With Valentine’s Day approaching fast (14th of February for those who might have forgotten), we figured some of you might be thinking about or planning to have a cozy movie date with your partner. And what’s worse than not knowing what to watch for date night? Especially on Valentine’s day. Yikes. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is our first of many lists of movies you should consider watching on Valentine’s Day. While you prepare a few delicious snacks and light some candles, we’ll find you the perfect date night movie to watch on Valentine’s day. Let’s make the 14th of February a day to remember!
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Eternal Sunshine Of A Spotless Mind (2004, IMDb: 8.3)
You might know Jim Carrey as one of the funniest slapstick actors around, but he is incredibly versatile and a fabulous dramatic actor as well. He put on one of his greatest performances in this melancholy sci-fi drama. When Joel and Clementines relationship takes a turn for the worse, they both decide to have their memory of each other removed through a medical procedure. But soon Joel has second thoughts, he doesn’t want to lose the love of his life. Eternal Sunshine Of A Spotless Mind is nowadays a classic, and a great movie to watch during Valentine’s Day.
Lost In Translation (2003, IMDb: 7.7)
This Academy Award-winning drama is one you might have already seen. Hopefully, your significant other hasn't, which is one of many good reasons for you to bless them with this gem. Starring Bill Murray as a faded movie star and Scarlett Johansson as a neglected young woman, the pair form an unusual friendship when their paths cross in Tokyo. Together they help each other with their struggles in life and feelings, much like you and your partner. Lost In Translation is for sure one of the best romantic Valentine’s Day movies you could watch for date night.
Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011, IMDb: 7.4)
Crazy, Stupid, Love is the perfect title for this romantic comedy. It’s crazy, stupid and about finding love. Cal is a middle-aged man who discovers that his wife has cheated on him. While heartbroken, he meets a much younger and more handsome man who helps him to get back on his feet. But, the reinvented Cal struggles to forget the past and cope with the fact that he lost the love of his life. If you are looking for a great comedy to watch during Valentine’s, this is the movie for you.
Worst Person In The World (2021, IMDb: 7.9)
This Norwegian hidden gem follows the relatable life of Julie spanning over 4 years. While struggling with both her career and love life, she has to step back and take a realistic look at who she really is. This movie offers a deeply moving but entertaining experience. If there was ever a time to watch it, it would be on Valentine’s Day. In other words, the perfect romantic movie to watch for date night.
Passengers (2016, IMDb: 7.0)
Being alone isn’t particularly fun, especially when traveling in space. When Jim Preston wakes up 90 years early due to a malfunctioning sleeping pod, he finds himself stranded on a spacecraft traveling to a colony planet. The other passengers are still sleeping, and as the days go by, Jim becomes more and more lonely. In the end, his struggling mind puts morals to the side and he decides to wake up a fellow passenger to avoid being alone. This movie is equally thought-provoking as it is romantic. Would you do the same if your partner was still sleeping?
About Time (2013, IMDb: 7.8)
About Time is one of our favorite movies of all time, especially when it comes to romantic comedies. When Tim, a 21-year-old man looking for love, discovers a family secret that allows him to travel back in time, everything he knew about life is reset. He is eager to use his new powers to find a girlfriend, but what he doesn’t realize is that time travel is not the solution to all his problems. This story is about love and life portrayed in a thought-provoking and emotional way. In other words, the perfect romantic movie to watch for date night.
500 Days Of Summer (2009, IMDb: 7.7)
This is the story of boy meets girl. Boy falls in love. Girl doesn’t. Tom is a hopeless romantic who finds the love of his life when Summer starts working at his office. The story jumps back and forth between the 500 days they spent together. The best and worst days of Tom’s life. This romantic movie is an excellent reminder of how lucky one can be to have found a person who loves them back. After watching 500 Days Of Summer, you’ll want to hug and kiss your partner over and over.
La La Land (2017, IMDb: 8.0)
Although musical’s might not be everyone's favorite, this colorful story of love might change your mind. Ryan Gosling plays Sebastian, a pianist stuck at a meaningless job who dreams of opening his own jazz club. When aspiring actor Mia enters his life, well…you know how the story goes. Although, sometimes it doesn’t end the way you thought. La La Land is much more than a musical. It tells the story about finding balance between your relationship and career. In other words, a fantastic movie to watch and enjoy with your partner for Valentine’s Day.
Call Me By Your Name (2018, IMDb: 7.9)
This critically acclaimed romantic movie brings waves of nostalgia and immaculate summer vibes to the table. Yes, immaculate summer vibes. Set in 1980s Italy, it is the perfect movie to watch right now if you and your partner can’t wait for summer. The story follows a 17-year-old student who discovers his sexuality when his father hires a research assistant. Together, they spend a summer exploring themes of love and desire. To summarize, a romantic movie set under the warm and loving Italian sun.
Blue Valentine (2011, IMDb: 7.3)
Keeping that exciting spark between you and your partner can be both easy and hard at the same time. In Blue Valentine, we follow the life of an ordinary married couple who might have lost the love they once had for each other. To try and find it again, they force themselves to spend time together. For good and for worse. The story of their love couldn’t be more relatable, and for sure a great and thought-provoking Valentine’s movie you should watch together with your partner.
8 Good Movies Every Couple Should Watch
Date night with your significant other doesn’t have to involve a groundbreaking dinner at a fancy restaurant or skydiving while holding hands, as you might normally do. Save those extravaganzas for really special moments. Spending quality time together in front of a great movie after a long day is the perfect casual date you guys can do every now and then throughout the week. Click the link to find 8 good movies every couple should watch!
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Do you ever dread reliving the nightmare of scrolling through movies to select for date night with your girlfriend? You just don’t have a hint of a clue where to start? The nightmare goes on and on until the two of you lovebirds have decided to forget about netflix and chilling. Good news is It doesn’t have to be that way, for now what you have right before your wonderstruck eyes, is a simple selection of four perfect movies to watch with your girlfriend.
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