Subscribe Login
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
Jamaica Observer
ePaper
The Edge 105 FM Radio Fyah 105 FM
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
    • Home
    • News
      • Latest News
      • Cartoon
      • International News
      • Central
      • North & East
      • Western
      • Environment
      • Health
      • #
    • Business
      • Social Love
    • Sports
      • Football
      • Basketball
      • Cricket
      • Horse Racing
      • World Champs
      • Commonwealth Games
      • FIFA World Cup 2022
      • Olympics
      • #
    • Entertainment
      • Music
      • Movies
      • Art & Culture
      • Bookends
      • #
    • Lifestyle
      • Page2
      • Food
      • Tuesday Style
      • Food Awards
      • JOL Takes Style Out
      • Design Week JA
      • Black Friday
      • #
    • All Woman
      • Home
      • Relationships
      • Features
      • Fashion
      • Fitness
      • Rights
      • Parenting
      • Advice
      • #
    • Obituaries
    • Classifieds
      • Employment
      • Property
      • Motor Vehicles
      • Place an Ad
      • Obituaries
    • More
      • Games
      • Elections
      • Jobs & Careers
      • Study Centre
      • Jnr Study Centre
      • Letters
      • Columns
      • Advertorial
      • Editorial
      • Supplements
      • Webinars
  • Home
  • News
    • International News
  • Latest
  • Business
  • Cartoon
  • Games
  • Food Awards
  • Health
  • Entertainment
    • Bookends
  • Regional
  • Sports
    • Sports
    • World Cup
    • World Champs
    • Olympics
  • All Woman
  • Career & Education
  • Environment
  • Webinars
  • More
    • Football
    • Elections
    • Letters
    • Advertorial
    • Columns
    • Editorial
    • Supplements
  • Epaper
  • Classifieds
  • Design Week
Romantic Jamaican Films
Art & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local Lifestyle, Style, Style Observer, Tuesday Style
February 9, 2019

Romantic Jamaican Films

Sometimes all you need for a great date night is a massive bowl of popcorn and a romantic film that features the beauty of Jamaica. We’ve created a list of films that, for the most part, are romantic so that this Valentine’s you’re able to stream and chill.

How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998)

This film, which turns 21 this year (egad!), was filmed at two Jamaican resorts — Time-n-Place in Falmouth (RIP) and Round Hill Hotel and Villas in Montego Bay. We will forgive Taye Diggs for the botched Jamaican accent as the hot and steamy scenes did not disappoint.

Dr No (1962)

Not technically a romance film, but the love scenes in every Bond film are both legendary and titillating. In Dr No, Bond gets an assignment in Jamaica and viewers will see what places like Morgan’s Harbour, Port Royal, downtown Kingston, Laughing Waters, Salt Marsh and Ocho Rios looked like in the early 1960s.

Better Mus’ Come (2011)

From Jamaican film-maker Storm Saulter, this film is a Jamaican take on Romeo and Juliet. A couple eschews the rules of their warring Kingston communities in order to pursue love and find peace in tender moments.

Cocktail (1988)

With scenes filmed in Ocho Rios and Dragon Bay and at Jamaica Inn and Sandals Royal Plantation, this Tom Cruise rom-com flick is sure to put you in the mood. If it doesn’t, well at least you’ll have a laugh.

King of the Dancehall (2016)

Nick Cannon’s love letter to Kingston may be predictable and a tad cheesy, but the steamy dancehall scenes will make you hot under the collar.

Wide Sargasso Sea (1993)

This film adaptation of Jean Rhys’ feminist prequel to Jane Eyre has a bit of everything — love, passion, secrecy, insanity and familial obligation, plus it was all filmed here on The Rock.

Blue Lagoon (1980)

Despite being panned by a number of critics this love story about two shipwrecked teens who come of age on a tropical island in the South Pacific (played by Jamaica, Fiji, Vanuatu and Malta) is beautiful and yes, romantic.

One Love (2003)

Another film about forbidden love, but this time it’s between a Rastafarian musician and the daughter of a pastor. Written by Trevor Rhone and starring Ky-Mani Marley and Sherine Anderson (Idris Elba is in it too), One Love is a feel-good and beautifully shot film.

Small Island (2009)

Not a film but a two-part BBC miniseries, Small Island is an adaptation of Andrea Levy’s novel of the same name. With themes of unrequited love, hope and dedication, this is three hours of fantastic television.

The Harder They Come (1972)

It may be a stretch to call this a romance, but hear us out. Jimmy Cliff’s character of Ivanhoe Martin not only falls in love with the nubile Elsa, but he’s also deeply in love with the idea of stardom and wealth. You could say he’s in a love triangle.

{"website":"website"}{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
img img
0 Comments · Make a comment

ALSO ON JAMAICA OBSERVER

Extra-time stunner takes Algeria over DR Congo through to AFCON quarter-finals
Latest News, Sports
Extra-time stunner takes Algeria over DR Congo through to AFCON quarter-finals
January 6, 2026
RABAT, Morocco (AFP) -- A thunderous strike by substitute Adil Boulbina deep in extra time settled a tense encounter as Algeria beat the Democratic Re...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
KSA heritage queen captures runner-up title at national competition
Entertainment, Latest News
KSA heritage queen captures runner-up title at national competition
January 6, 2026
ST ANN, Jamaica — Kingston and St Andrew’s Annorah Brown captured the second runner-up title at the inaugural Mini Miss Jamaica Heritage Queen Pageant...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
12 killed by security forces since start of year—Indecom
Latest News, News
12 killed by security forces since start of year—Indecom
January 6, 2026
ST ELIZABETH, Jamaica — The Independent Commission of Investigations (Indecom) has reported that 12 people have been shot and killed by members of the...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Arnett Gardens back in contention with 3-0 win over Cavalier SC
Latest News, Sports
Arnett Gardens back in contention with 3-0 win over Cavalier SC
January 6, 2026
KINGSTON, Jamaica  —  Arnett Gardens’ head coach Phillip Williams said his team’s 3-0 win over champions Cavalier SC on Monday was a significant achie...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Trinidad and Tobago denies claims airspace has been restricted
Latest News, Regional
Trinidad and Tobago denies claims airspace has been restricted
January 6, 2026
  PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — Trinidad and Tobago’s Defence Minister, Wayne Sturge, has dismissed claims on social media that Trinidad and Tobago’...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
55 Cuban, Venezuelan troops killed during US capture of Maduro: official tolls
International News, Latest News, Regional
55 Cuban, Venezuelan troops killed during US capture of Maduro: official tolls
January 6, 2026
CARACAS, Venezuela (AFP) — Fifty-five Cuban and Venezuelan military personnel were killed during the United States' (US) raid to seize Venezuelan lead...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Mexican president urges US to give Maduro ‘fair trial’
Latest News, News
Mexican president urges US to give Maduro ‘fair trial’
January 6, 2026
MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday called on the United States (US) to ensure deposed Venezuelan leader Nicola...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
Latest News, News
Hordley Crossing main road in St Thomas impassable
January 6, 2026
ST THOMAS, Jamaica — The police are advising the public that sections of the Hordley Crossing main road in St Thomas leading to Portland are impassabl...
{"jamaica-observer":"Jamaica Observer"}
❮ ❯

Polls

HOUSE RULES

  1. We welcome reader comments on the top stories of the day. Some comments may be republished on the website or in the newspaper; email addresses will not be published.
  2. Please understand that comments are moderated and it is not always possible to publish all that have been submitted. We will, however, try to publish comments that are representative of all received.
  3. We ask that comments are civil and free of libellous or hateful material. Also please stick to the topic under discussion.
  4. Please do not write in block capitals since this makes your comment hard to read.
  5. Please don't use the comments to advertise. However, our advertising department can be more than accommodating if emailed: advertising@jamaicaobserver.com.
  6. If readers wish to report offensive comments, suggest a correction or share a story then please email: community@jamaicaobserver.com.
  7. Lastly, read our Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy

Recent Posts

Archives

Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
Tweets

Polls

Recent Posts

Archives

Logo Jamaica Observer
Breaking news from the premier Jamaican newspaper, the Jamaica Observer. Follow Jamaican news online for free and stay informed on what's happening in the Caribbean
Featured Tags
  • Editorial
  • Columns
  • Health
  • Auto
  • Business
  • Letters
  • Page2
  • Football
Categories
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
  • Business
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Page2
Ads
img
Jamaica Observer, © All Rights Reserved
  • Home
  • Contact Us
  • RSS Feeds
  • Feedback
  • Privacy Policy
  • Editorial Code of Conduct