Let’s talk about the kissing moments on-screen. May it be a gentle peck, a steamy, sloppy kiss, or a short but heartfelt one… if it makes you giggle and feel warm, you know it’s a good movie kiss. And they just don’t leave easily on your mind. The scenes usually linger long after you’ve turned off the screen. Add to it the soundtrack in the background that makes the moment even more romantic and unforgettable.
Iconic Kissing Scenes
Some kissing scenes are just unforgettable and people who’ve watched exceptional kissing scenes on screen before they experienced it in real life may sometimes make it even a standard, or so they thought a kiss should be like.
Here we list two of the most iconic, almost historical kissing scenes of all time.
The Notebook
One of the most famous and memorable kissing-in-the-rain scenes out there is from The Notebook film. We can’t deny that the chemistry, the intensity, and the yearning have all stuck with us longer than we expected them to.
Spider-Man
Who would ever forget the scene where Mary Jane removed Spider-Man’s mask and kissed him as a “thank you”? That upside-down kiss was totally out of this world!
Best “Kiss Me” movie scenes
The best kissing moments often have distinguishable pre-kiss dialogue, some are poetic, and others are direct to the point — asking or begging for a kiss. Check out our list of the best “Kiss me” moments yet on-screen!
Hot Shots!
Hot Shots! is a story of the American hero Topper Harley in his quest to free the growing hostages held by Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein. There is a moment when his lover asked him to kiss her like he never kissed her before and the kiss turned out to be incomparable!
Twilight Eclipse
Remember the days when vampire stories are all the rage? If you love Twilight, you probably remember the scene when Bella asked Jacob to kiss her. As surprised as he seems, it’s totally hard to resist that request. Team Jacob loves that scene!
The Last Supper
The Last Supper’s kissing scene is simply one of the best for good reason. The tension is definitely there building up between the two characters. It’s amazing how we can feel so much of their longing in the few seconds it was portrayed on screen.
Ella Enchanted
Ella Enchanted is a story about Ella’s journey to finding Lucinda, her fairy godmother, and breaking the spell that requires her to obey anything that she is told to do. The scene where Prince Charmont requested her to kiss him, and the fact that she obliged willingly without the influence of her curse is just wholesome. Doing it by the fireplace has made it all the more romantic.
Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs
If you haven’t watched this animated science fiction comedy film, do consider adding it to your movie watchlist. The adventure, humor, and moral lessons never fail and the kissing scene is something to look forward to.