10 Family Films About Forbidden Love

Description: Set in the 1870s, Newland Archer's love for Ellen Olenska, his fiancée's cousin, is forbidden due to societal expectations and family obligations. The film beautifully captures the tension between personal desire and social duty.

Fact: Martin Scorsese directed this film, showcasing his versatility beyond his usual genre of crime and drama.

Description: This film captures the essence of forbidden love through the story of Noah and Allie, whose love is tested by class differences and family disapproval. Their enduring love story spans decades, making it a timeless tale of forbidden romance within the family context.

Fact: The film was based on a novel by Nicholas Sparks, and the iconic rain scene was shot over two days with Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.

Description: This film involves a unique twist on forbidden love where the protagonists communicate across time, creating a barrier that makes their love seemingly impossible, yet deeply rooted in family connections.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare," but with significant changes to the plot.

Description: This film explores the rivalry between sisters Anne and Mary Boleyn for the affection of King Henry VIII, highlighting the forbidden nature of their relationships due to royal politics and family ambition.

Fact: Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman, who played the sisters, had to learn to ride horses for their roles.

Description: This film tells the tragic story of Cecilia and Robbie, whose love is torn apart by a lie told by Cecilia's younger sister, Briony. The family dynamics and the forbidden nature of their relationship due to class and social status make it a poignant addition to this list.

Fact: The famous five-minute tracking shot at Dunkirk took four days to film and involved over 1,000 extras.

Description: The Wheeler family's seemingly perfect life is shattered by the forbidden love affair between April and her husband's colleague, which threatens to unravel their family structure. This film delves into the consequences of forbidden love within a marriage.

Fact: Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio reunited for this film after their iconic roles in "Titanic."

Description: The relationship between a young man and an older woman, who later turns out to be a former Nazi guard, explores themes of forbidden love, guilt, and the impact of family secrets.

Fact: Kate Winslet won an Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Hanna Schmitz.

Description: Jay Gatsby's obsessive love for Daisy Buchanan, who is married to another man, showcases the theme of forbidden love within the context of the American Dream and family expectations.

Fact: The film's budget was one of the highest for a literary adaptation at the time, costing around $105 million.

Description: While not strictly forbidden by family, the love between Hazel and Augustus is shadowed by their terminal illnesses, making their relationship a poignant exploration of love against all odds, including family expectations.

Fact: The film was shot in Pittsburgh, standing in for Indianapolis, where the story is set.

Description: Benjamin Braddock's affair with Mrs. Robinson, the wife of his father's business partner, epitomizes forbidden love. The film explores the generational clash and the taboo of an older woman seducing a younger man, all within the family circle.

Fact: Dustin Hoffman was not the first choice for the role of Benjamin; Robert Redford was initially considered but was deemed too handsome for the part.