In "Bicentennial Man," Richard Martin's purchase of an NDR-114 robot, christened Andrew by the family, sets the stage for a profoundly unconventional love story. The film doesn't initially present itself as a romance, but the core of Andrew's journey lies in his relentless pursuit of connection, understanding, and ultimately, the ability to love. He gradually develops human-like emotions and a yearning for acceptance, evolving beyond his programming and societal expectations. This evolution fuels his dedication to becoming "human" which includes experiencing love, forming a deeply intimate bond with multiple generations of the Martin family. The movie earns a place among the "Best Romance Movies" not through traditional tropes, but because it explores the enduring power of love across time, circumstance, and even the boundaries of life itself. Andrew's devotion, sacrifice, and unwavering affection for the women he loves—spanning centuries and encompassing different expressions of affection—define the true spirit of romance. He finds love, loses it, and continues the search to obtain the greatest love of all, and the film is ultimately about the lengths one will go to for the expression of love.