Top Romantic Comedies To Watch On Netflix
Romantic comedies have a special way of warming the heart and bringing a smile to our faces. Whether you’re looking for a laugh, a tear, or a feel-good ending, Netflix has a great lineup of rom-coms to keep you entertained. Here’s a collection of the best romantic comedies currently streaming on Netflix.
To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
This modern classic took the world by storm with its heartfelt story and charming leads. The film follows Lara Jean Covey, a high schooler whose secret love letters are accidentally sent to her crushes, sparking a sweet and chaotic love story.
Netflix, To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
Always Be My Maybe (2019)
Starring Ali Wong and Randall Park, this hilarious and touching movie centers on two childhood friends who reconnect after years apart. With sharp humor and authentic chemistry, this film offers a refreshing take on friends-turned-lovers.
Netflix, Always Be My Maybe (2019)
Set It Up (2018)
Two overworked assistants hatch a plan to set up their demanding bosses so they can finally get some free time. What starts as a plot for relaxation quickly turns into an unexpected romance, making Set It Up a delightful watch.
The Half Of It (2020)
A coming-of-age story with a unique spin, The Half of It follows a shy, introverted teen who agrees to help a jock write love letters to a girl they both secretly love. It’s a beautifully crafted film about friendship, love, and self-discovery.
Netflix, The Half Of It (2020)
Love, Guaranteed (2020)
A lawyer teams up with a hopeless romantic who has gone on hundreds of dates in search of true love. Together, they sue a dating app that promises guaranteed love, and, of course, end up finding love where they least expect it.
Netflix, Love, Guaranteed (2020)
Someone Great (2019)
This vibrant and emotional movie follows a woman navigating a breakup as she prepares to move to a new city. With the help of her best friends, she embraces life’s ups and downs in this fun, friendship-focused rom-com.
Holidate (2020)
Two strangers, tired of being single during the holidays, agree to be each other’s platonic plus-ones for every holiday throughout the year. What starts as a no-strings-attached agreement quickly turns into something much deeper.
The Incredible Jessica James (2017)
This indie gem stars Jessica Williams as a confident aspiring playwright who’s reeling from a recent breakup. Her quick wit and strong personality make her a refreshing rom-com heroine, as she embarks on a journey of self-love and unexpected romance.
Netflix, The Incredible Jessica James (2017)
Always A Bridesmaid (2019)
The eternal bridesmaid dilemma gets a fresh twist in this film about a woman questioning whether she’s really destined to be single forever. It’s a fun take on finding love and overcoming the fear of commitment.
Netflix, Always A Bridesmaid (2019)
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
While technically not a Netflix original, this lavish, romantic spectacle is a must-watch for fans of the genre. Following a New Yorker who discovers her boyfriend is part of an ultra-rich Singaporean family, the film explores love, culture, and the weight of family expectations.
Warner Bros., Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Isn’t It Romantic (2019)
Starring Rebel Wilson, this movie turns the rom-com genre on its head. After a freak accident, a cynical architect wakes up to find herself trapped in a romantic comedy world, complete with musical numbers and over-the-top romance.
Netflix, Isn’t It Romantic (2019)
Always And Forever, Lara Jean (2021)
The final installment of the To All the Boys trilogy sees Lara Jean navigating the challenges of senior year and planning her future. The series wraps up with a charming, heartfelt conclusion to her story.
Netflix, To All The Boys: Always and Forever (2021)
Love Hard (2021)
A modern rom-com for the digital age, Love Hard follows a young woman who travels across the country to surprise a guy she’s been talking to online, only to realize she’s been catfished by his friend.
Sierra Burgess Is A Loser (2018)
In this quirky take on Cyrano de Bergerac, a smart but unpopular teen poses as a cheerleader in order to win the heart of her crush. It’s a heartwarming story about embracing who you are and finding love in unexpected places.
Netflix, Sierra Burgess Is A Loser (2018)
When We First Met (2018)
A young man gets the chance to travel back in time and re-do the night he first met his crush. But as he makes multiple attempts to perfect his love story, he learns that fate sometimes has a different plan.
Netflix, When We First Met (2018)
The Perfect Date (2019)
To save money for college, a high school student creates an app offering his services as a stand-in boyfriend for any occasion. Things get complicated when he starts developing real feelings for one of his clients.
Netflix, The Perfect Date (2019)
Alex Strangelove (2018)
This coming-of-age rom-com follows a high school senior who’s all set to lose his virginity to his girlfriend—until a chance meeting with a charming gay classmate changes everything. It’s a funny, heartfelt exploration of love and identity.
Netflix, Alex Strangelove (2018)
The Kissing Booth (2018)
This guilty pleasure hit follows a high schooler who falls for her best friend’s older brother, breaking the one rule she and her friend swore to keep. Full of drama and teen romance, it’s a binge-worthy series.
Netflix, The Kissing Booth (2018)
Falling Inn Love (2019)
After winning a New Zealand inn in a contest, a San Francisco executive decides to take a chance and renovate it. As she works to restore the property, she finds love in the unlikeliest of places.
Netflix, Falling Inn Love (2019)
A California Christmas (2020)
A wealthy charmer poses as a ranch hand to convince a hardworking farmer to sell her land, only to discover that love can be found in even the most unexpected circumstances.
Netflix, A California Christmas (2020)
The Princess Switch (2018)
Vanessa Hudgens stars as both a Chicago baker and a European duchess who swap places before Christmas. Filled with mistaken identities and holiday romance, it’s a feel-good movie perfect for a cozy night in.
Netflix, The Princess Switch (2018)
A Christmas Prince (2017)
A journalist goes undercover to get the inside scoop on a charming prince set to take the throne. What she doesn’t expect is to find herself falling for the man she’s supposed to be writing about.
Netflix, A Christmas Prince (2017)
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018)
The sequel to A Christmas Prince follows the royal couple as they prepare for their lavish wedding, complete with plenty of royal drama and holiday cheer.
Netflix, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding (2018)
A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019)
In the final film of the trilogy, the royal couple is expecting their first child, and the holiday season brings new surprises and challenges to their growing family.
Netflix, A Christmas Prince: The Royal Baby (2019)
Emma (2020)
This adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel brings Regency-era romance to life, with a clever and charming lead who learns that meddling in other people’s love lives can lead to unexpected complications on her own.
Let It Snow (2019)
When a snowstorm hits a small town on Christmas Eve, a group of high schoolers finds their friendships and love lives unexpectedly colliding. It’s a lighthearted holiday rom-com with a heartwarming message.
The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
A medieval knight is magically transported to present-day Ohio, where he meets a disillusioned science teacher. Their time-traveling romance is filled with plenty of holiday charm and humor.
Netflix, The Knight Before Christmas (2019)
The Duff (2015)
In this teen-centric rom-com, a high school senior realizes she’s been labeled the “DUFF” (Designated Ugly Fat Friend) by her classmates and enlists the help of a jock to reinvent herself.
Bride Wars (2009)
Two best friends become rivals when their wedding dates are accidentally booked on the same day at their dream venue. With Anne Hathaway and Kate Hudson at the helm, this movie is a hilarious take on friendship and competition.
20th Century Studios, Bride Wars (2009)
The Break-Up (2006)
Starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn, this film puts a realistic twist on the rom-com formula, following a couple as they navigate the awkwardness and humor of breaking up while still living together.
Universal Pictures, The Break-Up (2006)
No Strings Attached (2011)
Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher star as friends who agree to keep their relationship strictly physical. But as feelings start to develop, things get complicated in this funny and heartfelt film.
Paramount Pictures, No Strings Attached (2011)
Friends With Benefits (2011)
A similar premise but with a different spin, this movie stars Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis as two friends who think they can keep things casual—only to realize that love is more complicated.
Screen Gems, Friends With Benefits (2011)
Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
A classic rom-com about a seasoned music executive and a playwright who find love unexpectedly. With Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson, it’s a sophisticated yet hilarious take on later-in-life romance.
Warner Bros., Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
Always Shine (2016)
Though more of a thriller with romantic elements, Always Shine delves into the complicated friendship between two actresses and the jealousy that threatens to tear them apart.
Little Teeth Pictures, Always Shine (2016)
Plus One (2019)
Two friends agree to be each other’s plus-ones for a series of weddings. Their plan to avoid the awkwardness of attending alone leads to plenty of laughs—and some unexpected romantic sparks.
Red Hour Productions, Plus One (2019)
The Fundamentals Of Caring (2016)
This heartfelt comedy follows a caregiver and his disabled charge as they embark on a road trip. Along the way, they meet a quirky cast of characters, including a love interest who brings new meaning to their journey.
Netflix, The Fundamentals Of Caring (2016)
Ibiza (2018)
Three friends take a spontaneous trip to Spain, where one of them falls head over heels for a DJ. It’s a wild ride filled with humor, friendship, and a touch of romance.
