Best Romance Movies on Netflix
By Robert Reeve
There’s something timeless about a good romance film. They capture the joy, the heartache, and the beautiful complexities of human connection, always leaving you with something that just feels real. They make us laugh, cry and sometimes believe in love all over again (even if for only a couple of hours) Their enduring charm makes them a perfect choice for any mood, inviting you into stories that celebrate the many facets of human affection.
So, if you're in the mood for something heartfelt, we’ve put together a list of 10 of the best romance movies you can stream on Netflix right now. Our selection includes light-hearted rom-coms, deeply moving heartfelt dramas, and classic love stories. So grab some tissues, get comfy, and let the love stories begin.
What are the best romance movies to watch now?
Like the best blooming love affairs, our movie ranking system is fair, clear, and trustworthy. Each of the top 10 romance films here is ranked mainly by its current popularity, which gives a good sense of how both audiences and critics responded. This approach helps us bring you only the best romance movies, from charming rom-coms and deeply moving heartfelt dramas to timeless love stories.
For each entry into this list of top 10 romance movies on Netflix, you'll find comprehensive details to make choosing that bit easier. This includes its specific genre, the talented cast, the full title, the director, and the film's runtime. Lastly, we give you a concise (spoiler-free) synopsis to give you a clear idea of the plot. It’s an easy, no-fuss guide to help you find your next great romantic watch.
My Oxford Year
Romance •Comedy •Drama
Overview
An ambitious American fulfilling her dream of studying at Oxford falls for a charming Brit hiding a secret that may upend her perfectly planned life.
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Director
Iain Morris
Duration
113 minutes
Wicked
Fantasy •Romance •Drama
Overview
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
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Director
Jon M. Chu
Cast
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey, Michelle Yeoh, Jeff Goldblum
Duration
161 minutes
Life or Something Like It
Comedy •Romance •Drama
Overview
A reporter Lanie Kerrigan interviews a psychic homeless man for a fluff piece about a football game's score. Instead he tells her that her life has no meaning and is going to end in just a few days, which sparks her to action, trying to change the pattern of her life...
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Director
Stephen Herek
Cast
Angelina Jolie, Edward Burns, Tony Shalhoub, Christian Kane, Melissa Errico
Duration
104 minutes
Begin Again
Comedy •Drama •Romance •Music •Musical
Overview
Gretta, a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan, a record label executive, notices her talent.
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Director
John Carney
Cast
Mark Ruffalo, Keira Knightley, Adam Levine, Hailee Steinfeld, Catherine Keener
Duration
104 minutes
The Terminal
Comedy •Drama •Romance
Overview
An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.
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Director
Steven Spielberg
Cast
Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci, Chi McBride, Diego Luna
Duration
129 minutes
Marriage Story
Drama •Romance
Overview
A stage director and an actress struggle through a grueling, coast-to-coast divorce that pushes them to their personal extremes.
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Director
Noah Baumbach
Cast
Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern, Alan Alda, Ray Liotta
Duration
137 minutes
Little Women
Drama •Romance •History
Overview
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
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Director
Greta Gerwig
Cast
Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, Emma Watson, Eliza Scanlen, Laura Dern
Duration
107 minutes
Pride & Prejudice
Drama •Romance
Overview
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.
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Director
Joe Wright
Cast
Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyen, Brenda Blethyn, Donald Sutherland, Judi Dench
Duration
128 minutes
2:22
Thriller •Mystery •Drama •Sci-fi •Romance
Overview
Two planes almost collide after a blinding flash of light paralyzes air traffic controller Dylan Branson for a few seconds. Suspended from his job, Dylan starts to notice an ominous pattern of sounds and events that repeats itself in exactly the same manner every day, ending precisely at 2:22 p.m. Also drawn into a complex relationship with a woman, Dylan must figure out a way to break the power of the past and take control of time itself.
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Director
Paul Currie
Cast
Michiel Huisman, Teresa Palmer, Sam Reid, John Waters, Richard Davies
Duration
99 minutes
The Fall Guy
Action •Comedy •Adventure •Romance •Drama
Overview
Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, stuntman Colt Seavers has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.
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Director
David Leitch
Cast
Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Hannah Waddingham, Winston Duke
Duration
126 minutes
