The best romance films of 1971

9 romance films from 1971, ranked by a 0–100 score from IMDb ratings, critics, major awards and box office, compared with every film from the same year.

1. The Last Picture Show Score 87.3 · IMDb 8.0 · Tomatometer 98% · Metascore 93 · Drama, Romance
2. The Go-Between Score 56.0 · IMDb 7.1 · Tomatometer 100%
3. Harold and Maude Score 55.4 · IMDb 7.8 · Tomatometer 86% · Metascore 62
4. A New Leaf Score 55.0 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 94%
5. Summer of '42 Score 49.5 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 77% · Metascore 59
6. Death in Venice Score 48.7 · IMDb 7.3 · Tomatometer 70%
7. Two English Girls Score 47.8 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 89%
8. Minnie and Moskowitz Score 42.7 · IMDb 7.2 · Tomatometer 82% · Metascore 67
9. Support Your Local Gunfighter Score 34.0 · IMDb 6.8 · Tomatometer 62%