What makes a love story even more exciting? Adding a third person to the mix! Love triangles have been a popular plot twist in movies for decades, from classic romances to dramatic thrillers. They have a way of drawing us in and making us invested in the story, often turning us into die-hard fans or making us feel like we're competing with the characters to see who'll end up with who.
Best Love Triangles In Hollywood Movies
Past Lives (2023)
Celine Song's romantic drama Past Lives follows Nora's journey over 24 years, from South Korea to the US, and her two big loves. As a teenager, Nora dreamed of marrying her best friend Hae Sung, but life took a different turn. She ended up marrying Arthur, a writer she met at a retreat. Years later, Hae Sung visits Nora in New York, making her wonder what would've happened if she'd chosen him instead.
The Worst Person in the World (2021)
Don't let the title fool you—Julie, the main character in this Norwegian film, isn't a bad person at all. She's just a young woman in her twenties trying to figure out her life. Specifically, she's torn between two guys: a grumpy cartoonist who's 15 years older, and a laid-back barista. Or maybe she'll decide to take a different path altogether and find something that makes her even happier.
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Closer (2004)
It's hard to look away from the messy love lives of the characters in Closer. Dan cheats on his girlfriend Alice with Anna, who's married to Larry. And to make things even more complicated, Larry tries to get revenge by seducing Alice. It's a trainwreck, but somehow, watching these four people deal with their own infidelities is strangely therapeutic. Director Mike Nichols does a great job of making you feel all the emotions.
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Love & Basketball (2000)
The two main characters in Love & Basketball, Quincy and Monica, have a complicated on-again, off-again relationship. But what really gets in the way of their love is their shared passion for basketball. Throughout the movie, their love for the sport threatens to tear them apart, creating a kind of love triangle between Quincy, Monica, and basketball itself.
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