Valentine's Day 2025 has arrived. For those who have a love, it is a date to celebrate the union. For those who are single, a day that can represent loneliness or a feeling of liberation – it depends on your point of view. However, regardless of your love status, it is a good opportunity to watch romantic films. Whether you're looking for an emotional love story, a light romantic comedy, a passionate action plot or a drama that explores the challenges of relationships, there's always something new to discover.
A Tangerine made a list of 15 romantic films for you to watch on streaming – Netflix, Prime Video or Max. Many of these titles were recently released. Check out the options and enjoy:
The romantic comedy follows a restaurant consultant who travels to Italy with the mission of stopping his daughter from acquiring a dilapidated property in Tuscany. However, the country's charm leads you to make new discoveries and find unexpected passions.
In the plot, Kathy, a young widow, finds joy again when a snowman she built magically comes to life in the form of the handsome Jack. While Jack helps her overcome her sadness, Kathy must deal with the harsh reality that he is destined to melt down. Lacey Chabert joins the cast.
The romantic film features Solène, a 40-year-old single mother (played by Anne Hathaway), who becomes involved with Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), a young musician and boy band star. Based on the novel by Robinne Lee, the film explores the challenges and particularities of an age-gap relationship, questioning social norms and the balance between love and fame.
Based on the acclaimed novel by Colleen Hoover, this film follows Lily Bloom, a woman who moves to Boston to open a flower shop. In the city, she becomes involved in an intense and turbulent relationship with neurosurgeon Ryle Kincaid. The plot becomes more complicated with the reappearance of Lily's first love, which leads her to reflect on her choices. The film is directed by Justin Baldoni, who also works in the production alongside Blake Lively.
Ally (Alison Brie), showrunner of a reality show, sees her career in Los Angeles fall apart when the show is unexpectedly canceled. Disillusioned, she decides to return to her hometown and seek comfort in the arms of her family. Upon arriving in the city, she soon comes face to face with Sean (Jay Ellis), an ex-boyfriend she left behind to pursue her dreams 10 years earlier. The surprise reunion soon turns into a trip to the past, and the two spend the night remembering memories and doing the same programs from their youth.
A romantic comedy starring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, the film brings an air of nostalgia for the 1990s. The two renowned actors play divorcees who find themselves on a shared mission to stop their passionate daughter from making the same mistake they once did. The film was filmed on location in Queensland, Australia.
The romantic drama follows chef Almut and recently divorced Tobias. They meet after an accident and, over time, develop a deep love and build a family. The narrative takes a dramatic turn when Almut is diagnosed with ovarian cancer, putting their relationship to the test. The film is directed by John Crowley and stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh.
An adrenaline-filled romantic comedy, inspired by the style of Bonnie and Clyde. The film centers on Baron, who, while planning his escape from prison with a cellmate, recalls the story of how he met Marmalade, the love of his life. He narrates how they built a life together, marked by major robberies that led him to prison. Joe Keery and Camila Morrone star as the couple.
A Japanese drama that follows Akito Hayasaka, a talented artist diagnosed with a heart tumor, which gives him only one year to live. He meets Haruna Sakurai, a woman who also faces a terminal condition and has only six months to live, although she does not know about Akito's illness. The film is based on the book by Aoi Morita.
This film mixes action and romance, starring Glen Powell and Adria Arjona. The story follows Gary Johnson, a man who pretends to be a hitman to infiltrate criminal networks and turn the culprits over to the police. However, his identity is put at risk when he falls in love with a woman he met in one of these schemes.
A South Korean film that combines elements of romance and science fiction. The plot takes place in a future where artificial intelligence allows people to talk to digital versions of their deceased loved ones. Jeong In, one of the protagonists, uses this technology when her loved one falls into a coma. The cast includes Bae Suzy and Park Bo-Gum.
The romantic comedy follows Valentina, a pianist who decides to start her life over after a breakup. She discovers that her neighbor hates noise, including the sound of his piano, and starts making noises to annoy her. This forced coexistence, however, soon gives way to an unexpected romance. The film is a Spanish production.
In An Island Far Away tells the story of a woman who, when traveling to Croatia with the aim of seeing the house she inherited, rediscovers the joy of living and opens the doors to a new love. The film stars Naomi Krauss and Goran Bogdan and was a ratings phenomenon on Netflix.
The only musical in this selection is a romantic comedy directed by and starring Rudy Mancuso, who also co-wrote the script. The story follows Rudy, a young man of Brazilian descent with synesthesia, a condition that makes him perceive sounds such as colors and shapes. He tries to balance his passion for music, family expectations and the feelings that arise for the Brazilian Isabella. Camila Mendes is also part of the cast.
Closing the list of romantic films, an option also with Camila Mendes. Ana, an aspiring art curator, is promoted to first class on a work flight. During the trip, she meets William and, to impress him, pretends to be a famous director. Ana ends up falling in love with the boy, but needs to maintain a double life, without expecting her plan to go wrong.
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