3 swoon-worthy romantic movies to watch on HBO Max in May 2026

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Fri, 01 May 2026 23:00:00 +0000

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Wuthering Heights leads the line up of new HBO Max romantic movies you won't want to miss in May.

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Romance fans, you're in for a real treat this month. HBO Max has added a bunch of new movies to their library, and among them are three swoon-worthy stories you won't want to
miss.

Emerald Fennell's Wuthering Heights leads the round-up, with the feature dividing audiences, including our streaming writer Jasmine Valentine, who
said "if it was a spice, it would be flour" in her review. You can decide whether or not you agree now that it's streaming at home. Here are the
biggest romance movies on HBO Max in May. Article continues below You may
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the UK here are 5 great horror movies I recommend Crazy Rich Asians CRAZY RICH ASIANS - Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On Director: Jon M. Chu Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu, Awkwafina, Ken Jeong, Jimmy O. Yang, Ronny Chieng, Michelle Yeoh Runtime: 121 minutes Age Rating: PG-13 Crazy Rich Asians is a personal favorite of mine so I was excited to see it
on HBO Max this month.

The movie follows a Chinese American professor, Rachel, who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick and is shocked to discover that Nick's family is actually one of the richest families in the country. Rachel struggles to fit in and finds much of it overwhelming, making it the perfect setup for a good romantic comedy.

The costumes and sets are stunning too, naturally. It's a great bit of escapism. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. Wuthering Heights "Wuthering Heights" | Official Trailer - YouTube Watch On Director: Emerald Fennell Cast: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi, Hong Chau, Shazad Latif, Alison Oliver, Martin Clunes Runtime: 136 minutes Age Rating: R Emerald Fennell is back with another controversial movie, but that's why you should check out Wuthering Heights for yourself. It's one of the most talked-about movies of the year, and whether you love it or hate it, it's one of HBO Max's biggest new additions.

Fennell's take on the iconic, intense, destructive relationship between Heathcliff and Catherine Earnshaw is designed to "recreate the feeling of a teenage girl reading this book for the first time" and features music by Charli XCX, making it tailored for the modern era. Hey, it might just
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shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, HBO Max and more this weekend (February 20) Love, Simon Love, Simon | Official Trailer [HD] | 20th Century FOX - YouTube Watch On Director: Greg Berlanti Cast: Nick Robinson, Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Garner, Katherine Langford, Jorge Lendeborg Jr. Runtime:
110 minutes Age Rating: PG-13 Love, Simon is one of the best teen romantic comedies out there, centering around a closeted teenage boy, Simon Spier, as he navigates life and school.

He's going through a turbulent time in his life as he is forced to balance
his friends, family, and the blackmailer threatening to out him to the entire high school, while also attempting to discover the identity of the anonymous classmate whom he has fallen in love with online.

That's quite a lot, and makes for an excellent movie. It's widely considered
a crowd-pleaser for a reason. Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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