As one of the most popular streaming services today, Netflix has over 3,700 movies available for subscribers to discover and enjoy. Romantic movies have always been among the most preferred genres, as audiences loves a good love story. But when browsing on Netflix, there are a dozen movies that seem to repeat themselves in their story and it can sometimes feel like there is really nothing new to watch.
Some movies are forgotten or overlooked in the vast pool of choice, but these 10 romantic movies are a shame to miss out on due to their unconventional stories. Whether you’ve seen these great picks before or are just looking for something out of the ordinary, you won’t be disappointed with any of these 10 titles.
Blue Jay (2016)
The romantic drama Blue Jay is a black and white masterpiece directed by Alex Lehmann. The movie was shot in a total of seven days in the small picturesque community of Blue Jay, California.
It has a rather simple plot wherein two high school sweethearts, Jim Henderson (Mark Duplass) and Amanda Stone (Sarah Paulson), meet back in their hometown and share their thoughts and moments on their history and the events since they parted. Inevitably, the bond between them re-emerges.
6 years (2015)
The romantic drama 6 Years is the perfect story for those who are in desperate need of watching something unconventional. The movie tells the story of a young couple, Dan Mercer (Ben Rosenfield) and Melanie Clark (Taissa Farmiga), who have been nurturing a loving relationship of six years.
As they graduate from college, the realization of the “real world” falls upon them and they began to question every little moment of their picture-perfect relationship.
The Incredible Jessica James (2017)
The Incredible Jessica James is definitely not a perfectly polished romantic story where the female real role is clumsy and uncertain of her choices. Instead, this is a fun movie wherein the lead, Jessica James (Jessica Williams), is fun, confident and unfiltered.
Her self-confidence carves a path in her everyday life for her to date, dance like no one is watching and simply enjoy life. The movie is an incredible pick-me-up and an inspiring story that will rub off on anyone who has an hour and a half to spare.
The Five-Year Engagement (2012)
The Five-Year Engagement is a rather heartfelt romantic story of an everyday couple, Tom Solomon (Jason Segel) and Violet Barnes (Emily Blunt). Tom is a talented sous-chef who is expecting his career to take off at any moment as his fiancee Violet had just received the news that she has been accepted to join a post-doctorate psychology program.
The couple has to move in together in order for Violet to fulfill her dream and due to this, Tom makes a huge sacrifice since the university has no promising prospects for him to move forward with his career. How much is the couple willing to sacrifice to maintain their engagement and make it to marriage?
Love Wedding Repeat (2020)
Love Wedding Repeat is a romantic movie that is intertwined with a specific kind of comedy, a kind that makes the audience uncomfortable due to the numerous absurd situations and events.
The movie is a successful remake of the French original released in 2012 under the name Plan de Table. The cast is another amazing feature of the movie, and the talented Sam Claflin, the beautiful Olivia Munn, and the hilarious Jack Farthing contribute to the telling of the story.
Set It Up (2018)
When their jobs get exhausting to the point of serious desperation, Harper (Zoey Deutch) and Charlie (Glen Powell) team up to set up their bosses, Kristen (Lucy Liu) and Rick (Taye Diggs).
The movie Set It Up offers everything and more, from crazy romance to hilarious moments and, in the end, a very deserving happy end. This is a definite must-watch for all hopeless romantics out there.
Falling Inn Love (2019)
Falling Inn Love, at first, seems like the ultimate classic romantic story. Girl, Gabriela (Christina Milian), moves to a secluded small town when the guy, Jake (Adam Demos), shows up for an unwelcomed rescue and, as they overcome their differences, they fall in love.
Fortunately, the actual story is much sweeter, a bit more unpredictable, and most importantly, lacking in the typical cringe-worthy cliche moments. It is a light watch that will fulfill all expectations.
About Time (2013)
About Time is a story about a romantic relationship between Mary (Rachel McAdams) and Tim (Domhnall Gleeson), but it’s also about a father-son relationship.
When Tim discovers that he can toy with time travel, he uses the gift to fix his relationship, every past moment that went wrong, and every conversation that turned into an unpleasant fight. Is a relationship like this one worth fixing and should it be as flawless as he originally thought it should be?
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
Silver Linings Playbook shows that love, attraction and romance come in various shapes and different people express these things in different ways.
Pat (Bradley Cooper) fights a severe bi-polar condition and, at the same time, tries to put his life back to order when he meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who has her own issues. In their own messy way, they find a way to make a functional relationship and prove every odd against them wrong.
Her (2013)
Her is a movie that can be described in one word: masterpiece. The brilliant performance of Joaquin Phoenix, the vibrant yet carefully chosen palette of colors, the incredibly tasteful interior and the sensual voice of Scarlett Johansson as Samantha make the movie an unforgettable experience.
This is a 21-century virtual romance that provokes the audience to think about the effects of technology on social interactions or romance, in general. Could Her be the future or will humans continue to favor real-life interactions, above all?
