The 105 Most Romantic Movies of All Time
From epic tragedies to lighthearted rom-coms.
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Whether you're looking for a date night movie to watch with your sweetheart or you're looking for a tearjerker of a movie to make you feel all the feels, a romantic movie checks all the boxes. From lighthearted rom-coms to epic tragedies about forbidden love, we've rounded up some of the most romantic movies of all time that you can stream right now. So light some candles, get your favorite snacks ready, and curl up under a blanket to enjoy these movies that are all about love.
Unsurprisingly, there are a loooot of movies about love! These romantic movies encompass everything from teen romance to love triangles to breakups to weddings and everything in between. And no matter what streaming services you have — be it Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, or basically anything else — there are definitely options on this list you can stream. We've also made sure to include some new romance movies along with the classics you probably already know and love. And if you don't find anything on this list that strikes your fancy, check out our suggestions for Korean romance movies, movies with great sex scenes, or cozy winter movies.
The famous movie couples in these romantic films are sure to make you believe in love, and if they don't...well, at least you were entertained for a couple hours, right? Keep scrolling for the most romantic movies of all time, from classic black-and-white films to subversive romantic comedies.
'Past Lives'
This was probably one of the most-talked-about films of 2023, and for good reason. It's about first loves, destiny, and the choices we make in life. Prepare the tissues, because this one's a tear-jerker!
'Slumdog Millionaire'
This 2008 Best Picture Oscar winner deserves all the praise. It's about a love that grows despite its beginnings in the dark recesses of the slums of Mumbai, as it finds its light at the end of the tunnel.
'Palm Springs'
Nothing says romance like being stuck in an infinite time loop together, reliving the day of your sister's wedding...right? This funny, heartfelt movie stars Andy Samburg and Cristin Milioti as two people living the same day over and over again, until one of them decides to break the cycle.
'Breakfast at Tiffany's'
AKA, the one with *the* Aubrey Hepburn outfit everyone has worn for Halloween at least once. Hepburn plays Holly Golightly, a charming wistful socialite who falls for her handsome new neighbor, played by George Peppard.
'Before Sunrise'
This incredibly romantic film follows Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke as two young travelers who meet on a train and decide to spend a magical day and night exploring Vienna together. If you like this one, great news: there are two more films in the trilogy, Before Sunset (which catches up with the same characters nine years later) and Before Midnight (which finds them again nine years later, nearly two decades after their first meeting).
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'Two Weeks Notice'
Rom-com icons Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant join forces in this funny little love story about falling for a person who is the complete opposite from your "type."
'The Big Sick'
This movie is based on the real-life romance of Kumail Nanjiani (who plays a version of himself) and his wife, Emily V. Gordon. When Emily is hospitalized with a life-threatening infection and put into a medically induced coma, Kumail is there for her — the only thing is, they've already broken up at this point, and her parents are kinda pissed at him about it.
'Meet Cute'
Oh, hi, Pete Davidson! This rom-com follows Sheila (Kaley Cuoco) as she uses a time machine to relive a good date over and over and over again. But once she starts going further back in time to make changes to the guy she's going on the date with, things get complicated.
'Ghost'
This movie features what I will definitively call the sexiest pottery scene in all of cinema! Patrick Swayze plays Sam, a man whose love for his girlfriend transcends everything — even death, it seems.
'Her'
This futuristic romance centers on a lonely writer who slowly develops a bond with an artificially-intelligent operating system (think, like, Siri or Alexa), voiced by Scarlett Johansson. It's gorgeously shot and surprisingly sweet.
'The Theory of Everything'
Stephen Hawking's life, including his relationship with Jane Wilde, is the subject matter of this touching romantic film. It follows Stephen and Jane as they fall in love and together confront Stephen's diagnosis of motor neuron disease at the age of 21.
'The Way We Were'
This 1973 romantic drama stars Barbra Streisand and Robert Redford, who fall for each other despite being total opposites. Come for the iconic cast, stay for the melodramatic ending.
'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'
A classic rom-com! Toula is a 30-year-old woman with a loving, slightly overwhelming Greek family. When she accepts her boyfriend Ian's marriage proposal, she realizes that planning the wedding and getting her family to accept Ian might be more complicated than she thought.
'The Holiday'
If watching this movie isn't part of your annual holiday tradition, what are you even doing?? This cozy film stars Kate Winslet and Cameron Diaz as two women who are going through it relationship-wise and decide to swap homes for the holiday season. Enter: Jude Law and a surprisingly sexy Jack Black as their love interests.
'Disobedience'
If you're in the mood for a romantic drama, you'll love this tale of forbidden love. Ronit and Estee are childhood friends from an Orthodox Jewish community, reunited when Ronit's father dies and she returns to the community that once ostracized her for her romantic feelings towards Estee.
'500 Days of Summer'
Despite the voiceover that says, "You should know up front, this is not a love story," I think it deserves a spot on this list. It's a realistic story about a situationship, plus Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel are super charming.
'Singin' in the Rain'
If you like musicals, this classic rom-com is for you. It takes place right as Hollywood is transitioning from silent films to "talkies." You'll be humming the songs long after the movie is over, trust me.
'Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham'
This visually stunning Bollywood film tells the story of the adopted son of a wealthy family who falls in love with a woman from a low-income background. He marries her despite his family's protestations, and things get complicated from there. Don't worry, there's a happy ending!
'The Half of It'
This sweet movie centers around Ellie, a shy high school student who makes money writing essays for her classmates. When she's approached by football player Paul to pen a love letter to their classmate Aster, she accepts. The thing is, Ellie *also* has a crush on Aster, so things get kinda complicated. As much as this is a movie about romance, it's also about self-love and self-acceptance.
'Something's Gotta Give'
Come for the coastal grandmother aesthetic, stay for the love triangle between Keanu Reeves, Diane Keaton, and Jack Nicholson.
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