10 Romantic Films Set Against Cliffs

Description: A widow moves into a seaside cottage haunted by the ghost of a sea captain. Their relationship blossoms against the backdrop of the rugged English cliffs, creating a timeless love story.

Fact: The film was remade as a TV series in the 1960s. The original novel was written by R.A. Dick, a pseudonym for Josephine Leslie.

Description: A complex narrative where an actress and actor playing lovers in a film fall in love in real life, set against the dramatic cliffs of Lyme Regis, England.

Fact: The film uses a meta-narrative structure, telling both the story within the film and the story of the actors making the film. It was nominated for five Academy Awards.

Description: While not strictly a romance, this film features a memorable scene where the characters climb the Cliffs of Insanity, symbolizing the lengths one goes for love.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by William Goldman. The Cliffs of Insanity were actually filmed at the Cliffs of Moher in Ireland.

Description: Set during the French and Indian War, this epic love story unfolds amidst the rugged cliffs and forests of colonial America, where Hawkeye and Cora find love amidst chaos.

Fact: The film was shot on location in North Carolina, with the Blue Ridge Mountains standing in for the Adirondacks. The soundtrack by Trevor Jones and Randy Edelman is highly acclaimed.

Description: A young girl discovers her family's connection to the mythical Selkies, set against the wild cliffs of Donegal, Ireland. The film weaves a tale of love, loss, and the magic of the sea.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "The Secret of Ron Mor Skerry" by Rosalie K. Fry. It was shot on location in Donegal, Ireland.

Description: A love story that transcends time, where a doctor and an architect communicate through a magical mailbox, set against the backdrop of a serene lake surrounded by cliffs.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare." The lake house was built specifically for the movie in Canada.

Description: A British couple journeys to a remote village in China to fight a cholera epidemic. The stark cliffs and mountains of China frame their journey of love, betrayal, and redemption.

Fact: The film is based on W. Somerset Maugham's novel. The title refers to a line from Percy Bysshe Shelley's poem "Sonnet to the Moon."

Description: Set during World War II, this film explores the complex relationships between poet Dylan Thomas, his wife Caitlin, and his childhood friend Vera. The cliffs of Wales provide a dramatic setting for their tumultuous love triangle.

Fact: The film is loosely based on the real-life relationships of Dylan Thomas. The title is derived from a poem by Thomas.

Description: Anna travels to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, but her journey takes an unexpected turn when she meets Declan, a ruggedly charming innkeeper. The cliffs of Ireland serve as a stunning backdrop to their evolving relationship.

Fact: The film was shot on location in Ireland, including the famous Cliffs of Moher. The movie's title refers to the Irish tradition where women can propose to men on Leap Day.

Description: A lighthouse keeper and his wife, living on a remote island off the coast of Western Australia, find a baby in a boat. Their decision to keep her leads to a heart-wrenching love story set against the cliffs of Janus Rock.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by M.L. Stedman. The lighthouse scenes were filmed at Cape Campbell Lighthouse in New Zealand.