Let’s be real, watching cheesy rom-coms is a guilty pleasure many of us enjoy. No matter how much we cringe at the predictable storylines and unrealistic endings, it sure does the trick to get us in the romantic mood – especially when you watch them with bae.
If you’re not about the fancy dinner life for Valentine’s Day or are simply looking for a cosy night in, here are some rom-coms to spice up your date night.
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The 3rd and final instalment of the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before series, To All The Boys: Always and Forever is packed with cute #Covinsky moments – it centres around Lara Jean’s senior year of high school as she considers her future college plans.
With all 3 movies out on Netflix, you can even have a movie marathon night with your boo. Best part is, you can watch Noah Centineo being cute on-screen to your heart’s content.
Runtime: 1 hour 49 mins
Watch To All The Boys: Always and Forever on Netflix.
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Fans of the classic friends-to-lovers trope, we’ve got just the movie for you. Always Be My Maybe tells the story of 2 childhood sweethearts who reunite after 15 years of no contact; but despite their lingering feelings, both of them exist in completely different social spheres, a la a modern day Romeo and Juliet.
With strong Asian leads and a special cameo from the legend Keanu Reeves himself, this feel-good movie will be sure to make you laugh, happy cry, and appreciate your loved one even more.
Runtime: 1 hour 42 mins
Watch Always Be My Maybe on Netflix.
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If you can’t bear to watch predictable rom-coms with no twists or turns, The Lovebirds is a fun take on the genre. When couple Jibran and Leilani, who are on the verge of breaking up, find themselves unintentionally involved in a murder, they must work together to find the real culprit before the police catch up with them.
A lighthearted and hilarious rom-com, this movie is perfect for Valentine’s night if you and your partner-in-crime are not ones to take things too seriously.
Runtime: 1 hour 27 mins
Watch The Lovebirds on Netflix.
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Set It Up tells the story of 2 overworked assistants trying to set their bosses up – think The Devil Wears Prada but with 2 angsty bosses instead of one. But amid their grand matchmaking scheme, the 2 of them start to have feelings bubbling up for each other too.
If you’re a sucker for a cheesy love story, this movie checks off all the boxes for an entertaining night in.
Runtime: 1 hour 45 mins
Watch Set It Up on Netflix.
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Nothing screams more cliche than Isn’t It Romantic. This movie has a refreshingly meta take on the typical love story, with main character Natalie getting knocked out after being mugged in a New York subway station, when she suddenly wakes up in an alternate universe where she’s the leading lady in an IRL rom-com.
With a star-studded cast including Rebel Wilson, Liam Hemsworth, and Priyanka Chopra, this movie is sure to make your V’day night one full of laughter.
Runtime: 1 hour 29 mins
Watch Isn’t It Romantic on Netflix.
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A touching coming-of-age movie, The Half of It follows the story of Ellie, a shy girl who helps the school jock get the girl of his dreams…whom she just happens to be secretly in love with herself.
With a wholesome takeaway of embracing love and staying true to yourself, this show is sure to get you and your partner up in all your feels.
Runtime: 1 hour and 45 minutes
Watch The Half of It on Netflix.
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There’s nothing worse than thinking you’re texting the girl of your dreams, only to find out that it was your weird ex-blind date all along. The Wrong Missy tells the story of a victim of this scenario and how he comes to find love in the weirdest and least expected places. If you’re game to watch a not-so-typical romance film for movie night with bae, this hilariously offbeat movie is for you.
Runtime: 1 hour 30 mins
Watch The Wrong Missy on Netflix.
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If you used to be a regular swiper on Tinder and OKC, chances are you’d have gone on many failed dates that convinced you that you were going to be #foreveralone. Love, Guaranteed follows Nick, an avid dating app user who can’t seem to find his match, with each date ending in complete failure. After hiring a lawyer to sue the dating app, he finds himself slowly falling in love with her instead.
While it ticks all the boxes of any other romantic comedy, it’s a feel-good movie that’ll still manage to keep all those hopeless romantics out there entertained.
Runtime: 1 hour 31 mins
Watch Love, Guaranteed on Netflix.
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If you kena fired like Han Jung-woo in Pilot, most of us would probably just suck thumb, update our CV and start scrolling LinkedIn. Not this guy. After being unfairly dismissed from his job as a star pilot, he disguises himself as a woman to snag a new role at another airline – and that’s when the chaos really begins.
What follows is a full-on K-comedy ride filled with workplace drama, secret identities and, of course, romance slowly brewing in the most unexpected way. If you and your partner enjoy slightly over-the-top humour with heart, this rom-com makes for a fun and easy watch.
Runtime: 1 hour 51 mins
Watch Pilot on Viu.
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Love Reset follows a married couple who are just 30 days away from finalising their divorce. Before they can officially call it quits, an unexpected accident leaves both of them with memory loss, including all the reasons they wanted to split up in the first place.
As they try to figure each other out again, sparks fly, and their families panic to jog their memories in time. It’s the kind of rom-com that makes you laugh at the madness while still rooting for the couple to figure things out.
Runtime: 1 hour 59 mins
Watch Love Reset on Viu.
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If you prefer something less sweet-sweet and more unhinged, No Hard Feelings might be right up your alley. Maddie, who’s struggling financially, responds to a rather wild job ad from rich parents who want someone to “date” their super shy son before he heads to university.
Things start off awkward and borderline cringe. But as the story unfolds, you’ll see the unexpected chemistry and softer moments sneak in. It’s bold, cheeky and a bit chaotic, so if your idea of romance includes laughing until you snort, this pick won’t disappoint.
Runtime: 1 hour 43 mins
Watch No Hard Feelings on Disney Plus.
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If you’re going for comfort-watch vibes, this cult classic rom-com never fails. 10 Things I Hate About You gives you an opposites-attract storyline, complete with witty banter, grand romantic gestures and that iconic stadium serenade scene. It’s light, funny and surprisingly sweet underneath all the sarcasm.
For those who prefer the enemies-to-lovers tension without anything too heavy, this one’s an easy add to your V’day queue.
Runtime: 1 hour 37 mins
Watch 10 Things I Hate About You on Disney Plus.
With Chinese New Year approaching not long after Valentine’s Day, there’s nothing better after a day of visiting than snuggling at home with your loved one and eating CNY goodies while watching rom-coms.
To make it even more special, you can prepare a homemade dinner together and enjoy your romantic night in, despite the pandemic putting a damper on all your could-have-been V’day plans.
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