Film genre 2000, c2000: p. 227 (romance, that film in which development of love between the two main characters is the main story line; romance films often seem to be hybrids) p. 229 (referred to in popular reference sources as: Hollywood romance films, romance films)

Wikipedia, April12, 2007 (Romance films; loosely defined as any film in which the central plot revolves around the romantic involvement of the story's protagonists. Another prerequisite is that the film has a happy ending although this second prerequisite is admittedly disputable; Chick flicks; weepy films)

Google search, April 12, 2007 (results include: Romantic films; romantic movies)

Moving image genre-form guide online, April 27, 2007: (romance: Fictional work focusing on an affectionate relationship between two people, whether in courtship or marriage, and set in modern or historical times; romances concentrate on the love story as the main conflict; used for: Love)

Films that feature the development of love between the main characters.