The 15 best movies for date night
Romantic without being cheesy, fun without being forgettable. These films are easy to share, good for laughing at together and give you plenty to talk about afterwards.
1About Time (2013)
2h 03m · Drama, Romance, Fantasy · ★ 7.9
Romantic, funny and secretly profound about life.
2When Harry Met Sally... (1989)
1h 36m · Comedy, Romance, Drama · ★ 7.4
The rom-com every rom-com is measured against.
3Before Sunrise (1995)
1h 41m · Drama, Romance · ★ 8.0
Two strangers, one night in Vienna and endless conversation.
4Pride & Prejudice (2005)
2h 08m · Drama, Romance · ★ 8.1
Swoon-worthy, rain-soaked and gorgeous to look at.
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6The Big Sick (2017)
2h 00m · Comedy, Drama, Romance · ★ 7.3
A true story that's genuinely funny and genuinely romantic.
7Notting Hill (1999)
2h 04m · Romance, Comedy · ★ 7.3
Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts at their most charming.
8Palm Springs (2020)
1h 30m · Comedy, Romance, Sci-Fi · ★ 7.3
A time-loop rom-com that's fresh, clever and silly.
910 Things I Hate About You (1999)
1h 37m · Comedy, Romance, Drama · ★ 7.6
A teen classic with real chemistry.
10Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
2h 02m · Drama, Comedy, Romance · ★ 7.2
Two messy hearts, one dance competition.
11Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005)
2h 00m · Action, Comedy, Drama · ★ 6.7
Action for date night: a marriage with guns.
12The Proposal (2009)
1h 48m · Comedy, Romance, Drama · ★ 7.2
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds at their funniest.
13Past Lives (2023)
1h 46m · Drama, Romance · ★ 7.7
Quietly devastating, and perfect to talk about afterwards.
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15Hitch (2005)
1h 58m · Comedy, Drama, Romance · ★ 6.6
Will Smith's dating-coach comedy: easy and charming.