If you’ve already scrolled through Netflix, Prime, and every streaming app looking for the perfect date-night pick, relax — we’ve done the heavy lifting for you.

Romantic movies can be tricky. Some tug at your heartstrings, some make you laugh till you cry, and a few… well, they miss the mark entirely. But the best ones? They stick with you forever.

Here’s our ultimate romance watchlist — from timeless classics and laugh-out-loud rom-coms to heartbreaking love stories, swoony indie gems, and the latest releases you don’t want to miss. Whether you want something warm and fuzzy or a full-blown sob fest, we’ve got you covered.

The Most Romantic Classics of All Time

These are the iconic love stories that defined cinema. They’ve stood the test of time — and yes, you still might not have seen them all, so now’s your chance.

1. Gone With The Wind (1939) – A sweeping Civil War–era tale of Scarlett O’Hara’s loves, losses, and resilience.

2. The Notebook (2004) – The modern classic about Allie and Noah’s unshakable bond through war, distance, and disapproving families.

3. The Great Gatsby (2013) – Glamour meets heartbreak in this tragic love set amid the jazz-age elite. [Read: Lessons on love from The Great Gatsby]

4. Sense and Sensibility (1995) – Jane Austen’s story of two sisters navigating love and financial hardship.

5. Titanic (1997) – A whirlwind affair aboard the ill-fated ship. Rich girl meets poor boy. We all know how that ends.

6. The Princess Bride (1987) – A whimsical fairy-tale adventure that’s really all about true love.

7. Romeo + Juliet (1996) – Baz Luhrmann’s modern, daring take on Shakespeare’s most famous young lovers.

8. Casablanca (1943) – Love and sacrifice in wartime Morocco. “Here’s looking at you, kid.”

9. Moulin Rouge! (2001) – Passion, danger, and impossible love in a Paris cabaret.

10. Pride & Prejudice (2005) – Keira Knightley as Elizabeth Bennet and the tension-filled slow burn with Mr. Darcy.

11. An Affair to Remember (1957) – Plans, promises, and fate atop the Empire State Building.

12. Rebecca (1940) – Gothic romance with secrets, mystery, and a lingering first wife.

13. Wuthering Heights (1939) – Childhood love, bitterness, and tragic longing.

14. The Graduate (1967) – Forbidden romance, affairs, and the unforgettable Mrs. Robinson.

15. Roman Holiday (1953) – Audrey Hepburn’s princess falls for Gregory Peck’s undercover reporter.

Best Romantic Comedies Ever

Cheesy? Maybe. Fun? Absolutely. These rom-coms bring charm, humor, and swoon-worthy moments in equal measure.

1. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) – Cross-generational love stories featuring Ryan Gosling’s now-famous “lift” scene.

2. Just Wright (2010) – Queen Latifah as the lovable physical therapist falling for a basketball star.

3. You’ve Got Mail (1998) – Hanks and Ryan in their charming ‘90s internet courtship.

4. Always Be My Maybe (2019) – Childhood friends reconnect with hilarious cultural and personal clashes.

5. America’s Sweethearts (2001) – Julia Roberts as the underdog in a messy celebrity love triangle.

6. Up (2009) – An animated love letter to lifelong romance (bring tissues for the montage).

7. Runaway Bride (1999) – Roberts and Gere reunite for another opposites-attract story.

8. Fools Rush In (1997) – Love, family clashes, and cultural differences — all in one surprise relationship.

9. Along Came Polly (2004) – Uptight meets free spirit in this opposites-attract comedy.

10. The Holiday (2006) – Home swaps lead to self-discovery and sweet romance.

11. No Strings Attached (2011) – Friends-with-benefits inevitably catch feelings.

12. Splash (1984) – Tom Hanks falls for a mermaid — yes, a mermaid.

13. When Harry Met Sally (1989) – The eternal debate: can men and women just be friends?

14. While You Were Sleeping (1995) – Sandra Bullock’s mistaken identity turns into unexpected love.

15. What Men Want (2019) – Hearing men’s thoughts becomes both a blessing and a romantic curse.

Romantic Tragedies for a Good Cry

If you want heartbreak with your popcorn, these are the tearjerkers that linger long after the credits roll.

1. A Star Is Born (2018) – Fame, addiction, and love on stage and off.

2. The Vow (2012) – Based on a true story of memory loss and unshaken devotion.

3. A Walk to Remember (2002) – Teen love meets life-changing challenges.

4. Bicentennial Man (1999) – A robot’s century-long search for humanity and love.

5. The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009) – Love across unpredictable leaps through time.

6. City of Angels (1998) – An angel gives up eternity for the woman he loves.

7. Brokeback Mountain (2005) – Forbidden love spanning decades.

8. P.S. I Love You (2007) – Letters from beyond help a widow heal.

9. RENT (2005) – Love, loss, and art during NYC’s AIDS crisis.

10. Last Christmas (2019) – A magical twist in a holiday romance.

11. The Painted Veil (2006) – An estranged couple’s healing in 1920s China.

Romantic Indie Gems

Less glamorous, more relatable — these love stories capture raw, real emotions.

1. Before We Go (2014) – Strangers connect in NYC over one unforgettable night.

2. The Half of It (2020) – A coming-of-age LGBTQ+ love triangle.

3. What If (2013) – Friendship blurs into romance despite inconvenient circumstances.

4. Obvious Child (2014) – An unconventional rom-com about choice and connection.

5. Sidewalks of New York (2001) – Intertwined Manhattan love lives.

6. All The Real Girls (2003) – A reformed playboy and his honest shot at love.

7. Away We Go (2009) – Expecting parents travel cross-country to find “home.”

8. Two Night Stand (2014) – A snowstorm traps a hook-up into more than they planned.

9. Enough Said (2013) – A middle-aged romance complicated by an unexpected connection.

10. Blue Valentine (2010) – A raw, unflinching look at love’s beginning and end.

Feel-Good Romances to Warm Your Heart

Romance that leaves you smiling — even if you cry along the way.

1. Love & Basketball (2000) – Love and ambition competing for first place.

2. When a Man Loves a Woman (1994) – Marriage tested by addiction and change.

3. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) – Erasing memories of love… or trying to.

4. Sylvie’s Love (2020) – Music, marriage, and the road not taken.

5. The Age of Adaline (2015) – A woman who stops aging wrestles with connection.

6. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (2018) – Post-war bonds and unexpected love.

7. Call Me By Your Name (2017) – A bittersweet summer romance in Italy.

8. Brooklyn (2015) – An immigrant torn between her new life and her old one.

9. The Wedding Date (2005) – A fake date turns into something real.

10. Kissing Jessica Stein (2001) – Exploring love and identity outside the comfort zone.

Romantic New Releases Worth Binging

Hot-off-the-press love stories for your next night in.

1. Cyrano (2021) – Love letters, self-doubt, and lyrical beauty.

2. Decision to Leave (2022) – A detective’s dangerous attraction to a murder suspect.

3. Lady Chatterley’s Lover (2022) – Scandalous passion in an English countryside estate.

4. Three Thousand Years of Longing (2022) – A genie tale reimagined with romance and intrigue.

5. The Worst Person in the World (2021) – A messy, relatable journey through love and self-discovery.

6. The Photograph (2020) – Parallel love stories past and present.

7. The Last Letter from Your Lover (2021) – Letters uncover a decades-old affair.

8. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) – Forbidden love between a painter and her subject.

Bottom Line: Romance Never Gets Old

Whether you’re in the mood for heartache, belly laughs, or fluttery butterflies, this list of the 69 best romantic movies has something for every occasion. So grab the popcorn — and someone to share it with.