Over the past few years, Spanish movies and web series have been making their presence felt on various OTT platforms. Be it the popular crime drama Money Heist or the erotic thriller 365 Days, Spanish content has amassed a loyal fanbase – just like K-dramas. And, if you are a fan of romances – dark or sweet – there are fabulous Spanish romantic movies in this genre that will make you go weak in the knees. So, what are you waiting for? Stream on!
7 sizzling Spanish romantic movies and dramas to get you in the mood
1. My Fault – Amazon Prime Video
Based on the Wattpad story titled Culpa Mia (which was later published as a trilogy), the Spanish movie has been making people hot and bothered under the collar. The movie follows 17-year-old Noah, who is forced to relocate when her mom marries a rich man. There, Noah meets the handsome Nick, her stepbrother. There’s sexual tension between the two the minute they meet. As the narrative progresses, one thing leads to another; the two find it impossible to keep their hands to themselves. Finally succumbing to their desires, Noah and Nick being a clandestine affair, which they manage to keep a secret. With steamy scenes combined with sizzling chemistry between the lead pair, the movie has sent everyone into a tizzy with its forbidden love track.
2. Through My Window – Netflix
Yet another Wattpad offering turned into a book finds its way to the OTT, luring bibliophiles and the general public at large. The plot revolves around Raquel, who has a crush on one of the Hidalgo brothers, Ares. The Hidalgos are one of the richest families owning an influential company. Raquel almost stalks Ares and knows everything around him. Their worlds collide when Ares’ brother, Apollo, requests Raquel for WiFi access as theirs is broken. Raquel wows to make Ares fall for her and eventually succeeds. Several steamy scenes later, they find themselves in bed, causing a shift in their relationship. Raquel’s path to love isn’t an easy one, with the biggest roadblock being the class difference.
3. Smiley – Netflix
This entertaining rom-com follows the sweet romance between a bartender, Alex, and an architect, Bruno. Their lives intertwine when Alex accidentally sends a voicemail meant for his ex-boyfriend to Bruno. Intrigued by the person behind the voicemail, Bruno sets out to meet Alex. The innocent mistake that Alex commits changes their lives forever. He finds himself falling for the charming architect. Picking up the broken pieces of his heart, Alex embarks on a path of healing and romance with Bruno. Tied by the red thread of fate, the two men navigate various ups and downs to find their happy ending.
4. Sounds Like Love – Netflix
Macca, an assistant of a fashion influencer, is tired of wasting her talent for someone who doesn’t appreciate her efforts. Adding to her woes are the men she meets but fails to connect emotionally. Macca’s dull, boring life is turned upside down after her ex, Leo, returns. Macca is forced to confront her hidden feelings that she had repressed after Leo broke her heart. Slowly, with the help of her two friends, Jimena and Adriana, Macca learns to forget her past and accept Leo’s presence. But, Leo, with his tall and handsome personality, triggers something within Macca, drawing her closer to her lover-turned-enemy. What follows is a quirky and funny tale of two exes and second chances.
5. In Love All Over Again – Netflix
Set between 2003 to 2022, the series juxtaposes the present, which starts with Irene writing a screenplay for a movie based on Julio and her. While looking for the protagonist, she stumbles into the hero of her film and her life. The series moves back and forth and chronicles the journey of two star-crossed lovers – Irene and Julio. The series provides a moving glimpse into the on-off relationship of the couple, fleeting in and out of each other’s lives for almost two decades. Irene aspires to become a director and enrolls in a film school in Madrid. There she meets Julio and the two click immediately. However, a tragic event leaves a deep impact on their lives and their relationship.
6. The Vineyard – Amazon Prime Video
Based on the novel of the same name, this historical Spanish romance is set in the 1860s. It traces the love story between Soledad Montalvo, who hails from a respected wine family of repute. Now a widow, Soledad is whiling away, letting life take its course. Then barges in Mauro Larrea in all his glory who finds his calling and his home in restoring a vineyard, that Soledad once owned, to its previous thriving state. Along the way, the two bond over their common love for the vineyard, taking us on a romantic journey.
7. Amar – Netflix
Laura and Carlos are deeply and passionately in love. Their desire for each other knows no bounds. Laura seeks freedom from the shackles of expectations her mother has, while Carlos is trying to fit in with his surroundings. However, a year into their relationship, their yearning for each other begins to frizzle. The movie then focuses on the lovers coming to terms with their changing dynamics while discovering themselves.