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Romantic Movies to Watch on Netflix this Valentine’s Day

I'm one of those people. You know the kind. I'm the person who watches all the movies that make me feel festive for whatever holiday I'm celebrating. Well, this week is Valentine's Day so you best believe that I'm binging all the rom-coms, romantic dramas, and purely sappy love stories. I've never been more thankful of Netflix than I am right now. I have no shame in admitting that I'm into all the “chick-flicks” and guess what, ladies? Right now is the time to take advantage of the opportunity to watch all those romantic Netflix Original movies with your significant other!

Netflix has so much going on and right now Netflix documentaries are the popular thing. As much as I love all the serial killer documentaries, I had to delve deep into the Netflix Originals library to find something romantic to watch. Don't worry – you don't have to! These are my favorite romantic Netflix Original movies! Enjoy!

Best Romantic Netflix Original Movies in Early 2019

1. To All The Boys I've Loved Before

This movie is: Romantic

A teenage girl's secret love letters are exposed and wreak havoc on her love life.

2. Set It Up

This movie is: Witty and Romantic

Two overworked and underpaid assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other.

3. Sierra Burgess is a Loser

This movie is: Sentimental, Quirky, and Romantic

A case of mistaken identity results in unexpected romance when the most popular girl in high school and the biggest loser must come together to win over their crushes.

4. The Incredible Jessica James

This movie is: Witty and Romantic

An aspiring playwright in New York strikes up a friendship with a guy while on the rebound from a break-up.

5. Happy Anniversary

This movie is: Offbeat, Sentimental, and Romantic

A couple on their three-year anniversary need to decide whether to stay together or call it quits.

6. Catching Feelings

This movie is: Witty, Irreverent, Emotional

Catching Feelings is a dark romantic comedy which follows an urbane young academic and his beautiful wife, as their lives get turned upside down when a celebrated and hedonistic older writer moves into their Johannesburg home with them.

7. Alex Strangelove

This movie is: Offbeat, Witty, and Romantic

Alex, the high school class president, nerd and a straight A student, has been dating Claire a long time. They decide to sleep together but then he meets a gay guy and gets confused.

8. Irreplaceable You

This movie is: Sentimental, Inspiring, and Romantic

A couple who have known each other since 8 are destined to be together until death do them apart.

9. Nappily Ever After

This movie is: Witty and Romantic

Violet Jones tired of waiting for her longtime boyfriend to propose, breaks up with him. But old feelings, and heaps of jealousy, no doubt, arise when he promptly begins dating another woman.

10. The Kissing Booth

This movie is: Quirky and Romantic

A high school student is forced to confront her secret crush at a kissing booth.

Romantic Netflix Originals


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