30 Best Valentine’s Day Movies and Where to Stream Them, Plus 20 Love Songs (2027)

Valentine’s Day movies are films built around romance, longing or friendship that people watch on or around February 14. Some are love stories, some are rom-coms (romantic comedies, which balance a love story with jokes), and a few are heartbreak films for anyone skipping the hearts-and-roses routine. For dates, history and plans, start with our Valentine’s Day 2027 guide.

However, the hard part is rarely choosing a film. Instead, it is finding where that film actually streams this month, because licensing deals move titles between services all the time. So we checked every pick in this guide on JustWatch US, a free streaming search engine that tracks which US services carry each title. As a result, each card below lists the subscription service and whether you can rent or buy it instead.

Also, the second half of this guide covers love songs. Since a movie night often turns into a dinner or a slow dance, we built a 20-song Valentine’s Day playlist with titles, artists and release years only, so you can recreate it in Spotify, Apple Music or YouTube Music in a few minutes.

What are the best valentines day movies to stream right now?

The best valentines day movies to stream right now are Casablanca, When Harry Met Sally…, Titanic, About Time and Crazy Rich Asians, because each one is on a major US subscription service today. In addition, the table below shows every film in this guide, its mood and where it streams in the US.

Movie	Mood	Where to stream (US subscription or free)	Rent or buy?
Casablanca (1942)	Classic	HBO Max	Yes
Roman Holiday (1953)	Classic	MGM+; free with ads on YouTube	Yes
When Harry Met Sally… (1989)	Rom-com	Paramount+	Yes
Titanic (1997)	Epic romance	Paramount+; free on Kanopy and Hoopla	Yes
The Notebook (2004)	Tearjerker	Free with ads on Pluto TV	Yes
Pride & Prejudice (2005)	Period romance	BritBox (Apple TV channel)	Yes
Before Sunrise (1995)	Slow-burn	Free with ads on Tubi and The Roku Channel	Yes
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)	Rom-com	HBO Max	Yes
The Proposal (2009)	Rom-com	YouTube TV	Yes
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)	Teen rom-com	Disney+	Yes
Notting Hill (1999)	Rom-com	Paramount+	Yes
Anyone But You (2023)	Rom-com	Hulu	Yes
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)	Rom-com	Paramount+, Starz	Yes
Palm Springs (2020)	Offbeat rom-com	Hulu	Limited
About Time (2013)	Couples	Netflix	Yes
La La Land (2016)	Couples, musical	Lionsgate+ (Prime Video channel)	Yes
Love Actually (2003)	Ensemble	Netflix, Starz	Yes
The Princess Bride (1987)	Family, couples	Disney+, Hulu	Yes
Materialists (2025)	Modern romance	HBO Max	Yes
Wuthering Heights (2026)	Gothic romance	HBO Max, Prime Video	Yes
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)	Classic rom-com	Netflix	Yes
Bridesmaids (2011)	Galentine’s	Prime Video	Yes
Legally Blonde (2001)	Galentine’s	MGM+; free on Kanopy; free with ads on YouTube	Yes
Mean Girls (2004)	Galentine’s	Paramount+; free on Kanopy	Yes
The Holiday (2006)	Singles, cozy	Hulu	Yes
(500) Days of Summer (2009)	Anti-Valentine’s	Free on Hoopla	Yes
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)	Anti-Valentine’s	Rent or buy only	Yes
Marriage Story (2019)	Anti-Valentine’s	Netflix	Limited
Past Lives (2023)	Bittersweet	Rent or buy only	Yes
WALL-E (2008)	Kids	Disney+	Yes

Which classic romantic movies are worth rewatching?

The classic romantic movies most worth rewatching are Casablanca, Roman Holiday, Titanic and The Notebook, since they still define what a movie romance looks like. Moreover, all six picks below stream on a subscription or free service, so you rarely need to pay extra.

What romantic comedies should you watch on Valentine’s Day?

The best romantic comedies to watch on Valentine’s Day are When Harry Met Sally…, Crazy Rich Asians, Anyone But You and Notting Hill. In short, they keep the mood light, which makes them ideal if dinner runs late and you want laughs rather than tears.

Also on the list: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (Paramount+, Starz) and The Proposal (YouTube TV) are dependable comfort picks. Finally, if you want something stranger, Palm Springs (2020) on Hulu puts Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti in a time loop at a wedding. It is funny, odd and surprisingly sweet.

What should couples watch together on Valentine’s night?

Couples should pick a film that is romantic without being a three-hankie ordeal, such as About Time, La La Land or The Princess Bride. Similarly, newer releases like Materialists and Wuthering Heights give long-term couples something neither partner has seen yet.

Best valentines day movies for couples

What are the best romantic movies on Netflix?

The best romantic movies on Netflix in the US right now are About Time, Love Actually, Sleepless in Seattle and the Netflix originals Set It Up, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before and Purple Hearts. So if Netflix is your only service, this is your fastest shortlist.

Netflix movie	Year	Why watch it
About Time	2013	Warm time-travel love story
Love Actually	2003	Interlinked stories, one feel-good night
Sleepless in Seattle	1993	Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan classic
Set It Up	2018	Two assistants play matchmaker for their bosses
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before	2018	Teen letters romance, Netflix original
Purple Hearts	2022	Marriage-of-convenience drama, Netflix original
Marriage Story	2019	The anti-Valentine’s pick: a divorce, honestly told

For more options beyond romance, see our list of the best movies on Netflix right now.

What are the best movies for singles and Galentine’s Day?

The best movies for singles and Galentine’s Day (the February 13 celebration of female friendship) are Bridesmaids, Legally Blonde, Mean Girls and The Holiday. Each one centers on friendship or self-respect, so nobody needs a date to enjoy it.

What are the best anti valentines day movies?

The best anti valentines day movies are (500) Days of Summer, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Marriage Story and Past Lives, because they show love falling apart or slipping away. Still, none of them is cynical; instead, each one is honest about how relationships really end.

Movie	Year	The mood	Where to watch (US)
(500) Days of Summer	2009	A breakup told out of order	Free on Hoopla; rent or buy
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind	2004	Erasing an ex from your memory	Rent or buy only
Marriage Story	2019	A divorce, told from both sides	Netflix
Past Lives	2023	The one that got away	Rent or buy only

Which valentines day movies work for kids and families?

For kids and families, the best Valentine’s picks are WALL-E, Up and The Princess Bride, which all stream on Disney+. They show love as loyalty and adventure rather than romance, so they suit younger viewers.

• WALL-E (2008): A lonely robot falls for a sleek probe named EVE. Stream on Disney+.
• Up (2009): The opening montage is one of Pixar’s great love stories. Stream on Disney+.
• The Princess Bride (1987): Sword fights, giants and true love for ages 8 and up. Stream on Disney+ or Hulu.

What new valentines day movies are coming in 2027?

Two new romances open in US theaters right before Valentine’s Day 2027: Remain on February 5 and Wishful Thinking on February 12. Meanwhile, a bigger studio rom-com, The Catch, follows in May 2027.

Movie	US release	Stars	Studio
Remain	February 5, 2027	Jake Gyllenhaal, Phoebe Dynevor	Warner Bros.
Wishful Thinking	February 12, 2027 (limited)	Maya Hawke, Lewis Pullman, Randall Park	Sony Pictures Classics
The Catch	May 21, 2027	Emma Stone, Chris Pine	Universal

Remain (February 5, 2027)

M. Night Shyamalan wrote and directed this supernatural romantic thriller, based on a story he developed with Nicholas Sparks, who published his own novel version in 2025. Jake Gyllenhaal plays an architect who meets a mysterious woman on Cape Cod. Warner Bros. originally set the film for October 2026, but then moved it to February 2027, a slot closer to Valentine’s Day.

Wishful Thinking (February 12, 2027)

Graham Parkes wrote and directed this romantic comedy, which won the Narrative Feature jury prize at SXSW in March 2026. Maya Hawke and Lewis Pullman play a Portland couple whose relationship troubles start causing earthquakes and market crashes. Sony Pictures Classics is releasing it in theaters on Valentine’s weekend.

What are the best love songs of all time for Valentine’s Day?

The best love songs of all time for Valentine’s Day include “At Last” by Etta James, “Can’t Help Falling in Love” by Elvis Presley, “I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston and “Thinking Out Loud” by Ed Sheeran. Together, they cover more than six decades of romance, so the playlist below works for every generation at the table.

We list titles, artists and years only, without lyrics. Then you can search each song on your streaming app and build the playlist in a few minutes.

#	Song	Artist	Year	Best moment to play it
1	“At Last”	Etta James	1960	First dance
2	“Can’t Help Falling in Love”	Elvis Presley	1961	Slow dance
3	“Stand by Me”	Ben E. King	1961	Dinner
4	“My Girl”	The Temptations	1964	Cooking together
5	“Unchained Melody”	The Righteous Brothers	1965	Slow dance
6	“Your Song”	Elton John	1970	Dinner
7	“Let’s Stay Together”	Al Green	1971	Dinner
8	“Wonderful Tonight”	Eric Clapton	1977	Getting ready
9	“Endless Love”	Diana Ross and Lionel Richie	1981	Duet singalong
10	“I Will Always Love You”	Whitney Houston	1992	Big finale
11	“Crazy in Love”	Beyoncé featuring Jay-Z	2003	Pre-dinner energy
12	“Love Story”	Taylor Swift	2008	Singalong
13	“Just the Way You Are”	Bruno Mars	2010	Getting ready
14	“All of Me”	John Legend	2013	Slow dance
15	“Thinking Out Loud”	Ed Sheeran	2014	Slow dance
16	“Perfect”	Ed Sheeran	2017	Proposal
17	“Lover”	Taylor Swift	2019	Dinner
18	“Golden Hour”	JVKE	2022	Sunset drive
19	“Die with a Smile”	Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars	2024	Last song of the night
20	“Wannabe”	Spice Girls	1996	Galentine’s opener

Classic love songs (1960s to 1980s)

Start the evening with the classics, because they set a warm, unhurried mood. For instance, Etta James recorded “At Last” in 1960 for her debut album, and it entered the Grammy Hall of Fame in 1999. Likewise, Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together” reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the Library of Congress added it to the National Recording Registry in 2010. Then there is “Endless Love,” which spent nine weeks at No. 1 in 1981 and which Billboard has named the greatest song duet of all time.

Modern Valentine’s Day songs (1990s to today)

Next, move to the modern era for the slow dances. Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You,” recorded for The Bodyguard in 1992, held No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for a then-record 14 weeks. Meanwhile, Ed Sheeran’s “Thinking Out Loud” peaked at No. 2 in the US and became the first single to spend a full year in the UK top 40. For something recent, Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars released “Die with a Smile” in August 2024.

Anti-Valentine’s Day and breakup songs

If the night calls for empowerment rather than romance, add Kelly Clarkson’s “Since U Been Gone” (2004), Beyoncé’s “Irreplaceable” (2006) and Miley Cyrus’s “Flowers” (2023). These three pair naturally with the anti-Valentine’s movies above, especially (500) Days of Summer.

Galentine’s Day anthems

For a Galentine’s gathering, open with the Spice Girls’ “Wannabe” (1996), because few songs are more about friendship first. After that, mix in the breakup songs above for a full singalong set.

How do you build a Valentine’s Day playlist?

To build a Valentine’s Day playlist, pick 15 to 25 songs, order them from upbeat to slow, and save the biggest ballad for last. In practice, that gives you about 60 to 90 minutes of music, which covers a typical dinner.

• Start bright: Open with “Crazy in Love” or “My Girl” while you cook or get ready.
• Settle into dinner: Switch to “Your Song,” “Let’s Stay Together” and “Lover.”
• Slow it down: Then move to “At Last,” “All of Me” and “Thinking Out Loud” for dancing.
• End big: Finish with “I Will Always Love You” or “Die with a Smile.”
• Keep it clean: For a school or office party, skip explicit versions and stick to the classics.

Also, if you want to pair the music with a card, borrow a line from our Valentine’s Day messages and greetings rather than quoting song lyrics.

How do you plan a Valentine’s Day movie night at home?

To plan a movie night around valentines day movies, choose one film by mood, confirm where it streams that week, and set up snacks and lighting before you press play. Since February 14, 2027 is a Sunday, you could also do a double feature across the weekend.

• Pick a mood first: classic, rom-com, tearjerker or anti-Valentine’s, using the table above.
• Re-check streaming: Search the title on JustWatch US the week of the holiday, since services add and remove films monthly.
• Use free options: Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Kanopy and Hoopla carry several picks at no cost.
• Budget for rentals: Older films usually rent on Amazon, Apple TV or Fandango at Home.
• Plan a theater trip: Remain and Wishful Thinking both open in the two weeks before Valentine’s Day 2027.

For another seasonal watch list in the same format, see our best Thanksgiving movies and where to stream them.

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