Snuggling up on the couch with a good film or TV show can be the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day whether you’re happily single, blissfully coupled, or simply not in the mood for the holiday hype. However, with thousands of titles to choose from, picking the right one can mean endless scrolling. From uplifting stories of self-discovery to light-hearted romcoms and steamy dramas, here’s a selection of some of the best options to suit every mood.
Relationship Goals
In “Relationship Goals”, TV producer Leah (Kelly Rowland) is about to run New York’s top morning show but her ex-boyfriend Jarrett (Method Man) wants the same job. He says a bestselling book changed him. Leah focuses on her career, but their strong connection makes her think about love again. Launches on Prime Video February 4.
The Notebook
Based on Nicholas Sparks’ novel, the story follows the passionate romance between Noah Calhoun (Ryan Gosling) and Allie Hamilton (Rachel McAdams). Despite their different social backgrounds, the two fall deeply in love during a summer fling. Societal pressures force them to go their separate ways, but years later, Noah and Allie are reunited under unexpected circumstances. Full of steamy love scenes and the enduring chemistry and Gosling and McAdams, the movie explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the power of memories to bring us back to ourselves.
I Hate Valentine’s Day
Fans of director Nia Vardalos will never get sick of watching her fall in love with John Corbett. (Though this is a completely different story, it's basically a part of the My Big Fat Greek Wedding extended universe.) Genevieve is a florist and Greg a restaurateur. Their jobs certainly bring them in touch with romance, but they struggle with love in their interpersonal lives. When they decide to date according to Genevieve's five-date rule, they might not be ready to part at the end.
My Fault: London
In “My Fault: London”, Noah (Asha Banks) moves to London and develops an attraction to her soon-to-be stepbrother, Nick (Matthew Broome). Their forbidden love creates a big problem as Noah adjusts to her new rich lifestyle while dealing with her difficult past and experiencing her first real love. Available now on Prime Video.
Normal People
The show, an adaptation of Sally Rooney's novel, follows Marianne and Connell throughout their lives, from immature high schoolers to young adults striving to shape a future of their own. The plot does what the title suggests — it details what it means to be a normal human being — complexities and mess included. The show is available on Hulu.
The Summer I Turned Pretty S1, S2, S3
The Summer I Turned Pretty follows Belly’s (Lola Tung) first love across three seasons. Watch her journey from fun summer days to difficult choices as she falls for two brothers, Conrad (Christopher Briney) and Jeremiah (Gavin Casalegno). The beloved series shows the exciting highs and painful lows of young love at the beach. Available on Prime Video.
The Princess Bride
This is a timeless fairy tale adventure filled with plenty of romance, and joyful humor. The story is framed by a grandfather (Peter Falk) reading a book to his sick grandson (Fred Savage). The book tells the tale of Buttercup (Robin Wright), the most beautiful woman in the kingdom, and her true love, Westley (Cary Elwes), her faithful servant. This is a movie that's fun for people of every age, whether the jokes go over their heads or not.
The Fault in Our Stars
Based on John Green’s bestselling novel, The Fault in Our Stars follows young cancer patient Hazel Grace Lancaster, played by Shailene Woodley. In a support group, she meets and falls in love with Augustus Waters, played by Ansel Elgort. Augustus also has cancer and the pair find they have even more than that in common, like a love of literature. Hazel and Augustus decide they want to meet the reclusive author of Hazel’s favorite book, and every step of the adventure brings them closer together.
One Day
Ambika Mod and Leo Woodhull have crazy, off-the-charts chemistry in this series about two college seniors who meet on the eve of their graduation and form a relationship that lasts (on and off) for more than 20 years. The series is available on Netflix.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
Susan Johnson’s irresistible romance—as well as its Michael Fimognari-directed sequels To All The Boys: PS I Still Love You and To All The Boys: Always and Forever—is sugary sweet without being the slightest bit cloying. It follows shy teenager Lara Jean (a note-perfect Lana Condor) who writes secret letters to her crushes which her sister (Anna Cathcart) posts without telling her. Enter: Peter (Noah Centineo), one of their recipients who is intrigued and then smitten.
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