Ben je fan van 'Un homme heureux' (2023) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde romantische, humoristische of dramatische vibe hebben. Perfect voor wie meer wil zien van dit genre!

The War of the Roses (1989)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic take on marital breakdown, where a seemingly perfect marriage descends into a vicious battle of wills and destruction.
Fakt: The film's iconic chandelier scene was achieved with a real chandelier and no special effects. It was considered groundbreaking for its blend of comedy and drama about divorce.


The Story of Us (1999)
Beschreibung: A heartfelt examination of a long-term marriage in trouble, using flashbacks to contrast happier times with present struggles.
Fakt: Many of the couple's arguments were improvised by the actors. The film's title comes from a Bruce Springsteen song that plays during the closing credits.


Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
Beschreibung: A surreal and poignant exploration of love and memory, delving into the pain of lost relationships and the human desire to erase painful memories.
Fakt: The film's nonlinear narrative was inspired by the structure of a symphony. The script was written in just three weeks.


The Squid and the Whale (2005)
Beschreibung: A darkly comedic and deeply personal look at the fallout of a divorce, focusing on the impact on the children caught in the middle.
Fakt: The film is semi-autobiographical, based on the director's own childhood experiences. It was shot in just 23 days.


The Break-Up (2006)
Beschreibung: Explores the complexities of a failing relationship with a mix of humor and emotional depth, focusing on the aftermath of a breakup and the struggle to move on.
Fakt: The film was originally conceived as a drama but was rewritten as a comedy to appeal to a broader audience. Many of the arguments between the leads were improvised.


Revolutionary Road (2008)
Beschreibung: A devastating examination of a marriage in crisis, set against the backdrop of 1950s suburban America, highlighting the suffocating pressures of societal expectations.
Fakt: This marked the first on-screen reunion of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet since Titanic. The film was shot in chronological order to help the actors maintain emotional continuity.


Blue Valentine (2010)
Beschreibung: A raw and intimate portrayal of a crumbling marriage, alternating between the hopeful beginnings and the painful dissolution of a relationship.
Fakt: The film was shot in two distinct time periods, with different cinematography styles to visually differentiate the past and present. The actors lived together for a month to build chemistry.


The Five-Year Engagement (2012)
Beschreibung: A comedic yet honest look at the challenges of maintaining a relationship over time, particularly when life plans don't align as expected.
Fakt: The film's script went through numerous rewrites to balance comedy with genuine relationship drama. Many of the supporting characters' quirks were based on real people.


Gone Girl (2014)
Beschreibung: A gripping psychological thriller that dissects a toxic marriage, filled with twists and turns that reveal the dark underbelly of relationships.
Fakt: The author of the novel also wrote the screenplay, ensuring the film stayed true to the source material. The film's twist was kept secret from even most of the crew during production.


The Big Sick (2017)
Beschreibung: A unique romantic comedy that explores cultural differences and the strain of serious illness on a young relationship, based on a true story.
Fakt: The film is based on the real-life courtship of the screenwriter and his wife. The coma scenes were filmed in just two days to accommodate the actress's schedule.
