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For most people, Valentine's Day is associated with some complicated feelings. If you're in a relationship, there's the pressure to make the day ridiculously special, even though the traditional fancy dinner date is pretty overrated (not to mention, expensive). If you're as single as a Pringle? There's the pressure to find someone—and fast. Even if you're normally happy riding solo, there's something about V Day that just stirs up those unwanted feelings of loneliness.
Regardless of your relationship status, don't let stupid Cupid get you down—there's a viable solution to your Valentine's Day woes, and it's right at your fingertips. Well, instead of the red balloons, overpriced roses, and boxes of chocolate, settle in for a Valentine's Day movie marathon instead. (But maybe keep the chocolate... because, why not?)
Whether you're looking for a cheesy rom-com, a slightly sad drama, or something that will show you your perfect Valentine may have been closer than you think all along (it's yourself, obvs), check out this list of the 62 best Valentine's Day movies currently available to stream on sites including Netflix and Hulu. They'll make for the perfect date (which might just be the name of one of the movies on the list, too). So grab your S.O., have a virtual watch party with your Galentines, or just grab that aforementioned box of chocolates, and start watching.
Rye Lane (2023)
Two strangers meet at a mutual friend’s art show and spend a day together in South London while bonding over shared interests and past heartbreak. This is a sweet, laugh-out-loud rom-com that will leave you smiling all the way through.
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Red, White, And Royal Blue (2023)
After getting into an altercation at a royal wedding, Alex, the (fictional) first son of the U.S. president, and Henry, Britain’s young prince, are forced to put their rivalry aside and pretend to be friends to avoid a national fallout. Over time, their forced friendship turns into a secret relationship that neither of them expected. Based on the popular 2019 novel of the same name, this romantic comedy will give you all the feels on Valentine’s Day.
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Really Love (2021)
While struggling to get his big break in the competitive Washington, D.C. art scene, Isaiah meets Stevie, a law student who sparks his passion and creativity. The two fall in love and soon find themselves having to make difficult life choices. Fans of The Photograph will enjoy watching this bittersweet, sensual love story.
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Of An Age (2023)
Of an Age centers around a whirlwind romance between a teen amateur ballroom dancer and his friend’s older brother. Set during the summer of 1999, this queer Australian romantic drama captures the beauty and fear that often comes with being seen and loved for the first time.
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If You Were The Last (2023)
Three years into a NASA mission that’s gone terribly wrong, Adam and Jane are stuck on a broken spaceship drifting between planets. While trying to pass the time, Adam suggests hooking up, which then leads to a debate about whether they should remain as friends or become something more. Anthony Mackie and Zoë Chao star as the lead characters in this funny, light-hearted sci-fi rom-com.
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Beyond the Lights (2014)
Beyond the Lights follows up-and-coming singer Noni as she struggles with the pressures of success and stardom. Despite her overbearing mother’s disapproval, Noni begins a budding romance with Kaz, the police officer assigned to be her bodyguard.
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La La Land (2016)
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as an aspiring actress and a struggling jazz pianist, respectively, in this award-winning musical about love, hope, and chasing your dreams.
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Love at First Sight (2023)
Based on the bestselling novel The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight by Jennifer E. Smith, this rom-com follows two strangers who fall in love on a flight to London, only to lose each other at customs. The chances of them meeting again are slim, but fate might just intervene to bring the pair back together.
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Crush (2022)
A wholesome sapphic love triangle? Yeah, I’ll bite. When an artsy teenager is forced to join the girls' track team in order to combat suspicions that she’s been vandalizing school property, she finally gets closer to her childhood crush. That is, until she realizes that someone else on the team is better suited for her.
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Fire Island (2022)
Loosely based on Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, this movie centers around a group of friends celebrating their last hurrah at a Fire Island beach getaway. The ensemble cast immediately gets sucked into the chaos and drama of summer romance. This is the perfect V-Day watch if you're dreaming of warmer days.
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Love, Simon (2018)
Based on a beloved YA book by Becky Albertalli, Love, Simon follows a closeted teenager as he seriously falls for his pen pal. The problem? He knows nothing about who said pen pal is, aside from the fact that he goes to his school. Oh, and he's not exactly out to his friends and family yet, either.
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The Photograph (2020)
When Mae (Issa Rae) finds a never-before-seen image belonging to her late photographer mother, she begins an investigation into her mom’s hidden past with the help of an *extremely* handsome journalist. This is an instant Valentine’s Day staple about more than just romantic love.
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Love and Basketball (2000)
Do you really ever need a reason to rewatch this 2000s classic starring a young Omar Epps? Two ambitious young athletes, Monica and Quincy, fall in and out of love over the years as they work towards their basketball dreams.
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10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
It's a classic for a reason. Heath Ledger's Patrick is tasked with winning over broody, hyper-independent Kat (Julia Stiles) so that her popular sister, Bianca, can date. But Patrick and Kat are both surprised to form a true connection...
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Saving Face (2004)
A mother and daughter have to help each other “save face” as they navigate their love lives: Wil is a semi-closeted lesbian with an out-and-proud lover while her mother, Hwei-Ian, is single and pregnant at the age of 48. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry–really, you’ll just feel all the emotions.
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Marry Me (2022)
Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson—what more could you want from a movie? Based on a graphic novel of the same name, this rom-com follows a down-to-earth teacher and world-famous pop star who abruptly (and very publicly) get engaged after a PR mishap.
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Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
When Rachel (Constance Wu) is invited to attend a wedding in Singapore with her hunky boyfriend (Henry Golding), she finds out that he comes from a lot more money than she'd thought. And what’s even more over-the-top than the cash in his bank account? His family, of course.
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How To Be Single (2016)
Gather the girls, some wine, and a jumbo box of chocolates. With the hilarious Rebel Wilson, Leslie Mann, and Alison Brie as her guides, Alice (Dakota Johnson) learns about the magic of being single and the importance of girlfriends when she takes a break from her long-term boyfriend played by… yeah, that is Nicholas Braun, a.k.a. Cousin Greg from Succession.
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But I'm A Cheerleader (1999)
Behold! The '90s dark comedy that changed every queer person’s life for the better. With a star-studded cast featuring Natasha Lyonne, Clea DuVall, Melanie Lynskey, and Michelle Williams, But I’m a Cheerleader follows Lyonne's character as she grapples with her sexuality (and an irresistible girl) when her parents unexpectedly send her to conversion therapy camp.
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In The Heights (2021)
Based on the Broadway musical of the same name by Hamilton’s Lin-Manuel Miranda, In The Heights follows a set of friends and lovers as they navigate a New York City black-out while dreaming of winning the lottery and finding a better life. This movie is just as much a romance flick as it is a love letter to Latinx culture and community.
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Just Wright (2010)
Can I get a little commotion for Queen Latifah and Common in this romantic comedy? A successful physical therapist begins to fall in love with her newest client, a basketball superstar. And who is he falling for? Her best friend. The drama of it all!
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Dumplin' (2018)
While this Netflix original movie has a dash of romance, mother-daughter relationships and female friendships are the true hallmarks of this film. Other than that, Dumplin' has just about everything you could want for a V-Day girls' night in: Think southern-fried beauty pageants and Dolly Parton-themed drag shows.
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The Last Letter From Your Lover (2021)
While working on an assignment, an ambitious, young journalist discovers a love letter from the 1960s. It details the illicit affair between a married woman (Shailene Woodley) and a journalist (Callum Turner). Determined to learn more about these forbidden lovers, the journalist searches for more letters that may even lead to the star-crossed couple...
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Dear John (2010)
Fans of The Notebook will fall in love with another Nicholas Sparks novel-inspired romance. Starring Channing Tatum and Amanda Seyfried, the film chronicles the mostly long-distance relationship between John, a soldier in the U.S. Army, and Savannah, a college student. After John leaves to complete his service, they exchange love letters until they can be reunited permanently a year later. But when their separation is extended indefinitely, their love is put to the test.
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The Half Of It (2020)
Straight-A student Ellie strikes up an unlikely friendship with well-meaning but inarticulate jock Paul when he hires her to write love letters to the girl he likes, Aster. who needs help winning over a popular girl. But when Ellie realizes she has feelings for Aster, too, things gets complicated...
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Date Night (2010)
Tina Fey and Steve Carell play a married couple whose date night spins wildly out of control in this hilarious, action-packed romantic comedy. If you've been coupled up for a while, you'll definitely be able to relate to, well, the first 15 minutes of the movie.
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The Princess Bride (1987)
What else is there to say about The Princess Bride other than that it's perfectly written, perfectly cast, perfectly directed, and therefore, the perfect choice for Valentine's Day (and every day, TBH)?
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Never Been Kissed (1999)
When newspaper reporter Josie (Drew Barrymore) goes undercover as a high schooler for a story, she gets a second chance to be one of the cool kids and maybe even finally have her first kiss. This classic '90s rom-com is still a fan favorite.
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Brokeback Mountain (2006)
Starring Heath Ledger and Jake Gyllenhaal, this award-winning film follows two friends, Jack and Ennis, who must keep their love a secret. The cowboy and ranch hand marry their respective girlfriends, have children, but still can't let go of each other. Over the next 20 years, they find time to be together, knowing it will never be enough.
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All The Bright Places (2020)
After meeting in the midst of a crowded small town high school, Finch (played by Justice Smith) and Violet (played by Elle Fanning) fall deeply in love. They bond over their past traumas and hope to heal each other as their lives go on. But, when tragedy strikes, Violet is left to choose how she'll continue to live in a world where she feels exceedingly unlucky.
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The Ugly Truth (2009)
If you're looking for raunchier fare this Valentine's Day, look no further than this rom-com from 2009. It features the classic opposites attract plot line where two co-workers (Kathryn Heigl and Gerard Butler) butt heads over just about everything before eventually falling for each other.
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Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence, two mentally ill adults find themselves intertwined. After losing his wife, job, and social life, Pat moves in with his parents. They introduce him to Tiffany, who also just lost a loved one, and together the two of them form an interesting and—at times—straining relationship.
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Portrait Of A Lady On Fire (2019)
This movie is so aesthetically pleasing and calming, you'll be obsessed with both the story and scenery. In it, a woman comes to paint a wedding portrait, but ends up falling in love with the subject. The only problem? The subject rarely lets people so close to her. The unconventional solution: The painter must observe the subject by day, and then paint her at night when she can't see.
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Definitely, Maybe (2008)
Definitely, Maybe stars Ryan Reynolds as Will Hayes, a father who is soon to be divorced from his wife. In an attempt to learn more about her parent's marriage, Will's daughter (Abigail Breslin) asks him to tell her the story of how the couple met. Instead, Will tells her about his romances with three women, and the daughter has to guess which one is her mother.
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After (2019)
Based on the novel with the same name, After is for those who love all things steamy. The story follows two college students: Tessa, who is naive and inexperienced ~sexually~, and Hardin, who is dark and mysterious. Here's the catch: Hardin doesn't normally date people, and his personal life is a bit chaotic. Can he and Tessa make their young love last?
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After We Collided (2020)
The equally-dramatic sequel to After finds Tessa and Hardin broken up, but in a complicated still-kinda-hooking-up way. But once Tessa begins an internship at a publishing company, she can’t deal with any distractions from her ex. Eventually, she starts dating her coworker, Trevor (played by Cole Sprouse), but she can't fully let go of her previous relationship. Only time—and a third movie—will tell...
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After We Fell (2021)
The Tessa-Hardin drama saga continues with the third installment of the novel-inspired movie series. This film begins with Tessa’s alcoholic dad back in her life, and living with the reunited couple. Meanwhile, Tessa is about to move to Seattle for her new job, leaving Hardin behind. The distance threatens to separate them forever, until Hardin makes a sacrifice for their relationship. But that's not the only twist and turn the couple must face together...there's a shock ending that'll make your jaw drop.
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The Notebook (2004)
Some might argue that The Notebook is the most romantic movie, like, ever. If you really want to be in your feels this Valentine's Day, check out this classic film featuring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as Noah and Allie, two lovestruck teens who break up due to circumstances beyond their control, but later find each other as adults—only their lives look much different now.
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Valentine's Day (2010)
You can't think about Valentine's Day without the official Valentine's Day movie, starring all your favorite celebs like Jennifer Garner, Ashton Kutcher, Jessica Alba, and more. The film chronicles a day in the life of a group of Los Angeles locals, all of whom are having different experiences with love. Somehow, though, all of their stories are interconnected...
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A Walk To Remember (2002)
Yep, A Walk To Remember is now available on Netflix. Starring Mandy Moore and Shane West, this story follows the lives of a super religious outcast and the high school's star jock. Soon, the two of them fall in love despite their high school's strict social boundaries. However, when one of them becomes terminally ill, the two find a way to make their love last forever.
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Holidate (2020)
When two friends decide that they'll be each other's platonic date to every holiday event, they feel they've finally hacked the pressure to bring a plus one to any and every special event. That said, they're really thrown for a loop when they start to catch feelings for each other...
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Love, Guaranteed (2020)
When a man who's been on hundreds of dates still fails to find love, he decides to sue the dating app company he feels is "responsible" for his single lifestyle. But when he meets with the successful, shy lawyer that he wants handling his case, the pair realize that they might have more in common than just the lawsuit.
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Let It Snow (2019)
PSA: If you're still in all your holiday feels, you're gonna love this snow-themed story about teenage romance, friendship, and the happiness that comes with small town charm. When a snowstorm hits on Christmas Eve, a group of high schoolers find their lives becoming unexpectedly intertwined. And, of course, it wouldn't be a high school rom-com without an epic party.
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To All The Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
When first released in 2018, To All The Boys I've Loved Before quickly had fans falling in love with the adorable rom-com—and not just because the movie introduced the world to Noah Centineo. What starts out as the worst day of Lara Jean Covey's life when a batch of her love letters accidentally make it into the hands of their subjects, ends up pretty okay for the teenager (played earnestly and adorably by Lana Condor), thanks to a secret agreement, a duo of supportive sisters, and some good old dad advice from John Corbett.
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To All The Boys 2: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)
Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter (Noah Centineo) have just realized their very real feelings for each other after carrying on a fake relationship for the past couple of months when another recipient of one of LJ's infamous love letters suddenly reappears in her life. Will LJ and Kavinsky live happily ever after? Will Kitty continue to be the sassiest (in the best way) of little sisters? Will there be more love letters to write after this?
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To All The Boys: Always And Forever (2021)
The final installment of Lara Jean and Peter's love story finds the couple on the brink of heading off to college...and maybe breaking up? Say it isn't so! Their final year of high school forces everyone's favorite high school sweethearts to confront the possibility of what their future might look like together—or apart.
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Set It Up (2018)
When two over-worked assistants decided to set up their demanding bosses on a date, sparks fly—and not just between their managers. Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Taye Diggs, and Lucy Liu star in this Netflix original rom-com.
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The Big Sick (2017)
Based on Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani's real-life romance, The Big Sick explores how two people can fall in love even when major obstacles–like differing cultural traditions and medically-induced comas—get in the way. With odds like these, the Academy Award-nominated film will certainly put your own dating life into perspective.
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My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
Julia Roberts and Rupert Everett! Cameron Diaz and Dermot Mulroney! A "Say A Little Prayer For You" sing-a-long that includes the whole family! Every moment of this rom-com about a woman who realizes that she just might be in love with her best friend a couple days before his wedding is a classic.
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Someone Great (2019)
If you find yourself unexpectedly not in a relationship this Valentine's Day, Someone Great is the movie for you. Gina Rodriguez stars as Jenny, a music journalist who, after getting dumped by her boyfriend of nine years (Lakeith Stanfield), embarks on one-last epic night in New York City with her best friends (Brittany Snow and DeWanda Wise) before she moves across the country for a new job.
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Always Be My Maybe (2019)
Let's be honest, the Keanu Reeves cameo itself makes watching Always Be My Maybe worth it. But when you get Keanu Reeves stealing scenes and Randall Park rapping about punching Keanu Reeves, and Ali Wong being as infectiously charming as usual, why would you be doing anything else besides watching Always Be My Maybe on Valentine's Day? You wouldn't, duh.
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Sierra Burgess Is A Loser (2018)
Stranger Things'Barb finally gets her Netflix due in this sweet high school rom-com. Shannon Purser stars as the title character who accidentally becomes involved in a text-ual relationship with Jamey (Noah Centineo) when he thinks he's actually chatting up Veronica, the hottest girl in school. One of the things that's so great about Sierra Burgess is that, instead of ending up at each other's throats, Veronica and Sierra find a way to build a supportive friendship with each other—although, it is while they slightly scam Jamey.
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About Time (2013)
Okay, so there's some questionable time-travel science at play here, but there's also some pretty adorable moments between leads Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson. The Harry Potter alum stars as a young man who comes from a long line of men with this extraordinary skill and who uses this ability to improve his previously ordinary love life.
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The Incredible Jessica James (2017)
2 Dope Queens'Jessica Williams is the charming, witty title character in this rom-com from Netflix that also stars Chris O'Dowd and Lakeith Stanfield. Jessica is so good in the role that you'll be thinking there's no way anyone else was every considered. And you would be right. Writer-director Jim Strouse reportedly wrote the role with her in mind.
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The Perfect Date (2019)
What high school student hasn't tried to impress the most popular girl in school by creating an app where girls can hire him as a chaperone for any sort of social situation? This Netflix rom-com is no To All The Boys, but The Perfect Date is a perfectly acceptable way to cap off your Noah Centineo movie marathon.
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If Beale Street Could Talk (2018)
Based on the novel by James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk is an incredibly moving love story from the talented director Barry Jenkins. Nominated for three Oscars (with Regina King taking home the award for Best Supporting Actress), the film tells the story of a couple, Tish and Ronny, whose plans for the future get derailed when Ronny is accused and convicted of a crime he didn't commit.
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Moonstruck (1987)
When you accept a proposal from a man you don't love, but do end up falling in love with your new fiancé's brother, what else is there to blame but the full moon? Cher, Nicholas Cage, and Olympia Dukakis star in this classic rom-com.
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A Cinderella Story (2004)
Okay, so, yes, there's absolutely no way Chad Michael Murray wouldn't have recognized Hilary Duff was his Cinderella, considering her mask only covered her eyes. But, with Jennifer Coolidge as the wicked stepmother and Regina King as the fairy godmother, A Cinderella Story is worth a watch if only to remind yourself what it was like to be a teenager in the early 2000s.
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Alex Strangelove (2018)
On the surface, Alex Truelove has everything: He's student body president, has a 4.0 GPA, and is dating a great girlfriend. But things get complicated when he goes to a party and meets Elliot, a boy from the other side of town. The teen is forced to realize that he might not have everything figured out quite yet.
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Kate and Leopold (2001)
The original "medieval knight accidentally finds his way to the present day" rom-com (no offense, Vanessa Hudgens), Kate and Leopold stars rom-com legend Meg Ryan and Hugh Jackman. Hilarity (and love) ensues as Leopold tries to maneuver his way around the modern world, and Kate questions whether 1876 might just be the place for her after all.
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Ibiza: Love Drunk (2018)
Fueled by drugs and the antics of her two best friends (Phoebe Robinson and Vanessa Bayer), Harper (Gillian Jacobs) ditches the work part of her work trip to Barcelona to try to get with a famous DJ she meets at a club. But, the DJ, Leo, is played by Bodyguard's Richard Madden, so... same, girl, same.
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Something's Gotta Give (2003)
Perennial bachelor Harry Sanborn (Jack Nicholson), who has a penchant for younger women, finds his lifestyle catching up with him when he develops chest pains while on vacation with his current girlfriend, Marin (Amanda Peet). But it's his girlfriend's mom, Erica (Diane Keaton), who ends up nursing him back to health and possibly changing his dating philosophy entirely.
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