Romantic Boarding House Films Collection

Description: A widow moves into a seaside boarding house haunted by the ghost of its former owner, leading to an unusual but touching romance. The setting adds a layer of mystery and charm to the story.

Fact: The film was adapted into a TV series in the late 1960s, which ran for two seasons.

Description: While not strictly a boarding house, the inn in this film serves as a communal space where lives intersect, including the story of a British woman who becomes a missionary in China, finding love and purpose.

Fact: The film is based on the true story of Gladys Aylward, and Ingrid Bergman's performance earned her an Academy Award nomination.

Description: This adaptation of Edith Wharton's novel features a boarding house setting where the main characters' lives intertwine, leading to a complex love triangle.

Fact: Martin Scorsese directed this film, showcasing his versatility beyond his usual genre.

Description: While primarily set in a grand estate, the staff quarters function similarly to a boarding house, where the butler and housekeeper's unexpressed love unfolds.

Fact: The film was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Description: While not a traditional boarding house, the lake house serves as a romantic and mystical setting where two people separated by time fall in love through letters.

Fact: The film is a remake of the South Korean film "Il Mare" and features a unique time-traveling love story.

Description: Although more of a modern take, the film features two women swapping homes, one of which is a charming English cottage that serves as a boarding house for the protagonist's romantic journey.

Fact: The film was shot in both England and Los Angeles, showcasing the contrast between the two settings.

Description: Set in post-World War II, this film follows a writer who forms a bond with the residents of a small island, many of whom live in a communal setting reminiscent of a boarding house.

Fact: The film was adapted from a best-selling novel and features a rich ensemble cast.

Description: A group of British retirees move to a dilapidated hotel in India, where they find new beginnings, friendships, and romance. The hotel functions much like a boarding house, fostering unexpected connections.

Fact: The film led to a sequel, "The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel," released in

Description: Although more of a hotel, the intimate setting and the relationships between the staff and guests mimic the dynamics of a boarding house, with a central romantic subplot.

Fact: The film won four Academy Awards, including Best Original Score.

Description: This film tells the story of a disfigured war veteran and a plain woman who find love in a secluded cottage, where their beauty is revealed to each other. The boarding house setting adds a layer of intimacy and seclusion to their blossoming romance.

Fact: The film was remade in 2016 with a modern twist, and the original was one of the first to explore themes of inner beauty and acceptance.