Netflix is a hub of endless movies, series and shows. It also offers a variety of genres to choose from like Mystery, Sci-Fi, Horror, Comedy etc. Rom-Com is one genre that is not only cheesy, goofy and romantic but also takes you to a whole new world of fantasy. Below, I have listed the best rom-com movies to watch on Netflix right now. Hope they take you back to your dreamy fantasy world!
1. LIFE AS WE KNOW IT
The movie stares Katherine Heigl who is celebrated for 27 Dresses and Josh Duhamel who has done a couple of rom-com movies. This one comes with a sweet yet heart-warming twist. Josh and Katherine end up hating each other on their very first date and decide to never meet each other again. Unfortunately, their beloved best friends die in a tragic car accident leaving them with their baby. This holds Josh and Katherine responsible to take care of the baby. But being complete opposites and forced to stay under one roof bound by a baby comes with a lot of cute and heartwarming challenges.
STARS –
Katherine Heigl
Josh Duhamel
DIRECTOR: Greg Berlanti
RUNTIME: 1 hr 54 m
RATING –
94% liked this film (Google Users)
6.5/10 – IMDb
29% – Rotten Tomatoes
39% – Metacritic
2. SET IT UP
Another movie that ranks on top for being the best movies to watch on Netflix right now is definitely Set It up. In the desperate need of an office break from their obsessively workaholic bosses, two underpaid and over-worked assistants decide to “set them up” and trick them into falling in love!
STARS –
Zoey Deutch
Glen Powell
Taye Diggs
Lucy Liu
DIRECTOR – Claire Scanlon
RUNTIME: 1 hr 45 m
RATING –
93% liked this film (Google Users)
6.5/10 – IMDb
92% – Rotten Tomatoes
62% – Metacritic
3. TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE
A typical teen romance film that is soo relatable, cheesy, and a classic! This ranks the top list on one of the best movies to watch on Netflix right now. It covers the romantic and teeny side of the high school life everyone goes through. It talks about the 5 devoted love letters Lara writes to her 5 intense crushes. But life has something else in store for her to begin her typical yet imaginative fairytale.
STARS –
Lana Condor
Noah Centineo
DIRECTOR – Susan Johnson
RUNTIME: 1 hr 40 m
RATING –
97% liked this film (Google Users)
7.2/10 – IMDb
97% – Rotten Tomatoes
64% – Metacritic
4.ISN’T IT ROMANTIC
Natalie’s dull life takes a spin when she gets knocked unconscious during a subway mugging and next day wakes up to find herself in a parallel universe. Makeovers, luxury, hot men she has it all but soon she realizes it’s her worst nightmare.
STARS –
Rebel Wilson
Liam Hemsworth
Priyanka Chopra
Adam Devine
Tom Ellis
DIRECTOR – Todd Strauss-Schulson
RUNTIME: 1 hr 29 m
RATING –
84 % liked this film (Google Users)
5.9/10 – IMDb
70 %- Rotten Tomatoes
5.NO STRINGS ATTACHED
Adam is looking for a causal relationship after a break-up when he runs into Emma. Both agree to keep it strictly physical more like a ‘FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS’ scenario. But things take a toll when they start falling for each other.
STARS –
Natalie Portman
Ashton Kutcher
DIRECTOR – Ivan Reitman
RUNTIME: 1 hr 50 m
RATING –
87 % liked this film (Google Users)
6.2/10 – IMDb
49%- Rotten Tomatoes
50% – Metacritic
6.FAILURE TO LAUNCH
Living with his parents at the age of 35, Paula is hired to help Tripp’s parents get an instant escape from him. But soon she realizes that Tripp is way different from the rest of her client cases.
STARS –
Matthew McConaughey
Sarah Jessica Parker
Zooey Deschanel
Bradley Cooper
Justin Bartha
DIRECTOR – Tom Dey
RUNTIME: 1 hr 37 m
RATING –
83 % liked this film (Google Users)
5.6/10- IMDb
24 %- Rotten Tomatoes
47 % – Metacritic
7. ALWAYS BE MY MAYBE
The childhood spark revives between Sasha and Marcus when they run into each other after 15 years. But flickers swing up and down as they find it difficult to adapt to each other’s lifestyle.
STARS –
Ali Wong
Randall Park
Keanu Reeves
Daniel Dae Kim
DIRECTOR – Nahnatchka Khan
RUNTIME: 1 hr 42 m
RATING –
92% liked this film (Google Users)
6.8/10 – IMDb
89% – Rotten Tomatoes
64 % – Metacritic
8. ABOUT LAST NIGHT
Hooking up in a haste Danny and Debbie bond well and decide to give true love a chance. Will it work out in the real world? Will their best friends help them or not?
STARS –
Kevin Hart
Michael Ealy
Regina Hall
Joy Bryant
DIRECTOR – Steve Pink
RUNTIME: 1 hr 40m
RATING –
84% liked this film (Google Users)
6.1/10 – IMDb
69% – Rotten Tomatoes
62 % – Metacritic
9.THE UGLY TRUTH
Katherine finds herself amid a series of tests when she meets a chauvinistic morning show-commentator who tries proving his theories on relationships.
STARS –
Katherine Heigl
Gerard Butler
DIRECTOR – Robert Luketic
RUNTIME: 1 hr 37 m
RATING –
89 % liked this film (Google Users)
6.4/10 – IMDb
14 %- Rotten Tomatoes
28 % – Metacritic
10.BLENDED
Stranded at a family resort after a terrible blind date, two single parents develop a fondness for each other as the days unfold. What makes it even more interesting is they encounter each other with their kids making it more fun and goofier.
STARS –
ADAM SANDLER
DREW BARRYMORE
DIRECTOR – Frank Coraci
RUNTIME: 1 hr 57 m
RATING –
94% liked this film (Google Users)
6.5/10 – IMDb
14 %- Rotten Tomatoes
31% – Metacritic
11.THE KISSING BOOTH
Elle’s first kiss leads to forbidden and sizzling chemistry with the hottest guy in high school. But to continue her love story she might end up risking her relationship with her best friend.
STARS –
Joey King
Joel Courtney
Jacob Elordi
DIRECTOR – Vince Marcello
RUNTIME: 1 hr 50 m
RATING –
94 % liked this film (Google Users)
6.1/10 – IMDb
17% – Rotten Tomatoes
12.THE PERFECT DATE
To make his dream come true of going to Yale he will be anyone except himself. He develops an app to offer services, but the real twist comes when he falls in love with someone making it complicated. It is fun and thriving to watch this classic teen rom com!
STARS –
Noah Centino
Camila Mendes
Laura Marano
Odiseas Georgiadis
DIRECTOR – Chris Nelson
RUNTIME: 1 hr 30 m
RATING –
87 % liked this film (Google Users)
5.8 /10 – IMDb
65 %- Rotten Tomatoes
13. HOME AGAIN
A newly single mom shifts to Los Angeles with her 2 daughters to start all over again. On her 40 th birthday, she meets three filmmakers who need a place to stay. She allows them in and somewhat enjoys her new yet unconventional life. Complications arise when her estranged husband returns out of the blue with a suitcase in his hand.
STARS –
Reese Witherspoon
Pico Alexander
Michael Sheen
Nat Wolff
Jon Rudnitsky
Candice Bergen
DIRECTOR – Hallie Meyers-Shyer
RUNTIME: 1 hr 37 m
RATING –
78 % liked this film (Google Users)
5.8/10 – IMDb
32 %- Rotten Tomatoes
41 % – Metacritic
14. HE IS JUST NOT INTO YOU
The Baltimoreans struggle to keep their love lives sane and alive. Each one of them experiences their shares of ups and down yet still trying to keep their relationship going.
STARS –
Scarlett Johansson
Jennifer Connelly
Ginnifer Goodwin
Jennifer Aniston
Justin Long
Bradley Cooper
Ben Affleck
Drew Barrymore
DIRECTOR – Ken Kwapis
RUNTIME : 2 hr 9 m
RATING –
88 %liked this film (Google Users)
6.4/10- IMDb
41 %- Rotten Tomatoes
47% – Metacritic
I hope by listing the best movies to watch on Netflix right now, I did make your job easier to find a movie and chill.
