It’s Valentine’s weekend, the perfect time to slow down, switch off your phones, and get lost in a good romantic movie.
Whether you’re single or coupled up, there’s something magical about watching romance unfold on screen.
If you’re single, consider it your moment to fantasise, blush, and say ‘aww’ and if you’re in a relationship, this is your cue to dim the lights, grab your partner and enjoy a curated list of romantic films made for a cosy night. 
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10 Romantic Movies For Valentine’s Day
1. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Rachel travels to Singapore with her boyfriend, Nick, expecting a simple family visit. Instead, she discovers he comes from one of Asia’s wealthiest and most influential families.
As Rachel struggles to fit into a world of luxury and high expectations, she must also win over Nick’s formidable mother. It’s glamorous, funny, and a modern-day fairy tale with emotional depth.
2. The Notebook (2004)
A timeless love story, The Notebook follows Noah and Allie, two young lovers from different social classes whose relationship is torn apart by family pressure and war.
Years later, fate brings them back together. This film is emotional, passionate, and unforgettable with powerful performances from Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams
3. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
When Cal’s wife asks for a divorce, his life falls apart. Enter Jacob, smooth, stylish, and confident, who teaches Cal how to date again.
As multiple love stories collide in unexpected ways, everyone learns that love is messy, unpredictable, and worth fighting for. It’s hilarious, heartfelt, and surprisingly tender.
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4. 20th Century Girl (2022)
Set in 1999 South Korea, this nostalgic teen romance follows Na Bo-ra, who promises to keep an eye on her best friend’s crush.
Along the way, she grows close to the boy’s best friend and finds herself falling in love. Sweet, emotional, and beautifully shot, it captures the innocence of first love.
5. Ali’s Wedding (2017)
Ali, the son of a Muslim cleric in Australia, tells a small lie to please his family, and it quickly spirals out of control.
As he navigates cultural expectations, love, and identity, he finds himself torn between duty and his heart. This movie is warm, funny, and refreshingly different; it celebrates love in all its complexity.
6. Always Be My Maybe (2019)
Childhood friends Sasha and Marcus reconnect as adults, but they now live in completely different worlds.
As old feelings resurface, they must decide whether their bond can survive who they’ve become. This is a modern rom-com done right; it is smart, funny, and full of chemistry.
7. Happiness for Beginners (2023)
After a divorce, Helen signs up for a hiking trip to rediscover herself. What she doesn’t expect is her younger brother’s best friend joining the adventure.
As they trek through the wilderness, sparks begin to fly. It’s light, comforting, and ideal for couples who enjoy slow-burn romance.
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8. Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022)
Based on D.H. Lawrence’s once-controversial novel, this adaptation tells the story of a lonely aristocratic woman who begins a passionate affair with her estate’s gamekeeper.
The movie is sensual, intense, and emotionally charged. It explores desire, freedom, and forbidden love.
9. Love at First Sight (2023)
Two strangers meet on a flight from New York to London and feel an instant connection. But when they get separated at the airport, fate must decide whether they’ll reunite.
It’s sweet, hopeful, and easy to watch; this is a feel-good pick for Valentine’s night.
10. Relationship Goals (2026)
Relationship Goals centres on Leah Caldwell, a driven television producer on the brink of becoming the first woman to lead New York’s biggest morning show.
Just as she’s about to secure the top job, her ex-boyfriend, Jarrett Roy, arrives, and he’s not just back in her life emotionally but professionally, too.
He’s competing with her for the same position. As Leah tries to stay focused on her career, old feelings resurface between her and Jarrett, forcing her to question what she really wants in both life and love.
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