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The best romance movies on Netflix right now

Love is in the air at Netflix, but it might just be because the streamer is dropping some of its holiday rom-coms a few weeks early. One of the latest additions, Hot Frosty, has already become an unexpected hit and the No. 1 film on the list of the most popular movies on Netflix.

The other recent addition, The Lost City, is a rom-com in the vein of Romancing the Stone. Next month could be even more Christmas-centric than November, so enjoy the non-holiday romances while you can. These films and the rest of the best romance movies on Netflix can be found below.

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Hot Frosty (2024)

Hot Frosty
52%
5.8/10
pg
90m
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Stars
Lacey Chabert, Dustin Milligan, Craig Robinson
Directed by
Jerry Ciccoritti
Watch on Netflix

Hot Frosty is a modern Christmas fairy tale by way of a romantic comedy. The title refers to Jack (Dustin Milligan), a literal snowman who comes to life after a chance encounter with a widow, Kathy Barrett (Lacey Chabert).

The hilarious thing about this movie is that everyone who learns about Jack’s secret as a snowman just rolls with it. Kathy doesn’t know what to think at first, but she’s won over by his charms and his willingness to help others. Sheriff Nathaniel Hunter (Craig Robinson) keeps looking for Jack because he believes the snowman is a thief, but everyone else Jack encounters sees his inherent goodness. Kathy is scared of losing Jack if his temperature gets too high, and there may not be a future for them if he’s destined to melt at the end of winter.

The Lost City (2022)

The Lost City
62%
6.1/10
pg-13
112m
Genre
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Stars
Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, Daniel Radcliffe
Directed by
Aaron Nee, Adam Nee
Watch on Netflix

Channing Tatum and Sandra Bullock headline an action rom-com in The Lost City. Tatum plays Alan Caprison, a cover model who has become a minor celebrity because he often appears on the covers of the bestselling adventure books by Loretta Sage (Bullock). He’s also hopelessly in love with her, while Loretta is still mourning her late husband and not willing to move on.

Loretta doesn’t get much of a choice when she meets Abigail Fairfax (Daniel Radcliffe), a billionaire obsessed with her previous work as an archeologist. Fairfax is so convinced that Loretta can decipher the messages in a recently discovered lost city that he has her kidnapped. Alan witnesses this misdeed and seizes his chance to become a hero by saving Loretta. Someone should have told Alan that being a hero isn’t as easy as it looks. But at least he’ll get to spend some quality time with Loretta while they’re running for their lives.

Lonely Planet (2024)

Lonely Planet
46%
5.8/10
r
96m
Genre
Romance, Drama
Stars
Laura Dern, Liam Hemsworth, Diana Silvers
Directed by
Susannah Grant
Watch on Netflix

Morocco is the setting of Lonely Planet, which shares its title with a series of popular travel guides. Laura Dern stars as Katherine Loewe, a writer who is going through a tough breakup when she attends a writers retreat in that country. That’s where she runs into Owen Brophy (Liam Hemsworth), a much younger man who is dating one of the other writers, Lily Kemp (Diana Silvers).

As the retreat continues, Lily emotionally pushes Owen away, while he forms a bond with Katherine. The sparks will fly as both Katherine and Owen realize they have little to lose by pursuing each other.

Girl Haunts Boy (2024)

Girl Haunts Boy
6.4/10
pg
100m
Genre
Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
Stars
Michael Cimino, Peyton List, Phoebe Holden
Directed by
Emily Ting
Watch on Netflix
Every relationship has its share of problems, but Bea (Peyton List) and Cole (Michael Cimino) take it to supernatural levels in Girl Haunts Boy. The inherent problem of this pairing is that Bea is dead, and she has been for almost a century. Bea’s spirit is bound to the house where Cole now lives, and he is able to see her after discovering a ring she stole from a museum when she was alive.

A Family Affair (2024)

A Family Affair
43%
5.3/10
pg-13
114m
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Stars
Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King
Directed by
Richard LaGravenese
Watch on Netflix

Joey King’s Zara Ford is between a rock and a hard place in A Family Affair. She’s an assistant to a successful actor, Chris Cole (Zac Efron), and she’s completely exasperated by his flakey ways and his womanizing habits. So you can imagine how she’ll react when Chris starts a romance with her mother, Brooke Harwood (Nicole Kidman).

Zara is absolutely convinced that Chris will break her mother’s heart, just as he’s done many times before to other women. But there doesn’t seem to be anything she can do to keep these two apart, especially since Brooke’s romance with Chris is lifting her spirits in ways that Zara hasn’t seen in years.

Legends of the Fall (1994)

Legends of the Fall
45%
7.5/10
r
133m
Genre
Drama, Western, Romance, War, Action
Stars
Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Aidan Quinn
Directed by
Edward Zwick
Watch on Netflix

There’s more to Legends of the Fall than just romance, but affairs of the heart are a big part of this epic Western. This was one of Brad Pitt’s breakout roles in the 1990s, and his character, Tristan Ludlow, is the central focus of the film. In the last days of the Old West, Colonel William Ludlow (Anthony Hopkins) brings his sons — Tristan, Alfred (Aidan Quinn), and Samuel (Henry Thomas) — with him to Montana so they can get a fresh start on an expansive ranch.

Susannah Fincannon (Julia Ormond) is the woman who inadvertently gets between the Ludlow brothers. She’s attracted to Tristan, but she also loves Samuel. Even Alfred comes to have feelings for Susannah. But hearts are made to be broken in this tale, and it doesn’t go in the direction that you might expect.

Save the Last Dance (2001)

Save the Last Dance
53%
6.2/10
pg-13
113m
Genre
Drama, Family, Romance, Music
Stars
Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington
Directed by
Thomas Carter
Watch on Netflix

Julia Stiles headlines Save the Last Dance as Sara, a teenager whose life is unraveled following the death of her mother. Sara subsequently gives up on her dreams of being a ballerina, and moves in with her dad. She also transfers schools and becomes one of the few white students at a historically Black school.

That’s where Sara meets Derek (Sean Patrick Thomas), a talented dancer who helps encourage her to follow her dreams again. Derek has plenty of ambition of his own, and romantic sparks inevitably follow. However, Sara faces a backlash for dating Derek, even from her friend (and Derek’s sister), Chenille (Kerry Washington). That forces Sara to question whether she and Derek can have a future together.

Eat Pray Love (2010)

Eat Pray Love
50%
5.8/10
pg-13
133m
Genre
Drama, Romance
Stars
Julia Roberts, Javier Bardem, James Franco
Directed by
Ryan Murphy
Watch on Netflix

For a long time, Julia Roberts was the queen of the rom-coms. However, Eat Pray Love heads into more dramatic territory as Roberts plays Elizabeth “Liz” Gilbert, a woman who is completely unhappy in her marriage with Stephen (Billy Crudup). So much so that Liz starts an affair with David (James Franco) even before her divorce is finalized.

To find herself, Liz goes on an international journey that includes attempts to connect with her spiritual side. Among the men she encounters is Felipe (Dune: Part Twos Javier Bardem), who quickly finds a place in her heart. But can Liz overcome her fears and embrace a potential new life with Felipe?

Anyone But You (2023)

Anyone But You
52%
6.2/10
r
104m
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Stars
Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell, Mia Artemis
Directed by
Will Gluck
Watch on Netflix

Thanks to Anyone but YouGlen Powell and Sydney Sweeney are the breakout stars of 2024. And it was a rom-com that helped launch them to the stratosphere. Bea (Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) start off the movie hot with an instant love connection. Their relationship quickly goes south over some miscommunication that leaves both blaming each other.

Less than a year later, Bea and Ben are reunited as guests for a destination wedding, and their distaste for each other is apparent. The only reason why they agree to pretend to be getting back together is to make Glen’s ex-girlfriend, Margaret (Charlee Fraser), jealous, and to keep Bea’s parents from pressuring her to reunite with her ex-fiancé, Jonathan (Darren Barnet). But as in all rom-coms, Bea and Ben’s renewed proximity means that sparks are going to fly.

La La Land (2016)

La La Land
93%
pg-13
129m
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Romance, Music
Stars
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, John Legend
Directed by
Damien Chazelle
Watch on Netflix

Nearly a decade after its release, La La Land is still one of the most rousing musicals of the modern era. Sure, it didn’t win Best Picture at the Oscars, but it should have. And that’s down to the Oscar-winning performance of Emma Stone (Poor Things) as Mia, as well as Ryan Gosling’s turn as Sebastian. Mia and Sebastian both have impossible dreams, which may be even bigger than the passion that they have for each other.

While chasing their respective dreams, the duo start to lose some of the spark that made them work so well as a couple. That brings Mia and Sebastian to a turning point where they will have to choose between their aspirations and each other.

All the Bright Places (2020)

All the Bright Places
61%
6.6/10
108m
Genre
Romance, Drama
Stars
Elle Fanning, Justice Smith, Alexandra Shipp
Directed by
Brett Haley
Watch on Netflix

Get ready for a tearjerker with All the Bright Places. Jennifer Niven co-wrote the adaptation of her own novel, which features Elle Fanning as Violet Markey. One year after the death of her sister, Violet seemingly contemplates suicide before Theodore “Theo” Finch (Dungeons & Dragons star Justice Smith) successfully talks her down and befriends her.

Over time, Theo and Violet become close even though their relationship causes some friction with her parents. However, Theo has some very serious emotional demons to face, and not even his connection to Violet may be enough to pull him back from the brink.

I Love Lizzy (2023)

I Love Lizzy
6.4/10
pg
102m
Genre
Romance
Stars
Barbie Imperial, Carlo Aquino, Robert Seña
Directed by
RC Delos Reyes
Watch on Netflix

I Love Lizzy follows Jeff (Carlo Aquino), a young man who is on the verge of becoming a priest. While on vacation in the Philippines, Jeff becomes instantly attracted to his tour guide, Lizzy (Barbie Imperial); they soon open up to each other and share a bond.

This forces Jeff to question whether he is truly ready to become a priest or is willing to turn his back on that in the hope of finding a lasting love with Lizzy. However, Lizzy’s emotional baggage leads to tragedy, forcing Jeff to reevaluate his choices once again.

Love at First Sight (2023)

Love at First Sight
55%
6.8/10
pg-13
91m
Genre
Romance, Drama
Stars
Haley Lu Richardson, Ben Hardy, Rob Delaney
Directed by
Vanessa Caswill
Watch on Netflix

Love At First Sight is a bit of a misnomer, because Hadley Sullivan (Haley Lu Richardson) and Oliver Jones (Ben Hardy) don’t fall head over heels in love just because they’re two incredibly attractive people. Although that certainly had to have helped things along. Instead, Hadley and Oliver briefly meet at the airport before sitting next to each other on a long flight to England. And during the flight, they form a bond that surprises both of them.

Their connection is so strong that Hadley makes the decision to pursue Oliver even though they both have family drama that they need to face before they can determine if they can make a relationship between them into a reality.

The Noel Diary (2022)

The Noel Diary
63%
6.1/10
pg
99m
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Stars
Justin Hartley, Barrett Doss, Bonnie Bedelia
Directed by
Charles Shyer
Watch on Netflix

Although it may be implied by the title, The Noel Diary is not a movie about the famous Christmas carol, The First Noel. Instead, it’s a literal diary by Noel Ellis (Essence Atkins), a woman who is unknowingly the common factor connecting Jake Turner (Justin Hartley) and Rachel Campbell (Barrett Doss).

Jake is back in his hometown to handle his late mother’s estate when he meets Rachel, a woman who is looking for Noel, the woman who may be her birth mother. Because Noel was once Jake’s nanny, he realizes that his estranged father, Scott Turner (James Remar), may have answers. And as Jake helps Rachel find what she’s looking for, they may find something even greater together.

Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction (2023)

Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction
5.4/10
94m
Stars
Sidse Babett Knudsen, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Emilie Kroyer Koppel
Watch on Netflix

The title character of Ehrengard: The Art of Seduction is played by Alice Bier Zanden, and she seems to be completely immune to the charms of a painter, Cazotte (Mikkel Boe Følsgaard). Cazotte is so eager to win Ehrengard’s heart that he agrees to help the Grand Duchess (Sidse Babett Knudsen) by giving her son, Prince Lothar (Emil Aron Dorph), some pointers on seducing women so he can have an heir.

Unfortunately for Cazotte, Lothar is a quick study. That leads to all sorts of problems for the royal family. And Ehrengard remains frustratingly out of Cazotte’s reach and in the arms of another man.

No Limit (2022)

No Limit
5.8/10
119m
Genre
Drama
Stars
Camille Rowe, Sofiane Zermani, César Domboy
Directed by
David M. Rosenthal
Watch on Netflix
The French romance movie No Limit is a steamy affair that is loosely based on the life of freediver Audrey Mestre. But the names have all been changed for this story. Camille Rowe headlines the cast as Roxana Aubrey, a freediver who falls deeply in love with her trainer, Pascal Gauthier (Sofiane Zermani). While Pascal can no longer pursue the freedive world record, Audrey can. But with their passions already at intense levels, their relationship may not be able to survive Audrey’s quest to be the very best.

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between (2022)

Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between
54%
5.1/10
pg-13
83m
Genre
Romance, Drama
Stars
Talia Ryder, Jordan Fisher, Ayo Edebiri
Directed by
Michael Lewen
Watch on Netflix

It feels like you need to take a deep breath before saying the name Hello, Goodbye, and Everything in Between. In this Netflix Original movie, Talia Ryder stars as Clare, a high school senior who has had a difficult time connecting with anyone because her family constantly moves. Enter Aidan (Jordan Fisher), a teenager who breaks through Clare’s emotional barriers.

To convince Clare to give romance a chance, Aidan proposes that they set an end date for their relationship with an epic final date. But when the date finally arrives, Clare has to wonder if Aidan’s elaborate plans are really meant to keep them together.

Lady Chatterley's Lover (2022)

Lady Chatterley's Lover
67%
6.6/10
r
126m
Genre
Drama, Romance
Stars
Emma Corrin, Jack O'Connell, Matthew Duckett
Directed by
Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre
Watch on Netflix

For the better part of a century, D. H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover has been adapted again and again for film, television, and even radio. Netflix’s movie is the latest adaptation, and it features Emma Corrin in the title role of Constance “Connie” Reid, the wife of Matthew Duckett’s Sir Clifford Chatterley.

When Clifford returns home from World War I as a paraplegic, the passion goes out of his marriage with Connie despite her best efforts. But when Connie begins a torrid affair with a gamekeeper, Oliver Mellors (Jack O’Connell), it may cost Lady Chatterley her title, her wealth, and even her husband.

Faraway (2023)

Faraway
109m
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Stars
Naomi Krauss, Goran Bogdan, Adnan Maral
Directed by
Vanessa Jopp
Watch on Netflix

Sometimes, you just need a break from life. When her mother passes away and her husband doesn’t show up to the funeral, it’s the last straw for Zeynep (Naomi Krauss). She’s already dealing with stress at work, an aging father at home, a husband who is clearly too preoccupied with his job for her, and a typical closed off teenage daughter.

So, she takes things into her own hands and decides to drive off to a home in Croatia that her mother bought before her death. But when she arrives, the owner of the villa Josip (Goran Bogdan) is still living there. This could pose a problem, or could it? Faraway is a romantic drama with elements of comedy and feel-good heartwarming moments that fans have likened to movies like Mamma Mia.

Most Eligible Bachelor (2021)

Most Eligible Bachelor
6.1/10
pg-13
149m
Genre
Romance
Stars
Akhil Akkineni, Pooja Hegde, Jayaprakash
Directed by
Bhaskar
Watch on Netflix
Harsha is a young Indian man whose parents set him up for an arranged marriage. But during his time flipping through the photos of the various prospective brides, he ends up meeting a stand-up comedian named Vibha with whom he falls in love. By then, however, he is already set to marry someone else. It’s a story of forbidden love that has been told again and again. But Most Eligible Bachelor, offered in the Indian Telugu language, struck a chord with viewers and became a box office success. Breezy and emotional, the film is lauded as much for its soundtrack and cinematography as it is for the story.
Most Eligible Bachelor Theatrical Trailer | Akhil Akkineni, Pooja Hegde | Bhaskar | #MEBOnOct15th

Along for the Ride (2022)

Along for the Ride
106m
Genre
Romance, Drama
Stars
Emma Pasarow, Belmont Cameli, Kate Bosworth
Directed by
Sofia Alvarez
Watch on Netflix
Looking for a high school romance? Look no further than Netflix’s original adaptation of Sarah Dessen’s novel Along for the Ride. In the summer before college, insomniac Auden (Emma Pasarow) meets Eli (Belmont Cameli), another teen insomniac wandering the seaside town of Colby at night. Drawn to one another, they embark on nightly quests to discover themselves and one another as the ambitious Auden finally experiences the laidback teen life she didn’t know she yearned for.

Phantom Thread (2017)

Phantom Thread
90%
7.5/10
r
130m
Genre
Drama, Romance
Stars
Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville
Directed by
Paul Thomas Anderson
Watch on Netflix
Daniel Day-Lewis and Vicky Krieps are an explosive chemistry experiment in Paul Thomas Anderson’s drama about Reynolds Woodcock, a fashion designer at the epicenter of British fashion in 1950s London. With his sister Cyril, he dresses royalty, movie stars, and all of the world’s most famous people while women come and go through his life like leaves on the wind. But when he meets Alma (Krieps), his carefully tailored existence begins to unwind as he finds himself succumbing to love. Unfortunately, if you have Netflix Basic with Ads, you will not be able to stream this title.

A Christmas Prince (2017)

A Christmas Prince
66%
5.8/10
92m
Genre
Romance, TV Movie
Stars
Rose McIver, Ben Lamb, Alice Krige
Directed by
Alex Zamm
Watch on Netflix
A surprise holiday romance hit, A Christmas Prince spawned a trilogy with a devoted fanbase. In the original, a young journalist (Rose McIver) is sent abroad to cover a foreign prince who is poised to become king. Traveling and working over the Christmas holiday, the journalist and prince receive a surprising Christmas gift when they immediately click and fall in love.
A Christmas Prince | Official Trailer | Netflix

Malcolm & Marie (2021)

Malcolm & Marie
53%
6.7/10
r
106m
Genre
Romance, Drama
Stars
John David Washington, Zendaya
Directed by
Sam Levinson
Watch on Netflix
While Malcolm & Marie may be a bit soapy for some, it will very likely hit all the right tones for the hopeless romantics. After the premiere of his new movie, a filmmaker (John David Washington) and his girlfriend (Dune: Part Two‘s Zendaya) return home with the expectation of an imminent windfall of critical and financial success. As they celebrate, the night takes a turn when revelations about past relationships arise, testing the strength of their bond in the face of an incoming, drastic change.
Malcolm & Marie | Official Trailer | Netflix

To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

To All the Boys I've Loved Before
64%
7.1/10
pg-13
100m
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Stars
Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish
Directed by
Susan Johnson
Watch on Netflix
Based on the novel of the same name, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is about a teenager named Lara (Lana Condor), whose life is turned upside down when love letters she has written to her crushes — meant for her eyes only — are mailed out. Each of her five previous loves confronts her one by one in an awkward, cringe-worthy fashion. Lara, normally a shy girl, must face the reality that her secrets are now out. She breaks through her shy exterior and lets herself have extraordinary experiences, and maybe she even finds love? This Netflix original will solidify your notions that high school was a rough time for all, but not without pulling at your heartstrings first.
To All The Boys I've Loved Before | Official Trailer | Netflix

To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You (2020)

To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
54%
6.0/10
pg-13
102m
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Stars
Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Jordan Fisher
Directed by
Michael Fimognari
Watch on Netflix
Loved To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before? Good news, there’s a sequel! Lana Condor returns as awkwardly in love Lara and, turns out, she’s still reaping the fall out from the love letters she never meant to send. You may recall, the last movie left off with Lara and Peter (Black Adam‘s Noah Centineo) happily in a relationship but when another recipient of her old love letters — a crush from way back — enters the picture, there’s trouble brewing in paradise.
TO ALL THE BOYS 2: P.S. I Still Love You | Official Sequel Trailer 2 | Netflix

To All the Boys: Always and Forever (2021)

To All the Boys: Always and Forever
65%
6.3/10
pg-13
115m
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Stars
Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish
Directed by
Michael Fimognari
Watch on Netflix
Finally, cap off the trilogy with the newest release in the To All the Boys series! It’s senior year, and after returning from a family trip to Korea, Lara Jean has a lot on her mind. Primed to make the first major decision of her life, Lara Jean begins to weigh the pros and cons of attending college both with or without Peter.
To All The Boys: Always and Forever | Official Trailer | Netflix

The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society (2018)

The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
65%
7.4/10
tv-pg
Genre
Romance, Drama, History
Stars
Lily James, Jessica Brown Findlay, Matthew Goode
Watch on Netflix
If you’re wondering about the name, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is the improvised title of a group that was breaking curfew in German-occupied Guernsey in World War II. In 1946, author Juliet Ashton (Lily James) journeys to Guernsey to learn more about the society and its missing co-founder, Elizabeth McKenna (Jessica Brown Findlay). Along the way, Juliet develops feelings for a Guernsey resident, Dawsey Adams (Michiel Huisman), even though her boyfriend, Mark (Glen Powell), has already asked her to marry him. This film deftly balances its romantic elements with the mystery, and it’s very well-made.
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Marriage Story (2019)

Marriage Story
94%
7.9/10
r
137m
Genre
Drama
Stars
Adam Driver, Scarlett Johansson, Laura Dern
Directed by
Noah Baumbach
Watch on Netflix
Marriage Story was one of four Netflix original films to be nominated for the 2020 Golden Globes and is yet another thought-provoking, deeply moving offering about real life from celebrated director Noah Baumbach. Baumbach, who has built his reputation on down-to-earth films about relatable characters like The Squid and the Whale, Frances Ha, and another Netflix original, The Meyerowitz Stories, delivers perhaps his most profound work yet in Marriage Story. Starring Scarlett Johansson and Adam Driver as a couple who genuinely love one another yet can’t make their marriage work, Marriage Story is one of the most honest, complex analyses of love and marriage you’ll ever see. “Marriage is hard” is the platitude we always hear but this film takes that saying to its absolute logical and philosophical extent.
Marriage Story | Official Trailer | Netflix

Always Be My Maybe (2019)

Always Be My Maybe
64%
6.8/10
pg-13
102m
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Stars
Ali Wong, Randall Park, Keanu Reeves
Directed by
Nahnatchka Khan
Watch on Netflix
After a teenage fling, childhood friends Sasha (Ali Wong) and Marcus (Randall Park) go their separate ways. She grows up to be a celebrity chef, engaged to a successful businessman, while Marcus stays in San Francisco to help out with his father’s air conditioner installation business. When Sasha’s boyfriend keeps putting off their wedding, she breaks up with him and moves back to San Francisco, where fate reunites her with Marcus. The two start hanging out again, and Marcus’s old feelings for Sasha reignite, but he has to deal with his feelings of inadequacy as well as her new boyfriend, Keanu Reeves (playing himself). Always Be My Maybe doesn’t reinvent the rom-com formula, but it executes it well, and all the actors involved give it their all (especially Reeves, delightfully over-the-top).
Always Be My Maybe | Trailer | Netflix

Someone Great (2019)

Someone Great
63%
6.2/10
r
92m
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Stars
Gina Rodriguez, Brittany Snow, DeWanda Wise
Directed by
Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Watch on Netflix
Gina Rodriguez stars in this Netflix original that marks the directorial debut of Jennifer Kaytin Robinson, who is also the screenwriter for Marvel’s Thor: Love and Thunder. Rom-com to Marvel movie? Yes, and it will make sense once you see this imaginative, unusual, and hilarious flick about love, loss, growth, and the bond of female friendship. Rodriguez plays Jenny Young, a music journalist who is dumped by her long-term boyfriend on the eve of a huge move to San Francisco for her dream job. Despite her sorrow, her two best friends pry Jenny out of her misery for one last outrageous adventure in New York City, determined to help her look forward and not back.
Someone Great | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Set It Up (2018)

Set It Up
62%
6.5/10
tv-ma
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Stars
Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu
Watch on Netflix
Sick of their domineering bosses (Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs), two corporate assistants (Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell) hatch a plan to make them fall in love with one another so they’ll stop being so darn demanding. Naturally, the assistants fall in love, too. This 2018 Netflix original was written by Booksmart writer Katie Silberman and delivers far more charm than your typical scheme-y rom-com. With engaging performances from the lovable Liu and Diggs as well as the relative newcomers, Deutch and Powell, Set It Up is a feel-good love-fest with plenty of laughs.
Set It Up | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

The Incredible Jessica James (2017)

The Incredible Jessica James
72%
6.5/10
83m
Genre
Romance, Comedy
Stars
Jessica Williams, Chris O'Dowd, Noël Wells
Directed by
Jim Strouse
Watch on Netflix
Jessica Williams hasn’t quite had a breakout since The Daily Show, but The Incredible Jessica James is the first real chance she gets to show off her rom-com chops … and she succeeds marvelously. Jessica James, the character, may not be quite as incredible as you’d expect but she’s passionate and fun, and Williams plays her with a comedic resolve that makes you fall in love with her. Her chemistry with co-star Chris O’Dowd makes for a goofy, sexy, and refreshingly honest exploration of love after heartbreak. It’s a rom-com simply for lack of a better classification — this cynical but hopeful romp is very much its own thing.
The Incredible Jessica James | Official Trailer [HD] | Netflix

Nappily Ever After (2018)

Nappily Ever After
63%
6.4/10
100m
Genre
Comedy, Romance
Stars
Sanaa Lathan, Ricky Whittle, Ernie Hudson
Directed by
Haifaa al-Mansour
Watch on Netflix
Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, Nappily Ever After tells the story of Violet Jones, played by Sanaa Lathan, who seemingly has it all — the job, the boyfriend, the hair — until it all falls apart. She comes to realize that the life she thought she wanted isn’t the life for her. At a late-night breaking point, Violet cuts all her hair off, shedding more than just her locks in the process. When she goes on a date with a soulful barber, she begins to understand what true happiness means to her. The Netflix original is a feel-good romance where one woman finds out what is most important to her.
NAPPILY EVER AFTER Trailer (2018)

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Blair Marnell

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The best fantasy movies on Netflix right now
Kate Beckinsale and Hugh Jackman in Van Helsing.

Finding great fantasy movies on Netflix is a bit of a fantasy in and of itself. The king of the streamers neglects this category, and it also relies heavily on Universal Pictures' catalog to bail out its shortcomings. That's why it's The Scorpion King and Van Helsing's turn to be on this list while Conan the Barbarian waits for yet another Netflix return.

The Scorpion King and Van Helsing aren't bad movies, but fantasy fans deserve a better selection from Netflix than films that are two decades old. Even this month's third addition, The Covenant, is closing in on 20 years. Netflix has made some original fantasy movies of its own, but not lately. For the most part, the best fantasy movies on Netflix are pretty stagnant. But when something new arrives, we'll be here to add it to the list.
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The best kids movies on Netflix right now
SpongeBob SquarePants and Sandy Cheeks in Saving Bikini Bottom.

Whether you're just trying to make it through the next few weeks or you're already thinking about Thanksgiving, it's good to know the best kids movies on Netflix right now. Whether you need a distraction or you're hosting friends and family, Netflix offers a host of quality kid-friendly flicks. Of course, you want to know that your kid isn't watching garbage, which is why we made this Cliff Notes-esque list for you. Every month, we scan the collection and highlight the most worthwhile kids' movies.

Although it's a slow month, Netflix does add new family-friendly originals in Spellbound, as well as Saving Bikini Bottom: The Sandy Cheeks Movie. Read on for our picks of the best kids movies on Netflix now.

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The best dramas on Netflix right now
Manuel García-Rulfo as Pedro Páramo looking at the camera with floating bodies behind him in Netflix's Pedro Páramo.

Spooky season is over, which means we are entering the entertainment industry's favorite time of the year: the holidays. And with it comes awards season. What better time to check out the best dramas on Netflix, many of which will hope to make a splash in the 2024-2025 Oscar season? This month alone, Netflix has the Oscar hopefuls Emilia Pérez and The Piano Lessen scheduled, meaning many surprises await Netflix subscribers in the drama department. Netflix caters to all tastes and ensures quality by recruiting some of modern Hollywood's most acclaimed auteurs. On any given day, you can find masterpieces from Scorsese and Cuarón while browsing Netflix.

Beyond the new arrivals and awards fare, the best dramatic movies on Netflix offer a mix of searing romantic tales, intense family dramas, passionate romances, tragic tales of woe, and a few small-scale, yet no less worthy movies. Although Netflix has a wide and diverse collection of quality films, it might be difficult for you to choose just one. Some are not as high in quality as others. To save you some time and effort, we've compiled a list of the best dramas on Netflix right now.
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