Ideally, the best romance movies on Netflix should be a strong mixture of romantic comedies and romantic dramas. But while there are a lot of rom-coms on Netflix, there’s a serious drought of new romantic dramas at the moment. So our latest update for the best romance movies on Netflix is just going to have to work with what we have.
Fortunately, what we have is a very good selection of rom-coms that have been recently added to Netflix, including Anyone but You, La La Land, and Crazy Rich Asians. Additionally, we’re putting a spotlight on First Knight, which depicts one of the most famous love triangles in literature. For all of the rest of the best romance movies on Netflix, just keep scrolling down until you find something that you love.
Looking for something else? Check out our list of the best rom-coms on Netflix, the best rom-coms on Hulu, and the best rom-coms on Amazon Prime Video.
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Anyone But You2023 -
Crazy Rich Asians2018
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La La Land2016
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First Knight1995
Anyone But You (2023)
52%
6.2/10Thanks to Anyone but You, Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney are the breakout stars of 2024. And it was a rom-com that helped launch them to the stratosphere. Bea (Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) start off the movie hot with an instant love connection. Their relationship quickly goes south over some miscommunication that leaves both blaming each other.
Less than a year later, Bea and Ben are reunited as guests for a destination wedding, and their distaste for each other is apparent. The only reason why they agree to pretend to be getting back together is to make Glen’s ex-girlfriend, Margaret (Charlee Fraser), jealous, and to keep Bea’s parents from pressuring her to reunite with her ex-fiancé, Jonathan (Darren Barnet). But as in all rom-coms, Bea and Ben’s renewed proximity means that sparks are going to fly.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
74%Nick Young (Herny Golding) might have left out some important information when he was courting Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) … like the fact that he comes from a fabulously wealthy family. Crazy Rich Asians’ title is not an exaggeration about Nick’s family, as they are practically royalty in Singapore. And just because Rachel didn’t know about Nick’s fortune doesn’t mean that the family will welcome her.
Astrid Leong-Teo (Gemma Chan), Nick’s cousin, is the only one who embraces Rachel. Everyone else thinks that Rachel is a gold digger, especially Nick’s mother, Eleanor Sung-Young (Michelle Yeoh). Eleanor even goes out of her way to damage the bond between Nick and Rachel in the hope of driving them apart before Nick can propose.
La La Land (2016)
93%Nearly a decade after its release, La La Land is still one of the most rousing musicals of the modern era. Sure, it didn’t win Best Picture at the Oscars, but it should have. And that’s down to the Oscar-winning performance of Emma Stone (Poor Things) as Mia, as well as Ryan Gosling’s turn as Sebastian. Mia and Sebastian both have impossible dreams, which may be even bigger than the passion that they have for each other.
While chasing their respective dreams, the duo start to lose some of the spark that made them work so well as a couple. That brings Mia and Sebastian to a turning point where they will have to choose between their aspirations and each other.
First Knight (1995)
57%
6.0/10If you know your Arthurian lore, then you’ll notice that First Knight has a very … generous take on the love triangle between King Arthur (Sean Connery), his wife, Guinevere (Julia Ormond), and her lover, Lancelot (Richard Gere). This film came out only five years after Pretty Woman, so Gere was still in his heartthrob era while Connery was portrayed as a much older incarnation of Arthur.
First Knight is more about Lancelot and Guinevere’s love than it is about Arthur’s love for his wife. Yet, Guinevere’s feelings for both men may threaten Camelot’s unity when a former knight, Malagant (Ben Cross), threatens to take the kingdom for himself.
The Theory of Everything (2014)
71%
7.7/10Although The Theory of Everything is a biopic about the iconic theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking (Eddie Redmayne), it also doubles as a love story about his decades-long relationship with Jane Wilde (Rogue One‘s Felicity Jones). Before Stephen’s body was ravaged by ALS, his theories about the birth and the nature of the universe made him famous. He also found love with Jane.
Stephen and Jane marry and start a family even as the physical toll of ALS robs him of his mobility and his voice. However, the marriage faces extreme challenges, including Jane’s romantic feelings for a family friend, Jonathan Jones (Charlie Cox), and Stephen’s bond with his nurse, Elaine Mason (Maxine Peake).
A Walk to Remember (2002)
35%
7.3/10You can almost always count on Nicholas Sparks stories to focus on the unshakable bonds of love — with a touch of bittersweet tragedy thrown in for good measure. A Walk to Remember, the adaptation of Sparks’ novel, is no exception. Shane West stars as Landon Carter, a delinquent teenager who is given a chance to remain in school if he starts tutoring other students and appears in the school play.
That’s where Jamie Sullivan (Mandy Moore) enters Landon’s life. She’s the daughter of Reverend Hegbert Sullivan (Peter Coyote), who is fiercely protective of Jamie. Although Jamie warns Landon not to fall in love with her, it’s easy to understand why he disregards that advice. But once Jamie’s secret comes out, then you’ll know why she gave Landon that warning.
It Could Happen to You (1994)
64%
6.4/10It Could Happen To You revolves around a cop named Charlie Lang (Nicolas Cage) and a waitress, Yvonne Biasi (Bridget Fonda). Charlie and Yvonne both made bad choices about the partners that they married. But they get an unexpected second chance in life when Charlie wins the lotto, and he keeps his promise to share half of the winnings with Yvonne.
Yvonne’s newfound fortune brings out her estranged husband, Eddie Biasi (Stanley Tucci), as he tries to get $50,000 from her. Charlie’s wife, Muriel Lang (Rosie Perez), is even worse, because she doesn’t just want Charlie’s money, she wants Yvonne’s share of the prize as well. As the people they used to love try to tear them down, all Charlie and Yvonne have is each other.
The Other Boleyn Girl (2008)
50%
6.7/10Which of the Boleyn sisters is the title character in The Other Boleyn Girl? That would be Mary Boleyn (Asteroid City‘s Scarlett Johansson), the lover and mistress of King Henry VIII (Eric Bana). But the entire Boleyn family is in on the idea of installing one of the sisters at court to give the king a child. They just thought the king would prefer Mary’s sister, Anne Boleyn.
As Mary and Henry fall in love, Anne plots to tear them apart and win the king’s heart so she can be his new queen. What Anne doesn’t realize is that her own machinations may destroy her, as well as her sister and their family.
All the Bright Places (2020)
61%
6.6/10Get ready for a tearjerker with All the Bright Places. Jennifer Niven co-wrote the adaptation of her own novel, which features Elle Fanning as Violet Markey. One year after the death of her sister, Violet seemingly contemplates suicide before Theodore “Theo” Finch (Dungeons & Dragons star Justice Smith) successfully talks her down and befriends her.
Over time, Theo and Violet become close even though their relationship causes some friction with her parents. However, Theo has some very serious emotional demons to face, and not even his connection to Violet may be enough to pull him back from the brink.
I Love Lizzy (2023)
6.4/10I Love Lizzy follows Jeff (Carlo Aquino), a young man who is on the verge of becoming a priest. While on vacation in the Philippines, Jeff becomes instantly attracted to his tour guide, Lizzy (Barbie Imperial); they soon open up to each other and share a bond.
This forces Jeff to question whether he is truly ready to become a priest or is willing to turn his back on that in the hope of finding a lasting love with Lizzy. However, Lizzy’s emotional baggage leads to tragedy, forcing Jeff to reevaluate his choices once again.
Love at First Sight (2023)
55%
6.8/10Love At First Sight is a bit of a misnomer, because Hadley Sullivan (Haley Lu Richardson) and Oliver Jones (Ben Hardy) don’t fall head over heels in love just because they’re two incredibly attractive people. Although that certainly had to have helped things along. Instead, Hadley and Oliver briefly meet at the airport before sitting next to each other on a long flight to England. And during the flight, they form a bond that surprises both of them.
Their connection is so strong that Hadley makes the decision to pursue Oliver even though they both have family drama that they need to face before they can determine if they can make a relationship between them into a reality.
The Noel Diary (2022)
63%
6.1/10Although it may be implied by the title, The Noel Diary is not a movie about the famous Christmas carol, The First Noel. Instead, it’s a literal diary by Noel Ellis (Essence Atkins), a woman who is unknowingly the common factor connecting Jake Turner (Justin Hartley) and Rachel Campbell (Barrett Doss).
Jake is back in his hometown to handle his late mother’s estate when he meets Rachel, a woman who is looking for Noel, the woman who may be her birth mother. Because Noel was once Jake’s nanny, he realizes that his estranged father, Scott Turner (James Remar), may have answers. And as Jake helps Rachel find what she’s looking for, they may find something even greater together.
Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction (2023)
The title character of Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction is played by Alice Bier Zanden, and she seems to be completely immune to the charms of a painter, Cazotte (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard). Cazotte is so eager to win Ehrengard’s heart that he agrees to help the Grand Duchess (Sidse Babett Knudsen) by giving her son, Prince Lothar (Emil Aron Dorph), some pointers on seducing women so he can have an heir.
Unfortunately for Cazotte, Lothar is a quick study. That leads to all sorts of problems for the royal family. And Ehrengard remains frustratingly out of Cazotte’s reach and in the arms of another man.
No Limit (2022)
5.8/10Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (2022)
54%
5.1/10It feels like you need to take a deep breath before saying the name Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between. In this Netflix Original movie, Talia Ryder stars as Clare, a high school senior who has had a difficult time connecting with anyone because her family constantly moves. Enter Aidan (Jordan Fisher), a teenager who breaks through Clare’s emotional barriers.
To convince Clare to give romance a chance, Aidan proposes that they set an end date for their relationship with an epic final date. But when the date finally arrives, Clare has to wonder if Aidan’s elaborate plans are really meant to keep them together.
Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022)
67%
6.6/10For the better part of a century, D. H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover has been adapted again and again for film, television, and even radio. Netflix’s movie is the latest adaptation, and it features Emma Corrin in the title role of Constance “Connie” Reid, the wife of Matthew Duckett’s Sir Clifford Chatterley.
When Clifford returns home from World War I as a paraplegic, the passion goes out of his marriage with Connie despite her best efforts. But when Connie begins a torrid affair with a gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors (Jack O’Connell), it may cost Lady Chatterley her title, her wealth, and even her husband.
Faraway (2023)
Sometimes, you just need a break from life. When her mother passes away and her husband doesn’t show up to the funeral, it’s the last straw for Zeynep (Naomi Krauss). She’s already dealing with stress at work, an aging father at home, a husband who is clearly too preoccupied with his job for her, and a typical closed off teenage daughter.
So, she takes things into her own hands and decides to drive off to a home in Croatia that her mother bought before her death. But when she arrives, the owner of the villa Josip (Goran Bogdan) is still living there. This could pose a problem, or could it? Faraway is a romantic drama with elements of comedy and feel-good heartwarming moments that fans have likened to movies like Mamma Mia.
Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)
6.1/10Along for the Ride (2022)
Phantom Thread (2017)
90%
7.5/10A Christmas Prince (2017)
66%
5.8/10Malcolm & Marie (2021)
53%
6.7/10To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
64%
7.1/10To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)
54%
6.0/10To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021)
65%
6.3/10The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)
65%
7.4/10Marriage Story (2019)
94%
7.9/10Always Be My Maybe (2019)
64%
6.8/10Someone Great (2019)
63%
6.2/10Set It Up (2018)
The Incredible Jessica James (2017)
72%
6.5/10Nappily Ever After (2018)
63%
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