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Looking for a good love story? We've put together the best romance movies streaming on Netflix right now, from rom-coms to tear-jerking dramas to something a little sexier. Netflix has been leaning into their own original romantic content in recent years, so there are plenty of new releases to check out, but there are also some bonafide classics, award-winners, and box office hits in the mix. So without any further ado, settle in for meet-cutes, public professions of love, mind games, romantic gestures, slow dances, seductions, and all the classic romance movie beats.
You might not expect Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga to be one of the most touching and romantic movies of 2020, but one should never underestimate the power of Rachel McAdams. The Mean Girls and Game Night star proves once again that she's one of the most underrated comedic actors of her generation. The movie is sometimes laugh-out-loud funny, but the big surprises here are the fabulously catchy original songs and the unexpected tenderness between the laughs that might just leave you with a tear in your eye and warmth in your heart. That's not just because of the love story, but that's sure a big part of it.
A classic romantic comedy to the core, Holidate brilliantly balances hilarity with heartwarming moments, proving itself an adorable movie that charmingly exposes the familial and societal pressures that come with being single. Through a delightful journey of finding love, Holidate builds on the iconic and often cringe-worthy holiday movie tropes, allowing the two single strangers at the heart of the movie to find unexpected attraction and genuine chemistry.
A bit of a Love Actually for the teen set, Let It Snow is a sweet film from top to tail, as interested in the dramas of teen friendship and domestic struggles as it is the blossoming romances. Even more, it's filled with delightful performances from a knockout cast of young up-and-comers. A lot of the Netflix Christmas romances follow in the Hallmark Channel vein, and absolutely no judgment if that's your preferred thing, but for those who want an old-fashioned feel-good holiday romance, Let It Snow is just the ticket.
Written and directed by Craig Johnson, Alex Strangelove is a romantic coming-of-age comedy film. Daniel Doheny stars as Alex Truelove, a high school senior and class president who is in a relationship with his best friend, Claire (Madeline Weinstein). The couple sets a date to have sex for the first time. As you can imagine, something happens to derail those plans, and that something is the charming, openly gay teenager Elliot (Antonio Marziale). After meeting him at a party, Alex starts to get closer to Elliot, which leads him to begin questioning his sexuality.
Alex Strangelove premiered at the San Francisco International Film Festival in 2018 and received largely positive reviews from critics. While the movie isn't particularly deep, it delivers a funny, enjoyable story about accepting yourself that's worth checking out. Yes, Alex Strangelove is a romantic comedy, which is how it got onto this list, but what makes the movie so endearing isn't so much the romance as it is the personal arc of the lead character.
An indie rom-com written and directed by James C. Strouse, The Incredible Jessica James follows the fiercely independent title character as she navigates life after a breakup. An aspiring playwright living in New York City, Jessica James is trying (and failing) to get over her ex when she ends up on a blind date with a recent divorc. Despite an awkward start, they end up hitting it off and set out to make their way through the post-breakup world together as best they can. The movie features the iconic Jessica Williams in the lead role and boasts an ensemble supporting cast that includes Chris O'Dowd, Nol Wells, and Lakeith Stanfield.
This one is as heart-warming as it is star-studded. Featuring Rachel McAdams, Domhnall Gleeson, Bill Nighy, Margot Robbie, Vanessa Kirby, Tom Hollander and many more, About Time follows Tim (Gleeson)'s exploits as he discovers at the age of 21 that he can travel through time. Of course, he decides to use this gift to get himself a girlfriend. Cue the chaos and romance.
This one's a special one. Starring Greta Lee (The Morning Show), Teo Yoo and John Magaro (Orange Is The New Black), Past Lives tells the story of two childhood friends whose connection is tested and proven after Nora (Lee) emigrates from South Korea to the US. Years later, they reconnect. But Nora is married. It's not the story you'd expect, it's so much more.
We all love to unwind with a feel-good romance, and A Tourist's Guide To Love is the perfect movie to watch on those low-key days. Rachael Leigh Cook stars as a travel executive who accepts an assignment to go undercover and explore more about Vietnam's tourist industry after an unexpected breakup. Of course, along the way, she finds adventure and romance with her hunky tour guide.
Reese Witherspoon and Ashton Kutcher star as best friends Debbie and Peter, who are total opposites. Debbie is a routine-loving mother in Los Angeles, while Peter thrives on change across the country in the Big Apple. They agree to swap homes and lives for a week to discover what they really want in life. It is then they discover that what they think they need might not be what they actually want.
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani are on the brink of breaking up when they find themselves embroiled in a bizarre murder mystery that has them attempting to crack the case in a bid to clear their names. Along the way, they find out whether their relationship can truly stand the test of time.
Okay, this one is for those who love the festive feeling all year round (Or you can just save for Christmas Day). Nina Dobrev stars as a Los Angeles-based writer who meets her perfect match on a dating app and travels 3,000 miles to meet him in person, to realise that she has been cat-fished. Unable to travel back home immediately, she is forced to get to know him.
What do you do when you are overworked and underpaid? Well, two young assistants hatch a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other so they can get distracted with romance. Glen Powell, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs star in this rom-com.
The first in the hugely popular Netflix film franchise, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, focuses on Lara Jean (Lana Condor), who bares her soul in letters to all of her five crushes, which she never intends to send. However, when those letters secretly get mailed out to everyone in high school, Lara's life turns upside down.
Ali Wong and Randall Park star in this Netflix rom-com that sees childhood sweethearts reconnecting as adults in San Francisco fifteen years after a huge falling out. The old sparks are still there, but the pair now live in entirely different worlds, so will they be able to make their love a success the second time around? And yes, Keanu Reeves stars in this movie, too!
Portrait of a Lady on Fire is a gorgeously shot French historical romantic drama film set in 1770 France. Marianne, a painter, is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of a young woman named Hlose, who has just left the convent. Hlose is a reluctant bride-to-be, and Marianne is tasked with painting her without her knowledge, so she slowly observes her every day to paint her in secret.
This Australian romantic feature film follows the journey of a charming, musically-talented son of a Muslim cleric named Ali who wants to be with the girl of his dreams, Dianne, even though he has been promised to wed another girl at his father's mosque. Will he follow his heart for true love, or will he comply with his sense of duty and his father's wishes?
Joey King has been in her fair share of impactful romance movies, but we especially love her in The In Between. Cynical Tessa doesn't believe in love until she meets true romantic Skylar. The pair quickly fall in love before tragedy strikes, and Skylar is killed in a car accident. The love story doesn't seem to be over, as Tessa believes Skylar is trying to connect with her from the afterworld. She goes to all lengths to ensure they have the love story they deserve.
When Dawson (James Marsden) returns to his hometown to attend his surrogate father's funeral, he reunites with his former high school sweetheart (Michelle Monaghan). Is this redemption at love a chance for him to alleviate his grief? Watch to find out! This undeniably sweet romcom, The Best Of Me, is fabulous for a low-key rainy day.
Directed by Karan Johar, this Bollywood Hindi-language anthology film focuses on four stories shedding light on modern relationships from the viewpoint of Indian women. The first story centres on a married professor who hooks up with her student, the second is about a domestic helper who begins a relationship with her employer's son, the third is about how the protagonist of an extra-marital affair ends the relationship on her own terms, and lastly, the fourth centres on the bedroom problems of a newlywed couple.
You'll need the tissues for this one. In Dear John, soldier John Tyree meets a picture-perfect college student, Savannah Curtis, and the pair fall in love. However, the pair are separated over the next seven years due to John's increasingly dangerous deployment. This means they are forced to stay in touch through lengthy love letters, which leads to repercussions that both couldn't foresee. Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried star in this emotional, romantic gem.
Period films don't all have to be serious, so we love how Dakota Johnson injects some humour into her character Anne Elliot, who, after eight years of being dissuaded not to marry the young and handsome Captain Frederick Wentworth, meets him once again. Will she get her epic second chance, and will love blossom?
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