O Valentine's Day It's the best time to embark on stories that celebrate love in its many forms. With that in mind, we list recently released films that feature unexpected romances, exciting reunions and passions that defy social conventions. Below, check out titles to watch as a couple or even alone:
In the film directed by Michael Showalter, Anne Hathaway plays Solène, a 40-year-old single mother who gets involved with Hayes Campbell (Nicholas Galitzine), a young musician who is the star of a boy band. Based on the novel of the same name by Robinne Leethe film talks about the challenges and delights of an age-gap relationship, questioning social norms and the balance between love and fame.
Where to watch: Prime Video
In the last film in the franchise, Bridget Jones (Renée Zellweger) faces the challenges of solo motherhood and finds herself torn between completely different loves: a young man who presents new life possibilities and a teacher who is sure of himself. With humor, the plot addresses personal reinvention and the dilemmas of the heart in middle age.
Where to watch: Prime Video
After the death of his mother, Alex (Sofia Carson) revisits a childhood wish list and decides to accomplish each item. On this journey, she discovers the power of self-confidence, a support network and even finds herself in love with someone who least expected it.
Where to watch: Netflix
This is a drama directed by John Crowley and starring Florence Pugh e Andrew Garfieldwho play, respectively, Almut, a witty chef, and Tobias, a recently divorced man. After an unusual meeting, the two begin a relationship that develops over a decade, forming a family. The narrative starts from the diagnosis of a serious illness to present different moments in the couple's relationship.
Where to watch: Apple TV+
This coming-of-age drama, written and directed by Alice Wufollowed by Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis), a shy and intelligent student who lives in a small town. She is hired by Paul (Daniel Diemer), a clumsy athlete, to write love letters to Aster (Alexxis Lemire), with whom they are both in love. As Ellie and Paul's friendship grows, they face questions of identity, love and self-acceptance.
Where to watch: Netflix
Directed by Mark Steven Johnsonthis novel follows Julie (Cat graham), a teacher who travels alone to Verona, Italy, after a breakup. When he arrives, he discovers that his villa has been booked by someone else, Charlie (Tom Hopper), a somewhat full of himself British man. Forced to share space, the two initially clash, but slowly develop an unexpected connection.
Where to watch: Netflix
Claire Scanlon helms this romantic comedy that features Harper (Zoey Deutch) e Charlie (Glen Powell), two overworked assistants who decide to join forces to bring together their demanding bosses, played by Lucy Liu e Taye Diggs. While devising plans to bring their superiors closer, the two end up getting involved in unusual situations and discover deep feelings for each other.
Where to watch: Netflix
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