22 Feel-Good Romantic Movies to Watch on Netflix Right Now

You're probably already familiar with the best shows on Netflix, but the streaming service also has an enormous collection of romantic movies. Whether you're looking for a sweet rom-com to watch with your S.O., a tear-jerker to watch on your own, or a movie full of love quotes you can repeat over and over again, Netflix probably has a decent option.

The issue isn't that you won't find any good romantic movies on Netflix—rather you might spend too much time sifting through the huge assortment of everything from romantic dramas to romantic comedies. Luckily our list of the best romance movies on Netflix will help you find that just-right film for Valentine's Day (or any date night) with minimal agonizing.
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Someone Great
Gather your pals for a Galentine's Day viewing of this romantic movie, which celebrates BFFs front and center. Gina Rodriguez enjoys one last night out with her squad after a bad breakup on the eve of her move across the country.

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Anyone But You
Even though their first date went well, Bea and Ben's relationship didn't quite pan out. When they both unexpectedly end up at Bea's sister's wedding, they devise a plan to pretend to be together in order to satisfy the other guests. This 2023 rom com featuring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney is a charming watch perfect for a night in.

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Always Be My Maybe
Led by the always-hilarious Ali Wong, Always Be My Maybe follows a celebrity chef as she returns to her hometown and reconnects with her childhood best friend. This is undeniably a rom-com—and a side-splitting one at that—but the romance is genuine, too. It's the perfect romantic movie to watch whether you're happily single or in a great relationship with someone who makes you laugh.

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Lady Chatterley's Lover
This adaptation of D.H. Lawrence's controversial (and often-banned) classic novel about an illicit (and steamy) romance between an aristocratic woman and her gamekeeper is perfect for costume-drama fans.

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Look Both Ways
Ever wonder what would happen if you'd taken a different path in life? This Netflix movie romance explores two very different endings for Natalie (Lili Reinhart), as she pursues love and family vs. her dream career.

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Plus One
There's no doubt that summer is wedding season, and these two lifelong single friends are invited to more than they bargained for. Follow along with Ben and Alice as they attend a plethora of weddings together as each other's plus ones in this feel-good rom com.

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Good on Paper
Comedian Iliza Schlesinger stars in this sassy Netflix Original rom-com based on a true story from her own life—where she falls in love with a guy who seems too good to be true. (And her friend and fellow comedian—played by Margaret Cho—agrees.)

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Purple Hearts
In this Netflix movie, a young woman with diabetes enters into a marriage of convenience with a Marine to get life-saving health insurance. (And yes, true love ensues.)

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The Last Summer
A group of recent high school grads navigate their dreams and relationships both old and new for one last impactful summer before college in this Netflix film.

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To All the Boys I've Loved Before
One of the sweetest romantic movies to come from Netflix so far, this teen romance—based on a popular young adult book—starts with a dreamy girl's love letters. When they're accidentally sent out (something she never intended), she must fake a relationship with a former crush to deflect attention from another boy—her sister's ex-boyfriend. Complicated set-up aside, it's a funny, entertaining rom-com you're going to want to watch over and over again.

(And P.S.—there are two charming sequels for a perfect binge fest, too!)

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Alex Strangelove
High school student Alex loves his girlfriend, but something's not quite right. This sweet teen movie offers plenty of romantic comedy–esque laughs, but it's also a thoughtful exploration of sexuality, love, and friendship that people of any age can learn from.

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The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
Starring a few familiar faces from Downton Abbey, this historical movie based on a beloved book follows a writer as she travels to a remote island in the years after WWII (and falls in love, of course).

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The Half of It
Released exclusively on Netflix in May 2020, this sweet tale of mistaken love was highly awarded at the Tribeca Film Festival. It follows a school's stereotypical shy, smart girl who is hired to write love letters by one of the school's jocks. Instead of connecting with the jock, though, the popular recipient of the letters is drawn to the writer.

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The Lovebirds
Starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani as a just-broken-up couple, this spectacularly funny rom-com on Netflix is lighthearted—despite the central plot of murder and false incrimination—and playful as the couple sets out to clear their names. If you and your love (or your friends) like laughing together the most, this is a great pick for date night.

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Love, Guaranteed
Rachael Leigh Cook makes a grand romantic movie return in this easy watch, where she's a hard-working but struggling lawyer who takes on the case of a man who wants to sue a dating site for not helping him find love. The client—the delightful Damon Wayans Jr.—ends up being less opportunistic and more giving than she thinks, but you'll have to watch the movie to see if sparks fly.

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Love Wedding Repeat
This Netflix Original Film stars Sam Claflin (of The Hunger Games and Me Before You) and Olivia Munn (of The Newsroom and Six) as guests at Claflin's sister's wedding. The connection between them is fun to watch, but even more entertaining is the movie's exploration of chance, opportunity, and alternate timelines. Watch for a lighthearted flick set in the beautiful Italian countryside.

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Sixteen Candles
This 1980s classic is available to stream on Netflix. Sixteen Candles follows the 16th birthday of a shy high school sophomore. Her big day goes from bad to even worse while crushing on the high school's heartthrob.

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Set It Up
An irresistible rom-com and Netflix Original, this modern-day love story follows two low-on-the-totem-pole assistants as they set their high-maintenance bosses up with each other to make their own lives easier. Shenanigans ensue, of course, as the wanna-be matchmakers become friends and then more.

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The Kissing Booth
This Netflix film follows a teenage girl whose first kiss jeopardizes her relationship with her best friend for romance. Watch this movie when you're in the mood for a sweet, feel-good rom-com. Added bonus: there are two sequels to this movie for even more romance.

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Holidate
Tired of being single during the holidays, strangers Sloane and Jackson agree to be each other's platonic plus ones all throughout the year—Valentine's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more. Watch this fun rom com to find out if the fake dating turns into real feelings.

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Blended
Divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim go on a horrendous first date and say their goodbyes swiftly after. However, fate intervenes when they both end up booking the same vacation package at a South African resort with their families. With shared activities and housing, these two have to find a way to tolerate each other in this hilarious comedy.

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Maid in Manhattan
Bronx-born Marisa is a maid at a five-star hotel in the middle of Manhattan. After trying on a guest's fancy outfits, she runs into the rich and handsome Christopher who is running for office in New York. Can she juggle her love for Christopher while keep her identity a secret? Find out in this adorable rom com starring Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes.