This post is all about Valentine’s Day movies.
Love them or roll your eyes at them but Valentine’s Day just isn’t complete without at least one cheesy, heart-melting rom-com playing in the background.
And what better time to do this than on a solo night in or on a cozy girl’s night in?
That’s right, Romantic movies aren’t just for couples to enjoy together.
They’re for the girl or girls who still believes in love, who dreams of falling in love, laughs out loud, and isn’t afraid to romanticize her life.
So instead of spending Valentine’s Day scrolling through everyone else’s highlight reels, make it about you.
Slip into a comfy pajama, pour yourself some hot chocolate, light a candle, and curl up under your favorite blanket.
This is your moment to unwind, escape, and enjoy your own company.
Inside this list, you will find heart-fluttering rom-coms, laugh-out-loud favorites, and timeless feel-good classics that remind you that love shows up in so many beautiful ways.
Here are 26 Valentine’s Day movies that are perfect for cuddling up solo — or for the ultimate girl’s night in.
Let’s dive in.
This post is all about Valentine’s Day movies.
26 Valentine’s Day Movies To Make You Fall In Love Again
1. How To Be Single, 2016
This movie is perfect for all the girls riding solo this Valentine’s Day.
It’s a fresh, fun, and honest romantic comedy about navigating dating and breakups.
But what I love most about it is that it does not glamorize or shame anyone for being single but normalizes it.
How To Be Single follows Alice, Meg, and Lucy who navigate love, heartbreak, and independence in New York City, each learning in their own way what it truly means alone, to be alone and enjoy it.
2. Ps I Love You, 2007
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One of the most popular rom-coms of 2007.
PS I Love You will bring out all the tears this Valentine’s Day.
Follow Holly on her journey to heal after her husband (Gerry) abruptly passed, leaving her letters that guide her gently through her grief.
Not only will you rediscover yourself this Valentine’s Day, but if your heart has ever been broken, you will find the courage to open your heart again.
Prepare for heartfelt letters, humor, and heartbreak.
3. The Ugly Truth, 2009
What if you had to confront the ugly truth about love?
The Ugly Truth is a playful romantic comedy that follows the dating life of Abby (a smart, organized woman who believes love should be logical) and Mike (a brutally honest and charming Tv host that dosen’t care about love being perfectly planned out.
Follow Mike and Abby this Valentine’s Day to admit the ugly truth— love doesn’t follow rules, logic, or plans.
4. Midnight In Paris, 2011
Filmed in the most romantic city in the world, Midnight In Paris will remind you this Valentine’s day that “the moment you’re in is always worth falling in love with.”
This whimsical romantic comedy follows a screenwriter vacationing in Paris who mysteriously finds himself transported back to the 1920s every night.
As he explores the past, he grapples with his own life, love, and ambitions, and eventually learns to appreciate the present.
5. Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 1961
Breakfast at Tiffany’s is the perfect film for the girl who lives for timeless romance.
Set in New York, the film follows Holly Golightly, a charming, eccentric, and beautiful socialite who captures the attention of an aspiring writer who lives in her building.
6. Far From The Madding Crowd, 2015
If you’re looking for the perfect throwback romance, Far From The Madding Crowd will be your best pick this Valentine’s Day.
The film follows Bathsheba Everdene, a strong, willful woman who attracts the fancy of three men who all propose to her.
Follow Bathsheba this Valentine’s Day to navigate all three suitors.
Now that’s what I like to call a ‘Valentine’s Day phenomenon’.
7. Valentine’s Day, 2010
This movie could not get a more fitting name for the season.
Valentine’s Day is a movie that makes being single normal (and even fun).
Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming romantic comedy or something playful, unpredictable, and comforting, this movie has it all in one place.
So light a candle and curl up with your favorite snack, and let this movie remind you of all the different versions of love.
8. Love Again, 2025
Now I never thought that I would see my favorite singer (Celine Dion) in a movie, playing herself, of course.
Love Again is a film that follows Mira Ray, a grieving girlfriend who begins sending heartfelt text messages to her late fiancée’s old phone number.
Unbeknownst to her, the number has been reassigned to Rob Burns, a journalist who is enamored by her beautiful confession.
9. The Proposal, 2009
When a no-nonsense book editor faces deportation, she impulsively claims she’s engaged to her assistant.
It’s light, funny, and heartwarming.
From “ I hate you” to “I am irrevocably in love with you”; The proposal will bring out laughter, unexpected chemistry, and the kind of slow-burning romance that makes you believe love can show up when you least expect it this Valentine’s Day.
10. About Time, 2013
From the creator of “Love Actually” and “Notting Hill” comes a film that reminds us that love lives in being fully present.
After learning that men in his family can travel back in time, Tim uses this special ability to win the heart of his love interest, Mary.
About Time is funny, romantic, and deeply reflective.
This Valentine’s Day, you will be reminded that happiness isn’t about control, but acceptance.
11. Love, Rosie, 2014
Love, Rosie is one of those rom-coms that’ll have you thinking about the good old days with your bestie this Valentine’s Day.
From the writer of “PS I Love You” comes a heartwarming romantic comedy that uncovers the unrealized feelings between childhood best friends Rosie and Alex.
It’s chaotic, emotional, and full of what-ifs, making it the ultimate cozy Valentine’s Day watch.
12. We Live In Time, 2024
Every minute counts in this beautifully intimate love story between Academy Award winners Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh.
After meeting in a chance encounter, Tobias and Almut fall madly in love and decide to build the home and family they’ve always dreamed of, until a painful truth puts their love story to the test.
We Live In Time will remind you to cherish love because it’s fragile.
13. Pretty Woman, 1990
I could not compile a list of top Valentine’s Day movies without adding “Pretty Woman” to the list.
Now I have to mention everybody’s 2000s heartthrob, Richard Gear and Julia Roberts.
The movie follows Richard, a successful businessman, and Julia, an escort.
Both collide in an unexpected romance that begins to open both their hearts to love they’ve never dreamed of.
14. Miss Congeniality, 2000
If you’re a girl who loves pageants (guilty), you’re gonna love this movie.
Sandra Bullock plays an FBI agent who goes undercover as a beauty contestant to stop the potential threat at the Miss USA pageant.
The catch? She knows nothing about makeup, heels, or being ladylike.
Miss Congeniality is perfect for a solo movie night when you want something light, nostalgic, and boost your confidence.
15. The Idea of You, 2024
Looking for a movie that explores the thrill of falling in love.
Then, “The Idea Of You” is the movie to snuggle up with this Valentine’s Day.
It follows Solene, a stylish, single 40-year-old mom who unexpectedly falls for a 24-year-old boy band member, August Moon.
This movie will make you believe in love without apology.
16. The Devil Wears Prada, 2006
A movie that is the ultimate crash course on confidence, ambition, and self-worth.
The Devil Wears Prada follows Andy Sachs, a fashionable and smart journalist who lands a job at a prestigious runway magazine.
There she finds herself as the assistant to the terrifying Miranda Priestly, who pushes her to sacrifice everything.
But can she, really?
17. Made of Honor, 2008
If you’re the girl who can’t get enough (guilty) of a 2000s Patrick Dempsey romantic comedy, then this is the movie you’ll be marathoning even after Valentine’s Day.
The film follows Tom, who realizes he is in love with his best friend when she gets engaged and asks him to be her “Made of Honor.”
The film will take you through a series of heartfelt and humorous moments where love hides in plain sight, waiting for the right moment to be acknowledged.
18. Crazy Rich Asians, 2018
After watching this heartfelt comedy, Singapore has moved to the top 5 places to visit on my list.
Crazy Rich Asians follows Rachael Chu, a smart professor who travels to Singapore with her boyfriend Nick.
Upon arrival, she learns his family is insanely wealthy. Unexpectedly, Rachel is forced to decide “who she is” and “ what she deserves” without shrinking herself to fit into his world.
Unforgettable moment: Nick’s cousin gets married, and the doors open to reveal the bride walking down the “aisle on water”, with the entire church transformed into a lush, tropical dream—it’s pure magic.
19. 13 Going On 30, 2004
13 Going On 30 is one of those movies that will spark your imagination and feel like a warm hug of nostalgia this Valentine’s Day.
It follows Jenna Rink, who wishes she could be 30 after being humiliated on her 13th birthday.
She later wakes up to the “perfect” adult life— a chic apartment, an amazing job, and all the things she once dreamed of.
It’s romantic, funny, and deeply comforting, and will inspire you to choose a life that feels like you.
20. 27 Dresses, 2008
Katherine Heigl will light up your screen this V-Day in 27 Dresses.
Heigl stars as Jane, a hopeless romantic who is madly in love with her boss.
After happily serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, she is shocked to learn that her little sister is engaged to the man she loves.
Meanwhile, she gets close to a cynical journalist with a hidden agenda.
21. Dirty Dancing, 1987
If I could pick one V-Day movie to cuddle up in warmth and nostalgia, it would have to be Dirty Dancing.
This Valentine’s Day, a confident, misunderstood instructor and a shy but smart “Baby” will take you along for late-night dancing, chemistry, iconic moments, and help you to step into your confidence.
22. Clueless, 1995
Now, if you’re looking for a fun and iconic teen rom-com, Clueless is the movie you can put on anytime, even on a lazy weekend.
It follows the confident, stylish, and fashion-obsessed Cher, who is tasked with navigating high school, friendships, her identity, and, of course, first love.
Plus, the fashion, drama, and sleepovers are guaranteed to keep you entertained.
23. Something New, 2006
What if the perfect guy is not found on your checklist?
In Something New, Kenya Macqueen is the ultimate dream girl— successful, confident, and beautiful.
But her one struggle is to find the “Perfect guy.”
Now, Kenya knows the type of man she wants and is adamant about sticking to her checklist.
Or so she thought.
24. Deliver Us From Eva, 2003
This film could not get a better title.
Deliver Us From Eva follows four brothers-in-law, and one sister-in-law from hell (like literally).
Desperate to navigate their own relationships, Eva’s brother-in-law hire a smooth-talking bachelor to sweep her off her feet.
It’s witty, full of laughter-out-loud moments, romantic, and perfect for a throwback movie night on Valentine’s Day.
25. Legally Blonde, 2001
Elle Woods is a fashionable, bubbly sorority girl whose world is turned upside down when her boyfriend suddenly dumps her for not being smart enough.
Determined to prove him wrong, Elle follows him to Harvard to prove that she is more than a pretty face.
Follow Elle Woods on her Journey To Become Legally Blonde.
This V-day, you’ll be owning your femininity and refusing to tie your self-worth to being in a relationship.
26. The Best Man Holiday, 2013
Now Valentine’s Day isn’t only about romantic love; it’s also about spending time with friends who love us deeply.
The Best Man Holiday reunites a close-knit group of friends after 15 years to celebrate the Christmas holidays.
There, they explore unresolved feelings, love, forgiveness, and goodbyes.
It’s the perfect movie to watch when you want to laugh, cry, or just feel.
Final Thoughts: Valentine’s Day Movies To Cuddle Up With
I love to think of Valentine’s Day as a celebration of love in all its forms, and that includes the love you pour into yourself.
So, whether you’re curled up on the couch, or sharing laughs with your girlfriends, these movies will make you smile, tear up, and believe in love in the sweetest ways.
So light a candle, slip under your coziest blanket, and press play.
Let these films remind you that romance can be soft, joyful, and comforting — and that you’re always worthy of enjoying moments like this, just as you are.
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