See our 25 favorite romantic comedies for your Valentine’s Day
See our 25 favorite romantic comedies for your Valentine’s Day
If you need a little extra inspiration for your Valentine’s date night, we’ve assembled a great list of titles to try.
Are you in the mood for love and laughs this Valentine’s Day? Romantic comedies are one of the most well-traveled genres in cinema for a reason. They can provide hilarity, heartbreak, tear-jerking moments, and cheer-inducing scenes that have audiences clapping for more or mourning the end of a relationship that only existed on screen.
Nearly every streaming service has at least a small selection of romantic comedies, but finding which streamer has which movie can be a confounding experience. That’s why The Streamable’s team of experts is here; we want to help connect you with the perfect rom-com for your Valentine’s date.
Check out the list of our 25 favorite romantic comedies in no particular order below. There’s something for every taste on the list, and not only will you be able to see what the movie is about, but you can also tell at a glance if you have a subscription to the streaming service it’s found on.
What are the best romantic comedies to stream for Valentine’s Day?
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Some Like It Hot
March 19, 1959Two musicians (Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis) witness a mob hit and struggle to find a way out of the city before they are found by the gangsters. Their only opportunity is to join an all-girl band as they leave on a tour. To make their getaway they must first disguise themselves as women, then keep their identities secret and deal with the problems this brings - such as an attractive bandmate (Marilyn Monroe) and a very determined suitor.
This classic farce from director Billy Wilder was ranked the best comedy of all time in the American Film Institute's “100 Years…100 Laughs” list in 2000.
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
October 6, 1961Holly Golightly is an eccentric New York City playgirl determined to marry a Brazilian millionaire. But when young writer Paul Varjak moves into her apartment building, her past threatens to get in their way.
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Broadcast News
December 16, 1987A high-strung news producer finds herself in a love triangle between a talented but self-doubting reporter and a charming news anchor who embodies the growing trivialization of news that she is determined to fight against.
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The Princess Bride
September 25, 1987In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can’t stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
This is an endlessly quotable classic. It’s a perfect blend of comedy, fantasy, action, and love conquering all odds.
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Roxanne
June 19, 1987In this modern take on Edmond Rostand’s classic play “Cyrano de Bergerac,” C. D. Bales is the witty, intelligent, and brave fire chief of a small Pacific Northwest town who, due to the size of his enormous nose, declines to pursue the girl of his dreams, lovely Roxanne Kowalski. Instead, when his shy underling Chris McConnell becomes smitten with Roxanne, C.D. feeds the handsome young man the words of love to win her heart.
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Say Anything…
April 14, 1989Average student and eternal optimist Lloyd Dobler seeks to capture the heart of Diane Court, a beautiful but unattainable valedictorian classmate. He surprises just about everyone - including himself - when she returns the sentiment. However, Diane’s divorced, over-protective father soon begins to disapprove of the match, and Lloyd realises that it’s going to take more than just the power of love to conquer all.
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When Harry Met Sally…
July 12, 1989Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that’s what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry’s determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry’s fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?
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Much Ado About Nothing
May 7, 1993In this Shakespearean farce, Hero and her groom-to-be, Claudio, team up with Claudio’s commanding officer, Don Pedro, the week before their wedding to hatch a matchmaking scheme. Their targets are sharp-witted duo Benedick and Beatrice — a tough task indeed, considering their corresponding distaste for love and each other. Meanwhile, meddling Don John plots to ruin the wedding.
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Four Weddings and a Funeral
March 9, 1994Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
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There's Something About Mary
July 15, 1998For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.
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You've Got Mail
December 18, 1998Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he’s trying to put her out of business.
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10 Things I Hate About You
March 30, 1999On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.
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Notting Hill
May 21, 1999London bookstore owner William Thacker’s quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.
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Bridget Jones's Diary
April 13, 2001Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year’s resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. Her charming boss takes an interest in her, and she cannot stop running into a rather disagreeable acquaintance whom Bridget cannot help finding quietly attractive.
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My Big Fat Greek Wedding
April 19, 2002A young Greek woman falls in love with a non-Greek and struggles to get her family to accept him while she comes to terms with her heritage and cultural identity.
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Garden State
July 28, 2004Andrew returns to his hometown for his mother’s funeral, a journey that reconnects him with old friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam—a girl also struggling with various maladies—opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional connections, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.
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Knocked Up
June 1, 2007A slacker and a career-driven woman accidentally conceive a child after a one-night stand. As they try to make the relationship work, they must navigate the challenges of parenthood and their differences in lifestyle and maturity.
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall
April 17, 2008When actress Sarah Marshall dumps aspiring musician Peter Bretter for rock star Aldous Snow, Peter’s world comes crashing down. His best friend Brian suggests that Peter should get away from everything and to fly off to Hawaii to escape all his problems. After arriving in Hawaii and meeting the beautiful receptionist Rachel Jansen, Peter is shocked to see not only Aldous in Hawaii, but also Sarah.
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(500) Days of Summer
July 17, 2009Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.
This delightful movie is a love letter to the lovers who leave us behind. Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel do some brilliant work in the lead roles. The movie only grows stronger upon a rewatch, as our perception of the doomed relationship shifts.
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The Big Sick
March 30, 2017Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family’s expectations, and his true feelings.
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Palm Springs
July 10, 2020When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
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I Want You Back
February 10, 2022Peter and Emma thought they were on the precipice of life’s biggest moments – marriage, kids, and houses in the suburbs – until their respective partners dumped them. Horrified to learn that the loves of their lives have already moved on, Peter and Emma hatch a hilarious plan to win back their exes with unexpected results.
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Hit Man
May 16, 2024A mild-mannered professor moonlighting as a fake hit man in police stings ignites a chain reaction of trouble when he falls for a potential client.
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Red, White & Royal Blue
July 27, 2023After an altercation between Alex, the president’s son, and Britain’s Prince Henry at a royal event becomes tabloid fodder, their long-running feud now threatens to drive a wedge in U.S./British relations. When the rivals are forced into a staged truce, their icy relationship begins to thaw and the friction between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected.
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Rye Lane
March 17, 2023Two twenty-somethings, both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London – helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance.
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