You can do just about anything in 2024 from the comfort of your couch, even going on a romantic date night! A new eatery you’d like to try? One, two, or all three of these apps will deliver dinner for two right to your front door. Want to spend a calm evening at home with company? The welcoming voices of your favorite show will meet you as soon as you turn on your TV. Alternatively, cuddle up for one of the most romantic films currently streaming on Hulu with your significant other!
1. 27 Dresses
Jane is accustomed to her position as “always the bridesmaid, never the bride.” That is until her younger sister proposes to her employer, who has long been her crush. In this endearing film 27 Dresses, watch the protagonist embark on an incredible journey through the ups and downs of love, learning that sometimes her ideal partner is closer than she ever thought.
2. The Hating Game
There is a fine line between hate and love, so the saying goes. Proof can be found in this romantic comedy The Hating Game. A romance story that is both humorous and heartwarming, demonstrating that love can flourish in the most unlikely of settings, begins with a battle of wits between two office competitors.
3. Crazy Rich Asians
A young college professor travels to Singapore to attend her long-term boyfriend’s closest friend’s wedding. She doesn’t know about his family wealth or his eccentric relatives. In this stunning romantic comedy, Crazy Rich Asians witness the opulent world of Singapore’s elite through the eyes of a regular lady who embarks on an extraordinary adventure filled with love, luxury, and humor.
4. Five feet apart
Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis wrote the screenplay for Five Feet Apart, an American romantic drama film directed by Justin Baldoni on his directorial debut. Claire Wineland, a person with cystic fibrosis, served as the inspiration for the movie. This drama of love and grief is just what you need if you’re not in the mood for a happily ever after. In this depressing romantic film, two young cystic fibrosis patients attempt to date despite being compelled to keep their distance of five feet.
5. Dirty Dancing
Directed by Emile Ardolino, produced by Linda Gottlieb, and written by Eleanor Bergstein, Dirty Dancing is an American romantic drama dance film from 1987. The movie was inspired by screenwriter Bergstein’s early years. Hello, 1980s generation! You’ll get a serious case of nostalgia from this coming-of-age story. In this timeless classic, set against the backdrop of a summer resort, a young woman’s impassioned journey is followed as she learns love, freedom, and the thrilling pleasure of dancing.
6. The Notebook
The Notebook is a 2004 American romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes. It is based on Nicholas Sparks’ 1996 novel of the same name and was written from a screenplay by Jeremy Leven and Jan Sardi. Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams play a young couple who fall in love in the 1940s in the movie.
When this novel by Nicholas Sparks was converted into a movie in 2004, it immediately raised the bar for romance. As Noah and Allie’s passion develops in a stunningly moving plot that will pull at your heartstrings, The Notebook is an epic love story that transcends time and obstacles.
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7. The Fault in Our Stars
John Green wrote a book titled The Fault in Our Stars. This marks his fourth solo book and his sixth book overall. January 10, 2012, saw its publication. Act 1, Scene 2 of Julius Caesar by William Shakespeare serves as the model for the title. In it, the aristocrat Cassius addresses Brutus, saying, “Men at some time were masters of their fates, / The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, / But in ourselves, that we are underlings.”
A moving story about two young cancer patients finding love in the face of uncertainty in life is told. The Fault in Our Stars, an enduring romance based on the best-selling book of the same name, tells a moving story of heartbreak and fortitude.
8. Mistletoe in Montana
Merry has been unlucky in love and owns the ranch in Mistletoe in Montana. However, that is about to change when Mark, a single parent, and his two children reserve the ranch for Christmas week. Love is in the air and the holiday spirit is palpable. If Ree and Ladd have taught us anything, it’s that romance can be found in abundance on a ranch! This charming film about a ranch owner who falls in love with a vacationer is just further evidence.
9. Love, Simon
Based on Becky Albertalli‘s novel Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda, Love, Simon is an American romantic comedy-drama film from 2018 that was directed by Greg Berlanti and written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel, and Nick Robinson are the film’s main stars. Like any other youngster, Simon (Nick Robinson) is secretive about one very important thing. This charming and passionate story of a coming-of-age will make you laugh, cry, and laugh some more.
10. Palm Springs
Directed by Max Barbakow (in his feature directorial debut), Palm Springs is an American science fiction romantic comedy film released in 2020. Andy Siara wrote the screenplay. Starring J. K. Simmons, Cristin Milioti, and Andy Samberg (who also co-produced the movie), it tells the story of two strangers who meet at a Palm Springs wedding and end up trapped in a time loop. In this humorous Groundhog Day-esque romance, two people who happen to meet at a Palm Springs wedding end up seemingly trapped in a time loop.
11. The Valet
American romance comedy The Valet, which was written and directed by Richard Wong in 2022, stars Bob Fisher and Rob Greenberg. The film in question is a remake of Francis Veber’s 2006 French thriller The Valet. Max Greenfield, Betsy Brandt, Marisol Nichols, Amaury Nolasco, Carmen Salinas, Noemi Gonzalez, Armando Hernández, Carlos Santos, Ravi Patel, and John Pirruccello play supporting roles. Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving are the main actors. Unexpectedly involved in a tabloid story involving a well-known movie star, a valet parking attendant finds himself in the wrong place at the wrong time.
12. Ever After: A Cinderella Story
Inspired by the fairy tale “Cinderella” by Charles Perrault, Ever After (sometimes referred to as Ever After A Cinderella Story in promotional materials) is a 1998 American romantic historical drama film. Under Andy Tennant’s direction, Judy Parfitt, Richard O’Brien, Judy Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Jeanne Moreau, Megan Dodds, Melanie Lynskey, Patrick Godfrey, Lee Ingleby, and Megan Dodds star.
The screenplay was written by Tennant, Rick Parks, and Susannah Grant. The tale of Cinderella is widely known. However, this 1998 reinvention, starring Drew Barrymore, gave the classic figure a fresh life.
Summary
Indulge in the enchanting world of romance with Hulu’s curated selection of romantic films. From the enduring classics to contemporary tales of love, Hulu offers a diverse array of romantic escapes for every mood. Explore the ups and downs of love in “27 Dresses” as Jane navigates unexpected romance. Witness the battle of wits turning into a heartwarming love story in “The Hating Game.” Immerse yourself in the opulent world of “Crazy Rich Asians,” where love blossoms amidst extravagant settings.
Experience the poignant drama of “Five Feet Apart,” where two souls dare to love despite life’s challenging distances. Relive the nostalgic allure of the 1980s with the iconic “Dirty Dancing,” a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of summer romance. Be swept away by the timeless love saga in “The Notebook,” where passion transcends time and obstacles.
Let Hulu be your guide on this romantic odyssey, offering a spectrum of love and laughter through a carefully curated selection of films that promise to captivate your heart and soul.