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19 Romantic Movies on Netflix to Watch for a Cozy, Feel-Good Night In
The greatest Netflix series are likely already recognizable to you, but the streaming site also boasts a vast library of romantic films. Netflix likely has a good selection, whether you're searching for a romantic comedy to watch with your significant other, a heartwarming film to watch with families, or a film with a ton of love phrases you can recite over and again.
The problem with Netflix isn't that there aren't any outstanding romantic films; rather, it's that you can spend too much time sorting through the vast selection of romantic comedies and tragedies. Fortunately, you can choose the ideal romantic movie for Valentine's Day (or any holiday) with little effort according to our list of the top romance films available on Netflix.
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The Kissing Booth
The main character of this Netflix romantic comedy is a young girl who initiates a romantic relationship and risks losing her friendship with her best friend after their first kiss. Ideal for when you want a lighthearted, uplifting film. Additionally, there are two sequels to continue the relationship if you enjoy it!
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Set It Up
An enticing romantic comedy and Netflix Original, this contemporary tale of love centers on two low-maintenance assistants who pair up their high-maintenance employers to simplify their own lives. Naturally, when the would-be matchmakers become friends and eventually more, shenanigans follow.
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Sixteen Candles
You can watch this 1980s classic on Netflix. Sixteen Candles centers on the sixteenth birthday of a timid sophomore in high school. As she falls in love with the high school's hottie, her big day gets worse.
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Love Wedding Repeat
Sam Claflin (from The Hunger Games and Me Before You) and Olivia Munn (from The Newsroom and Six) attend Claflin's sister's wedding as guests in this Netflix original movie. The movie's examination of chance, opportunity, and different histories is even more interesting than the link between them. Enjoy a fun movie set in the stunning Italian countryside.
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Love, Guaranteed
In this easy-to-watch romantic film, Rachael Leigh Cook returns as a dedicated but struggling lawyer who takes on a guy who wants to sue a dating service for failing to help him find love. You'll have to see the film to see if sparks ignite, but the client—the charming Damon Wayans Jr.—turns out to be more generous and less opportunistic than she initially believes.
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The Lovebirds
Despite the main narrative of murder and false incrimination, this Netflix romantic comedy, which stars Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani as a recently split couple, is lighthearted and humorous as the duo attempts to clear their identities. This is a fantastic choice for a date night if you and your significant other (or your buddies) enjoy laughing together the most.
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The Half of It
This charming story of misplaced love won several accolades at the Tribeca Film Festival before being made available only on Netflix in May 2020. It centers on a normal shy, intelligent girl at a school who is recruited by one of the jocks to compose love letters. However, the popular receiver of the letters is drawn to the writer rather than the jock.
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The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
This historical film, which is based on a well-loved novel, follows a writer as she visits a secluded island in the years following World War II (and, of course, falls in love). It stars several famous names from Downton Abbey.
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Alex Strangelove
Alex, a high school student, is in love with his girlfriend, but something is off. In addition to providing lots of romantic comedy-style chuckles, this endearing teen film delivers a profound examination of friendship, love, and sexuality that may be beneficial to viewers of all ages.
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To All the Boys I've Loved Before
This teen romance, which is based on a well-known young adult novel, begins with a lovely girl's love letters and is among the most charming romantic films Netflix has released to date. She must pretend to be in a relationship with a past crush in order to divert attention from another boy—her sister's ex-boyfriend—after they are unintentionally sent out. Despite the intricate setup, it's a humorous and engaging romantic comedy that you will want to see repeatedly.
There are two endearing follow-ups for the ideal binge-watching experience!
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The Last Summer
In this Netflix movie, a group of recent high school graduates negotiate their goals and relationships, both new and old, over one final significant summer before attending college.
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Purple Hearts
In order to obtain life-saving health insurance, a young lady with diabetes marries a Marine for convenience in this Netflix film. (True love does follow.)
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A Walk to Remember
This timeless film, which centers on two teenagers, offers the lovely tale of how opposites attract: a bad guy meets a high school bookworm, and romance grows. It is set in a North Carolina high school.
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Someone Great
Get your friends together to see this romantic film, which puts best friends front and center, on Galentine's Day. On the eve of her move across the nation, Gina Rodriguez spends a final night out with her group following a difficult split.
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Good on Paper
Based on a real tale from her own life, comedian Iliza Schlesinger plays the lead in this cheeky Netflix Original romantic comedy, in which she falls in love with a guy who appears too wonderful to be true. (And Margaret Cho, who plays her friend and fellow comic, concurs.)
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Look Both Ways
Have you ever pondered what may have happened if you had chosen a different course in life? As Natalie (Lili Reinhart) balances her desire for love and family with her ideal job, this Netflix romantic film examines two rather different outcomes for her.
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My Best Friend's Wedding
When marriage is involved, this movie about a close relationship gradually devolves into chaos. Before he gets engaged, Michael (Dermont Mulroney) and Julianne (Julia Roberts) were closest friends for years. She wants to wed Michael after realizing she is in love with him.
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Lady Chatterley's Lover
Fans of costume drama will love this adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's contentious (and sometimes banned) classic novel about an aristocratic woman's and her gamekeeper's sultry, clandestine passion.
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Always Be My Maybe
Always Be My Maybe follows a famous chef who returns to her hometown and reunites with her childhood best friend, under the direction of the invariably amusing Ali Wong. Although this is unquestionably a romantic comedy, and a very funny one at that, the romance is also real. Whether you're contentedly single or in a wonderful relationship with someone who makes you laugh, this romantic film is ideal.
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