Any season can be a season of love with these swoon-worthy films. Ilana Gordon is an entertainment, culture, and comedy writer originally from Connecticut. She currently lives in Los Angeles. Humans evolved to fall in love , which means falling in love is a learned behavior. And there's so much to absorb from the love stories on this list, which include historical romances, queer entanglements, authentic self-discovery journeys with messy moments, and farcical rom-coms with impressive ensembles.
If you're ready to spend this season falling in love, there's a romantic movie out there just waiting to help you out. Whether you're looking to escape to another decade or to engage with modern dating rituals, here are the 26 best romantic movies currently streaming on Netflix. Jennifer Garner launches a full-scale charm offensive in 13 Going on 30 , a fantasy romantic comedy about Jenna Rink, a year-old who wishes to be grown up after a disastrous birthday party.
One of the purest and most rewatchable rom-coms from the early aughts, 13 Going on 30 represents some of the best the genre has to offer, and is a joy to watch regardless of your age.
Where to watch 13 Going on 30 : Netflix. Director: Gary Winick. As teens, the pair considered a romantic relationship, but it didn't work out. As adults, she's become a famous chef while he's still stuck in a small-time band and working for his dad's business. Now, they'll have to try and see if love is their destiny once again while facing her fame and his insecurities.
The movie also features plenty of quirky moments, including Keanu Reeves playing an odd version of himself as a love interest for Wong's character. And, as an added bonus, there's also Wong's amazing wardrobe. EW grade: B read the review. Director: Nahnatchka Khan. Twenty years after breaking up, former high-school sweethearts Jim Mark Duplass , who also wrote the script and Amanda Sarah Paulson bump into each other in their California hometown and end up spending the day — and night — together.
