18 of the very best romantic movies streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime, and Hulu in February

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This classic story of love in times of evolving tradition does fall victim to a few rom-com cliches, but I’m still so here for it. It’s adapted from comedian Osamah Sami’s memoir Good Muslim Boy and is so warm and endearing, you’ll forget that you’ve likely seen this story of a hero choosing between his family’s wishes and his true love (Think: The Big Sick, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, even Fiddler on the Roof) a few times before.

If you’re more of a classical musical comedy fan, it’s hard to pass up one more chance to watch the original 1961 version of Tony and Maria’s ill-fated romance, especially before Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner’s West Side Story remake comes out — with Rita Moreno returning as Valentina! In fact, see the original if only for Rita Moreno because admittedly, Nathalie Wood as Maria…well, she’s wonderful, but that casting wouldn’t have happened today.

I have a soft spot for this romantic film that’s no streaming since Abby Breslin, playing the adorable daughter, is such an important part of the love story. Also because, Ryan Reynolds and Isla Fisher. And also Ryan Reynolds. It’s not a critical favorite by any means, but it’s a “good enough” film for a Valentine’s night at home where you just want to cuddle up and not have to think too hard.

I can’t say enough my love for this movie. Kumail Nanjiani wrote and starred in this hiliarious, modern, and incredibly poignant film based on his own true story, in which he falls for a non-Pakistani girl, much to his parents’ chagrin — when suddenly his true love falls into a coma right just after they break up. You’ll find the perfect balance of Nanjiani’s signature dry wit with soulful drama, and the result is a really meaningful romantic drama movie for our times.

I just adore this 1995 remake of the classic Billy Wilder rom-com, in which wealthy brothers Harrison Ford and Greg Kinnear do battle for the heart of the now adult (and spectacularly gorgeous) daughter of their family chauffeur, played by Julia Ormond. Yes it’s the most traditional (some might say…cheesy) rom-com structure ever, but if you can suspend disbelief and just enjoy it, it’s wonderful and it holds up so nicely today.

Psst… if you prefer to watch the original 1954 Sabrina starring Humphrey Bogart, William Holden and Audrey Hepburn, you can stream it free on STARZ with a subscription or 30-day trial.

This decidedly British romantic dramedy from Hugh Grant’s 90’s heyday holds up quite well, as we follow a group of friends, featuring one commitment-phobic bachelor, navigate…well, four weddings and a funeral. The ensemble cast is terrific — you can’t stop saying, “oh, that’s ____ !” when you see Kristen Scott Thomas or Rowan Atkinson, and Richard Curtis’s script is snappy and fun, but also surprisingly poignant. Especially following Gareth and Matthew’s romantic subplot — they’re arguably the strongest of all the couples, yet living through a time that same-sex couples still had to refer to one another as “special friends.”(Pro tip: Keep an eye out for an uncredited Alan Cumming as an extra in the funeral scene. That’s not a spoiler by the way, as you might have guessed from the title.)

Want to make it a Hugh Grant double feature? This rom-com (streaming through Starz) remains one of our teams’ collective favorites of all time, and holds up perfectly today. Just the right amount laugh-out-loud funny, sweet, sappy, and edgy, with Grant at his foppish stammering best, and Julia Roberts playing, well, basically herself. Be prepared to make “Horse and Hound” jokes for the rest of your life.

This fan favorite may be a few years old, but I never tire of watching matchmaker Will Smith teach a bumbling Kevin James how to dance — no lip-biting allowed.  It’s a sweet, funny boy-meets-girl-boy-loses-girl-boy-gets-girl-back story. And while you can see the twist coming a mile away, it’s an enjoyable rom-com — though  I admit I’m not sure how well it holds up in the #MeToo era.

I have not yet seen this bizarre, darkly dystopian romance starring (a paunchy, ordinary) Collin Farrell and (gorgeous as always) Rachel Weisz surviving in a future where adults must couple up or be killed —  but our editor Liz recently did, and insists on including it here. She says: “ignore naysaying critics — if you like super dark, Black Mirror-esque stories, this is one to watch. Let’s just say it’s a little like the Hunger Games meets Grand Budapest Hotel with a kind of David Lynchian pacing that you won’t be able to get out of your mind. Oh, and John C. Reilly brings some fantastic comic relief.”

“Snap out of it!” (Come on, you know you want to say it.) This super quotable 1987 Oscar-winner (best actress, best supporting actress, best adapted screenplay) starring the unlikely pairing of Cher and Nicholas Cage is still laugh-out-loud funny. It’s such a classic rom-com, it’s even playing in lots of indie theaters like Alamo Drafthouse  as part of their Valentine’s Night programming — but you can stream it free on Hulu.

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

Hulu has a few classics of their own streaming for Valentine’s Day, and this Marilyn Monroe and Jane Russel musical comedy spectacle gave us “Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend” and some extremely quotable lines that you may not even realize came from this film.  Dated? Sure. Fun? Absolutely. And if you’ve only ever seen Madonna’s Material Girl tribute to Monroe’s performance, it’s worth seeing the original so you get the reference.

You’re either a Twilight couple or you’re not. If you are, spend Valentine’s Night watching the original Bella-Edward-Jacob love triangle begin once again. Popcorn, hand-holding, and suspension of disbelief required.