Valentine’s Day is often stereotyped as an overhyped celebration or a commercial day for businesses to make money.
However, no matter how people perceive this special day, it’s recognised as the day of love across the globe and will always remain that. Valentine’s Day is a memorable occasion to celebrate with the one you love, there’s nothing that can diminish how amazing it can be.
While outdoor dates with candle-lit dinners and heartwarming Valentines Day cards and gifts are always a great idea to spoil your significant other with, if you’re looking for a more unique way of celebrating this day, there are several romantic movies you can binge on with your loved one.
We’ve put together a list of the best Valentine’s Day movies of all time that you and your partner can watch for an intimate celebration this year.
Let’s take a look!
- Casablanca
“Here’s looking at you, kid.”
The best movie to start the list with is a timeless classic – Casablanca. Arguably one of the best romantic movies ever made, this Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman starring movie explores the journey of two former lovers who reunite in Morocco during WWII.
With the several heart-touching, dramatic and exhilarating moments, it’s hard to pick a particular scene of the movie that stands out. Moreover, with the relatable characters and stunning cinematography, this classic is in a league of its own.
- Sleepless In Seattle
“They knew it. Time, distance, nothing could separate them. Because they knew. It was right. It was real.”
Sleepless in Seattle is a Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks starring movie that popularised the Empire State Building as the most romantic place after An Affair To Remember.
With the heartwarming romance and the leads trying to meet each other through smart planning by an 8-year-old, this iconic movie is without a doubt one of the best Valentine’s movies to watch with your loved one.
All you need is a box of delicious Valentines chocolates and you and your significant other can snuggle and watch this beautiful romance.
- Pride And Prejudice
“…you have bewitched me, body and soul, and I love–I love–I love you.”
A literary character that made way into all of our hearts and raised our standards was Mr Darcy. While the novel is always incomparable, if you’re looking to experience Darcy and Elizabeth’s journey of love, Pride and Prejudice is a movie you’ll thoroughly enjoy.
This period drama, based on Jane Austen’s masterpiece, is brilliantly put together in a beautiful cinematic experience that makes the movie a must-watch.
- 10 Things I Hate About You
“I hate it when you’re not around, and the fact that you didn’t call. But mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.”
Based on Shakespeare’s The Taming Of The Shrew, this Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger starring rom-com modernises the comedy and explores the world of high school and prom.
The witty dialogues, grand gestures and iconic pairing seen in this movie, followed by Kat’s poem makes this movie a favourite for many!
- Before Sunrise
“Isn’t everything we do in life a way to be loved a little more?”
Exploring the trope of strangers falling in love, Before Sunrise is a part of a trilogy that explores Celeste and Jesse’s one night in Vienna, full of great conversations and confessions that almost make you wish you could go for a vacation and experience something similar.
Based on the director’s real-life experience, this movie is heart-warming and thought-provoking; definitely worth watching on Valentine’s Day.
- The Fault In Our Stars
“As he read, I fell in love the way you fall asleep: slowly, and then all at once.”
Get ready to bawl your eyes out. This emotional movie following the lives of Hazel and Gus, two cancer patients, trying to live their best life will make you want to laugh and cry at the same time.
Based on John Green’s novel, The Fault In Our Stars, became a popular work of fiction that slowly climbed up everyone’s list of best romantic books and its cinematic representation is equally romantic and heart-wrenching.
- Always Be My Maybe
“You Cute. But You Dumb.”
From the world of Netflix rom coms, this comedy explores the relationship between two high school sweethearts that meet after years and fall in love all over again.
With the surprise appearance of Keanu Reeves, funny dialogues and slight awkwardness, the romantic chemistry between the main characters explores love in a modern, relatable and comedic way wishing you could have something similar.
To Sum Up…
Valentine’s Day is a day of love and while elaborate plans always work well, if you’re looking for something simple yet fun, binging on the best movies is a great way to enjoy this day with the one you love.
Add a romantic Valentine’s day card or a thoughtful gift for your significant other and the day is perfect. What more could one ask for!
