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Some of my favorite romantic movies are dramas. I get swept away by the heartbreak and the characters trying to beat the odds. For example, I am still very much obsessed and haunted by the Atonement book and movie, especially the ending. So I love a good romantic movie that will break my heart, but not when it comes to romantic comedies. I need feel-good romantic movies when I seek low-stakes, and Love, Divided accomplishes this aim.
Despite listing several movies and TV shows with this premise, not nearly enough romantic stories have the same concept as Love, Divided. I can name a few more films that sort of fall into this category, such as Love Hard and The Truth About Cats and Dogs. These movies are also some I really enjoy, but they involve more deception and less falling through conversations first.
Some story concepts have been done way too much, but, I wish there were a few more books, movies, and TV shows that take notes from Love, Divided with the whole falling before meeting in person concept.
Because the film made me realize that this is a premise that works for my particular style of romantic comedy adoration, I sought more films and movies that use it. I started a list to read and watch more things with this concept. If I enjoy them as much as Love, Divided, and other movies like it, then this confirms my theory that falling in love through emotional bonding before physical bonding is really one of my favorite romantic comedy sub-genres.
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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.
Whether you want to make it a romantic affair (who says you can't celebrate Valentine's Day all year round?) or just sit in silence on the sofa, finding a good film is the perfect scene setter. But we get it: Finding a movie to watch with your date or partner can be a struggle. You'll be lucky if your movie tastes align perfectly, and in the early days, you don't want to force them to watch The Notebook and send them to sleep (or creep them out).
So, we scoured Netflix for some of the best, most gripping flicks you'll be talking about long after the credits roll. To help you find a movie you will both enjoy, we've put together the 33 best date night movies here. From the Hollywood hit The Wolf of Wall Street to classic rom-coms like Murder Mystery and Two Weeks Notice to the tear-jerking true stories, Lion and The Swimmers, these are the perfect date night movies for Netflix and chill.
Okay, this movie is a cheeky test to see if your partner was a Gossip Girl fan in the past because it stars the brilliant Leighton Meester. However, long gone is her ruthless alter-ego, Blair Waldorf, as, in The Weekend Away, the actress plays a concerned friend who races against time to figure out what happened to her friend after she mysteriously vanishes during a girls' trip to Croatia. You'll both be at the edge of your seats...
Jennifer Aniston? Check. Adam Sandler. Check. Suppose you can't decide what to watch during date night. In that case, you can't possibly go wrong with this comedy mystery which sees a New York cop and his wife framed for the murder of an elderly billionaire when they head on a European getaway to reignite the spark in their marriage.
It may not have won an Oscar or anything, but we still consider Maid in Manhattan a classic. I mean, it's got JLo, it's got Ralph Fiennes and also Stanley Tucci. So, this story about a Senatorial candidate falling for a hotel maid after thinking she was a socialite when he saw her trying on a wealthy woman's dress is a must-watch for date night.
When Lucy's (Geraldine Viswanathan) boyfriend breaks up with her, she is absolutely devastated. But upon meeting hotelier Nick (Dacre Montgomery), she creates a gallery where people can leave memorabilia from their failed relationships. Of course, we assume you would not need to do anything of the sort in real life, as if you're watching this on date night, you're very smitten.
Sometimes you're both looking to bond over something more moving and emotional, and nothing will pull at both of your heartstrings than The Swimmers. Based on an incredibly inspiring true story, two Syrian sisters swim for hours in the choppy Mediterranean seas to flee their war-torn home in Damascus. After reaching Greece as asylum seekers, the younger sister stays true to her swimming dreams as she trains to compete at the Rio Olympic Games.
Always Be My Maybe, starring Ali Wong and Randall Park, centres on two childhood sweethearts who don't speak for fifteen years following a falling out before running into each other in San Francisco, where they discover that old sparks are still there. Will they give their romance another shot? This movie is a lovely one to watch during date night as it hammers home the message that no matter what happens in the past, second chances can always lead to something great.
A gem of a romance movie, Look Both Ways addresses essential topics such as unexpected pregnancy and motherhood, which makes it a vital watch with your other half. Played by Riverdale star Lili Reinhart, Natalie finds herself in two parallel realities on the eve of her college graduation. One in which she moves back home to navigate motherhood in her small Texas hometown, and the mother where she moves to Los Angeles to pursue her career.
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