The best romantic films to stream for Valentine's Day - from The Notebook to Lost In Translation
None of us are going to be going out this Valentine's Day, whether we’re paired up with a significant other or not – that means date night is going to have to consist of an evening in.
Thankfully, in the age of streaming and on demand content, there are plenty of romantically charged movies sure to spice an evening at the touch of a button.
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Hide AdHere are 19 films perfect for a Valentine’s evening in that are readily available to stream in the UK – from light-hearted romps to classic movies to artistic flicks, you’ll almost certainly find a film to your taste.
The Notebook
What is it? A modern classic, this love story stars Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as Allie and Noah; he a poor yet passionate young man, she a rich young woman,
The fall in love in 1940s South Carolina, giving Allie a sense of freedom, but the course of their love affair is anything but smooth; they are soon separated because of their social differences, and it will no doubt have you in tears by the end.
Where can I watch it? Netflix
Pride & Prejudice
What is it? In this 2005 adaptation of Jane Austin's novel, sparks fly when the spirited Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen).
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Hide AdMr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class, and will his overly reserved nature threaten the fledgling relationship? Can each overcome their own “Pride & Prejudice”?
Where can I watch it? Netflix
Sleepless in Seattle
What is it? Another classic. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star as Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed who embark on unusual quests to find love when a recently widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner.
This will-they-won't-they story will have you wishing these two characters to meet.
Where can I watch it? Now TV
Pretty Woman
What is it? In this romantic flick, a sex worker and a wealthy businessman fall in love with one another when a man in a legal but hurtful business needs an escort for some social events.
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Hide AdRichard Gere and Julia Roberts star as the unusual pair in this classic from 1990.
Where can I watch it? Amazon Prime
Notting Hill
What is it? Julia Roberts strikes again in another classic nineties love story. This time she stars as American actress Anna Scott – the most famous film star in the world – who changes the life of simple man William Thacker (Hugh Grant) when she visits his bookshop and steals his heart.
Where can I watch it? Netflix/Now TV
Titanic
What is it? Maybe an unconventional choice for Valentine's Day, but this romantic story is a tale as old as time. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as Jack, a kind but poor artist who falls in love with Kate Winslet’s aristocratic Rose.
Of course, it all takes place aboard the luxurious, ill-fated RMS Titanic, so expect tears. Lots of tears.
Where can I watch it? Now TV
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