Washington Square

Between everything else on your list, Washington Square on Hoopla is the one with real chemistry behind it. It says what it needs to say in one sitting, no filler. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 50 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Jennifer Jason Leigh carries the emotional throughline with real conviction. Available now on Hoopla — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

Washington Square arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Washington Square treats its central relationship as something worth taking seriously. In 1870s New York, spinster heiress Catherine Sloper is courted by the much younger, penniless Morris Townsend, much to the chagrin of her overprotective father. Catherine must decide whether to spend the rest of her life alone, or marry a man interested in her solely for her inheritence. The chemistry between Jennifer Jason Leigh and Albert Finney is the real engine here. It hit screens in 1997. Romance lives or dies on chemistry, and Washington Square has it in the cast combination that the writers chose to put at the centre of everything. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Romance fans and drama viewers alike will find something to love in Washington Square. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. A contained runtime means every scene is doing real work. The chemistry Jennifer Jason Leigh brings to it is the engine that drives everything. A rarer quality than it sounds — earning the romantic beats rather than assuming them.

Washington Square was released in 1997, directed by Agnieszka Holland. The full 115-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.