10 movies to watch with your partner on Valentine's Day: From 'Pretty Woman' to 'You've Got Mail'
10 rom-coms to watch in time for a sweet Valentine’s Day
Valentine's Day is around the corner and if you are still wondering which movie to watch, look no further! We have compiled a list of ten such romantic comedies that might be perfect for your Valentine's Day binge-watching.
1. 'When Harry Met Sally' (1989)
'When Harry Met Sally...' explores the quintessential question of whether a man and a woman can be platonic friends. The 1989 classic is sure to melt your heart as you watch Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal navigate the complications of a relationship.
2. 'Pretty Woman' (1990)
'Pretty Woman' encompasses the quintessential 'Pygmalion' trope where Richard Gere's millionaire businessman character hires an escort (played by Julia Roberts) to accompany him in high society functions for a week. What happens next is the perfect screenplay for a lighthearted love story ready to make you fall in love.
3. 'You've Got Mail' (1998)
Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan starred in the 1998 rom-com 'You've Got Mail', where two bookshop owners strikes up an online romance - little do they know that they are business rivals.
4. 'Mr. & Mrs. Smith' (2005)
The sleek romance between two undercover agents played by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie makes the perfect setting for the 2005 film. If you love romance, with a healthy dose of action and comedy, this movie is perfect for you.
5. 'Pride and Prejudice' (2005)
Who doesn't love a good old regency romance? And if that romance is the adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel 'Pride & Prejudice', it's even better. Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen essay the immortal chartacters of Elizabeth and Darcy in this 2005 adaptation of the classic novel.
6. 'Mamma Mia!' (2008)
Merryl Streep and Amanda Seyfried dazzle in the two-part musical comedy 'Mamma Mia!' as the film embarks on a comedy of errors as a young would-be bride searches for her father. What happens next is a wedding nobody expected!
7. 'The Proposal' (2009)
'The Proposal' follows a business proposal that Margaret (Sandra Bullock) thinks would prevent her deportation to Canada. Nobody could help her better than her long-time assistant Paxton (Ryan Reynolds). As Margaret convinces Paxton to marry her in exchange for a promotion, she is not ready for the emotional rollercoaster that follows.
8. 'Valentine's Day' (2010)
The name says it all! The ensemble cast of 'Valentine's Day' includes Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, and Jamie Foxx among others with an endearing appearance from Taylor Swift. The montage of characters forms the basis of micro-stories which are interlinked with each other.
9. 'Love, Rosie' (2014)
The underrated romantic comedy making a perfect Valentine's Day watch is Lily Collins and Sam Claflin starrer 'Love, Rosie'. Indulge in the world of romance as you watch the lead characters navigate the age-old path of 'friends to lovers'.
10. 'Your Place or Mine' (2023)
'Your Place or Mine' follows the story of Debbie (Reese Witherspoon) and Peter (Ashton Kutcher) as the two close friends swap homes in opposite coasts. However, what they discover about each other might ignite something new.
