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Here are the best Netflix original romantic comedies currently streaming right now. This list of Netflix rom-com originals is updated with new and popular movies. What is the best Netflix original romantic comedy movie?
The latest and newest Netflix original rom-coms feature Hollywood's biggest stars, like Alexandra Daddario, Adam DeVine, and Joey King. Must-watch Netflix original chick flicks include When We First Met, The Kissing Booth, Happy Anniversary, and A Christmas Prince.
For Fans Of: The Perfect Date, Sierra Burgess Is a Loser, The Kissing Booth, Set It Up, Someone Great
Why Should I Stream To All the Boys I've Loved Before: This teen romantic comedy showcases a refreshingly honest take on high school relationships and the challenges of growing up. Protagonist Lara Jean (Lana Condor) navigates her feelings for various crushes whose secret love letters are accidentally sent out, leading to heartfelt revelations and life lessons.
For Fans Of: When We First Met, The Perfect Date, Like Father, Always Be My Maybe, To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Why Should I Stream Set It Up: An enjoyable rom-com that revitalizes a tired genre, Set It Up follows two overworked assistants (Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell) as they scheme to set up their demanding bosses in order to regain some semblance of a personal life. The film is bursting with great chemistry between the leads and clever dialogue that keeps viewers entertained.
For Fans Of: The Kissing Booth 2, Falling in Love, The Princess Switch, The Perfect Date, Always Be My Maybe
Why Should I Stream The Kissing Booth: A fun-filled adaptation of Beth Reekles' novel, this Netflix original explores teenage friendships and first loves through protagonist Elle Evans (Joey King). As she finds herself falling for her best friend's brother following an impulsive kiss at a carnival booth, viewers will appreciate the charming performances and lighthearted storytelling.
For Fans Of: Set It Up, The Perfect Date, Always Be My Maybe, Love Hard, The Kissing Booth
Why Should I Stream When We First Met: Blending romance with time-travel elements, this entertaining comedy introduces viewers to Noah (Adam DeVine), who discovers he can repeatedly relive the night he met his dream girl Avery (Alexandra Daddario) in order to secure their perfect future together. With each attempt offering new perspectives on love, destiny, and friendship, this feel-good flick offers both laughs and heartwarming moments.
For Fans Of: Set It Up, When We First Met, Love Hard, The Kissing Booth, The Perfect Date
Why Should I Stream Always Be My Maybe: Written by and starring Ali Wong and Randall Park, this witty rom-com tells the story of childhood friends Sasha and Marcus who reconnect after years apart. Featuring an appealing mix of humor, emotion, and heartfelt performances, it showcases the complexities of modern relationships and the struggle between career success and romantic fulfillment.
For Fans Of: The Fundamentals of Caring, The Incredible Jessica James, The Kissing Booth 2, The Princess Switch, Love Hard
Why Should I Stream Falling Inn Love: This charming romantic comedy follows San Francisco native Gabriela (Christina Milian) as she wins ownership of a New Zealand inn and embarks on a renovation project alongside local contractor Jake (Adam Demos). With picturesque landscapes and endearing chemistry between the leads, Falling Inn Love delivers a feel-good story about taking risks and embracing change.
We celebrated Cinco de Mayo at the top of the month, showed our moms some love on Mother's Day in the middle, and we're about to close out the month with Memorial Day. Aside from holidays, this May we also welcomed a new royal baby to the world, resurrected the Deflate Gate debate and bid farewell to Mad Men.
It's been a month, folks. However, before we can put May 2015 to bed completely, we've got some work to do in the form of streaming movies and TV shows on Netflix that will be going bye-bye starting June 1.
However, it especially hurts to see the list of titles leaving Netflix Instant Streaming in June. These include critically acclaimed classics (Silence of the Lambs, Taxi Driver, Rain Man), beloved chick flicks (Ever After: A Cinderella Story, Practical Magic, Steel Magnolias) and cult favorites (The Triplets of Belleville, Cirque du Soleil: Worlds Away, Snatch). Truly, no genre is safe.
Chick flicks are a cinematic genre we've grown to appreciate more than ever over the past few years. In times of uncertainty, sometimes all you need is your best mates, wine and some snacks, a few face masks and a girly film, whether that be a '90s rom-com or a sad movie to sniffle those woes away to. But if you need a little guidance about what to watch first, we've rounded up the best chick flicks to watch.
Looking for a classic? Look no further than our forever-queen Hilary Duff living out a fairytale in A Cinderella Story. Another movie that is seared into our memories and always has us busting out our favourite moves together in the living room is Step Up. For something a bit more modern, Lili Reinhart is absolutely brilliant in the thought-provoking rom-com Look Both Ways.
If you want something a bit more heartwarming and coming-of-age, Saoirse Ronan doesn't disappoint as a teenager with lofty ambitions in Lady Bird. You also cannot go wrong with a bit of Jennifer Lopez in this year's Marry Me and Hustlers. Divine watching.
Who: Brooke Shields, Miranda Cosgrove, Rachael Harris, Chad Michael Murray, Benjamin Bratt
What: Lana (Brooke Shields)'s world is turned upside down when her daughter (Miranda Cosgrove) gets engaged to the son of a previous love of hers. She must navigate the wedding on a paradise island, as well as her feelings for the father of the groom.
The best bit: Chad Michael Murray turning up as a potential love interest.
Who: Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Alexandra Shipp, Katherine Langford
What: It's the first film produced by a major Hollywood studio to feature a gay teenage protagonist. So Love, Simon isn't just precious AF, it's important. It follows the high school story of closeted teen Simon (Robinson) who is trying to navigate romance under cover of a huge secret: his sexuality.
The best bit: A tie between the cutesy soundtrack and Jennifer Garner's supportive mum vibes.
Who: Sharon Horgan, Fionn O'Shea, Lola Petticrew
What: Irish youngsters Eddie and Amber are outcasts at school, and decide to establish a fake relationship to hide the fact that they're both gay. But what flourishes instead of romance is something just as magical.
The best bit: Queer teen escapades on the streets and in the clubs of Dublin.
Who: Hilary Duff, Chad Michael Murray, Jennifer Coolidge, Regina King
What: The name may give it away, but this movie is a modern reimagining of the classic Cinderella fairytale. The plot involves California teenager Sam who is forced to work as a janitor and dishwasher in her stepmother's diner. However, soon after a text message mix-up, she begins an anonymous pen pal relationship with a boy, who she agrees to meet at a school dance, only to discover that he is the cutest and most popular boy in school.
The best bit: This movie sees Hilary Duff in her noughties, girl-next-door rom-com prime, and isn't one to be missed!
Who: Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan,
What: Disadvantaged Tyler Gage and the privileged modern dancer Nora Clark are forced to pair up in a Baltimore, Maryland, showcase. They must quickly put their differences together and work together to show off their talents.
The best bit: The fact that this movie is where Channing and Jenna first met is everything, even though their marriage may not have stood the time of time.
Who: Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan
What: Fifty Shades of Grey is the film adaptation of the hugely popular 2011 erotic romance novel by British author E. L. James, which became an instant sizzling hot hit globally. The plot centres on quiet and innocent literature student Anastasia Steele whose life changes as she's introduced to a completely raunchy new world after meeting the mysteriously handsome and tormented billionaire Christian Grey.
The best bit: It's the movie that introduced us to Dakota and Jamie and took their career to new heights, and we will forever be thankful.
Who: Lili Reinhart, Luke Wilson, Andrea Savage, Aisha Dee, Danny Ramirez, David Corenswet, and Nia Long.
What: In this flick, Natalie's life splits into two parallel realities, one in which she gets pregnant and navigates motherhood in a small Texas town, while in the other, she moves to the brights lights of Los Angeles to pursue her career
The best bit: Look Both Ways is a particularly excellent rom-com to watch with your girls as it promotes a great discussion on the choices you make that may change your life forever.
Who: Saoirse Ronan, Timothe Chalamet, Beanie Feldstein
What: Directed by Greta Gerwig, this coming-of-age movie focuses on a young Californian teen named Lady Bird who navigates the ups and downs of her relationships as well as popularity and trying to get into a prestigious East coast college.
The best bit: The first film of Saoirse and Timothe's professional working history, so you can imagine, this movie is a dream.
Who: Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz and Lucy Liu
What: Three stunning and incredibly talented women, Natalie, Dylan and Alex, are tasked with finding the kidnapped owner of Knox Enterprises by their millionaire boss, Charlie.
The best bit: The overall theme of 'girl power' really is what we're after when having a night in with our girlfriend.