Valentine’s Day isn’t just for couples. It’s also for sweatpants, takeout that no one “just wants a bite” of, and full control of the remote.
If you’re single, happily solo, or simply not in the mood for candlelight anything, here are 14 movies to watch on your own. Alphabetical. Zero compromises. Maximum comfort.
Bridget Jones’s Diary
Wine. Diary entries. Glorious awkwardness. It’s chaotic, relatable, and a reminder that life doesn’t have to be polished to be romantic. Bonus points if you narrate your own evening.
Clueless
Fashion, friendships, and sharp one-liners. It’s pure joy wrapped in plaid. Watch it and remember that confidence is always in style.
Deadpool
Technically a love story. Just with more sarcasm and explosions. Perfect if you want romance with a side of chaos and zero sincerity.
Eat Pray Love
Breakups can lead to pasta, travel, and self-discovery. It’s indulgent in the best way. Ideal for when you want a little wanderlust with your wine.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Nothing says healing like a disastrous vacation in paradise. It’s messy, funny, and weirdly comforting. Laughing at someone else’s breakup is therapeutic.
How to Be Single
A city, a friend group, and a lot of questionable decisions. It’s about figuring things out without rushing the ending. A solid reminder that your timeline is your own.
John Wick
Yes, it starts with heartbreak. Yes, it escalates quickly. Sometimes Valentine’s Day calls for stylish action and very few feelings.
Legally Blonde
Elle Woods taking over law school is the energy we all need. Smart, pink, and endlessly quotable. Self-love, but make it fabulous.
Little Miss Sunshine
A dysfunctional family road trip that’s both hilarious and tender. It’s about finding your people, even when they drive you nuts. Offbeat and heartfelt in equal measure.
Lost in Translation
Quiet, reflective, and beautifully lonely. It captures that feeling of being on your own in a big world. Watch it if you’re in a thoughtful mood.
Magic Mike
Plot? Sure. But let’s be honest. It’s fun, it doesn’t take itself too seriously, and it’s perfect for a Valentine’s night that’s strictly about you.
The Devil Wears Prada
Ambition, style, and icy one-liners. It’s a masterclass in career glow-ups. Spend the night with Miranda Priestly instead of anyone who can’t text back.
The Social Network
Fast dialogue, big ideas, and a reminder that not all great stories are romantic. Sometimes it’s nice to watch a movie about building something instead of falling for someone.
Under the Tuscan Sun
A fresh start in Italy and a house that needs work. It’s about rebuilding your life, one small choice at a time. Also, the scenery alone is worth it.
Valentine’s Day is just a date on the calendar. Your couch, your snacks, your rules. Press play on something that makes you laugh, think, or cheer, and call it a perfect night.