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Read Ebook {PDF EPUB} The Teen Girl's Gotta-Have-It Guide to Boys From Getting Them to Getting Over Them by Jessica Blatt Netflix's Best Rom-Coms Will Make You Feel the Love. There's something so comforting about watching a romantic comedy. You almost always know how the movie is going to end — with the couple falling in love and riding off into the proverbial sunset — and yet it's still fun to watch that couple's journey to love. And since Netflix has some of the best rom-coms available now, there are a number of go-to romantic movies at your literal fingertips. Among the true crime documentaries and the reality dating shows, Netflix has produced several critically acclaimed, heartwarming, and hilarious romance films over the years. Watching a love story isn't just entertaining, it can actually alter our bodies and minds. According to Southern Living , neuroscientists at Princeton University found that when we see these characters and stories brought to life on screen, our "love hormone," aka oxytocin levels, can increase. And TIME reported that a small study of students at Heriot Watt University found that people who watched romantic comedies were more likely to believe in things like fate and destiny. Ultimately, as counseling and psychotherapy fellow Phillip Hodson told TIME, the sense of idealism in romantic comedies can help us navigate our own romantic pitfalls. "We all need hope in our lives," he said. "And Hollywood trades on hope." If you need a little extra hope in your life right now, check out one (or more) of these 31 rom com films, available on Netflix now. There's a little something for everyone, including classic '90s rom-coms, romance films with a side of crime drama, sweet teen love stories, touching LGBTQ+ romances, and so much more. You're sure to fall in love with all of them. Best romantic movies on Netflix to watch right now. And they lived happily ever . sometimes! In the best romantic movies on Netflix, boy meets girl (or girl meets girl, or boy meets boy), sparks fly and sometimes the fire rages out of control, burning everything to the ground. Or it simply and sadly dies out. The best romantic comedies and dramas on Netflix draw from familiar tropes: from the girl next door to the bad boy with the heart of gold and (of course) opposites attracting. Netflix has had a big hand in reviving the genre, which had run out of steam in recent years, particularly rom-coms — and even more specifically, teen rom-coms, like the To All the Boys I've Loved Before franchise. The third film, To All the Boys: Always and Forever, is coming out just in time for Valentine's Day 2021. The best Netflix movies to stream now How to watch The Notebook online now. Here's a roundup of the best romantic movies on Netflix you can watch on V-Day, or really any day of the year that you want to liven up with a bit of cinematic romance. About Time. When it comes to love, time is a flat circle. In this trippy dramedy, Tim (Domhnall Gleeson) discovers he has the ability to travel back in time. He falls for Mary (Rachel McAdams), but when things go awry in their relationship, he uses his power to set things right. But as he quickly learns, changing the past can have unforeseen consequences. Any action he takes (or undoes) could mean his future with Mary never happens. — Kelly Woo. Always Be My Maybe. This winning comedy pairs comedian Ali Wong and veteran actor Randall Park as childhood best friends — she’s literally the girl next door — who grew apart after an awkward teenage encounter. When they meet again as adults, she’s a celebrity chef and he’s still living at home, and they both have significant others. They still connect on a deep emotional level, though, and it’s not hard to see where this story is going (despite a surprising cameo by Keanu Reeves). Not only is the movie genuine and funny, but it stars Asian Americans as leads, which is much too rare in Hollywood. — Kelly Woo. Carol. Todd Haynes directed another gorgeous, lush 1950s-era melodrama, this time with a doomed same-sex romance at the center. Cate Blanchett plays the elegant eponymous character, a housewife separated from her husband. While shopping for toys, she meets sales girl Therese (Rooney Mara). The attraction between them is undeniable and quickly builds into an intense relationship. This is definitely a case where love can burn so brightly, it hurts. — Kelly Woo. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society. This quiet romantic drama retells the true story of the British island of Guernsey, which was under German occupation during World War II. Lily James stars as writer Juliet Ashton, who exchanges letters with a Guernsey resident following the war. Dawsey Adams (Michiel Huisman) tells her he's part of the Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, which piques her interest. Juliet travels to the island to write about the book club and its role during the occupation. But her assignment soon leads her to fall in love with the local society — and with her handsome pen pal. — Kelly Woo. The Incredible Jessica James. The talented and funny Jessica Williams gets a well-deserved showcase in this opposites-attract comedy. She’s a fiercely independent playwright who is set up on a bilnd date with sad sack Boone (Chris O’Dowd). They’re both still obsessed with their exes, but find themselves falling for each other despite all their baggage. Williams’ charm and wit elevates a fairly stereotypical story. — Kelly Woo. The Lovebirds. Two of our favorite funny people, Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani, team up in this seriously charming rom-com/thriller. They play a couple who argue constantly and are on the verge of a break-up when they witness a murder. They flee the scene, knowing that people of color tend to be cops' prime suspects, and start investigating the crime themselves. Preposterous hijinks ensue (including the couple ending up at an orgy). Through it all, they bicker and banter, but also rediscover why they fell in loves in the first place. — Kelly Woo. Marriage Story. Noah Baumbach’s semi-autobiographical drama is kind of a ghost story: Here, a great love used to live. The film begins at the end of the marriage between playwright Charlie (Adam Driver) and actress Nicole (Scarlett Johansson). Even in breaking up, you can see how much they still feel for each other. The memories of all that they once shared continue to haunt them even through bitter divorce proceedings. It’s excruciating to watch but so raw and real that you can’t look away. — Kelly Woo. My Best Friend's Wedding. When Julia Roberts flashes that smile of hers, you can forgive many things — and there's a lot to forgive in this rom-com. Her character, Jules Potter, arrives in Chicago to attend her best friend Michael's (Michael O'Neal) wedding. But after realizing she's in love with him, she decides to sabotage the event and undermine Michael's relationship with the bride, Kimmy (Cameron). Not cool, Jules. Yet, you can't help rooting for her because, well, it's Julia Roberts! And she always gets the guy. But maybe she doesn't deserve him, this time. — Kelly Woo. How to watch Love Actually online. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World. Sometimes, dating someone is a lot like dating their past, as you help each other deal with the emotional baggage they've collected over the years. Edgar Wright's Scott Pilgrim vs The World (an adaptation of Bryan Lee O'Malley's graphic novels) takes this to the illogical extreme of forcing the titular Mr. Pilgrim (Michael Cera) to defeat 7 of his prospective girlfriend Ramona Flowers' exes … in video-game style combat. The best part of the film (aside from a murderer's row of amazing cameos) is that Scott matures in the film and realizes what a bad boyfriend he's been in the past. — Henry T. Casey. Set It Up. Work hard, work harder: That’s the unfortunate life of Harper (Zoey Deutch) and Charlie (Glen Powell), the assistants to high-powered execs Kirsten (Lucy Liu) and Rick (Taye Diggs). Then, they come up with an ingenious solution for their lack of free time: Play matchmaker to their bosses! They’ll be so busy, uh, getting busy with each other that Harper and Charlie can focus on their respective social lives. Of course, it’s not too long before the allies turn into friends and then start turning into more. — Kelly Woo. She’s Gotta Have It. The seminal Spike Lee joint that launched his career is an unflinching and unapologetic paen to female sexuality. Nola Darling (Tracy Camilla Johns) is a carefree Brooklyn woman who enjoys juggling multiple men. She cherishes her freedom, but when her suitors start wanting more from her, Nola has to navigate the more treacherous waters of romantic relationships. — Kelly Woo. Silver Linings Playbook. Romantic movies don't usually get a lot of love at the Oscars, but Silver Linings Playbook beat the odds thanks to a stacked cast of A-listers. Bradley Cooper stars as Pat, a man with bipolar disorder who leaves a mental facility to move back in with his parents. As a way of getting back his ex-wife, he teams up with a vivacious young widow Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence) in a dance competition.