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15th Oct 2017

8 of the best romantic movies streaming on Netflix right now

That's today's plan sorted.

Orlaith Condon

Netflix

That’s tonight’s plan.

What better way to spend your Sunday night than with a good movie?

Add a cup of tea and a bag of popcorn to the mix, and you’ve got yourself a hella’ good night.

Well, Netflix always has some seriously good flicks to choose from, and while we’re usually open to all genres, this weekend we’re feeling a little romantic.

Yes, whether it’s a rom com or a bit of forbidden love you’re after, Netflix has a lot of romantic movies on its books and we thought we’d help narrow down the search a little with our top five picks for you.

Here are five romantic movies to consider watching tonight.

 

1. Two Night Stand

Plot: After an ill-considered one-night stand, a couple gets trapped together in a cramped apartment when a huge snowstrom strikes the city.

 

2. The Incredible Jessica James

Plot: Burned by a bad breakup, a struggling New York City playwright makes an unlikely connection with a divorced app designer she meets on a blind date.

 

3. The First Time

Plot: Dave is in love with Jane, the hottest girl in school. But a chance encounter with Aubrey leads to a hillariously awkward romance.

 

4. Brooklyn

Plot: The life of a young Irish immigrant forever changes when she visits 1950s New York. But when summoned home, she finds herself torn between two worlds.

 

5. Before We Go

Plot: When a young woman is robbed before boarding a train to Boston, she meets a free-spirited musician who stays with her on the adventure of a lifetime.

 

6. Freeheld

Plot: When detective Laurel is diagnosed with cancer, she faces a historic legal battle to transfer her pension benefits to her domestic partner, Stacie.

 

7. Trainwreck

Plot: Single professional Amy fears commitment until she meets the perfect guy. But the harder she falls, the hotter the mess.

 

8. Carrie Pilby

Plot: Just because she’s one of the smartest people in New York City doesn’t mean she knows the first thing about life.