Director: Roger Michell
Starring: Julia Roberts, Hugh Grant
Why It’s a Must-Watch: With a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score, this classic follows bookstore owner William (Grant) and Hollywood star Anna (Roberts) in a charming, unlikely romance. It’s peak ‘90s rom-com magic.
Why You’ll Love It: Witty banter, iconic lines (“I’m just a girl...”), and Roberts’ star power make it endlessly rewatchable.
Availability Note: A fan favorite often on Netflix, per Vulture and IndieWire.

Director: Claire Scanlon
Starring: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell
Why It’s a Must-Watch: Scoring 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, this Netflix original sees overworked assistants (Deutch and Powell) playing matchmakers for their bosses, only to fall for each other.
Why You’ll Love It: Modern twists on classic tropes and sizzling chemistry.
Availability Note: A Netflix staple, lauded by Mashable and Lifehacker.

Director: Nahnatchka Khan
Starring: Ali Wong, Randall Park
Why It’s a Must-Watch: At 89%, this Netflix gem reunites childhood friends Sasha (Wong) and Marcus (Park) in a funny, heartfelt love story—bonus Keanu Reeves cameo!
Why You’ll Love It: Relatable humor and a fresh Asian-American lens.
Availability Note: Confirmed on Netflix, per What’s on Netflix.

Director: Susan Johnson
Starring: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo
Why It’s a Must-Watch: With a 96% score, this teen hit follows Lara Jean (Condor) as her secret love letters spark a fake-turned-real romance with Peter (Centineo).
Why You’ll Love It: Adorable leads and a swoon-worthy premise.
Availability Note: A Netflix original trilogy starter, still streaming.

Director: Jim Strouse
Starring: Jessica Williams, Chris O’Dowd
Why It’s a Must-Watch: At 89%, Jessica (Williams) navigates post-breakup life and a quirky romance with Boone (O’Dowd) in this indie charmer.
Why You’ll Love It: Sharp humor and Williams’ magnetic energy.
Availability Note: Frequently cited on Netflix, per EW and Lifehacker.

Director: Richard Linklater
Starring: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona
Why It’s a Must-Watch: With a 95% score, this dark rom-com blends comedy and thrills as a faux hitman (Powell) falls for a client (Arjona).
Why You’ll Love It: Powell’s charm and genre-bending fun.
Availability Note: A Netflix original, highlighted by IndieWire.

Director: Gary Winick
Starring: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo
Why It’s a Must-Watch: At 65% but a cult favorite, a teen (Garner) wakes up as her 30-year-old self, finding love with Matty (Ruffalo).
Why You’ll Love It: Nostalgic vibes and pure joy.
Availability Note: Often on Netflix, per EW and Vulture.

Director: Alice Wu
Starring: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer
Why It’s a Must-Watch: Scoring 97%, this queer rom-com sees Ellie (Lewis) writing love letters for a jock, only to fall for his crush.
Why You’ll Love It: Tender, smart, and beautifully unique.
Availability Note: Netflix original, still a gem.

Director: Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Starring: Gina Rodriguez, Brittany Snow
Why It’s a Must-Watch: At 83%, Jenny (Rodriguez) heals from a breakup with friends, sparking new romantic possibilities.
Why You’ll Love It: Friendship-first with a romantic twist.
Availability Note: Netflix original, per What’s on Netflix.

Director: Gene Stupnitsky
Starring: Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman
Why It’s a Must-Watch: With an 87% score, a cash-strapped woman (Lawrence) is hired to date a shy teen—hilarity ensues.
Why You’ll Love It: Lawrence’s comedic chops shine.
Availability Note: Streaming on Netflix, per IndieWire.