10 Must-Watch Love Triangle Dramas

Description: Set against the backdrop of World War II, this timeless classic features a love triangle between Rick Blaine, Ilsa Lund, and Victor Laszlo. The film's iconic lines and emotional depth make it a quintessential love triangle drama.

Fact: The famous line "Here's looking at you, kid" was improvised by Humphrey Bogart. The film was initially not expected to be a major success but became one of the most beloved films of all time.

Description: Martin Scorsese's adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel explores the societal constraints and personal desires of Newland Archer, caught between his fiancée May Welland and her cousin, the scandalous Countess Ellen Olenska.

Fact: Scorsese was initially reluctant to direct a period drama, but his meticulous attention to detail resulted in a visually stunning film. The film was nominated for five Academy Awards.

Description: A sweeping epic that intertwines the stories of a severely burned man, his nurse, and the love triangle involving his past with a married woman and her husband during World War II.

Fact: The film won nine Academy Awards, including Best Picture. The desert scenes were filmed in Tunisia, where the crew had to deal with extreme heat.

Description: A unique love triangle where a doctor and an architect communicate through a magical mailbox, but their timelines are two years apart, leading to an intriguing romantic entanglement.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare." The time difference in the film was a creative solution to the original plot's time-travel paradox.

Description: This film explores the consequences of a young girl's lie, which leads to a love triangle between her sister, her sister's lover, and the repercussions that follow.

Fact: The famous five-minute continuous shot at Dunkirk was meticulously planned and took several days to film. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards.

Description: This film explores a complex relationship between a young man and an older woman, which later involves a love triangle when the woman's past comes to light during the Holocaust trials.

Fact: Kate Winslet won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role. The film was controversial for its portrayal of the Holocaust, leading to mixed reactions from critics and audiences.

Description: Baz Luhrmann's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel showcases the tragic love triangle between Jay Gatsby, Daisy Buchanan, and Tom Buchanan, set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties.

Fact: The film was shot in 3D, making it one of the first major literary adaptations to use this technology. The soundtrack features contemporary artists like Lana Del Rey and Jay-Z.

Description: A young man, Benjamin Braddock, finds himself in a love triangle with an older woman, Mrs. Robinson, and her daughter, Elaine. This film captures the confusion and passion of youth in a changing America.

Fact: The iconic song "Mrs. Robinson" by Simon & Garfunkel was written specifically for the film. Dustin Hoffman was initially considered too old for the role of Benjamin.

Description: This Mexican road movie follows two teenage boys and an older woman on a journey of self-discovery, where their relationships evolve into a complex love triangle.

Fact: The film was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. It was also the first Mexican film to be nominated for Best Original Screenplay.

Description: Set in Paris during the 1968 student riots, this film explores the intense relationship between an American student and a French brother-sister duo, leading to a passionate and tumultuous love triangle.

Fact: The film was banned in several countries due to its explicit content. It was also Bertolucci's first English-language film in nearly two decades.