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Are you in the mood for a one-night stand? A workplace fling? A full-blown commitment stretched over 30 episodes? More importantly, are you looking to laugh the whole time you're watching whichever sort of relationship you choose? We've got you covered with a selection of the best romantic comedies now streaming on Netflix. (If you're just looking for romance and not so much comedy, we've got you there, too, with a guide to the best romantic movies on the streaming service.)

We combed through Netflix's extensive catalog of will-they-won't-theys and could-they-should-theys, movies and TV shows included, to find the titles sure to give you that perfect balance of giggles and butterflies. Settle in with your chocolates, wine, and a cuddly blanket. Here are the best romantic comedies now streaming on Netflix.

25. A Perfect Story

Margot is an engaged hotel heiress crumbling under the weight of her family's expectations. David is a struggling bartender who sleeps on his friends' couches and can't get over a recent breakup. The unlikely pair meet at the exact moment when they each need someone in their lives to lean on. A Perfect Storyis an incredibly watchable and breezy romantic comedy series from Spain that will leave you smiling. The two leads, Anna Castillo and Álvaro Mel, are bursting with charisma. Sure, Margo and David have got some shit to sort out before a romance can bloom, but boy, are we here for the journey! — Kristina Grosspietsch, Freelance Contributing Writer

How to watch:A Perfect Storyis now streaming on Netflix.

24. Love at First Sight

Based on a hit novelby Jennifer E. Smith, Love at First Sight is a delightful romance with an airport at the center of its meet-cute. Haley Lu Richardson is a perpetually late, underprepared American student heading to London for her dad’s wedding, and Ben Hardy is a charismatic Brit who offers to lend her his phone charger at a crucial moment. They fall in love during the flight, but a mix-up at baggage claim prevents the star-crossed pair from sharing their contact information. Will they ever see each other again? Love at First Sightis a champion charmer, but it also packs a more weighty emotional punch than your standard rom-com. Gut-wrenching moments from a particularly unique costume party will stay with you for days.*— K.G.

How to watch:Love at First Sightis now streaming on Netflix.

23. Nobody Wants This, Season 1

Joanne (Kristen Bell) and Noah (Adam Brody) are not an obvious pair. She's a sex and dating podcaster who often pushes people away, and he's a rabbi coming out of a long-term relationship his entire community supported. But when the two meet at a dinner party, they can't seem to stop thinking about each other… And a delightful romance begins. 

The best part about Nobody Wants Thisis that the characters are adults. They're in their late thirties, and the problems they face aren't the result of immature games but real issues that arise when two very different people try to build something together. At one point, Noah tells a panicking Joanne: "I'm on your side. I can handle you." Created by Erin Foster, Nobody Wants Thisis a truly sublime, relatable, and refreshing rom-com series that boasts laugh-out-loud punchlines and steamy kisses in equal measure. — K.G.

How to watch:Nobody Wants ThisSeason 1 is now streaming on Netflix.

22. Falling Inn Love

Imagine a home improvement show. Take that home improvement show and make it a scripted Bachelorspin-off. Now, take that home improvement show-turned-scripted Bachelorspin-off and set it in New Zealand. Finally, sprinkle in some puns and you've got Falling Inn Love.

Starring Christina Milian and Adam Demos, this delightfully delirious romp into renovation romance is the perfect comfort movie for a cozy afternoon on the couch. Marvel at the pretty settings, lust after the linen shirts, stare at the goat named Gilbert. — Alison Foreman, Entertainment Reporter

How to watch: Falling Inn Love is now streaming on Netflix.

21. Holidate

Directed by John Whitesell (Deck the Halls), Netflix's Holidatetakes the "fake relationship" trope to new, seasonally decorated heights. Emma Roberts and Luke Bracey star in this will-they-won't-they about two friends who agree to be each other's "holidates" — specially dedicated plus ones for occasions where the pressure of an actual romantic partner is the last thing anyone needs. Of course, with all the flirty fun of events like Christmas, Valentine's Day, and [checks notes] St. Patrick's Day, it's not long before these not-lovers start making eyes over the dinner table. — A.F.

How to watch: Holidate is now streaming on Netflix.

20. Notting Hill

The movie that cemented Hugh Grant's place in cinema history as one of the most lovable bumbling Brits of all time, Notting Hillis a rom-com hall-of-famer. This dreamy and captivating love story, bursting with heart, is just as poignant now as it was in 1999. If you aren't moved by the final scene, then we're sorry, your heart is simply made of stone, and there's not much we can do about that. 

Julia Roberts absolutely glows as international movie star Anna Scott, who tries to hide from the paparazzi by wandering into an adorable bookstore owned by an equally adorable dude named William Thacker (Grant). Because, as previously mentioned, Grant is at his most criminally charming here, an unlikely romance blooms between the pair from completely different worlds. A superb supporting cast and an airtight script from rom-com veteran Richard Curtis (Bridget Jones's Diary, Four Weddings and a Funeral, About Time) makes Notting Hillthe definitive take on the "celebrity falls for regular person" genre — the standard to which all subsequent romances have been held. — K.G.

How to watch:Notting Hillis now streaming on Netflix.

19. When We First Met

Somewhere between Hot Tub Time Machine and Some Kind of Wonderful, When We First Met imagines the perfect first date over and over and over again.

Adam DeVine and Alexandra Daddario star as one couple that just couldn't get the timing right, with supporting performances from Robbie Amell and Shelley Hennig. This movie's saccharine tone and overdone premise shouldn't work, and yet they do. It's...fate? — A.F.

How to watch:When We First Metis now streaming on Netflix.

18. Love,Seasons 1-3

As series go, Loveis a bit all over the place — but, so is its namesake.

Gillian Jacobs and Paul Rust star as Mickey Dobbs and Gus Cruikshank, two Angelenos who serendipitously meet at a gas station and fall hopelessly, madly in...something. Over the show's all-too-brief three seasons, viewers are treated to the ups, downs, and sideways of finding the one. Come for the promise of happily ever after, stay for everything that really isn't that. — A.F.

How to watch:Love Seasons 1-3 are now streaming on Netflix.

17. Love, Guaranteed

Incredibly silly and deeply improbable, Love, Guaranteedis a sweet little ditty about a perpetually single man, Nick (Damon Wayans Jr.), and a lawyer, Susan (Rachael Leigh Cook), who team up for a predatory lawsuit against a dating company that “guarantees love.” But uh oh, this hopeless, lonely pair might find something more than they bargained for when they decided to sue the fictional version of Match.com together. 

I mean, look. The premise is ridiculous — but it’s unique! No fake-dating tropes here, folks! And luckily, the cast is deeply likable, making Love, Guaranteeda perfectly pleasant way to spend an hour and a half! — K.G.

How to watch:Love, Guaranteed is now streaming on Netflix.

16. Been So Long

Adapted from the musical of the same name,Been So Longoffers a dreamy look at a chance encounter between two people in desperate need of a break from reality. With electric interactions between stars Michaela Coel and Arinzé Kene, this poppy romance will have you from the moment the first words are sung — and won't let go until the very last verse. — A.F.

How to watch: Been So Long is now streaming on Netflix.

15. The Lovebirds

Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani play a charming couple stuck in a seriously screwed-up situation in the spectacularly funny The Lovebirds. When our titular lovebirds are blamed for a vehicular homicide, date night becomes a race against the clock to solve the crime they didn't commit. It's the perfect popcorn flick with enough heart to get you invested in its leads. — A.F.

How to watch: The Lovebirds is now streaming on Netflix.

14. Wedding Season

Fluffy, energetic, and fun, Wedding Seasonis a cheerful, low-stakes rom-com. Pallavi Sharda and Suraj Sharma (Life of Pi, How I Met Your Father) are Asha and Ravi, two thirty-somethings tired of being set up on Indian dating websites by their parents. So what do they do when faced with a long season of weddings where they’ll face endless questions about their dating lives? You guessed it! They fake-date! It’s the only reasonable course of action!!!

The best romantic comedy trope gets new life in Wedding Season,with its super-charismatic cast and delightful wedding montages. If you like bright and shiny rom-coms and romantic leads with great chemistry, then RSVP "yes!" to Wedding Season.*— K.G.

How to watch:Wedding Season is streaming on Netflix.

13. The Half of It

Director Alice Wu's The Half of Ithinges on straight-A student Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) and her journey toward self-acceptance. It does wonders for the streaming service's rom-com catalog, not because it's especially new in its ideas, but because Wu executes them with a flair all her own.

A charming combination of unique subject matter and clichéd storytelling, The Half of It explores the perspectives of characters rare to the genre — namely, Ellie who is a queer Chinese-American teenager — with some pretty predictable narrative turns. You haven't seen this story done with these characters anywhere else before, but you'll feel like you have. That's a victory for the genre in its own right.* — A.F.

How to watch: The Half of It is now streaming on Netflix.

12. Easy,Seasons 1-3

Joe Swanberg's Easy covers a lot of emotional ground, but the more romantic episodes definitely stand out.

An intimate anthology examining relationships in Chicago, this series weaves together so many genuine displays of feeling that it can be hard to keep your heart in check. Not all the characters fall in love, but you'll absolutely fall in love with all the characters. Start anywhere during any of the three seasons, and see where it gets you. (Tears. Tears is where it gets you.) — A.F.

How to watch:EasySeasons 1-3 are now streaming on Netflix.

11. The Incredible Jessica James

Get a masterclass in self-confidence and healthy communication from The Incredible Jessica James. Jessica Williams stars opposite Chris O'Dowd, with a supporting performance from LaKeith Stanfield. This charming tale of a woman who will stop at nothing to be loved the way she deserves explores so much of what makes romance the sticky business that it is. But this rom-com boasts just the right amount of optimism to keep you invested until its stunningly grounded happily ever after. — A.F.

How to watch: The Incredible Jessica James is now streaming on Netflix.

10. XO, Kitty, Seasons 1-2

Sometimes you just want to watch teens fall in love, and XO, Kitty— a spinoff of To All The Boys I've Loved Before— delivers in spades. Lana already has her match; now it's her younger sister Kitty's turn. 

Tired of the inconvenience of a long-distance relationship with her boyfriend Dae (Choi Min-young), Kitty (an exuberant Anna Cathcart) gets herself a year's scholarship to his boarding school in Korea. Here's hoping her perfectly planned romantic surprise goes exactly how she dreams it will, without any external complications whatsoever!!! With a boppy K-pop soundtrack, an endless series of juicy, if somewhat convoluted, plot twists, and a bright, cheerful vibe,XO, Kittyis the perfect kind of fun summer fluff.*— K.G.

How to watch: XO, KittySeasons 1-2 are now streaming on Netflix.

9. Alex Strangelove

To find true love, you've first got to find yourself.

Featuring heartbreaking performances from Daniel Doheny, Antonio Marziale, and Madeline Weinstein, Alex Strangelove is a coming-of-age story designed to make your palms sweat. A poignant and touching look at coming out, this world is filled with good people doing good things that will make any viewer need a handhold. — A.F.

How to watch:Alex Strangeloveis now streaming on Netflix.

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8. Always Be My Maybe

Fans of Netflix comedy special Baby Cobrawere long overdue for a fictional Ali Wong fantasy, and Always Be My Maybereally, really delivers. Wong and Randall Park make for a delightful will-they-won't-they, complete with love triangles, awkward childhood flashbacks, Keanu Reeves in the role he was born to play, and authentic representations of the Asian-American experience. — A.F.

How to watch:Always Be My Maybeis now streaming on Netflix.

7. Emily in Paris,Seasons 1-4

Created by Darren Starr (Sex and the City, Younger), Emily in Paris is the poppy Parisian fantasy you'll lap up like a "chatte" drinking "lait." Lily Collins stars as the titular expat, a young marketing professional from Chicago who gets an unexpected promotion that takes her to France. There she sells perfume, eats fine cheese, and, of course, falls for a hunky chef, played by Lucas Bravo. This show isn't 100% rom-com, but it's at least 75% rom-com. — A.F.

How to watch:Emily in Paris Seasons 1-4 are now streaming on Netflix.

6. Sex Education, Seasons 1-4

Sex Educationhad us from the moment its lead pretended to pretend to masturbate.

There's plenty to love about this perfectly cast teenage dramedy. But in light of the events of Seasons 2 and 3, nothing feels more pressing than the relationship between Otis (Asa Butterfield) and Maeve (Emma Mackey) — except maybe Eric's (Ncuti Gatwa) ongoing love antics. At the heart of every great story is a great romance, and Sex Education has more than its fair share. — A.F.

How to watch:Sex Education Seasons 1-4 are now streaming on Netflix.

5. Never Have I Ever,Seasons 1-4

Created by Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher, this smart, sweet coming-of-age story was among the most fulfilling new Netflix bingesof 2020. And it just keeps wowing us.

Lead Maitreyi Ramakrishnan will steal your heart as Devi, a high school sophomore reeling from the loss of her father the year before — but with big plans for a future as vibrant and fearless as she is. As culturally important as it is authentic, Never Have I Everserves not only as a critical step for representation, but also as a dreamy teen rom-com you'll adore.* — A.F.

How to watch:Never Have I Ever Seasons 1-4 are now streaming on Netflix.

4. Bridgerton,Seasons 1-3, plus Queen Charlotte, A Bridgerton Story

Where to begin with the scandalous, sexy, and silly sensation that is Bridgerton? In this period dramedy, Regency-era Londoners look for love under the critical eye of the Queen and a host of courtiers while dodging scandal at every turn. It's Gossip Girl meets Downton Abbey with a How to Get Away with Murder-type twist that's undeniably Shonda Rhimes. You're going to love it, so much so that you should plan on bingeing both seasons straight through. — A.F.

Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story, is a lavish, ebullient triumph, and further evidence that Shonda Rhimes just doesn't miss. Delving into the personal history of the tragic, impulsive, and steely queen we know and love from BridgertonSeasons 1 and 2, we watch a young girl transform into a formidable monarch — and fall in love along the way. The costumes are sumptuous, the drama juicy, and the romance slow-burning. It checks all the boxes while still making space for a thread of sadness that lends gravitas and complexityto the entire Bridgertonworld. An ambitious and beautiful show that fully earns its shining crown as Netflix's newest darling.*— K.G.

How to watch:Bridgerton Seasons 1-3 are now streaming on Netflix, as is Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story.

3.Younger, Seasons 1-7

Bright, bubbly, and addictive, Youngeris primed and ready to be your next rom-com binge. The plot is ridiculous, the outfits are loud, and the cast is beautiful — is this heaven? Sutton Foster is Liza Miller, a 40-year-old mom attempting to reenter the workforce after a messy divorce. But when no one will hire her because of the gaps in her resume, she gets hair extensions and pretends to be 26. And everyone believes her! Without Botox!!! With a new assistant job, a new young boyfriend, and a new twentysomething life, Liza is finally feeling like herself again… But how long can she go before the lies catch up with her?

Youngerwas a 2015 hit for creator Darren Star (Sex and the City, Emily in Paris) and it's still as juicy and fun as ever — as well as a nice nostalgic trip to a time when millennials were the young ones! — K.G.

How to watch: YoungerSeasons 1-7 are now streaming on Netflix.

2. Set It Up

An enticing combination of TheDevil Wears Prada and Jim and Pam's The Officeromance, Set It Upmakes workplace love almost seem like a good idea. Almost.

Starring Zoey Deutch and Glen Powell as two overworked assistants intent on making their bosses fall for one another, this breezy comedy delivers on laughs and butterflies in equal measures. Plus, Taye Diggs and Lucy Liu hook up and it is very, veryappealing. You're welcome. — A.F.

How to watch:Set It Upis now streaming on Netflix.

1. To All the Boys I've Loved Before

If you're reading this list, there's just no way you haven't seen To All the Boys I've Loved Before and its two sequels,To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love Youand To All the Boys: Always and Forever. Then there's XO, Kitty, the spinoff series about the fan-favorite little sister played by Anna Cathcart, which has a season two on the way. As you wait for it, go ahead: Bask in the chemistry of Lana Condor and Noah Centineo. Delight in the drinkable yogurt representation. Consider why you never dressed this well in school. Then, send out your letters. — A.F.

How to watch:To All the Boys I've Loved Beforeis now streaming on Netflix.

Asterisks (*) indicate the entry comes from a previous Mashable list.

UPDATE: Jan. 31, 2025, 2:50 p.m. EST This story was originally published in February 2020 and has been updated since to reflect Netflix's catalogue.