Top 10 Kissing in the Rain Scenes in Movies

When Melanie and Jake first kiss as children, you could say that it hits them both like a lightning bolt. It turns out that lightning can strike in the same place multiple times, as the two reunite on this Alabama beach years later. Having called off her wedding to the one and only McDreamy, Melanie tells Jake that he’s the first boy she ever kissed and she wants him to be the last. The couple isn’t struck by lightning, but a rainstorm does add to the sentiment as they share another kiss. This scene is even sweeter than the cake Melanie ran out on.

Throughout “Cast Away,” all the audience wants is for Chuck Noland to get off that desert island and return home to his loving wife, Kelly. Chuck does eventually make it back to civilization, but this film doesn’t have the happiest of endings. During Chuck’s absence, Kelly remarried and now has a child. Rushing out into the rain and giving Chuck a farewell kiss, Kelly considers giving up everything for the love of her life. The two quickly realize, however, that they can no longer be together. Just as the rain falls, the audience lets out a storm of tears.

It wouldn’t be a Nicholas Sparks adaptation without a kiss in the rain. On leave from the Army, Staff Sergeant John Tyree is afraid to form any strong emotional attachments. Upon meeting the stunning Savannah, though, he can’t help but fall in love. Taking shelter in an unfinished house as it rains, John expresses his affection for Savannah. Although these feelings scare him, John is still compelled to tear down the walls that guard his heart and give Savannah a lovely kiss. Oh, and by the way, don’t be surprised if one more Nicholas Sparks movie pops up on this list.

The climax of the third “Pirates of the Caribbean” throws everything at the audience, including a touch of romance. In the middle of a stormy battle at sea, Will Turner realizes that this may be the end. Unsure what lies on the horizon, he pulls Elizabeth aside for an abrupt proposal. With little time to think matters through, Will and Elizabeth declare their love all while fighting off their attackers. As captain of the ship, Barbossa pronounces them husband and wife. There’s just enough time for a rousing kiss before the swashbuckling continues. Equally romantic and action-packed, this wedding ceremony has it all.

Woody Allen knows a thing or two about complicated relationships. In “Match Point,” the filmmaker explores a forbidden romance between Scarlett Johansson’s Nola and Jonathan Rhys Meyers’ Chris. Although they’re committed to other people, the secret lovers can’t deny their attraction to one another. Nola and Chris know their affair will end badly, but ultimately give into temptation while the rain pours down on them. Whether you interpret their make out session as love or lust, nobody can deny that it’s pretty damn hot. This is largely due to the exquisite use of rain, as well as the beautiful people involved.

Marriage doesn’t suit everyone, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still live happily ever after with your one true love. The tongue-tied Charles discovers this towards the end of “Four Weddings and a Funeral” and professes his feelings for Carrie. While the two decide never to tie the knot, they do make a promise to spend their lives together. They seal the deal with a kiss, completely neglecting the fact that they’re soaking wet. Charles and Carrie might not be a traditional movie couple, but even they can’t resist the timeless kissing in the rain trope.

How could this classic musical not make our countdown? It may be drizzling outside, but nothing can rain on Don Lockwood’s parade. Giving Kathy a smooch on her doorstep, Don feels as if the sun is shining above. On top of the world, he’s prompted to close his umbrella and perform one of cinema’s most iconic musical numbers. No matter how bleak storm clouds may seem, “Singin’in the Rain” reminds us that there’s a bright side to everything, especially when you know somebody out there loves you.

Although Holly Golightly seems like the life of the party, she’s actually a very lonely individual in need of true companionship. The socialite finds potential love in a man named Paul, but her insecurities get in the way of her happiness. Afraid of giving herself to anybody, Holly rejects Paul and releases her cat into a rainstorm. After seeing a ring Paul’s been carrying around, however, she’s forced to finally confront her emotions. Rushing out of the taxi, Holly not only finds Paul and cat, but also herself. Seeing the world clearly for the first time ,the two drifters kiss at the same rainbow's end.

Has there ever been a more memorable kiss in a superhero movie? Fending off a gang of muggers, Spider-Man saves Mary Jane for like the millionth time. Hanging upside-down, Spidey sticks around for Mary Jane to say thank you. She rolls down her hero’s mask just enough to give him a kiss, but allows his secret identity to remain under wraps. With superb staging, excellent lighting, and of course romantic raindrops, this smooch deservedly won Kirsten Dunst and Tobey Maguire the MTV Movie Award for Best Kiss.


Before we get to our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions:

Sarah + Drover
“Australia” (2008)

It’s Never Sunny in New Jersey
“Garden State” (2004)

A Fairytale Kiss
“Enchanted” (2007)

Touchdown!
“A Cinderella Story” (2004)

Period of Adjustment
“Chasing Amy” (1997)

There are several moments in this Nicholas Sparks adaptation that can only be described as romantic. This is easily the most passionate scene “The Notebook,” which is probably why it’s featured on the film’s poster. As the picturesque scenery is clouded by rain, Noah and Allie finally accept that their relationship is far from over. They express their love with a charming kiss that’ll forever remain imbedded in our memories. The lovers then proceed inside where they take their wet clothes off and turn the heat up.

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