Top 10 Best Netflix Romance Movies

Considering the positive reviews that this 2017 film received, we’re genuinely surprised it doesn’t have more widespread popularity. “The Incredible Jessica James”, starring Jessica Williams, tells the oh so relatable story about two people who come together but who still aren’t over their exes. Featuring some familiar faces and situations that every millennial has encountered, you can’t help but love it. The titular character of this quirky modern rom-com is magnetic, and leaves you wishing this were a half hour TV show rather than a one-off film so you could just keep binging to your heart’s content.

You may recognize Noël Wells as the primary love interest from the first season of “Master of None”, but more recently she was starring in this film. With an engaging premise and a distinctly indie vibe, “Happy Anniversary” takes a look at a couple three years into their relationship who are deciding whether they should stick it out or call it quits. The film features a series of flashbacks so that viewers get to experience their relationship right along with them as they decide how to move forward.

If you were on the internet in the holiday season of 2017, you undoubtedly heard of this movie. “A Christmas Prince” was the subject of countless articles and blog posts, because of its potential to become a cult favorite despite the fact that it was...well...pretty terrible. It seems that the creators of this movie were going for a “so bad it’s good” concept, and they totally pulled it off. If you already saw this one but want to get in the holiday spirit all over again, try “Christmas Inheritance” which has a similar vibe.

The critics may not have fallen in love with this one but viewers sure did! Released in May of 2018, “The Kissing Booth” is the type of teen rom com that can become your guilty pleasure no matter how long it’s been since you were a highschool student. It focuses on Elle, a somewhat awkward girl who develops a major crush on her best friend’s older brother- who just so happens to be totally off limits. You can imagine what happens next, but no matter how predictable, this movie is a blast to watch.

Osamah Sami wrote and stars in this film that he calls “ the first Muslim rom-com”, which debuted on Netflix in 2017. “Ali’s Wedding” tells the story of a young Muslim man living in Australia who faces extreme pressure from his family to live up to their high expectations and marry the woman who they think is the right match for him. Unfortunately though, the heart wants what it wants, so even though he’s betrothed, he strikes up a romance with someone else. It’s a movie unlike anything you’ve seen before, and offers up some diverse representation.

This definitely isn’t your typical romance movie, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t worth seeing. “Tramps” has 95% on Rotten Tomatoes and for good reason: it manages to take the story of a crime gone wrong and turn it into a touching romance. Danny and Ellie are both involved in a botched briefcase swap, and spend the day together trying to rectify their mistake. They don’t expect things to take a romantic turn (and neither does the viewer!) but the end result will surprise you with how affective it is.

This high concept Chinese film earned a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, and will pique your interest as soon as you’re introduced to the premise. A young man and woman meet by chance on a train, and viewers watch their relationship ebb and flow over a ten year period. They are sometimes together and sometimes apart, but regardless of the nature of their relationship, each scene is emotionally evocative and beautifully shot. Yes, you’ll have to read some subtitles, but it’s totally worth it.

Jane Fonda and Robert Redford star in the Netflix adaptation of Kent Haruf’s novel, “Our Souls at Night”, which tells the story of two elderly people who have lost their spouses. They decide to try an arrangement where they share a bed to keep each other company, but don’t necessarily “sleep together” if you know what we mean. Their unconventional relationship is inevitably questioned by those around them, but viewers get to see the tender and unique bond that these two share.

Sometimes you just want a good old fashioned romantic comedy, with all the meet cutes, witty repartee and totally predictable scenarios that the genre has to offer. “Set It Up” will scratch that itch. Starring Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell in the lead roles and Taye Diggs and Lucy Liu in the supporting roles, you know it’s going to be charming from the cast alone. The premise is that two overworked assistants want to set up their bosses in order to make their lives easier, but obviously not everything goes as planned. You probably know how this one ends, but that’s really not what matters.





Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.



“Sierra Burgess Is a Loser” (2018)





“I Am Not an Easy Man” (2018)





“Love per Square Foot” (2018)

You probably could have guessed what our number one pick was going to be, but we don’t mind being a little bit predictable when it comes to supporting a film like this one. “To All the Boys I've Loved Before” was the talk of the internet upon its release, and the more views it gets, the more fans it amasses. Based on a novel by Jenny Han, this story is about a girl named Lara Jean whose secret love letters are unintentionally sent to the boys she wrote them about. What results is one of the most endearing movies to be released in recent years.