It’s the perfect season to fall in love with love!
Part of making the most of this season is getting in the mood for cozy days and warm knitwear. And nothing makes you feel cozier than curling up on the couch with a romantic movie.
If you agree, then keep scrolling for 10 romantic movies that will warm your heart, make you laugh, and maybe even make you shed a tear!
1. Dirty Dancing
Nobody puts romantic movie classics in a corner, and that’s why Dirty Dancing is leading this list.
This movie stars Jennifer Grey as Baby, a holiday resort visitor who meets the resort’s dance instructor, Patrick Swayze’s Johnny, and is smitten. Whether you’re rewatching this film for the nostalgia or experiencing it for the first time, it’s bound to leave you dreaming about being lifted over your dance partner’s head for your own cinematic Dirty Dancing moment.
2. Pretty Woman
This iconic film follows Edward Lewis who hires an escort named Vivian to accompany him to a series of corporate events.
Starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere, the characters struggle to merge their very different worlds as they fall in love. You can’t go wrong with this film!
3. My Big Fat Greek Wedding
The family you’re born into and the family you choose define the plot of My Big Fat Greek Wedding.
When Nia Vardolos’ character, a Greek American named Toula, meets the Anglo-Saxon Protestant Ian Miller (played by John Corbett) a clash of cultures, generations, and heartwarming hilarity ensues.
4. Mamma Mia!
While we’re on the subject of Greece, we have to talk about Mamma Mia! The plot follows Amanda Seyfried as the 20-year-old, bride-to-be Sophie who uses her wedding as an opportunity to find her father.
The brilliance of ABBA, Meryl Streep, and Greek island views come together in this fun, musical film that’s bound to put you in a good mood.
5. Notting Hill
Julia Roberts reappears on this list with good reason!
Notting Hill is possibly the sweetest romantic comedy to hit cinemas and it’s perfect for a cozy day watch. The movie follows Hugh Grant as bookseller William, and Roberts as the international movie star Anna who asks him to love her.
6. Friends With Benefits
Jaded by their romantic relationships so far, Jamie and Dylan strike up a physical relationship while deciding to stay platonic.
This movie stars Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake in a charming, feel-good watch that they light up with their chemistry. It may be a slight twist on the tried and tested friends-to-lovers trope, but this movie still leaves you with that heartwarming feeling traditional romantic movies are all about.
7. Pride & Prejudice
Jane Austen’s 1813 novel comes to life in this period romance starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen as one of the best literary couples to take to the screen.
This movie breathes new life into the wit, romance, and timeless enemies-to-lovers arc of the original novel. Come for the period costumes, stay to watch Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy overcome their biases and admit their love for each other.
8. La La Land
The second musical on this list, La La Land is a sweet homage to love and the relationships that can define the course of our lives.
Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling star as the aspiring actress Mia and ambitious jazz pianist Sebastian in this dreamy love story. With its stunning visuals, musical numbers, and heartwarming story this film may bring a tear (or two) to your eye.
9. Shakespeare in Love
Starring Joseph Fiennes as William Shakespeare, this film tells the fictional story of the playwright’s affair with Viola de Lesseps (played by Gwyneth Paltrow) who becomes his muse as he writes the love story to end all love stories, Romeo and Juliet.
If you love Shakespeare, history, period dramas, literary easter eggs, or just a good old-fashioned romantic comedy-drama, you’ll fall in love with this film.
10. Silver Linings Playbook
If you love offbeat romances then Silver Linings Playbook delivers the heartwarming aftertaste of a romantic movie, with a refreshing twist.
Fresh out of a mental health facility, Pat (played by Bradley Cooper) meets Tiffany (played by Jennifer Lawrence) while trying to mend his relationship with his ex-wife. The relationship between Pat and Tiffany goes through several ups and downs while they practice together for a dance competition.
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