The 10 Best Rom Coms Streaming On Netflix, According To IMDb

With Netflix’s recent releases of an intriguing Korean film, Love & Leashes, and a sequel to a popular teen rom-com, Tall Girl 2, the streaming service added to their list of great romantic comedies.

Their list of rom-coms is lined with some great Netflix Original movies as well as other top-rated films. From light-hearted, humorous films like Someone Great, to the emotional rollercoaster of Irreplaceable You, and adding in top-notch teen comedies like To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, there’s something for every rom-com fan.

10 The Kissing Booth (2018) – 6.0

In this adorable comedy about young love, two life-long best friends, Elle (Joey King) and Lee (Joel Courtney), run a kissing booth at their school’s spring carnival. When Elle breaks one of their friendship rules by dating Lee’s older brother, a plot of humorous coverups and heartbreaking encounters ensue.

This film is a great teen flick for anyone who likes a forbidden love plotline. It has all of the laughs expected out of teenage love with the seriousness of a first-time betrayal from a friend.

9 Someone Great (2019) – 6.1

When Jenny (Gina Rodriguez) is dumped by her long-time boyfriend, Nate (LaKeith Stanfield), she enlists her two best friends to go on one more wild adventurous night before she moves out of New York to San Francisco.

This is an enticing breakup movie for those that don’t like the typical ending, leaving the future of the main character open. It also has all of the funny and heartwarming moments of a true friendship, emphasizing that although relationships may not be forever, friendships are something else entirely.

8 Irreplaceable You (2018) – 6.4

Irreplaceable You is a heart-wrenching story about an engaged couple, Abbie and Sam, who have known each other since they were eight years old. When Abbie gets diagnosed with cancer, their “until death do us part” vow becomes more impending. On a lighter note, Abbie goes on a humorous journey to find Sam a new spouse.

While there’s a lot of lighthearted humor in this film, it’s ideal for romantic comedy lovers who prefer a decent amount of drama and tear-jerking moments.

7 When We First Met (2018) – 6.4

This so-bad-it’s-good romantic comedy has a time loop plot that’s been made more popular through classical films like Groundhog Day. Though not as popular as Bill Murray’s famous role, this film is a great casual watch for those that enjoy a laughable plot about someone trying to re-do their past.

It follows a man who is in love with his best friend, though he never shared his feelings with her. Now that she’s getting married, he thinks he’s missed his shot. However, he unexpectedly travels back in time to the night they met, getting the chance to change the future.

6 Set It Up (2018) – 6.5

This Netflix Original follows two exhausted, overworked executive assistants who hatch a plan to set up their two bosses who are far more work than play.

This movie is a great option for viewers who like to see things not go at all according to plans. Though the two bosses get engaged, it’s due to the manipulation of the assistants fabricating essentially every romantic interaction in their relationship. Everything has changed by the end of the story, but there’s a satisfying resolution to each of the characters’ stories.

5 Tallulah (2016) – 6.7

Tallulah follows the story of a wayward woman who ends up taking a baby from an inattentive mother, who mistakes her for housekeeping at the hotel she’s staying. Tallulah goes to her ex’s mother’s house, not knowing what to do next now that she has the child, and claims it’s the woman’s grandchild.

This is the right film for those that appreciate a romantic comedy focusing on the complexity of a family dynamic and follows the story of someone who seems stuck in a state of limbo in their life.

4 Always Be My Maybe (2019) – 6.8

One of the lesser-known romantic comedies on Netflix, this film follows two childhood sweethearts that reconnect after being apart for 15 years. After being dumped by her fiance, Sasha (Ali Wong) gives the connection she still has with Marcus (Randall Parker) a chance.

This movie is a cutesy tale about the connection of two people that had a heartwarming childhood relationship, enticing an audience that loves the pulls-of-the-past plotlines. It’s also a great watch for those that enjoy stories that join two people from different worlds.

3 To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018) – 7.1

This film is one of the cutest teen rom-coms on Netflix and was so popular that it was turned into a trilogy. In this adorable movie, a girl’s secret love letters to boys that she’s had crushes on in the past get sent out to them.

While the film includes a fake relationship to benefit both of the main characters, which is a bit overused in romantic comedies, the unique personalities and budding friendship turned loved interest storyline make for great, lighthearted entertainment.

2 Silver Linings Playbook (2012) – 7.7

This story follows Pat (Bradley Cooper) who recently got out of a mental institution, and who recently lost his job and wife, causing him to have to live with his parents. Reaching his lowest point, Pat attempts to get his wife back with the help of Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), who he assists in exchange.

There are some great movies like Silver Linings Playbook, but this one is unique in the way it weaves a plotline of getting one’s life together while also trying to cope with mental illness. It’s an ideal watch for audiences that need some humor to mild the seriousness of a situation.

1 About Time (2013) – 7.8

From the creators of Love Actually, this is a sci-fi rom-com is about a young man, Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) who learns he can travel back in time. He decides to make his world a better place, getting a girlfriend Mary (Rachel McAdams), and then continues to travel back in time as he tries to change the death of his sick father.

This film is great for fans of rom-coms that enjoy a good amount of romance and also love a little bit of drama in the mix.

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