Valentine’s Day doesn’t need fireworks or a five-course meal. Sometimes all you need is a couch, a shared blanket, and a movie that gets you both talking, laughing, or reaching for each other’s hand.
Here are 14 of the best films to watch as a couple, lined up alphabetically and ready to roll. Press play.
Before Sunrise
Two strangers meet on a train and spend one night walking and talking through Vienna. It’s intimate, curious, and quietly electric. Perfect if you want a reminder that connection can start with a single conversation.
Blue Valentine
Not every love story is neat, and that’s the point. This one shows the highs and lows of a relationship with raw honesty. Watch it if you’re in the mood for something real that sparks meaningful late-night talk.
Casablanca
Old Hollywood, smoky rooms, and a love that refuses to fade. It’s timeless for a reason. If you’ve never watched it together, this is your cue.
Crazy Rich Asians
Big romance, bigger family drama, and stunning visuals. It’s funny, warm, and packed with heart. Great for couples who want glamour with their love story.
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
What if you could erase a relationship from your memory? This one is strange, tender, and surprisingly relatable. It hits differently when you’re watching it with someone you want to remember forever.
La La Land
Dreams collide with love in a swirl of music and color. It’s about timing, ambition, and what it means to support each other. Bonus points if you slow dance in the living room after.
Love Actually
Multiple love stories, one holiday season, endless rewatch value. It’s sweet, messy, and full of grand gestures. Ideal if you both like your romance with a side of humor.
Notting Hill
A bookstore owner meets a movie star, and sparks fly. It’s charming, funny, and endlessly quotable. Comfort food in movie form.
Pride & Prejudice
Witty banter, longing glances, and one of the best slow-burn romances ever filmed. It’s elegant and swoony without trying too hard. A great pick if you love tension that builds.
Roman Holiday
A princess, a reporter, and one unforgettable day in Rome. It’s playful, romantic, and bittersweet in all the right ways. Black-and-white magic that still feels fresh.
Silver Linings Playbook
Two imperfect people find something honest in each other. It’s messy, funny, and surprisingly uplifting. Watch it if you believe love can show up when you least expect it.
The Big Sick
Based on a true story, this one blends culture clash, family tension, and genuine chemistry. It’s heartfelt and grounded. You’ll laugh, then suddenly realize you’re tearing up.
The Notebook
Epic love, handwritten letters, and rain-soaked declarations. It’s unapologetically romantic. If you’re leaning into Valentine’s Day full throttle, this is your headline act.
When Harry Met Sally
Can men and women just be friends? This film still asks the question better than anyone. Smart, funny, and endlessly rewatchable, it’s a classic for a reason.
Valentine’s Day is less about perfection and more about presence. Pick one, hit play, and let the movie do the rest.