No one can resist a good love story. From classics and dramas to teen comedies, check out a list of the best romance movies to watch and be enchanted by. All titles are on Netflix for you to watch now!
1. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
An absolute hit, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is a teen romance film based on the book of the same title by author Jenny Han. The film follows the story of Lara Jean, a romantic girl who writes letters to all the guys she has ever fallen in love with. Everything changes when these letters are sent without her knowledge.
2. How I Was Before You (2016)
Also based on a bestseller, Me Before You is a romance film that tells the story of Louisa Clark, a fun and dreamy girl, hired to take care of Will, a young man whose life is transformed after an accident. It’s a movie to cry with, with a narrative full of surprises and emotions!
3. Moonlight: Under the Moonlight (2017)
Critically acclaimed and Oscar-winning Best Picture, Moonlight is a sensitive romance and drama film that chronicles the stages of Chiron’s life. The feature addresses racial and sexuality issues, surpassing any cliché from a fantastic script and impeccable direction.
4. Diary of a Passion (2004)
Diary of a Passion could not be left out of this list! After all, this is a classic romance movie. Based on the book by Nicholas Sparks, the production has everything romantics love: unexpected encounters, first love, challenging choices and a narrative full of emotion!
5. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
If you’re looking for an original romance movie, you can’t miss Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Joel and Clementine seem like the perfect couple, but after disagreements and years of trying to make their relationship work, Clementine undergoes a program that erases all of her memories of Joel. Nothing cliché, the feature has a hint of science fiction, drama and a lot of emotions!
6. Carol (2016)
Set in charming 1950s New York, Carol narrates the love story between young Therese and Carol, an elegant woman who is going through a divorce. A critical success, the feature film enchants diverse audiences with an incredible production and a captivating narrative.
7. La La Land: Singing Seasons (2017)
La La Land is a movie that will make you feel everything at the same time. The musical, starring Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, tells the story of Mia and Sebastian, two artists who fall in love in Los Angeles. Modern and full of musical and cinematographic references, the film will make you laugh, cry and fall in love!
8. Mamma Mia (2008)
Filled with hits from the band Abba, Mamma Mia is a fun musical full of romance. Set in Greece, the film tells the story of Sophie, who is getting married and wants her father to accompany her down the aisle. She doesn’t know him, but after reading her mother’s diary, she knows there are three possibilities: Sam, Bill or Harry. Sophie invites the three of them to the wedding and these reunions change everyone’s lives.
9. The Proposal (2009)
Starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, The Proposal has everything a good romantic comedy movie asks for. To avoid deportation, Margaret pretends that she and her personal assistant Andrew are getting married. Spending a week with his family, their feelings become much more real than just make-believe.
10. My Eternal Maybe (2019)
My Eternal Maybe is a romantic comedy with a classic formula, but super fun! Marcus and Sasha were childhood friends, but they end up breaking up and reuniting after years, when they lead very opposite lifestyles. It’s a light film, with hilarious performances by Randall Park and Ali Wong, as well as a hilarious cameo by Keanu Reeves.
11. Today I Want to Go Back Alone (2014)
Today I Want to Go Back Alone is a Brazilian teen romance film that tells the story of Léo, a blind boy who seeks his independence. The feature presents several conflicts that we experienced in high school, such as first love, from well-built and easy-to-identify characters.
12. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
A 90s classic, 10 Things I Hate About You is a romantic comedy that marked the millennial generation. The film is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s play The Shrew Tamed, and features the striking scene of Heath Ledger singing Can’t Take My Eyes Off You to Kat in the stands. Need more reasons to see?
13. As If It Was The First Time (2004)
Starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler, As If It Was The First Time is a lighthearted film full of romance. After an accident, Lucy suffers recent memory loss, which makes her forget the moments that happened during the day. Henry, who falls in love with her, needs to win her back every day again.
14. Simply Love (2004)
If you love unexpected encounters and various romance stories, you can’t miss Simply Love! The film, which has a renowned cast, tells the story of different couples who have their lives transformed by love. It’s that end of year movie that makes the heart warm!
15. The comings and goings of Love (2010)
Following the formula of Simply Amor, Idas e Vindas do Amor takes place on Valentine’s Day and shows how several couples celebrate the date. With a cast full of celebrities, it’s that movie to have fun watching!
16. The Great Gatsby (2013)
Inspired by the classic by F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby is an original and glamorous romance film. The narrative takes place in the 1920s, a decade known for excess and big parties. From director Baz Luhrmann, the film has a remarkable soundtrack and envying costumes!
17. Ghost: On the Other Side of Life (1990)
Ghost is a classic romance film, which tells the story of a couple in love and a love that is beyond life. In addition to the engaging plot, the feature has remarkable moments for the cinema and a memorable soundtrack.
18. Nerve (2016)
Unlike the classics, Nerve is a super current movie and involves an online game in which people are challenged for money. In one of the challenges, Vee meets Ian and the two are forced to play together. With an electrifying narrative, the film will hold you from beginning to end.
19. The House on the Lake (2006)
Can you imagine falling in love with someone who is living in a different year than you? Well, that’s the story of A Casa do Lago! With a mysterious narrative, the film is original and tells an unpredictable and emotional story of romance!
20. Your Name (2016)
This is an indication for those who love animation. Your Name, or Kimi No Na Wa, is a Japanese film that tells the story of two young people who don’t know each other and have their bodies switched. The animation is an absolute hit among teenagers and manages to escape the cliché with an exciting narrative.
21. Enchanted (2007)
Do you prefer animation or live-action? Enchanted is both! Disney’s success, the film is a fairy tale set in the rush of New York. With princesses and animals that talk, the film shows that Prince Charming can be an ordinary man. It’s for the whole family to see!
22. Colorful Friendship (2011)
Colorful Friendship tells the story of Dylan and Jamie, both of whom are disappointed in their respective love lives. They decide to be friends with benefits on the condition that they don’t fall in love. And you can already imagine what happens, right? It’s to laugh and identify!
23. By Amazing Places (2020)
It may just seem like a teen romantic comedy, but To the Bright Places, a Netflix production, is much more than that. The film addresses issues such as psychological disorders and the need to seek help. It’s an intense feature that treats reality as it is.
24. Marriage Story (2019)
Marriage Story is a romance movie to cry. Despite the name, the feature portrays the period of divorce between the protagonists. The production was a critical success, highlighted by the performance of Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson.
25. The Theory of Everything
And if you love biographies, you can’t miss The Theory of Everything. The film tells the story of physicist Stephen Hawking in a sensitive way, showing that love and hope are greater than difficulties.
There are titles for all tastes and moments! Which of these will you see first? To laugh a lot, also see this list of the best comedy movies.