if her toupee-wearing boyfriend romances and fleeces other women, as long as he takes her along on his con jobs.

Directors: Leonard Kastle, Donald Volkman | Stars: Shirley Stoler, Tony Lo Bianco, Mary Jane Higby, Doris Roberts

Votes: 5,840 | Gross: $0.46M

8. Scandal Sheet (1952)

Passed | 82 min | Crime, Drama, Film-Noir

The editor of an exploitation newspaper commits a murder and assigns his protégé to investigate hoping to divert attention away from himself.

Director: Phil Karlson | Stars: John Derek, Donna Reed, Broderick Crawford, Rosemary DeCamp

Votes: 3,503

9. Terror in the Family (1996 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 86 min | Drama, Romance

A portrait of a dysfunctional 1990s suburban family, where behind closed doors, alcohol and rebellion are hidden inside the lie of perfection. 15-year-old Deena's sleazy, twisted boyfriend is believed--at first--to be the cause.

Director: Gregory Goodell | Stars: Joanna Kerns, Dan Lauria, Hilary Swank, Andrew Kavovit

Votes: 759

10. Lonelyhearts (1958)

100 min | Drama

Eager for a job, journalist Adam White accepts the lowly position of columnist for the advice-giving section of the Chronicle but he often clashes with his cynical editor, Shrike.

Director: Vincent J. Donehue | Stars: Montgomery Clift, Myrna Loy, Robert Ryan, Dolores Hart

Votes: 1,428

11. Finnegan Begin Again (1985 TV Movie)

115 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Mike Finnegan is nearing retirement and taking care of his senile wife. He can't get her to allow him to throw anything out and their house has become unmanageable. He meets Liz DeHaan, who... See full summary »

Director: Joan Micklin Silver | Stars: Mary Tyler Moore, Robert Preston, Sam Waterston, Sylvia Sidney

Votes: 478

12. Soulmates (2023)

Drama, Fantasy, Musical

Everybody dreams. Based on a true story two young singer-songwriters sharing the same metaphysical dream since they were children, are faced with the harsh reality of choosing their passionate fate of love or life.

Director: Jim Fitzpatrick | Stars: Jadon Cal, Samantha Reddy, Jim Fitzpatrick, Ethan Rich

Votes: 63

13. Deep Crimson (1996)

114 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

The life of a man who preys on unsuspecting women for a living is changed when he finds an accomplice in the woman who loves and controls him.

Director: Arturo Ripstein | Stars: Regina Orozco, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Sherlyn, Giovani Florido

Votes: 2,091

14. Der Richter und das Mädchen (1995)

90 min | Drama

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Director: Rainer Boldt | Stars: Udo Schenk, Janne Drücker, Roswitha Schreiner, Anuk Ens

Votes: 41

15. The Model and the Marriage Broker (1951)

Approved | 103 min | Comedy, Romance

Marriage broker Mae Swasey, who somewhat cynically arranges her loser clients' affairs, meets model Kitty Bennett and can't resist meddling in her life, by disentangling her from a married ... See full summary »

Director: George Cukor | Stars: Jeanne Crain, Thelma Ritter, Scott Brady, Zero Mostel

Votes: 898

16. The Visit (1963)

86 min | Comedy, Romance

Twenty-four hours in the life of Pina and Adolfo. The story of a 36-year-old woman and the flashbacks that show the pair's lives and fills in some details of their other relationships.

Director: Antonio Pietrangeli | Stars: Sandra Milo, François Périer, Mario Adorf, Gastone Moschin

Votes: 639

17. Fast Food Fast Women (2000)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Romance

How important is the truth when falling in love? Bella is a Manhattan café waitress, about to turn 35, stuck in a long-term affair going nowhere. Paul is a widower, facing old age alone. ... See full summary »

Director: Amos Kollek | Stars: Anna Thomson, Jamie Harris, Louise Lasser, Robert Modica

Votes: 2,149 | Gross: $0.19M

18. Walter (1982 TV Movie)

70 min | Drama

A man with learning difficulties suffers neglect and ill-treatment, and this is only exasperated when his parents die and nobody seems to know what to do with him.

Director: Stephen Frears | Stars: Ian McKellen, Barbara Jefford, Arthur Whybrow, Tony Melody

Votes: 327

19. Joaquin Bordado (2008– )

45 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

Joaquin Bordado is a man with tattoos all over his body. What is unique about these tattoos are they become alive.

Stars: Robin Padilla, Iza Calzado, Eddie Garcia, Ian Veneracion

Votes: 38

20. Unmade Beds (1997)

R | 95 min | Comedy, Drama

A black comedy about vanity and lust in contemporary America. In the middle of the sexual jungle of New York's singles' world, two men and two women try to achieve their dreams.

Director: Nicholas Barker | Stars: Aimee Copp, Michael De Stefano, Brenda Monte, Mikey Russo

Votes: 336 | Gross: $0.25M

21. Hi, Nellie (1934)

Passed | 75 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

The managing editor for a newspaper, in hot water with his boss, is demoted to writing the "Nellie Nelson" heart throb column, where he gets the unexpected opportunity to crack a major story.

Director: Mervyn LeRoy | Stars: Paul Muni, Glenda Farrell, Ned Sparks, Robert Barrat

Votes: 599

22. The Crooked Hearts (1972 TV Movie)

74 min | Comedy, Crime, Romance

Con-artist stalks members of club of rich old women.

Director: Jay Sandrich | Stars: Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Rosalind Russell, Ross Martin, Michael Murphy

Votes: 101

23. Belye nochi (1960)

95 min | Drama, Romance

A Dreamer, living in a big city for a few years and all the time he is alone. But one summer in St. Petersburg's White Nights on the Neva, he meets Nastya.

Director: Ivan Pyrev | Stars: Lyudmila Marchenko, Oleg Strizhenov, Anatoli Fedorinov, Svetlana Kharitonova

Votes: 114

24. Advice to the Forlorn (1933)

Approved | 62 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Los Angeles newspaper reporter Toby Prentiss is continually in trouble with his editor. He is demoted to running the paper's "Miss Lonelyhearts" advice column because he missed the scoop on... See full summary »

Director: Alfred L. Werker | Stars: Lee Tracy, Sally Blane, Paul Harvey, Sterling Holloway

Votes: 96

25. Piso mou s' eho, satana (1971)

95 min | Comedy

A successful insurance agent and classy womaniser responds to the exciting "Rose of Isfahan's" advert in a lonely hearts column; however, his beguiling charm fails to bear fruit. Who is that mysterious woman? Will he ever see her again?

Director: Dinos Dimopoulos | Stars: Labros Konstadaras, Maro Kodou, Anna Matzourani, Vicky Vanita

Votes: 138

26. Chew-Chew Baby (1945)

Approved | 7 min | Family, Animation, Short

Wally Walrus kicks the delinquent Woody Woodpecker out of his boarding house. But the mooching bird finds the walrus's personal ad in the newspaper and comes back, disguised as a woman.

Director: Shamus Culhane | Stars: Lee Sweetland, Mel Blanc, Ben Hardaway, Jack Mather

Votes: 174

27. Tenshi (2005)

117 min | Fantasy, Romance

One day, an angel materializes before Kato's eyes. While the angel seems like an average girl with a passion for gin and lime, she sports a pair of big white wings. Only lonely-hearted ... See full summary »

Director: Mayumi Miyasaka | Stars: Kyôko Fukada, Shigeru Izumiya, Akemi Kobayashi, Ei Morisako

Votes: 158

28. Fuis-moi, je te suis! (2022)

34 min | Short, Comedy, Romance

Adèle and Thibault play the dangerous game of desire. But Adèle is not sure of her feelings or those of her lover.

Director: Abigaëlle Janssens-Rivallain | Stars: Victor Perret, Abigaëlle Janssens-Rivallain, Severine Leus, Sabine Rivallain

29. Lou n'a pas dit non (1994)

78 min | Drama, Romance

Describes moments and aspects of the life of a contemporary couple who are experiencing change. The daily life the man and woman share in this film is acknowledged to be difficult. The ... See full summary »

Director: Anne-Marie Miéville | Stars: Marie Bunel, Manuel Blanc, Caroline Micla, Geneviève Pasquier

Votes: 50

30. Hassan - The image of our common pain (2018)

111 min | Drama, Family

"Hassan" is a family drama film that demonstrates love, compassion and humanity amongst the Afghan community living in Afghanistan and abroad. Hassan runs a non-profit lotto company which ... See full summary »

Director: Emaan | Stars: Leena Alam, Haroon Azizi, Harjeet Dhillon, Hakim Diljo

Votes: 16

31. A Young Miss... Aged 39 (1954)

92 min | Comedy, Drama

A man tries desperately to find a husband for his 39-years old sister who still lives with him. Only if his sister gets married will he be free to take the woman he's been loving for the past years.

Director: Alekos Sakellarios | Stars: Vasilis Logothetidis, Ilia Livykou, Smaro Stefanidou, Dina Stathatou

Votes: 479

32. Lost Luggage (2016)

Not Rated | 10 min | Short, Drama, Mystery

A social outcast takes advantage of his job as a lost luggage courier to delve into the human condition.

Director: Thomas Burke | Stars: David Eimer, Laura L. Martin, Lindsay Anne Kent, Stephanie Marett

Votes: 9

33. Greeks Have Pride (1968)

91 min | Comedy

After years of engagement with his young fiancée, a chronic bachelor must finally make up his mind to walk down the aisle; but, not before his slightly overage sister finds a suitable husband. Two suitors arrive. Who will be the lucky one?

Director: Alekos Sakellarios | Stars: Labros Konstadaras, Mitsi Konstadara, Stavros Xenidis, Ketty Panou

Votes: 216

34. I Am in Eskew (2018 Podcast Series)

Horror, Mystery, Thriller

The streets are steep, murderous and winding. The rain never stops. David came from their world but has found himself trapped in the living city of Eskew. He documents his bizarre experiences hoping that someone somewhere will hear them.

Star: Jon Ware

Votes: 11

35. Roberta Loved (2002)

24 min | Short, Drama

This dark bittersweet drama focuses on Roberta, a 350-lb secretary who loses her job and learns she is dying on the same day. On her last day alive, she develops an unusual relationship ... See full summary »

Director: Q. Allan Brocka | Stars: Vickie Rabjohn, Christopher Bradley, Mink Stole, Aline Sessions

Votes: 35

36. Totò cerca moglie (1950)

76 min | Comedy

Aunt Agatha writes to Toto, informing him that she won't send him another penny until he is married.

Director: Carlo Ludovico Bragaglia | Stars: Totò, Ave Ninchi, Marisa Merlini, Aroldo Tieri

Votes: 250

37. Toxic Hearts (2016)

17 min | Short, Fantasy

Jeremy, a radioactive boy experiences a strange new world for the first time, as well as a love that can never be.

Director: Samuel Siegel | Stars: Liam Pinzon, Lily Dodsworth-Evans, Zak Fletcher, Jules Smith

38. Under the Bridge (2007)

12 min | Short, Drama

A disabled homeless veteran has lost all purpose in life and is on the verge of self destruction until he meets a young boy who gives him a reason to live.

Director: Michelle O'Keefe | Stars: Victor Vitaras, Austin Whitlock, Vincent Maliani, Joshua Dennard

Votes: 27

39. Photos (1932)

40 min | Short

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Director: Abel Jacquin | Stars: Henri Crémieux, Arthur Devère, Emmy Guitès, Claire Gérard

40. Dal bog dol (2007)

59 min | Documentary

This is a story of a village that lives ahead of its time. The village of the future is on the Balkans, Bulgaria and has the profound name "Deep Valley". There is a twice-restored church in... See full summary »

Director: Penka Monova

41. Die Zeit zwischen zwei Träumen (2007)

16 min | Short, Drama

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Director: Andreas Cyrenius | Stars: Konstanze Bormann, Ulas Kilic, Hannah Vreeland

42. Group (2011– )

28 min | Comedy

After clinical psychologist Ned Freeman gets arrested for public intoxication, he's court-mandated to run a group of New York lonely-hearts.

Stars: Troy Lavallee, Bryan Fenkart, Margaret Williams, Ashley Avis

43. American Playhouse (1980–1994)
Episode: Miss Lonelyhearts (1983)

56 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A young Depression-era reporter is assigned to write his newspaper's advice column on the insistence of his mocking editor. Unhappy in the demeaning assignment, he begins to take an interest in one of the readers sending letters.

Director: Michael Dinner | Stars: Eric Roberts, Arthur Hill, Conchata Ferrell, John P. Ryan

Votes: 57

44. Craig Kennedy, Criminologist (1952–1953)
Episode: The Lonely Hearts Club (1952)

Crime, Drama, Mystery

Craig Kennedy and his friend, Evening Star reporter Walt Jameson, pose as a couple of seafaring men to save an old man from murder. Kennedy's detective skills pay off as he unravels the ... See full summary »

Director: Harry L. Fraser | Stars: Donald Woods, Sydney Mason, Lewis Wilson, Trudy Marshall

Votes: 10

45. The Gene Autry Show (1950–1955)
Episode: Go West, Young Lady (1955)

30 min | Western

Postal inspectors attempting to close down a lonely hearts club racket accuse Gene and Pat of being the ringleaders.

Director: Robert G. Walker | Stars: Gene Autry, Champion, Nan Leslie, John Close

Votes: 11

46. The Gene Autry Show (1950–1955)
Episode: Narrow Escape (1953)

30 min | Western

Gene and Pat investigate a series of stagecoach hold-ups with the help of a newspaper editor and a young widow and her son who have answered Pat's ad in a lonely-hearts column.

Director: D. Ross Lederman | Stars: Gene Autry, Champion, Sheila Ryan, Rick Vallin

Votes: 10

47. Richard Diamond, Private Detective (1956–1960)
Episode: Marked for Murder (1959)

30 min | Action, Crime, Drama

When his latest client steals his car, private detective Richard Diamond is plunged into a case involving stolen money, a social club for the lonely and a criminal with a conscience.

Director: Don McDougall | Stars: David Janssen, Russ Conway, Patricia Huston, Peter Leeds

Votes: 17

48. EastEnders (1985– )
Episode: Episode #1.3099 (2006)

TV-PG | 28 min | Crime, Drama, Romance

Patrick and Pat flirt outrageously; they get carried away and are almost caught by Jim. Dawn goes on a date with a wine merchant, but when it ends badly she is comforted by Deano. Elsewhere... See full summary »

Director: Peter Rose | Stars: Natalie Cassidy, James Alexandrou, Petra Letang, Rudolph Walker

49. Sister Boniface Mysteries (2022– )
Episode: Love and Other Puzzles (2022)

TV-PG | 47 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

After spending the night with a pipe-smoking gentleman caller, a woman is found dead with a jigsaw puzzle and a face full of cold cream.

Director: Ian Barber | Stars: Sarah Flind, Lorna Watson, Ami Metcalf, Jerry Iwu

Votes: 238

50. The Danny Kaye Show (1963–1967)
Episode: Episode #1.28 (1964)

Comedy, Music

Danny is joined by guests Dorothy Collins, Howard Morris and Laurie Ichino. In one sketch, Danny plays a wallflower who is persuaded by his friend to attend a Lonely Hearts dance with ... See full summary »

Stars: Danny Kaye, Charles Aznavour, Dorothy Collins, Laurie Ichino