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Netflix and chill with these six romantic movies this weekend
Dust off the sofa, salt your popcorn and get your Netflix account ready for these six romantic movies with your special someone.
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“Netflix and chill” needs a careful choice of movies if you are having someone special over.
Not all films are created equal and, let’s be honest, everyone’s taste is different so it can be hard to set the ideal mood.
That is why we carefully handpicked these six romantic movies for your perfect, cozy occasion.
1. Falling Inn Love
Genre: Romantic comedy
City girl Gabriela decides to move to a small town after winning a New Zealand inn online competition. Oh, and of course she has lost her job and boyfriend too.
The inn turns out to be nothing as advertised and Gabriela enlists the help of a local contractor. As Gabriela goes on a journey of self-discovery, watch out as the romantic tension builds – the movie isn’t called Falling Inn Love for nothing!
Year of release: 2019
2. Irreplaceable You
Genre: Drama
Irreplaceable You is a bittersweet love story filled with reflections on true love. It centres on childhood sweethearts Abbie and Sam who finally decided to get engaged.
The plot twists when Abbie finds out she has stage four cancer, which puts their whole life on hold. Abbie decides to cope by searching for a new partner for Sam.
The film has some hard-hitting lessons on making the best of the time you have.
Year of release: 2018
3. When We First Met
Genre: Romantic comedy
Three years ago, Noah met Avery for the first time. Noah felt love at first sight, while all Avery felt was friendship.
At Avery’s engagement party with another guy, Noah reminisces about the time they met.
Then, when sitting in a photobooth, a strange glitch transports him back in time and gives him the chance to change things.
Year of release: 2018
4. Isn’t It Romantic
Genre: Romantic comedy
After a head injury, architect Natalie wakes up to find herself in a world filled with romantic comedy, which is ironic as she despises romantic comedy.
The movie includes: a handsome billionaire who develops an interest in her, a popular soundtrack, and a swearing filter. Isn’t It Romantic stars the Australian comedienne Rebel Wilson, who always brings a sassy edge so you can expect a touch of acid in the fun and fluff.
Year of release: 2019
5. Always Be My Maybe
Genre: Romantic comedy
Always Be My Maybe is a charming tale of childhood best friends who reconnect.
It is the story of Sasha and Marcus who were inseparable until a heated fight after the death of Marcus’s mother. This pushed them apart and their lives took a very different direction … until now.
The story is filled with laughs, touching moments, and some of the most unforgettable Keanu Reeves cameos you will ever see.
Year of release: 2019
6. All The Bright Places
Genre: Romantic drama
Main character Violet Markey is a teen trying to cope with post-traumatic stress disorder after losing her eldest sister in an accident.
She then unexpectedly befriends Theodore Finch, who has his own mental and physical issues dating back to his childhood.
All The Bright Places details how they both recover from their mental illness.
Year of release: 2020
