Netflix: The Perfect Valentine’s Day Date
February 14th can be a stressful day for many people, regardless of your relationship status. If you’re one of these people, then Netflix is the perfect Valentine’s Day companion.
From hopeless romantics to independent bachelorettes, Netflix’s exclusive Valentine’s Day collection has a movie that fits any Valentine’s celebration.
In the spirit of Cupid, we’ve matched our favorite romance movies to unique themes to help you choose the film that best fits your situation this Valentine’s Day:
Valentine’s Classic
Notting Hill (1999)
“I’m also just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her.”
If you’re in the mood for a classic love story with a fairytale ending, look no further than Notting Hill. Starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant, this early 2000s romance film tells the story of opposites that come together in an unexpected way.
Pick this film, exclusively streaming on Netflix, for the perfect romantic evening.
Laughs & Love
The Wedding Planner (2001)
“Love can’t always be perfect. Love is just love.”
Looking for a heartfelt romance with laughs along the way? If so, then The Wedding Planner staring Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey is the perfect movie for a cozy night in. This feel-good love story has the exact balance of romance and humor that can melt any heart.
Pick this film, exclusively streaming on Netflix, for a night of belly laughs and swoon-worthy performances.
Galentine’s Day
Book Club (2018)
“If you’re not getting a little dirty, you’re not living.”
Valentine’s Day doesn’t always have to be spent with a romantic partner. With an all-star cast and witty humor, the 2018 film Book Club proves how special platonic love between best friends can be.
Pick this film, exclusively streaming on Netflix, if you’re spending February 14th with your closest friends.
Self-Love
How To Be Single (2016)
“The time we have to be single is really the time we have to get good at being alone.”
From unexpected breakups to being chronically single, sometimes we find ourselves spending Valentine’s Day alone. However, if the film How To Be Single teaches us anything, it’s that the most important relationship we can build is with ourselves.
Pick this film, exclusively streaming on Netflix, for an empowering take on love and self-discovery.
The “Situationship”
Anyone But You (2023)
“It was the first time in my life that I felt fire, and I had to blow it out.”
For the romantic relationships that lack clear labels or definitions (AKA Situationship), Anyone But You is a film that is made for you. Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney capture the thrill, confusion, and undeniable chemistry of a Situationship that grows into something more.
Pick this film, exclusively streaming on Netflix, if you’ve found yourself in a “will-they-won’t-they” romance this Valentine’s Day.