The greatest romantic films available on Netflix right now are compiled here, ranging from heartwarming dramas to rom-coms to more sensual fare. There are many new movies to watch on Netflix, but there are also some true classics, award winners, and box office smashes in the mix. In recent years, the streaming service has been focusing more on its original romantic material. So without further ado, get ready for mind games, romantic gestures, slow dances, seductions, public declarations of love, meet-cutes, and all the beats of classic romance films.

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga

https://www.netflix.com/title/80244088 

Description

A worldwide music competition follows the pop star ambitions of two small-town singers, where their connection is put to the test by cunning opponents, big stakes, and onstage catastrophes.  While there are moments when it will make you giggle uncontrollably, the truly memorable aspects of this are the incredibly infectious original tunes and the unexpected sensitivity that will leave you feeling warm-hearted and with a tear in your eye. That’s mostly due to the love narrative, but it’s not the only reason.

• Genre – Musical, Comedy
• Director – David Dobkin
• Actors – Will Ferrell, Rachel McAdams, Dan Stevens, Melissanthi Mahut
• Story Writer – Will Ferrell, Andrew Steele
• Age Restriction – U/A 13+

Rating

IMDB: 6.5/10 (101 K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 63% (183 Votes)

The Incredible Jessica James

https://www.netflix.com/title/80171022 

Description

As Jessica, a budding playwright in New York City, meets Boone, who is also healing from a recent breakup, she finds herself struggling to move on from her previous relationship. They come up with a plan to survive in the “post-relationship” world together.

• Genre – Romantic, Comedy
• Director – James C. Strouse
• Actors – Jessica Williams, Chris O’Dowd, LaKeith Stanfield, Noel Wells
• Story Writer – James C. Strouse
• Age Restriction – U/A 16+

Rating

IMDB: 6.5/10 (8K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 89% (61 Votes)

Happiness For Beginners

https://www.netflix.com/title/81418617 

Description

Helen has always made an effort to stay as far away from the brink as she can. In an attempt to rediscover how to live and love, a recently divorced woman enrols in a peculiar course for the “Adventure of a Lifetime” with a quirky bunch of strangers.

• Genre – Romance, Comedy, Drama
• Director – Vicky Wight
• Actors – Ellie Kemper, Luke Grimes, Blythe Danner, Shayvawn Webster
• Story Writer – Vicky Wight
• Age Restriction – U/A 13+

Rating

IMDB: 6.1/10 (16 K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 33% (27 Votes)

Where the Crawdads Sing

https://www.netflix.com/title/81564396 

Description

A compelling mystery from the best-selling book. In the novel Where the Crawdads Sing, Kya, an abandoned child, grows up in the perilous North Carolina marshes on her own. Rumours about the “Marsh Girl” plagued Barkley Cove for years, keeping the astute and tenacious Kya apart from her town. Kya finds herself drawn to two town youths, opening her eyes to a shocking and novel world; nevertheless, when one of them is discovered dead, the community quickly labels her as the primary suspect. As the investigation progresses, it becomes more and more difficult to determine what happened, endangering the many secrets that the marsh held.

• Genre – Drama, Mystery & thriller
• Director – Olivia Newman
• Actors – Daisy Edgar-Jones, Taylor John Smith, Harris Dickinson
• Story Writer – Lucy Alibar
• Age Restriction – U/A 16+

Rating

IMDB: 7.2/10 (115 K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 35% (219 Votes)

Holidate

https://www.netflix.com/title/81034553 

Description

The endearing romantic comedy Holidate, starring Emma Roberts (American Horror Story) and Luke Bracey (Elvis), deftly highlights the social and family constraints associated with singledom. Holidate combines the recognisable and frequently uncomfortable holiday movie clichés with a charming journey of love, enabling the two single strangers at the centre of the film to discover true connection and surprising passion. Not only is Holidate full of adorable clichés and humour, but it also has big-name talent, including the legendary Kristin Chenoweth (Schmigadoon!). Fundamentally a romantic comedy, Holidate skillfully strikes a balance between humour and touching moments.

• Genre – Romance, Comedy
• Director – John Whitesell
• Actors – Emma Roberts, Frances Fisher, Kristin Chenoweth, Andrew Bachelor, Luke Bracey
• Story Writer – Tiffany Paulsen
• Age Restriction – U/A 16+

Rating

IMDB: 6.1/10 (77K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 45% (60 Votes)

Look Both Ways

https://www.netflix.com/title/81050546 

Description

Natalie (Lili Reinhart) has a diversion into two other worlds on the eve of her college graduation: one in which she becomes pregnant and stays in her hometown, and another in which she doesn’t and travels to Los Angeles. During her two adventures, Natalie rediscovers herself, pursues her ideal job as an artist, and falls in love.

• Genre – Comedy, Drama, Romance
• Director – Wanuri Kahiu
• Actors – Lili Reinhart, Danny Ramirez, Aisha Dee
• Story Writer – April Prosser
• Age Restriction – U/A 13+

Rating

IMDB: 6.3/10 (23K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 62% (42 Votes)

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before

https://www.netflix.com/title/80203147 

Description

Drawing inspiration from Jenny Han’s book, the narrative centres on Lara Jean (Lana Condor), a young girl whose darkest dreams come true when five letters she wrote to her hidden crushes go unnoticed. Fearing that it would interfere with her current infatuation Josh (Israel Broussard), Lara Jean, and Peter decide to stage a relationship to see each other instead of the person they truly want to be with. Peter is played by Noah Centineo. Presuming to be together naturally leads to the two developing genuine affection for one another.

• Genre – Romance, Drama
• Director – Susan Johnson
• Actors – Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish, Anna Cathcart
• Story Writer – Sofía Álvarez
• Age Restriction – U/A 13+

Rating

IMDB: 7/10 (121K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 96% (70 Votes)

Set It Up

https://www.netflix.com/title/80184100 

Description

The story centres on two troubled assistants (Glen Powell and Zoey Deutch) who decide to set up their bosses (Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs, respectively) to just obtain some much-needed downtime from their taxing occupations. But despite all of their cunning, they begin to develop feelings for one another. The rom-com rhythms are obvious from a distance, but they’re executed so flawlessly that you won’t mind.

• Genre – Romance, Comedy
• Director – Claire Scanlon
• Actors – Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu, Taye Diggs
• Story Writer – Claire Scanlon
• Age Restriction – A

Rating

IMDB: 6.5/10 (65 K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 92% (63 Votes)

Alex Strangelove

https://www.netflix.com/title/80168189 

Description

Starring alongside Daniel Doheny is Alex Truelove, a class president and senior in high school who is in a relationship with Claire, his closest friend (Madeline Weinstein). For the first time, the pair arranges a date. Naturally, something occurs to throw those plans into a loop, and that something is none other than the endearing, homosexual youngster Elliot (Antonio Marziale). Alex begins to doubt his sexuality as he becomes closer to Elliot after first meeting him at a party. The film tells a lighthearted, entertaining narrative about accepting who you are, and it’s worth seeing even if it’s not very profound.

• Genre – Comedy, Lgbtq+
• Director – Craig Johnson
• Actors – Michael Abela, Brendan Archer, Joshua Barragan, Kai Wes
• Story Writer – Craig Johnson
• Age Restriction – A

Rating

IMDB: 6.3/10 (19 K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 81% (26 Votes)

Someone Great

https://www.netflix.com/title/80202920 

Description

One of Netflix’s finest comedic offerings lately is Someone Great, which follows Gina Rodriguez as a young lady who spends her final wild night with her best pals before moving out of town. Oh, and her seven-year boyfriend recently broke up with her. LaKeith Stanfield, who plays the lover in question, is incredibly charming, and their chemistry is so strong that it keeps you engrossed in their romance even though you know it’s ended.

• Genre – Romance, Comedy
• Director – Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
• Actors – Gina Rodriguez, LaKeith Stanfield, Brittany Snow, DeWanda Wise, Rebecca Naomi Jones
• Story Writer – Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
• Age Restriction – U/A 16+

Rating

IMDB: 6.2/10 (24 K+ Votes)

Rotten tomato: 83% (53 Votes)

Conclusion

We may sum up by saying that romantic films are always a good choice. Even while we like thrilling real crime documentaries and suspenseful thrillers, there are occasions when a romantic film is precisely what we need.

Not only that but with everything going on in the world, perhaps we could all use a little reminder of the strength of love, which is something that shouldn’t just be experienced on Valentine’s Day. Fortunately for us, Netflix has an abundance of romantic films. Some of the greatest films ever made can be found on the site, and they will warm even the coldest hearts on a quiet night.