10 Family Films About Unrequited Love

Description: This film tells the story of a rebellious teenager who falls for the sweet, kind-hearted daughter of a minister, only to find out she has a terminal illness. It's a poignant tale of love that grows despite knowing it will end in heartbreak.

Fact: The film is based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, who is known for his romantic, often tragic love stories. Mandy Moore, who plays the lead, also contributed to the film's soundtrack with her song "Cry."

Description: A doctor and an architect fall in love through letters they exchange at a lake house, but they live two years apart. Their love is tested by time, with one always waiting for the other to catch up.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare." It stars Sandra Bullock and Keanu Reeves, who previously co-starred in "Speed."

Description: This coming-of-age story revolves around two neighbors, Juli and Bryce, whose feelings for each other evolve over time. Juli has always been smitten with Bryce, but he's not interested until he starts to see her in a new light, only to realize he might have missed his chance.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by Wendelin Van Draanen. It was directed by Rob Reiner, who also directed other beloved family films like "The Princess Bride."

Description: Tom Hansen falls hard for Summer Finn, but their relationship doesn't follow the conventional path. Summer doesn't believe in love, leaving Tom's feelings unreciprocated until he learns to let go.

Fact: The film uses a non-linear narrative to show the ups and downs of Tom and Summer's relationship. It features a memorable dance scene set to Hall & Oates' "You Make My Dreams."

Description: Emma and Dexter meet on the day of their graduation and decide to meet every year on the same day. Their friendship deepens, but their timing is never right for romance, leading to years of unrequited love.

Fact: The film is based on the novel by David Nicholls. Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess portray the leads, showcasing the evolution of their characters over 20 years.

Description: Best friends since childhood, Rosie and Alex navigate life's ups and downs, always missing the chance to be together due to timing and misunderstandings. Their love remains unrequited until they finally confront their feelings.

Fact: The film is based on the novel "Where Rainbows End" by Cecelia Ahern. It was released with different titles in various countries, including "Just in Time for Christmas" in the UK.

Description: Charlie, a shy high school freshman, forms an unlikely friendship with two seniors, Sam and Patrick. His feelings for Sam grow, but she's in a relationship, leaving Charlie's love unrequited until circumstances change.

Fact: The film was adapted from Stephen Chbosky's novel, who also wrote and directed the movie. It features a memorable soundtrack with songs like "Heroes" by David Bowie.

Description: Sutter, a high school senior, lives in the moment until he meets Aimee, a shy girl with big dreams. Their relationship grows, but Sutter's inability to commit to a future leaves Aimee's love unreturned.

Fact: The film was adapted from the novel by Tim Tharp. Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley received critical acclaim for their performances.

Description: Hazel Grace and Augustus Waters meet at a cancer support group, where they share a love for literature. Their relationship blossoms into love, but with the shadow of terminal illness, their love story is bittersweet and unfulfilled in many ways.

Fact: The film was adapted from John Green's bestselling novel. Shailene Woodley and Ansel Elgort, who play Hazel and Augustus, also starred together in the "Divergent" series.

Description: Ellie Chu, a shy, introverted high school student, helps a jock write love letters to a girl they both like. As Ellie's feelings for the girl grow, she realizes her love is unrequited, but she learns valuable lessons about love and friendship.

Fact: The film is a modern retelling of the Cyrano de Bergerac story. It was released on Netflix and received positive reviews for its fresh take on the classic tale.