Top Rom-Coms To Keep Your Spirits Up! All Available on Various Streaming Platforms!
Coming of Age Classics:
1. The Princess Diaries (2001)
A shy, clumsy teenage girl discovers that she's next in line to be the princess of Genovia. This coming-of-age story details Mia's transition from geek to glam and the chronicles of becoming a real-life princess. Check out this movie to watch Mia's not-so royal path to princess-hood!
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Mandy Moore
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Disney Plus
2. Never Been Kissed (1999)
A nerdy 25 year old newspaper editor gets assigned to report back to high school to follow the highs and lows of the students of South Glen South High School. An undercover, Josie Geller, takes this second chance at high school to cross a few things off her bucket list—like her first kiss! Follow along to see if Josie fulfills her high school dreams!
Starring: Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Jessica Alba, Molly Shannon
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Disney Plus
3. What A Girl Wants (2003)
A sweet New York teenager is on the hunt to meet her long-lost father across the pond in England. Daphne Heywood is determined to have her British politician father back in her life, so much so that she is willing to change to meet British standards. Will that be enough for Daphne to win her father's love?
Starring: Amanda Bynes, Colin Firth, Kelly Preston
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
Fan Favourites:
4. 13 Going On 30 (2004)
A frustrated 13 year old makes a wish to skip her teenage years and jump right into adulthood. A now 30 year old Jenna Rink attempts to tackle the truths, trials and tribulations of her supposed "dream life". Check out this flick to see if Jenna's dream job, dream apartment and dream age is enough to bring her all the happiness she wished for?
Starring: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
5. My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)
Who said men and women can't just be friends? Well they were right! A lovestruck Julianne Potter is thrown for a loop when she finds out her BFF, Michael, is engaged to be married to another woman. Julianne does everything in her power to prove to Michael that he's making a huge mistake. But is he? Check out this movie to see if these BFFs make it through!
Starring: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
6. You've Got Mail (1998)
A sweet small bookstore owner takes a shot at the world of Instant Messaging! Little does Kathleen Kelly know that she's become virtual BFFs (or maybe more!) with her big-box bookstore competitor, Joe Fox. As Kathleen and Joe navigate the complex world of online relationship building, what does this mean for them in real life? Check out this movie to watch as this "as-relevant-as-ever" love story unravel!
Starring: Meg Ryan, Tom Hanks, Greg Kinnear, Dave Chappelle
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
To Be Young & In Love:
7. To All The Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
A quiet, vividly imaginative high school student has her secret love letters leaked out to her crushes. A shocked Lara Jean Covey is forced to deal with the aftermath, which brings her to her middle school crush, Peter Kavinsky. Lara and Peter work together to navigate the world of dating and romance in high school. Check out this movie to see if these two finally get their happily ever after!
Starring: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Janel Parrish
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
8. Clueless (1995)
The ultimate high school sweetheart grapples with the challenges of adolescence including grades, boys, driving and independence. Cher Horowitz, your typical rich, blonde valley girl, goes through a journey of self-discovery to figure out who she is and what she wants! Will Cher get all the answers she's looking for or will she be left clueless? Check out this movie to find out!
Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
9. The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)
A shy, awkward middle schooler embarks on a school trip to Rome that turns out to be more than she signed up for! Lizzie McGuire's life is turned upside down when all her unimaginable dreams comes true as she is mistaken for global phenomenon, Isabella. But does it truly turn out to be "what dreams are made of"? Why not check out this movie to find out!
Starring: Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Hallie Todd
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Disney Plus
Love is a Battlefield:
10. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
A shrew of a teenager navigates adolescence with anger, passion and resistance. Kat is unwillingly brought into the wrecked drama of high school which include love, betrayal and popularity. Watch as this strong-willed teenager is forced to choose between following her brain and her heart!
Starring: Julia Stiles, Heath Ledger
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Disney Plus
11. How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days (2003)
A confident womanizer bets that he can get any women to fall in love with him in 10 days. Unlucky for Ben, Ms. Andi Anderson is simultaneously working to write an article on "How to Lose a Man in 10 Days". How will these two balance their two converging priorities? Check out this movie to find out!
Starring: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
12. Definitely, Maybe (2008)
An all-too-mature-for-her-age daddy's girl, Maya, wants to learn more about how her parents met. This leads Maya's dad, Will, to recount three different major relationships in his life. With no names and no details to identify which one is her mother, May follows along as her father's love stories unfold. Be sure to check out this movie to find out how this heartwarming bedtime story ends!
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Elizabeth Banks, Isla Fisher, Rachel Weisz
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
Mature Romances:
13. Sex in the City: The Movie (2008)
A group of strong-willed, established New York women tackle the trials and tribulations of womanhood, romance and city life. Following the namesake TV series, this movie "carries" on from where things left off as the woman embark on new chapters of their lives—including marriages, births, break-ups and aging.
Starring: Sarah Jessica Parker, Kim Cattrall, Kristen Davis, Cynthia Nixon
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
14. Mamma Mia! (2008)
A vivacious mother-daughter duo prepare to embark on a new chapter of life—marriage. As Sophie prepares for her wedding, she seeks to find out who her father is by inviting three of her mother, Donna's, previous boyfriends. With love in the air, these two are surely in a for surprise. Check out this movie to see if Sophie gets her happily ever after!
Starring: Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Netflix
15. Ghost (1990)
A young, madly in love couple are torn apart suddenly when Sam is shot and killed in the couple's New York apartment. While Sam is dead, he is not far. Sam returns as a benevolent ghost looking over the love of his life- Molly. Once he realizes that Molly is in danger, Sam equips the necessary resources to help protect her at all costs. Will that be enough to save Molly? Check out this movie to find out!
Starring: Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg
PP Rating: ★★★★★
Available on Amazon Prime
Unconventional Love Stories:
16. Crazy Stupid Love (2011)
On the cusp of divorce, a father tries to cope by getting back into the dating scene. With the mentorship of a womanizer, Cal Weaver attempts to navigate the world of mature dating, which proves to be more challenging than when he was in it 25 years ago. Will Cal find love? Check out this movie to what crazy stupid love comes Cal's way!
Starring: Steve Carrell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone
PP Rating: ★★★★☆
Available on Netflix
17. The Prince & Me (2004)
Your average pre-med college student is thrown off her horse when she sparks the interest of the new British boy-toy on campus. Edvard and Paige work together to trade skills and navigate college life together. However, little does Paige know she's in for a royal surprise! Check out this film to see if this turns into a Royal Love Story or Royal Pain?
Starring: Julia Stiles, Luke Mably
PP Rating: ★★★★☆
Available on Netflix
16. Me Before You (2016)
In a freak accident, a handsome young banker is robbed of his mobility and set to a wheelchair for the rest of his life. Depressed and having given up on all hopes of love, Will dismisses all expectations of normalcy moving forward. However, his newly assigned aid, Lou, comes and gives Will another shot at the life he deserves. Will this relationship turn into a whirlwind romance or just a professional one? Watch the movie to find out!
Starring: Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin
PP Rating: ★★★★☆
Available on Amazon Prime
This was so wonderful! What a beautiful write up + love the additional pp start ratings. I haven't seem some of these so definitely watching them soon! Starting with the prince & me!