From Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge to Titanic: The 50 Best Movies to Watch This Valentine’s Day

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Valentine’s Day is the perfect excuse to curl up with a loved one (or by yourself) and indulge in a movie that celebrates love in all its forms. Whether you’re a fan of classic Hollywood romances, charming British rom-coms, deep and emotional love stories, or even offbeat takes on romance, there’s a film for every mood on February 14.

Here’s a diverse selection of 50 movies to consider, spanning multiple genres and countries, ensuring that love truly knows no boundaries. Scroll on to find out where to stream them all online.

Timeless Hollywood Love Stories

Some love stories stand the test of time, enchanting audiences across generations. Classic films like Casablanca (1942) and Roman Holiday (1953) capture the golden age of romance with sweeping narratives and unforgettable chemistry. The Notebook (2004) remains a Valentine’s Day staple, while Titanic (1997) continues to be the ultimate tragic love story.

Deeply Emotional and Poignant Romances

Love isn’t always easy, and sometimes the most powerful stories are the ones that break our hearts. Blue Valentine (2010) explores the raw reality of relationships, while Atonement (2007) is a devastating tale of love and fate. Call Me by Your Name (2017) and Carol (2015) offer breathtaking LGBTQ+ romances that linger in the soul long after the credits roll.

Bollywood and Indian Love Stories

Indian cinema has long celebrated love in grand, colorful ways. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) remains one of Bollywood’s most beloved romances. Jab We Met (2007) is a heartwarming rom-com, while Tamasha (2015) delves into love and self-discovery. For something modern, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) blends humor, drama, and old-school Bollywood romance effortlessly.

South Indian classics also hold a special place in romantic cinema. Geethanjali (1989) is a mesmerizing Telugu film about love and fate, while Alaipayuthey (2000) is a Tamil cult classic that beautifully portrays the realities of marriage and romance. 96 (2018), another Tamil gem, is a poignant and nostalgic take on lost love.

British Charm and Romantic Comedies

No Valentine’s Day is complete without a British rom-com. Love Actually (2003) is a must-watch, intertwining multiple love stories with charm and humor. Notting Hill (1999) and Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001) offer delightful romance with plenty of wit. For a more recent gem, About Time (2013) beautifully blends love with time-travel fantasy.

Love in Unexpected Places

Not all love stories fit the traditional mold, and sometimes the most memorable ones defy conventions. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) is a thought-provoking sci-fi romance. Her (2013) presents an unconventional love story between a man and an AI. Before Sunrise (1995) is a simple yet profound meditation on fleeting connections.

International Love Stories

For those who love world cinema, French films like Amélie (2001) and Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019) offer breathtaking romance. South Korean masterpiece The Handmaiden (2016) delivers passion and intrigue. Meanwhile, Life Is Beautiful (1997) proves that love can endure even in the darkest times.

Where to watch the best Valentine’s Day movies streaming online in India

Check out JustWatch’s guide below for the many shades of love that you can stream online in India this Valentine’s Day. We also provide offers to buy, rent, or watch these movies for free (if available).

Whatever your taste, Valentine’s Day is about celebrating love in all its forms. Whether you want passion, heartbreak, laughter, or nostalgia, these films offer something special for everyone on February 14.

50 Best Valentine’s Day Movies (Numbered List)

  1. The Notebook (2004)
  2. Roman Holiday (1953)
  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  4. Titanic (1997)
  5. Love Actually (2003)
  6. Notting Hill (1999)
  7. Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
  8. About Time (2013)
  9. Blue Valentine (2010)
  10. Atonement (2007)
  11. Call Me by Your Name (2017)
  12. Carol (2015)
  13. Casablanca (1942)
  14. Jab We Met (2007)
  15. Tamasha (2015)
  16. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
  17. Geethanjali (1989)
  18. Alaipayuthey (2000)
  19. 96 (2018)
  20. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004)
  21. Her (2013)
  22. Before Sunrise (1995)
  23. Amélie (2001)
  24. Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2019)
  25. The Handmaiden (2016)
  26. Life Is Beautiful (1997)
  27. Pride and Prejudice (2005)
  28. La La Land (2016)
  29. 500 Days of Summer (2009)
  30. Past Lives (2023)
  31. Brokeback Mountain (2005)
  32. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
  33. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
  34. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
  35. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
  36. The Fault in Our Stars (2014)
  37. All of Us Strangers (2023)
  38. Before Midnight (2013)
  39. Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
  40. Jerry Maguire (1996)
  41. The Half of It (2020)
  42. The Big Sick (2017)
  43. Serendipity (2001)
  44. The Holiday (2006)
  45. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
  46. Enchanted (2007)
  47. Warm Bodies (2013)
  48. Moulin Rouge! (2001)
  49. Beauty and the Beast (1991)
  50. Amour (2012)
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  1. The Notebook

    The Notebook

    2004

    #1

    An epic love story centered around an older man who reads aloud to a woman with Alzheimer's. From a faded notebook, the old man's words bring to life the story about a couple who is separated by World War II, and is then passionately reunited, seven years later, after they have taken different paths.

  2. Roman Holiday

    Roman Holiday

    1953

    #2

    Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.

  3. Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge

    #3

    Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI. Simran is the daughter of Chaudhary Baldev Singh, who in spite of being an NRI is very strict about adherence to Indian values. Simran has left for India to be married to her childhood fiancé. Raj leaves for India with a mission at his hands, to claim his lady love under the noses of her whole family. Thus begins a saga.

  4. Titanic

    Titanic

    1997

    #4

    101-year-old Rose DeWitt Bukater tells the story of her life aboard the Titanic, 84 years later. A young Rose boards the ship with her mother and fiancé. Meanwhile, Jack Dawson and Fabrizio De Rossi win third-class tickets aboard the ship. Rose tells the whole story from Titanic's departure through to its death—on its first and last voyage—on April 15, 1912.

  5. Love Actually

    Love Actually

    2003

    #5

    Eight London couples try to deal with their relationships in different ways. Their tryst with love makes them discover how complicated relationships can be.

  6. Notting Hill

    Notting Hill

    1999

    #6

    William Thacker is a London bookstore owner whose humdrum existence is thrown into romantic turmoil when famous American actress Anna Scott appears in his shop. A chance encounter over spilled orange juice leads to a kiss that blossoms into a full-blown affair. As the average bloke and glamorous movie star draw closer and closer together, they struggle to reconcile their radically different lifestyles in the name of love.

  7. Bridget Jones's Diary

    #7

    Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her various imperfections. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance into whom Bridget cannot seem to stop running or help finding quietly attractive.

  8. About Time

    About Time

    2013

    #8

    The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.

  9. Blue Valentine

    Blue Valentine

    2010

    #9

    Dean and Cindy live a quiet life in a modest neighborhood. They appear to have the world at their feet at the outset of the relationship. However, his lack of ambition and her retreat into self-absorption cause potentially irreversible cracks in their marriage.

  10. Atonement

    Atonement

    2007

    #10

    As a 13-year-old, fledgling writer Briony Tallis irrevocably changes the course of several lives when she accuses her older sister's lover of a crime he did not commit.

  11. Call Me by Your Name

    #11

    Elio, a teenager, develops feelings for Oliver, his father's temporary assistant. Although their relationship is temporary, Elio realises his sexual orientation and tries to come to terms with it.

  12. Carol

    Carol

    2015

    #12

    In 1950s New York, a department-store clerk who dreams of a better life falls for an older, married woman.

  13. Casablanca

    Casablanca

    1943

    #13

    In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications.

  14. Jab We Met

    Jab We Met

    2007

    #14

    A depressed wealthy businessman and a spunky carefree young woman embark on an unexpected journey that changes their lives.

  15. Tamasha

    Tamasha

    2015

    #15

    Meeting while on vacation, Ved and Tara sense a connection but vow to keep their real identities a secret. Years later, their paths cross again.

  16. Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani

    #16

    Flamboyant Punjabi Rocky and intellectual Bengali journalist Rani fall in love despite their differences. After facing family opposition, they decide to live with each other's families for three months before getting married.

  17. Geethanjali

    Geethanjali

    1989

    #17

    Prakash, who is diagnosed with terminal cancer, and Geethanjali, an equally ill patient, fall in love with each other. However, when she learns about his illness, she decides to move out of his life.

  18. Alaipayuthey

    Alaipayuthey

    2000

    #18

    Karthik and Shakthi marry against the wishes of their families and start their new life. However, they soon realize that marriage is not the bed of roses they had imagined it would be.

  19. 96

    96

    2018

    #19

    Ram is a photographer and nature lover who travels all around India capturing moments. On a chance visit to his hometown Tanjavur, he goes into his school and begins to walk down memory lane to 1994 when he was a student harboring feelings for his classmate Janu.

  20. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

    #20

    Joel Barish, heartbroken that his girlfriend underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.