Star-Crossed Lovers in Movies

One of the most common obstacles to face onscreen heroines? Rich, high-society families who disapprove of a lower-class lover. When it comes to the classic rich-girl-plus-poor-boy theme, Hollywood has shown us a range of destined couples from every era.

See:

• Titanic
• The Notebook
• Dirty Dancing
• Moulin Rouge
• Wuthering Heights
• Red Riding Hood
• Great Expectations