Netflix and chill?
Let’s face it; there’s no shame in indulging in a steamy movie or two. Some may call it a guilty indulgence or a rewarding experience, but there’s nothing like a steamy movie to turn up the heat. So, if you’re planning to crank up the chemistry, then you should definitely add these steamy romance movies to your watch list. However, if movies don’t get you going, don’t miss out on our guide to the best steamy romance books of all time.
Your guide to the best steamy romance movies to watch right now:
Lady Chatterley’s Lover
Starring Emma Corrin and Jack O’Connell, the film follows Lady Constance, whose husband’s war injury causes her to lose her love for him. To fill the void, Lady Chatterley starts a passionate affair with the gamekeeper on their estate, forcing her to confront her own internal biases.
For those who dreamed of a classic countryside rendezvous, this movie is definitely for you.
Available to stream on Netflix.
Fifty Shades of Grey
This trilogy needs no introduction. Adapted from the best-selling erotic romance novel by E.L James, Fifty Shades of Grey stars the perfect dream cast: Jamie Dornan and Dakota Johnson as Christian Grey and Anastasia Steele. Thrilling, unconventional, yet desirable, the film will take you to your deepest, darkest fantasies.
Available to stream on Netflix.
Through My Window
Based on the novel by Ariana Godoy, the film tells the story of a forbidden relationship between Raquel and Ares. Raquel’s long-time crush on her next-door neighbor, Ares, turns into something more he starts falling in love with her. Despite his family’s objections, their secret rendezvous, deep conversations and sneaky date nights became everything and more.
If a forbidden relationship with a burst of pining scenes is right up your alley, add this movie to your watch list soon.
Available to stream on Netflix.
Basic Instinct
Imagine this: What would you do if you were a successful and beautiful crime novelist who became a suspect in a brutal case of a rock star’s death? Seduce the homicide detective, of course. Starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, the film will take you on a thrilling adventure as the murder case becomes complicated and fuelled with manipulations and seductions.
Available to stream on Apple TV.
9 ½ Weeks (1986)
New lovers, courtships and kinky situations – that’s what 9 ½ Weeks is all about. Fired with bold and sensual scenarios, this film follows Elizabeth, a New York City art gallery employee (Kim Basinger) who has an intense affair with John, a Wall Street broker, played by Mickey Rourke.
However, their fiery passion for each other isn’t enough for Elizabeth, as she barely knows anything about his life. Can she escape this lust escapade?
Available to stream on Prime Video.
Unfaithful (2002)
Married for 11 years, Connie (Diane Lane) and Edward (Richard Gere) live a blissful life. However, Connie feels like something is missing, which leads her to start an affair with a handsome stranger. When Edward learns about his wife’s infidelity, suspicions and rage creep on him that he could never have imagined.
Available to stream on Netflix.
Friends with Benefits (2011)
Is it possible to be FWB with no feelings involved? In some cases, yes, but for these two friends who recently got out of a long-term relationship, we beg to differ. With Jamie’s emotionally damaged past and Dylan’s history of being emotionally unavailable, can these two navigate their sex escapades with no emotions playing a part?
Available to stream on Netflix.
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Amalina Anuar
Amalina Anuar is the Digital Director of Harper's Bazaar Malaysia. From covering the latest runway trends to the hottest happenings in Kuala Lumpur, she also delves deep into all things lifestyle and beauty.