Rom-Com season is in full swing with Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away. Whether you’re in a relationship or single this season, these rom-coms will leave you full of laughter and love.
- 10 Things I Hate About You
This movie is a fun modern spin on Shakesphere’s “The Taming of the Shrew.” High-schooler Cameron can not date the girl of his dreams, Bianca, unless her antisocial older sister, Kat, dates. So he pays the mysterious Patrick Verona to take Kat out. This 1999 romantic comedy featuring Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger, and Joseph Gordan-Levitt is a classic Valentine’s Day movie that can be watched on Disney Plus or Prime Video.
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
This 2003 romantic comedy starring Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaghey is another classic Valentine’s Day movie. Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive who in order to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson is an advice columnist who needs inspiration to write a piece about how to get a man to leave you in 10 days. When they both meet, their plans seem to become a little bit more complicated. This movie is the perfect blend of cheesy and romantic to leave you in the Valentine’s Day spirit. You can watch it on Paramount Plus or Prime Video.
- Flipped
Released in 2010, “Flipped” is the perfect coming of age Rom-Com for all ages. It follows the story of two neighbors who develop feelings for each other, despite being completely different. It’s a classic “she fell first, he fell harder” story with many feel-good moments. You can watch this movie on Max, Prime Video, or Hulu.
- When Harry Met Sally
A classic Valentine’s Day rom-com from 1989, “When Harry Met Sally” follows the story of two college graduates who share a drive from Chicago to New York. They part ways and meet again multiple times in the span of 12 years until they finally figure out that they’re in love with each other. Starring Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal, this movie is a classic for good reason. You can watch this movie on Apple TV or Prime Video.
- She’s the Man
This 2006 movie starring Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum is another spin off of a Shakesphere play, “Twelfth Night.” After the girls team at her school gets cut, soccer player Viola Davis decides to pose as her twin brother, Sebastian, at their rival school in order to prove that she can play with the guys. Along the way, she ends up falling for her teammate Duke, who’s in love with another girl, Olivia, who’s in love with “Sebastian.” This movie will leave you laughing out loud at many scenes. You can watch it on Netflix, Prime Video, or Paramount Plus.
- Red, White, Royal Blue
This 2023 movie is based on the novel written by Casey McQuiston. It follows the First Son of the United States, Alex, and the Prince of England, Henry, as they navigate falling in love with their high-profile lives. Starring Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez, and Uma Thurman, this movie is a classic enemies-to-lover and secret romance story. You can watch it on Prime Video.
