50 Best Romantic Movies to Binge Watch

The best romantic movies can turn an ordinary night into something you’ll talk about for weeks. Curl up together after a long day, press play, and feel the room change—shared laughs, quick tears, quiet smiles that say, “I’m glad you’re here.”

A great film does more than pass the time; it lets you and your partner ride the same emotional wave, side by side. From lighthearted comedies to sweeping love stories, each pick on this list offers its kind of magic, ready to fit whatever mood you bring to the couch. 

Classics, new favorites, unexpected gems—every title is chosen to help you feel close, connected, and happily lost in the story together.

50 best romantic movies for couples

Looking for the perfect romantic movie to enjoy with your partner? Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, tears, or timeless passion, this curated list of 50 romantic films has something for every kind of couple. 

These movies go beyond clichés to explore love in all its forms—tender, complicated, magical, and real. Get cozy and let the stories unfold.

• Classic romantic
• Sad romantic 
• Sensual love stories
• Rom coms
• Animated 

• Classic romantic movies 

These movies have a timeless charm that continues to captivate hearts across generations. These iconic films set the gold standard for love stories, with unforgettable characters, sweeping emotions, and cinematic elegance. If you’re wondering what the best romantic movie is, these are must-watch romantic movies.

1. Vanilla Sky

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 42%
IMDb rating: 6.9/10

• Director: Cameron Crowe
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Jason Lee
• Release year: 2001

If you are looking for a serious, solemn love story with a twist, then this is your movie. Deciding between this and Dances with Wolves (1990), Dances with Wolves follows the typical pattern too closely. 

Vanilla Sky is different from most romantic movies, such as Far and Away (1992), Top Gun (1986), Jerry Maguire (1996), and Risky Business (1983), starring Tom Cruise. It indeed doesn’t follow the expected path. 

It may not be his best film or performance, but it’s the best fit for this list.

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2. Casablanca

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 99%
IMDb rating: 8.5/10

• Director: Michael Curtiz
• Cast: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman
• Release year: 1942

Set against the backdrop of WWII, this timeless romance tells the story of lost love, sacrifice, and moral dilemmas. Rick and Ilsa’s bittersweet connection still resonates as one of cinema’s most iconic love stories.

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3. The Family Man

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 53%
IMDb rating: 6.8/10

• Director: Brett Ratner
• Cast: Nicolas Cage, Téa Leoni, Don Cheadle
• Release year: 2000

A lot of love stories revolve around “what ifs.”

In the real world or on the silver screen, that’s one of the most complex parts about falling in love. Movies like Family Man starring Nicholas Cage, and others like Definitely, Maybe (2008), a super-steroid version of How I Met Your Mother.

This movie is an excellent romantic movie about what-ifs. A single decision changed the life of Nicholas Cage’s character, who eventually became a rich and powerful CEO of a New York M&A investment firm.

The what-if scenario, a perfect suburban life with the woman he loves, and a family with a white picket fence that everyone dreams about.

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4. The Notebook

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 53%
IMDb rating: 7.8/10

• Director: Nick Cassavetes
• Cast: Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner
• Release year: 2004

The movie explores the societal differences between two people falling in love. It sheds light on how love can set you free and make you a better individual. 

It also deals with the trauma of separation and the challenges that comes with it. If you have ever experienced love, even for a tiny second, this movie will make your heart grow fonder of that feeling. 

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5. Titanic

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 88%
IMDb rating: 7.8/10

• Director: James Cameron
• Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet, Billy Zane
• Release year: 1997

Needless to say, Titanic is one of the most beautiful and timeless movies revolving around love. A 17-year-old poor boy falls in love with an affluent and engaged girl on the best ship in the world. 

However, the ill fate of the ship leads to a tragic end, resulting in various deaths and casualties, including the death of the young lover boy

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6. Pretty Woman

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 65%
IMDb rating: 7.1/10

• Director: Garry Marshall
• Cast: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Jason Alexander
• Release year: 1990

A wealthy entrepreneur hires a prostitute to accompany him to some social events. He ends up falling in love with her. The struggle of bridging the gap between his and her worlds is the real essence of the movie. It will make you believe in impossible love. 

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7. Crazy, Stupid, Love

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 79%
IMDb rating: 7.4/10

• Directors: Glenn Ficarra, John Requa
• Cast: Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Julianne Moore
• Release Year: 2011

This movie almost covers all age groups when it comes to love. It also shows love in various circumstances. A middle-aged man is going through separation and finding his way back to his lost charm.

A workaholic young woman falling in love with an older man. A playboy leaving his old life behind to build a future with a girl. The movie has all kinds of love. 

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8. The Proposal

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 45%
IMDb rating: 6.7/10

• Director: Anne Fletcher
• Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Betty White
• Release year: 2009

It’s an exciting love story where a pushover boss forces her assistant to fake marry her to save her deportation from the US. In the process, how these two individuals fall in love is overwhelming. 

Both the boss and assistant change as individuals when they spend some time together and get to know each other better. 

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9. Me Before You

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 54%
IMDb rating: 7.4/10

• Director: Thea Sharrock
• Cast: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer
• Release year: 2016

Have you ever watched a movie that leaves both a smile and tears in your eyes? If not, you should watch this one as soon as possible. A recently paralyzed man forms a loving bond with the small-town girl who takes care of him. 

How the story unfolds and how that small-town girl explores a new perspective of life is simply nerve cracking. 

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10. La La Land

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 91%
IMDb rating: 8.0/10

• Director: Damien Chazelle
• Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone
• Release year: 2016

Fan of a musical? This romantic musical is all about love and understanding its value in our life. How an inspiring actor and musician fall in love and how they need to lead separate lives without any bitterness against each other. 

It’s as inspiring as heartbreaking to watch both the leads fall apart, but that’s the beauty of this movie. It leaves you smiling and thinking about love. 

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• Sad romantic movies

Sad romantic movies reveal the raw, emotional side of love—where heartbreak, sacrifice, and loss often take center stage. These films explore the beauty and pain of deep connections that don’t always last. Get your tissues ready—each movie on this list will stir your heart in unforgettable ways.

11. The Time Traveler’s Wife

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 38%
IMDb rating: 7.1/10

• Director: Robert Schwentke
• Cast: Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Ron Livingston
• Release year: 2009

A unique love story where a man involuntarily time-travels, often leaving the woman he loves behind. Despite their deep bond, the unpredictability of time strains their relationship. It’s a bittersweet take on fate, devotion, and the pain of loving someone you can’t always hold onto.

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12. Memoirs of a Geisha

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 35%
IMDb rating: 7.4/10

• Director: Rob Marshall
• Cast: Ziyi Zhang, Ken Watanabe, Michelle Yeoh
• Release year: 2005

This movie is too perfect for an atypical love story that I wouldn’t know where to start. War, social status, honor and loyalty, age gap, and a dozen other things blur the line between love, romance, and order. 

Ernest Hemmingways, In Love and War (1996) is close. Both are movie adaptations of best-selling novels. Pearl Harbor (2001) is a distant third place, but Memoirs trump their overall impact.

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13. The Fault in Our Stars

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 81%
IMDb rating: 7.7/10

• Director: Josh Boone
• Cast: Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff
• Release year: 2014

Two teenage cancer patients meet unexpectedly and fall in love with each other. As lost as the story appears, it is refreshing to watch love through the eyes of someone who hasn’t got all the time in the world. 

This movie will break your heart and yet make you hopeful. 

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14. Blue Valentine

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 87%
IMDb rating: 7.3/10

• Director: Derek Cianfrance
• Cast: Ryan Gosling, Michelle Williams, John Doman
• Release year: 2010

Two people who have been in a dysfunctional marriage for years. The struggle to overcome the challenges of married life while trying to raise their daughter is enlightening. 

The movie explores the complexity of marriage and love. It can make you wonder whether you know a thing or two about love or are completely clueless. 

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15. A Star Is Born

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 90%
IMDb rating: 7.6/10

• Director: Bradley Cooper
• Cast: Bradley Cooper, Lady Gaga, Sam Elliott
• Release year: 2018

An old musician who is an alcoholic helps a young emerging talent. He teaches her everything he knows, helps build her career, guides her through difficult life decisions while he struggles to overcome his personal demons. 

If this one won’t make your heart sob, then nothing will. 

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16. The Vow

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 31%
IMDb rating: 6.8/10

• Director: Michael Sucsy
• Cast: Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum, Scott Speedman
• Release year: 2012

A woman meets with an accident and stays in a coma. After a time, when she wakes up, she refuses to recognize her life partner. Her husband, who loves her too much to let go, works his way to her heart again. 

It is the kind of movie that makes you believe in love as an undying emotion. 

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17. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 92%
IMDb rating: 8.3/10

• Director: Michel Gondry
• Cast: Jim Carrey, Kate Winslet, Mark Ruffalo
• Release year: 2004

This is the kind of love story that plays with your mind and compels you to think beyond your imagination. Two people meet on a train and start bonding without knowing that their memories have been clinically erased. 

They do not remember the troubling past, yet they are drawn to each other.

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18. Remember Me

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 27%
IMDb rating: 7.1/10

• Director: Allen Coulter
• Cast: Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin, Chris Cooper
• Release year: 2010

The story revolves around a troubled young man who finds solace in a young woman who seems a constantly cheerful person. 

However, there is more to her than meets the eyes when the truth comes out. The dynamics of their romantic relationship change, and the real challenges begin. The best thing about the movie is that it explores the complexity of dark emotions.  

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19. Love and Other Drugs

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 49%
IMDb rating: 6.7/10

• Director: Edward Zwick
• Cast: Anne Hathaway, Jake Gyllenhaal, Oliver Platt
• Release year: 2010

A pharma sales executive who is a womanizer starts dating a young woman who has early-onset Parkinson’s disease. A man who has never been in a serious relationship starts to feel what he has never felt before. 

The movie shows how two imperfect individuals can make a perfect relationship if they let go of their fears.

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20. Shakespeare in Love

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 92%
IMDb rating: 7.1/10

• Director: John Madden
• Cast: Joseph Fiennes, Gwyneth Paltrow, Geoffrey Rush
• Release year: 1998

The world’s most famous romantic writer was out of ideas in his young days. Set in the Shakesperean era, the movie explores the young time of the writer’s life when he meets a girl who inspires him to write one of his most famous plays.

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• Sensual love stories

Stories that explore the deep connection between romance and passion capture moments where love and desire beautifully intertwine. These films celebrate intimacy with heartfelt emotion, showcasing relationships that are both tender and fiery—reminding us how vulnerability and attraction create unforgettable cinematic experiences.

21. My Super Ex-Girlfriend

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 44%
IMDb rating: 5.1/10

• Director: Ivan Reitman
• Cast: Uma Thurman, Luke Wilson, Anna Faris
• Release year: 2006

The only typical rom-com on the list. Most people think it will follow the predictable pattern, but it doesn’t. After all, the title starts with an “ex” on it. 

The story is simple: the main character, played by Luke Wilson, dates and eventually breaks up with the leading lady played by Uma Thurman. Unfortunately for Luke Wilson’s character, Uma Thurman is also G-Girl, a local superhero with Super Saiyan powers and a Taylor Swift personality. 

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22. Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 83%
IMDb rating: 7.4/10

• Director: Francis Ford Coppola
• Cast: Gary Oldman, Winona Ryder, Anthony Hopkins
• Release year: 1992

Speaking of Love that goes on well beyond the grave, this is the best example of it. There are other attempts, such as Warm Bodies (2013), Ghost (1990), and Always (1989). But none of them would leave a more lasting impact than Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Besides, a young Keanu Reeves and Monica Bellucci adds an enormous appeal. If we factor in Gary Oldman’s performance as Dracula and the production value, then this movie doesn’t only deserve to be on this list, but it is one of the best movies of all time.

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23. Edward Scissorhands

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 90%
IMDb rating: 7.9/10

• Director: Tim Burton
• Cast: Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest
• Release year: 1990

We mentioned Tom Cruise and Keanu as supporting actors in a few of the movies mentioned above, and it wouldn’t be complete without Johnny Depp.

Ironically, a Brad Pitt movie called The Curious Case of Benjamin Button (2008) comes close. This and Dracula put Winona Ryder, the ultimate actress, in great atypical romantic movies on the girls’ side.

The story is about a semi-supernatural being who falls in love with an ordinary girl. Like Hunchback of Notre Dame, the girl has genuine feelings for the “it.” Many people would agree It’s one of the best romantic movies ever made.

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24. Dirty Dancing

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 70%
IMDb rating: 7.0/10

• Director: Emile Ardolino
• Cast: Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey, Cynthia Rhodes
• Release year: 1987

One of the classic sexy romantic movies, Dirty Dancing, makes you want to be a rebel, but not without a cause. A young woman spending the summer holidays at a retreat resort 

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25. Fatal Attraction

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 74%
IMDb rating: 6.9/10

• Director: Adrian Lyne
• Cast: Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer
• Release year: 1987

A love story that explores how an extra-marital affair can turn into a serious mess. The girl becomes obsessed with the man and tries to ruin his marriage. 

This one is a little hard on your heart and keeps you on edge. If you like a thriller, this one will be a must-watch.

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26. Cruel Intentions

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 51%
IMDb rating: 6.8/10

• Director: Roger Kumble
• Cast: Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe
• Release year: 1999

A teenage romantic drama that revolves around jealousy, love, power, and manipulation. Wealthy teenagers with their mind games become dangerous for each other’s life. 

It’s a provocative sexual thriller, sometimes defined as a dark comedy. One of the most surprising romantic movies of its time. This movie keeps you hooked throughout. 

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27. Ghost

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 74%
IMDb rating: 7.1/10

• Director: Jerry Zucker
• Cast: Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze
• Release year: 1990

If you believe love conquers all, the storyline of this movie proves it. An unfortunate event strikes two lovers who are happy together. A thug kills the lover, and haunted by the thought of his lover’s life in jeopardy, his spirit wanders to warn her of danger. 

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28. Mr. and Mrs. Smith

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 60%
IMDb rating: 6.5/10

• Director: Doug Liman
• Cast: Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie
• Release year: 2005

A romantic movie that has all; steam, action, drama, romance, and sex. This movie is one of the all-time favorites. A husband and wife work as assassins in companies that are pitted against each other, and one day they both receive an assignment to kill their partner. 

However, the assignment details are partially hidden, and when they come out, the story changes completely.

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29. Skyfall

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 92%
IMDb rating: 7.8/10

• Director: Sam Mendes
• Cast: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem
• Release year: 2012

A James Bond movie is all about steam, flirt, and action. An ex-MI agent steals a hard drive that holds top secrets. You know how that plot follows. Bad people after that information and Mr. Bond is trying to save it with all his life. 

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30. Fifty Shades Trilogy

Rotten Tomatoes ratings: 25%, 11%, 14%
IMDb ratings: 4.1/10, 4.6/10, 4.5/10

• Directors: Sam Taylor-Johnson, James Foley
• Cast: Dakota Johnson, Jamie Dornan
• Release years: 2015, 2017, 2018

This movie series is as steamy as you can imagine; you can expect what’s coming based on the book. The romantic drama film is a story of a man who has been practicing BDSM in his sexual life and a college girl who falls in love with him. 

The whole story reveals the ups and downs of a complex relationship that starts as an agreement and turns into a happy, healthy marriage.

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• Rom coms 

Lighthearted and charming, romantic comedies blend humor with heartwarming love stories. These films explore the funny, awkward, and sweet moments of romance, often featuring quirky characters and unexpected twists. Perfect for uplifting your mood, rom-coms remind us that love and laughter go hand in hand.

31. How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 42%
IMDb rating: 6.4/10

• Director: Donald Petrie
• Cast: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey
• Release year: 2003

A writer starts dating a guy because of the latest writing project, unaware of the fact that he is dating her because of a bet. The movie has some grit and has a cute storyline. It has all the romantic feels but makes you giggle every once in a while. 

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32. My Best Friend’s Wedding

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 72%
IMDb rating: 6.3/10

• Director: P. J. Hogan
• Cast: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz
• Release year: 1997

On the day of her best friend’s marriage, Julliane tells him that she loves him. She does everything to sabotage his wedding as she can’t witness the fact that the love of her life is getting married to someone else.

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33. Never Been Kissed

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 61%
IMDb rating: 6.1/10

• Director: Raja Gosnell
• Cast: Drew Barrymore, Michael Vartan, Jessica Alba
• Release year: 1999

A journalist who has gone undercover as a high school student finds out that it is challenging for her to deal with high school drama, as it brings out all the past trauma, and she can’t go through it again. 

She also falls in love and breaks the guy’s trust, she is in love with. However, everything turns out to be okay in the end. 

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34. Definitely, Maybe

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 70%
IMDb rating: 7.1/10

• Director: Adam Brooks
• Cast: Ryan Reynolds, Abigail Breslin, Isla Fisher
• Release year: 2008

A 30-year-old man is asked about his life before marriage by his daughter. He decides to explain it to her, and as he proceeds, he explains various encounters and relationships he has had with women. 

His daughter, who has never met her mother, tries to decode which one could be her mother. It’s a sweet romantic movie that puts a smile on your face.

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35. 13 Going on 30

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 64%
IMDb rating: 6.2/10

• Director: Gary Winick
• Cast: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo
• Release year: 2004

A 13-year-old girl wishes to be thirty, and somehow, her wish comes true. She realizes that she has made all the wrong decisions in her life, as her life is nothing but an emotionless agreement with beneficial people. 

She wishes to get back to her normal age and redo things in the right way. 

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36. 50 First Dates

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 44%
IMDb rating: 6.8/10

• Director: Peter Segal
• Cast: Adam Sandler, Drew Barrymore
• Release year: 2004

A quick tip, before you watch the movie, take a box of tissues and keep them beside you as it’s an emotional rollercoaster. Lucy suffers from a short-term memory loss because of which she forgets to meet Larry. 

Larry makes sure that he meets her every day and keeps her falling in love with him. This movie will stir all the love in your heart. 

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37. 27 Dresses

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 41%
IMDb rating: 6.1/10

• Director: Anne Fletcher
• Cast: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden
• Release year: 2008

A woman who loves marriages and has served as a bridesmaid in 27 weddings gets her heartbroken. Her sister gets involved with the man she loves and decides to marry. 

In between everything, she meets a writer who thinks marriages are a sham. How she gets over her broken heart and starts living for herself is why you should watch this movie. If you are a do-gooder, you should take care of yourself. 

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38. When Harry Met Sally

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 90%
IMDb rating: 7.6/10

• Director: Rob Reiner
• Cast: Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal
• Release year: 1989

Two people who accidentally meet and form a short-term friendship meet again after a break of 5 years. After such a long time, they have changed the way they look at each other, and now they have to talk about these newfound feelings. 

You have missed out on good cinema if you have never watched it, but it’s never late. Grab the popcorn and watch it now. 

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39. Clueless

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 81%
IMDb rating: 6.9/10

• Director: Amy Heckerling
• Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd
• Release year: 1995

A rich high school girl consumed by fashion decides to help a new student. She helps in wardrobe, etiquettes, body language, and gaining popularity, and while doing so, she also discovers feelings for someone who has always been very close to her. 

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40. Bicentennial Man

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 57%
IMDb rating: 6.9/10

• Director: Chris Columbus
• Cast: Robin Williams, Embeth Davidtz
• Release year: 1999

Speaking of genuine love between “it” and an ordinary woman, this one barely wins over Lars and the Real Girl (2007) and Her (2013) because of Robin Williams’ performance and Oliver Platt’s comic relief role.

The story is a bit long and dragging (It lasts around 200 years -hence the title), but it ends unexpectedly, and the story itself is unpredictable and heartwarming.

Several other movies barely missed the cut, such as Scott Pilgrim vs. The World, Lost in Translation, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. The performances of Bill Murray and the very young Scarlett Johanssen hits you in a weird but friendly way.

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• Animated & family‑friendly romances

Magic carpets, talking animals, and ballroom waltzes—these are the best romantic movies let every generation swoon together. They are must-watch romantic movies for cozy family nights when you need pure, wholesome wonder.

41. Beauty and the Beast

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 93%
IMDb rating: 8.0/10

• Director: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
• Cast: Paige O’Hara, Robby Benson (voice)
• Release year: 1991

An enchanted castle, a brave book‑lover, and a tender tale as old as time make this animated masterpiece one of the best romantic movies—and a must-see romantic movie for every age.

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42. Enchanted

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 93%
IMDb rating: 7.1/10

• Director: Kevin Lima
• Cast: Amy Adams, Patrick Dempsey, James Marsden
• Release year: 2007

A fairytale princess is magically transported from her animated world into modern-day New York City. With humor, heart, and dazzling romance, Enchanted turns classic tropes upside down—while still delivering a magical love story.

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43. Lady and the Tramp

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 93%
IMDb rating: 7.3/10

• Director: Clyde Geronimi, Hamilton Luske
• Cast: Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts (voice)
• Release year: 1955

From the spaghetti‑kiss to starry strolls, this canine romance proves love knows no pedigree. A romantic movie and one of the best romantic movies for its innocent charm.

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44. Cinderella

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 98%
IMDb rating: 7.3/10

• Director: Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske
• Cast: Ilene Woods, William Phipps (voice)
• Release year: 1950

Glass slippers, swirling gowns, and a midnight dash—this fairy‑tale milestone remains one of the must-see romantic movies ever animated.

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45. Aladdin

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 95%
IMDb rating: 8.0/10

• Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
• Cast: Scott Weinger, Linda Larkin (voice)
• Release year: 1992

A street‑smart hero and a headstrong princess soar on a magic carpet to a whole new world of love. Infectious songs cement their place among the best romantic movies and as a must-watch romantic movie for musical adventure.

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46. Tangled

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 89%
IMDb rating: 7.7/10

• Director: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard
• Cast: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi (voice)
• Release year: 2010

Rapunzel’s tower escape leads to lanterns, laughter, and one of Disney’s sweetest love stories. Its dazzling visuals place it among the best romantic movies for modern animation—a romantic movie for free‑spirited dreams.

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47. Frozen

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 90%
IMDb rating: 7.4/10

• Director: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
• Cast: Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff (voice)
• Release year: 2013

Sisterly love drives this wintry phenomenon, but Anna and Kristoff’s budding romance adds extra warmth. A sing‑along staple, it’s one of the best romantic movies for families and a must-see romantic movie for icy magic.

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48. Up

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 98%
IMDb rating: 8.3/10

• Director: Pete Docter
• Cast: Edward Asner, Jordan Nagai (voice)
• Release year: 2009

The wordless opening montage of Carl and Ellie’s life packs more emotion than most full films. This soaring, balloon‑lifted adventure lands firmly among the best romantic movies and is a romantic movie that celebrates lasting love.

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49. WALL‑E

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 95%
IMDb rating: 8.4/10

• Director: Andrew Stanton
• Cast: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight (voice)
• Release year: 2008

Set in a post-apocalyptic future, a lonely waste-collecting robot finds unexpected love and purpose through his bond with a sleek reconnaissance droid named EVE. A moving story of hope, love, and humanity.

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50. The Princess and the Frog

Rotten Tomatoes rating: 85%
IMDb rating: 7.1/10

• Director: Ron Clements, John Musker
• Cast: Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos (voice)
• Release year: 2009

Tiana’s dream of owning a restaurant takes an unexpected turn when she kisses a frog prince. This enchanting tale mixes New Orleans charm with magic, music, and true love.

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To sum up

From fairy‑tale ballrooms to bittersweet modern reunions, these best romantic movies prove there’s a perfect love story for every mood. 

Whether you crave laugh‑out‑loud rom‑coms, heart‑wrenching dramas, or animated magic the whole family can enjoy, this must‑see lineup keeps date night fresh and unforgettable. Queue up a title tonight and discover— or rediscover— what is the best romantic movie for you.