37 Valentine's Day Movies For A Cozy Night At Home
There's a movie for any V-Day mood.
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These romantic movies (a nice mix of classic and modern) will have you feeling all the feels, whether you have someone to watch with or are living vicariously through film. Regardless of your dating status, you are guaranteed a great night with one of these movies, some candles, and some good food and drinks. You can also feel free to ugly-sob right into your oversize knit blanket, we won't tell. Your Valentine's Day plans have been set.
To All The Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
Valentine's Day is the day of love letters after all, so we had to include this sweet Netflix rom-com, which tells the story of love letters gone awry. Spoiler, it all ends up OK ... or maybe it doesn't? The sequel coming this year should clear things up for us.
Love, Simon (2018)
DO NOT WATCH THIS MOVIE ON AN AIRPLANE. In a very official survey of my close friends, every person who watched on an airplane was reduced to a puddle of tears in public. This movie is meant to be watched with your sweetie or alone with ice cream. Those are the only options. Watch as Simon struggles with coming out in his suburban neighborhood and his quest to find his secret admirer.
"Call Me By Your Name" (2017)
Come for the beautiful footage of Italian landscapes, and stay for the absolutely breathtaking romance between Elio and Oliver. Timothee Chalamet and Armie Hammer are incredible as young lovers who find each other for one Italian summer. While we're still holding out hope for a sequel, we want to spend this Valentine's Day on the couch calling out Elio and Oliver's names.
"The Big Sick" (2017)
What's better than a sweet rom-com about how a serious illness brought two lovers together? The fact that it's based on a real life love story. This very funny movie was written by star Kumail Nanjiani and his wife Emily Gordon about the beginning of their relationship, and it's a great watch to really understand what "in sickness and health" really means.
"La La Land" (2016)
So we may have a crush on Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling considering this is their second appearance on this list, but how could we leave off such an iconic romantic movie. If the old-school tap dance doesn't get you, we bet the melancholy but beautiful piano number will. Or perhaps the Broadway-style finale is more your style? Whatever your pleasure, this musical about two artists trying to make it in LA delivers on every count.
"Trainwreck" (2015)
This raunchy comedy from comedian Amy Schumer is actually much sweeter than you remember. As Amy romances Bill Hader's sports medicine doctor, she can't help but fall in love despite her father's teaching on monogamy being a farce. By the time she makes the big romantic gesture, we promise you'll be both charmed and exhausted from laughing.
"Silver Linings Playbook" (2012)
The movie that won J.Law her Oscar was considered IMPORTANT filmmaking when it was released, but on rewatch, it's really just a really well-made romantic comedy, with an interesting examination of mental health at the center. Before he romanced Lady Gaga, Bradley Cooper has never looked better learning to dance with Lawrence and never been as heartbreaking than when he's hitting us in the feels during scenes with Robert DeNiro.
"Crazy Stupid Love" (2011)
Some of parts of this movie have aged worse than others (ahem, the babysitter being in love with Steve Carrell), however the scenes between Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling are worth overlooking all the other stuff for. As just a part of the intertwining love stories in this movie, these two only need like three scenes to prove why we're willing to watch them fall in love over and over again.
"(500) Days of Summer" (2009)
Now this movie warns you right away that it's "not a love story," but that doesn't mean it's not Valentine's Day worthy. When Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) meets Summer (Zooey Deschanel) his affection for her is infectious. Plus, this movie really makes Los Angeles look like a place where anyone could fall in love.
"The Notebook" (2004)
"It STILL isn't over!" And by it, we mean our love for this modern romance classic. Noah (Ryan Gosling) is a boy from the wrong side of the tracks who falls hard for Allie (Rachel McAdams). While her parents and WWII scheme to keep them apart, nothing can stop us from watching this movie every single time it's on.
"Moulin Rouge" (2001)
The greatest thing you'll ever learn is just to love and be loved in return—no other movie encapsulates this message more than Moulin Rouge! I can't think of a better way to celebrate Valentine's Day than singing along with Satine (Nicole Kidman) and Christian (Ewan McGregor) as they try to put on a spectacular show, and, of course, fall in love.
"Love & Basketball" (2000)
This cult classic tells the story of a set of childhood friends (Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps) who fall for each while also trying to make it as professional basketball players. If your partner whines about watching a romantic movie, they might be convinced with the sports also on display in this truly wonderful love story.
"Titanic" (1997)
When was the last time you actually watched Titanic? Don't worry, it's just as wonderful as you remember. In case you forgot (but how could you?), third-class passenger Jack Dawson sweeps first-class lady Rose Dewitt Bukater off her feet, right before their big boat hits an iceberg. Regardless of debates about whether there was room on that door for the both of them, you'll never let go of the feeling you had when you saw it the first time.
"William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet" (1996)
The greatest love story ever told gets a modern update with hot young thing Claire Danes and what might be peak Leonardo DiCaprio. Things get real sad, real fast, so focus on the reimagined balcony scene that is brilliantly relocated to a pool.
"Jerry Maguire" (1996)
The movie that had us at hello, Cameron Crowe's redemption romance tells the story of down-on-his-luck Jerry Maguire and his quietly suffering but endlessly charming secretary (Renee Zellweger). Plus, the movie features some of the most famous lines in recent movie history—"you complete me," "show me the money," and of course, "you had me at hello."
"Before Sunrise" (1995)
This film is a beautiful tale of two people who meet on a train and spend a magical, crazy night wandering the streets of Vienna. It's the kind of movie that makes even the most practical person believe in whirlwind romance, making it a great Valentine's Day viewing choice. If you're really committed to cozying up for the night, you could make it a marathon with Before Sunset and Before Midnight, which follow the same couple.
"Ghost" (1990)
If you're in the mood for romance and a genuine sob fest, look no further than this supernatural weepie. It takes just one scene with a pottery wheel to establish how Molly (Demi Moore) and Sam (Patrick Swayze)'s love can transcend Sam's untimely death. Throw in some Oscar-winning Whoopi Goldberg, and you're ready for the ultimate ugly cry.
"Pretty Woman" (1990)
A Cinderella story for the '90s, Julia Roberts plays L.A. prostitute Vivian, who meets fancy man Richard Lewis, played by Richard Gere, and agrees to spend the week with him for $3,000. With the ultimate shopping montage, the snap of a jewelry box, and a serenade on a fire escape, these two make us swoon every. single. time.
"When Harry Met Sally" (1989)
One of Nora Ephron's most famous and beloved works, this movie follows two people over several years as they go from irritating acquaintances to friends, to something more. Plus, it's got that famous Katz's Deli scene.
"Say Anything" (1989)
The scene where Lloyd holds a boombox playing "In Your Eyes" below Diane's window is one of the most romantic movie moments of all time, in a film that Entertainment Weekly called the greatest modern movie romance. It's a beautiful portrayal of young love and all that comes with it.
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