Sort by Popularity - Most Popular Movies and TV Shows tagged with keyword "platonic-relationship"

1. Supernatural (2005–2020)

TV-14 | 44 min | Drama, Fantasy, Horror

Two brothers follow their father's footsteps as hunters, fighting evil supernatural beings of many kinds, including monsters, demons, and gods that roam the earth.

Stars: Jared Padalecki, Jensen Ackles, Jim Beaver, Misha Collins

Votes: 485,649

2. Doctor Who (2005–2022)

TV-PG | 45 min | Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

The further adventures in time and space of the alien adventurer known as the Doctor and his companions from planet Earth.

Stars: Jodie Whittaker, Peter Capaldi, Pearl Mackie, Matt Smith

Votes: 247,920

3. Sherlock (2010–2017)

TV-14 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery

The quirky spin on Conan Doyle's iconic sleuth pitches him as a "high-functioning sociopath" in modern-day London. Assisting him in his investigations: Afghanistan War vet John Watson, who's introduced to Holmes by a mutual acquaintance.

Stars: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves

Votes: 1,003,341

4. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001)

PG-13 | 178 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

A meek Hobbit from the Shire and eight companions set out on a journey to destroy the powerful One Ring and save Middle-earth from the Dark Lord Sauron.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom, Sean Bean

Votes: 2,016,698 | Gross: $315.54M

5. The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003)

PG-13 | 201 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

Gandalf and Aragorn lead the World of Men against Sauron's army to draw his gaze from Frodo and Sam as they approach Mount Doom with the One Ring.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Viggo Mortensen, Ian McKellen, Orlando Bloom

Votes: 1,988,835 | Gross: $377.85M

6. The Lion King (1994)

G | 88 min | Animation, Adventure, Drama

Lion prince Simba and his father are targeted by his bitter uncle, who wants to ascend the throne himself.

Directors: Roger Allers, Rob Minkoff | Stars: Matthew Broderick, Jeremy Irons, James Earl Jones, Whoopi Goldberg

Votes: 1,147,634 | Gross: $422.78M

7. The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002)

PG-13 | 179 min | Action, Adventure, Drama

While Frodo and Sam edge closer to Mordor with the help of the shifty Gollum, the divided fellowship makes a stand against Sauron's new ally, Saruman, and his hordes of Isengard.

Director: Peter Jackson | Stars: Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen, Orlando Bloom

Votes: 1,792,588 | Gross: $342.55M

8. Three's Company (1976–1984)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy

The misadventures of two women and one man living in one apartment and their neighbors.

Stars: John Ritter, Joyce DeWitt, Suzanne Somers, Richard Kline

Votes: 17,213

9. Demolition (2015)

R | 101 min | Comedy, Drama

A successful investment banker struggles after losing his wife in a tragic car crash. With the help of a customer service rep and her young son, he starts to rebuild, beginning with the demolition of the life he once knew.

Director: Jean-Marc Vallée | Stars: Jake Gyllenhaal, Naomi Watts, Chris Cooper, Judah Lewis

Votes: 112,727 | Gross: $1.98M

10. Geostorm (2017)

PG-13 | 109 min | Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller

When the network of satellites designed to control the global climate starts to attack Earth, it's a race against the clock for its creator to uncover the real threat before a worldwide Geostorm wipes out everything and everyone.

Director: Dean Devlin | Stars: Gerard Butler, Jim Sturgess, Abbie Cornish, Alexandra Maria Lara

Votes: 119,104 | Gross: $33.70M

11. Causeway (2022)

R | 94 min | Drama

A US soldier suffers a traumatic brain injury while fighting in Afghanistan and struggles to adjust to life back home.

Director: Lila Neugebauer | Stars: Jennifer Lawrence, Brian Tyree Henry, Linda Emond, Danny Wolohan

Votes: 23,008

12. The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964–1968)

TV-PG | 50 min | Action, Adventure, Crime

The two top Agents of the United Network Command for Law and Enforcement (U.N.C.L.E.) fight the enemies of peace, particularly the forces of T.H.R.U.S.H.

Stars: Robert Vaughn, David McCallum, Leo G. Carroll, John Herman Shaner

Votes: 6,291

13. I Think We're Alone Now (2018)

R | 99 min | Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi

The apocalypse proves a blessing in disguise for one lucky recluse--until a second survivor arrives with the threat of companionship.

Director: Reed Morano | Stars: Peter Dinklage, Elle Fanning, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Paul Giamatti

Votes: 12,677

14. Jeeves and Wooster (1990–1993)

TV-PG | 55 min | Comedy

Bertram Wooster, a well-intentioned, wealthy layabout, has a habit of getting himself into trouble and it's up to his brilliant valet, Jeeves, to get him out.

Stars: Stephen Fry, Hugh Laurie, Richard Dixon, Robert Daws

Votes: 13,255

15. Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell (2015)

60 min | Fantasy, War

In an alternate history, during the time of real life Napoleonic Wars, two men of destiny, the gifted recluse Mr. Norrell and daring spellcasting novice Jonathan Strange, use magic to help England.

Stars: Bertie Carvel, Eddie Marsan, Marc Warren, Charlotte Riley

Votes: 13,848

16. Sirens (2014–2015)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A comedy that follows three Chicago EMTs who despite their narcissistic and self-destructive personalities are uniquely qualified to save lives.

Stars: Michael Mosley, Kevin Daniels, Kevin Bigley, Jessica McNamee

Votes: 6,720

17. The Object of My Affection (1998)

R | 111 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A pregnant New York City social worker begins to develop romantic feelings for her gay best friend, and decides she'd rather raise her child with him, much to the dismay of her overbearing boyfriend.

Director: Nicholas Hytner | Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Paul Rudd, Kali Rocha, Lena Cardwell

Votes: 21,622 | Gross: $29.11M

18. The Bookshop (2017)

PG | 113 min | Drama

England 1959. In a small East Anglian town, Florence Green decides, against polite but ruthless local opposition, to open a bookshop.

Director: Isabel Coixet | Stars: Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, Hunter Tremayne, Honor Kneafsey

Votes: 17,545 | Gross: $1.33M

19. Sapphire & Steel (1979–1982)

TV-PG | 30 min | Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller

The secrets Sapphire, Steel and their colleagues find include people trapped in photos, ghosts lost in time and a retro dinner party.

Stars: David McCallum, Joanna Lumley, David Collings, Gerald James

Votes: 1,883

20. Alone Together (I) (2018)

TV-14 | 22 min | Comedy

Two not-so-young socially-awkward Millennials--rich, self-conscious, unmotivated Benji and his poor, freeloading, self-centered, strictly-platonic best friend Esther--try to fit in with L.A.'s vain, status-obsessed elite.

Stars: Esther Povitsky, Benji Aflalo, Edgar Blackmon, Chris D'Elia

Votes: 2,161

21. This Special Friendship (1964)

Not Rated | 99 min | Drama, Romance

A tale of the tender relationship between a twelve-year-old boy and the upperclassman who is the object of his desire. All set in the rigid atmosphere of a Jesuit-run school.

Director: Jean Delannoy | Stars: Francis Lacombrade, Didier Haudepin, François Leccia, Dominique Maurin

Votes: 3,054

22. Copenhagen (2014)

Not Rated | 98 min | Adventure, Drama, Romance

When the girl of your dreams is half your age, it's time to grow up.

Director: Mark Raso | Stars: Gethin Anthony, Frederikke Dahl Hansen, Sebastian Armesto, Olivia Grant

Votes: 13,941

23. Man About the House (1973–1976)

30 min | Comedy

Sitcom exploring the trials and tribulations created by one man and two women flat-sharing in the 70s.

Stars: Richard O'Sullivan, Paula Wilcox, Sally Thomsett, Yootha Joyce

Votes: 1,583

24. The World, the Flesh and the Devil (1959)

Approved | 95 min | Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi

A miner trapped in a cave-in resurfaces, and upon discovering mankind has been wiped out in a nuclear holocaust, sets out to find other survivors.

Director: Ranald MacDougall | Stars: Harry Belafonte, Inger Stevens, Mel Ferrer

Votes: 3,562

25. The Keys of the Kingdom (1944)

Passed | 137 min | Drama, War

A young priest is sent to China to establish a Catholic parish.

Director: John M. Stahl | Stars: Gregory Peck, Thomas Mitchell, Vincent Price, Rose Stradner

Votes: 3,103

26. Nightmare Cafe (1992)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

"Nightmare Cafe" - Frank Nolan and Fay Peronivic find themselves in a mysterious all-night café following a brush with death, but they soon learn that they did, in fact, die, and have been brought back to life by the café.

Stars: Jack Coleman, Lindsay Frost, Robert Englund, Bobby Slayton

Votes: 519

27. Skate Kitchen (2018)

R | 106 min | Drama

A teenaged skateboarder makes friends with a bunch of other skateboarding girls in New York City.

Director: Crystal Moselle | Stars: Rachelle Vinberg, Dede Lovelace, Nina Moran, Kabrina Adams

Votes: 4,892 | Gross: $0.24M

28. Under Your Bed (2019)

98 min | Drama, Thriller

Naoto was ignored by other people. During his school days, Chihiro was the first person who called his name. Naoto dreams of seeing her again and tries to find her. Finally, after 11 years,... See full summary »

Director: Mari Asato | Stars: Ken'ichi Abe, Kengo Kôra, Yûgo Mikawa, Ryôsuke Miyake

Votes: 554

29. Light in the Piazza (1962)

Not Rated | 102 min | Drama, Romance

Upper class Americans Noel and Meg Johnson have a twenty-six year old daughter named Clara Johnson. Clara suffered a head injury as a child which resulted in her being mentally disabled. ... See full summary »

Director: Guy Green | Stars: Olivia de Havilland, George Hamilton, Yvette Mimieux, Rossano Brazzi

Votes: 1,936

30. La Flor (2018)

808 min | Drama, Fantasy, Musical

A film in six episodes, connected by the same four actresses, full of various subplots that play with narrative and different cinematic genres , everything structured in an unusual way.

Director: Mariano Llinás | Stars: Elisa Carricajo, Valeria Correa, Pilar Gamboa, Laura Paredes

Votes: 821 | Gross: $0.00M

31. Someone Is Bleeding (1974)

R | 105 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller

On a beach in Nice, François meets the mysterious Peggy and falls in love with her. Following her to a villa, he meets Marc, a lawyer who has a strange relationship with the girl. Marc tells François that Peggy is a drug addict: she kills men who approach her.

Director: Georges Lautner | Stars: Alain Delon, Mireille Darc, Claude Brasseur, Fiore Altoviti

Votes: 1,045

32. Bernard and Doris (2006)

TV-14 | 102 min | Biography, Comedy, Drama

The story of the twilight years of tobacco billionairess Doris Duke who develops an unlikely friendship with her butler, Bernard Lafferty.

Director: Bob Balaban | Stars: Susan Sarandon, Ralph Fiennes, Peter Asher, Don Harvey

Votes: 4,495

33. The 15 Year Old Girl (1989)

86 min | Drama, Romance

Father slowly falls in love with his son's teenage girlfriend.

Director: Jacques Doillon | Stars: Judith Godrèche, Melvil Poupaud, Jacques Doillon, Tina Sportolaro

Votes: 397

34. Peridot (2022)

Not Rated | 63 min | Drama, Romance

Peridot is the story of Gabriel, a young male gigolo, working on Skid Row to send money to his mother back home. He forms the most unlikely friendship with Martha, an elderly woman and renowned author.

Director: Shayne Pax | Stars: Shayne Pax, Susan Moore Harmon, Harry Hains, Michael Minyard

Votes: 278

35. Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012)

Not Rated | 110 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A few drinks too many leads an uptight architect and quick-witted hairstylist to marry in Las Vegas. Can a mistake lead to friendship and love?

Director: Shakun Batra | Stars: Zenobia Shroff, Kareena Kapoor, Imran Khan, Boman Irani

Votes: 7,268 | Gross: $1.15M

36. Hum Tumhare Hain Sanam (2002)

Not Rated | 174 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Gopal's blissful married life with Radha blemishes when Radha gets obsessed with the career of her friend, Suraj, who is a singer. Ripped apart by jealousy, Gopal deserts Radha.

Directors: K.S. Adiyaman, Sanjay Singh | Stars: Shah Rukh Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Salman Khan, Atul Agnihotri

Votes: 7,699 | Gross: $0.40M

37. Anna and the Wolves (1973)

100 min | Drama

A British governess comes to an isolated house to take care of the children of a convoluted family.

Director: Carlos Saura | Stars: Geraldine Chaplin, Fernando Fernán Gómez, José María Prada, José Vivó

Votes: 1,997

38. Probe (1988)

60 min | Comedy, Crime, Mystery

An eccentric scientific prodigy and his secretary investigate mysteries.

Stars: Parker Stevenson, Ashley Crow, Jon Cypher, Clive Revill

Votes: 227

39. MDMA (2017)

Not Rated | 98 min | Crime, Drama

In 1984, the most powerful drug dealer on the west coast was a 19 year old coed. Based on actual events.

Director: Angie Wang | Stars: Annie Q. Riegel, Francesca Eastwood, Pierson Fode, Scott Keiji Takeda

Votes: 762

40. Strangers Making Babies (2021– )

60 min | Documentary

People are finding it increasingly difficult to meet "the right one" to start a family with, so some are turning to co-parenting, which is when two people have a baby together outside a conventional romantic relationship.

Stars: Vik Dowlul, Ian Hughes

41. Neel Akasher Neechey (1959)

Not Rated | 133 min | Drama

A poor Chinese hawker, Wang Lu, sells his merchandise, China silk in the streets of Calcutta.

Director: Mrinal Sen | Stars: Kali Bannerjee, Manju Dey, Smriti Biswas, Bikash Roy

Votes: 146

42. Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys (2011–2012)

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Stars: Jared Allman, Sherrié Austin, Peter Depp, Shane Stevens

Votes: 33

43. My Soulmate (2015)

23 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Two employees who have been working for two years together - but have known each other only formally and officially - start talking about something outside their job and suddenly realize they were soulmates all along.

Director: Marin Mandir | Stars: Nikolina Markovic, Marin Mandir, Dominik Gadze, Tomislav Tarandek

Votes: 18

44. Days to Remember (1987)

95 min | Drama, Romance

Katharina, a German journalist of Yugoslavian origin, comes to Podgorica to prepare a material for her TV-show. There she meets Peter, a young German, who came to Yugoslavia to make his own investigation about his father's Nazi past.

Director: Jeanine Meerapfel | Stars: Barbara Sukowa, Horst Günter Marx, Velimir 'Bata' Zivojinovic, Rade Serbedzija

Votes: 48

45. The Best of Ernie and Bert (1988 Video)

Short

Gina and Big Bird are babysitting Ernie's young cousin, Ernestine, and are keeping her entertained with Ernie's scrapbook containing photos of the times he's spent with his friend Bert. ... See full summary »

Directors: Jon Stone, David Heeley, Jim Henson, Lisa Simon | Stars: Caroll Spinney, David Rudman, Alison Bartlett, Frank Oz

Votes: 33

46. Through the Fire (2002 TV Movie)

30 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

Michael and Anne-Marie, two successful lonely New Yorkers, run into each other for the first time in years. They try to rekindle their relationship, but they bicker over everything. Michael's best friend Mary helps. Unsold sitcom pilot.

Director: Michael Dorn | Stars: Michael Dorn, Ron Dorn, Anne-Marie Johnson, Johnny Liska

Votes: 10

47. Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys (2010– )

Reality-TV

Chronicles the lives and relationships between gay men and their straight female best friends.

Stars: Rosebud Baker, Crystal McCrary, Nathan Hale, Elisa Casas

Votes: 46

48. Zahradnictví: Rodinný prítel (2017)

130 min | Drama, History, Romance

Melodrama set in Czech Republic during the Germain occupation.

Director: Jan Hrebejk | Stars: Anna Geislerová, Ondrej Sokol, Martin Finger, Klára Melísková

Votes: 171

49. Dve slova (2015)

25 min | Short, Romance

Every circle must close, every beginning must reach its fulfillment. Like a story in a book. Like life. Like love. Jakub met Anezka when studying at the university, at the end of 60s. He ... See full summary »

Director: Stepan Etrych | Stars: Miloslav Mejzlík, Brigita Cmuntová, Jan Tenkrát, Zuzana Krajickova

50. Le roman du samedi (1980–1981)
Episode: La naissance du jour (1980)

90 min

In the summer of 1927, the author Colette reflects on her life from her Saint-Tropez home as she deals with aging and the idea that her romantic adventures are over. But then she meets a handsome older man and a rich young woman.

Director: Jacques Demy | Stars: Danièle Delorme, Dominique Sanda, Jean Sorel, Orane Demazis

Votes: 78