Top 25 Romance Movies Editor's Choice from 1987

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love. Check out The Princess Bride / IMDB / YouTube

Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances Baby Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle. Get info on Dirty Dancing / IMDB / YouTube

A married man's one-night stand comes back to haunt him when that lover begins to stalk him and his family. Learn about Fatal Attraction / IMDB / YouTube

A cruel but beautiful heiress mocks and cheats a hired carpenter. When she gets amnesia after an accident, he decides to introduce her to regular life by convincing her that they're husband and wife. Details on Overboard / IMDB / YouTube

A coverup and witchhunt occur after a politician accidentally kills his mistress. Check out No Way Out / IMDB / YouTube

A babysitter must battle her way through the big city after being stranded there with the kids she's looking after. Read about Adventures in Babysitting / IMDB / YouTube

The large-nosed C.D. Bales is in love with the beautiful Roxanne; she falls for his personality but another man's looks. Find out about Roxanne / IMDB / YouTube

An outcast secretly pays the most popular girl in school one thousand dollars to pretend to be his girlfriend for a month. Get info on Can't Buy Me Love / IMDB / YouTube

A young artist, searching for his vocation, makes a mannequin so perfect he falls in love with it. Finding the mannequin in a store window, he gets a job there and his creation comes to life. Read about Mannequin / IMDB / YouTube

A talented young man can't get an executive position without rising through the ranks, so he comes up with a shortcut, which also benefits his love life. Read about The Secret of My Success / IMDB / YouTube

When Keith goes out with Amanda, the girl of his dreams, Amanda's ex-boyfriend plans to get back at Keith. Meanwhile, Keith's best friend, tomboy Watts, realizes she has feelings for Keith. Check out Some Kind of Wonderful / IMDB / YouTube

A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming new anchor, who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against. Read about Broadcast News / IMDB / YouTube

Two detectives observe an escaped convict's ex-girlfriend, but complications set in when one of them falls for her. Info on Stakeout / IMDB / YouTube

A workaholic needs a date for a dinner with new important clientele, but who his brother sets him up with could lead to disaster. Find out about Blind Date / IMDB / YouTube

Two English school chums find themselves falling in love at Cambridge. To regain his place in society, Clive gives up Maurice and marries. While staying with Clive and his wife, Maurice discovers romance in the arms of the gamekeeper Alec. Read about Maurice / IMDB / YouTube

Freddy the gym teacher has to teach remedial English in summer (high) school, if he wants tenure. As he can only teach gym and his students want fun, emphasis is on field trips - until he's fired unless all his students pass the test. Check out Summer School / IMDB / YouTube

A college freshman returns to L.A. for the holidays at his ex-girlfriend's request, but discovers that his former best friend has an out-of-control drug habit. Check out Less Than Zero / IMDB / YouTube

Based on the life of successful poet Charles Bukowski and his exploits in Hollywood during the 60s, 70s, and 80s. See more about Barfly / IMDB / YouTube

The life of super-yuppie J.C. is thrown into turmoil when she inherits a baby from a distant relative. Learn about Baby Boom / IMDB / YouTube

A corrupt lieutenant in the homicide division is threatened by the righteous DA while trying to solve a string of mysterious murders. Get info on The Big Easy / IMDB / YouTube

A gay filmmaker becomes involved with an obsessive fan while still pining for his absent true love. Meanwhile, he shares a close but complex relationship with his trans sister, an actress. More about Law of Desire / IMDB / YouTube

Witek runs after a train. Three variations follow on how such a seemingly banal incident could influence the rest of Witek's life. Learn about Blind Chance / IMDB / YouTube

A married New York cop falls for the socialite murder witness he's been assigned to protect. Info on Someone to Watch Over Me / IMDB / YouTube

Based on the true story of a transatlantic business correspondence about used books, which later developed into a close, long-distance friendship that evolved over the course of two decades. Find out about 84 Charing Cross Road / IMDB / YouTube

The life of an uptight tax lawyer turns chaotic when he is asked to escort a young woman newly released from prison, who persuades him to help prove her innocence. More about Who's That Girl / IMDB / YouTube