Top Romantic Movies to Watch with Your Lover on Valentine's Day

As we step into February, the air is filled with love and romance, creating anticipation and excitement for Valentine's Day. If you're looking for a perfect way to cap off a special day with your loved one, nothing beats enjoying exceptional romantic films. Touching love stories and romantic moments on the screen make our hearts beat faster.

Join Chus in exploring romantic Valentine's films, where love blossoms and radiates, warming our hearts and touching everyone's soul this Valentine's season.

1.  Love at First Sight (2023)

The film is a charming story inspired by the novel "The Statistical Probability of Love at First Sight," where statistics gracefully yield to the power of love at first sight. Hadley and Oliver, the main characters, meet at the airport through a series of peculiar coincidences. A missed flight, a broken phone, a snapped seatbelt, and finally, they end up sitting next to each other on a prolonged flight. Love blossoms between them during the nearly seven-hour journey. After landing, they get separated at customs, but before Oliver leaves, he leaves his phone number for Hadley, although her phone conveniently dies at that moment. The rest of the film revolves around their adventure, trying to find each other in one of the world's largest cities.

The chemistry between Hadley and Oliver is both fascinating and adorable, ensuring moments that will keep the audience smiling. "Love at First Sight" is an ideal choice for you and your loved one to enjoy on a warm Valentine's evening.

Duration: 91 minutes

Director: Vanessa Caswill

Starring: Haley Lu Richardson and Ben Hardy

Genre: Romantic Comedy

Romantic film "Love at First Sight" directed by Vanessa Caswill

2. Man in Love (2021)

This is a Taiwanese film that is a remake of the Korean version with the same name released in 2014. The story revolves around A Cheng, an underprivileged gangster, and Hao Ting, his debtor. While collecting the debt, A Cheng unexpectedly becomes captivated by the cold yet alluring gaze of Hao Ting, and his heart begins to flutter. Transitioning from a debt collector, he becomes Hao Ting's unintended lover. A Cheng consistently appears at Hao Ting's workplace, attempting to woo her. He proposes a unique debt reduction plan, exchanging it for dates with him. Although starting with humorous elements, the film's conclusion holds emotionally charged moments, touching the hearts of viewers. The film not only explores the gangster theme but also creates an intimate romantic story that can resonate with various audience members. With outstanding performances and an emotionally rich plot, this film is an excellent choice for those seeking a romantic and exciting Valentine's night.

Duration: 115 minutes

Director: Yin Chen-hao

Starring: Hsu Wei-ning and Roy Chiu

Genre: Comedy and Romance

Romantic film “Man in Love” directed by Yin Chen-hao  

3. Tune in for Love (2019)

The movie begins in the 1990s in Seoul, South Korea. Mi Soo works at a sandwich shop, and one day, she meets and falls for Hyun Woo, a passionate young man with dreams of becoming a musician. They embark on a sweet and romantic relationship, but fate doesn't make it easy for them. Life pulls them apart, and each reunion becomes a new challenge. Through different stages of life, from the 1990s to the 2000s, they strive to maintain their relationship through time and unpredictable twists. "Tune in for Love" paints a picture of love, belief, and companionship, making the viewers' hearts resonate with emotion. For those seeking a romantic film to enjoy on Valentine's Day, "Tune in for Love" is a perfect choice.

Duration: 122 minutes

Director: Jung Ji-woo

Starring: Kim Go-eun and Jung Hae-in

Genre: Romance

 Romantic film “Tune in for Love” directed by Jung Ji-woo 

4. Friend Zone (2019)

"Friend Zone" is a Thai film that revolves around the complex romantic relationship between Palm and Gink, two close friends from college. Palm has harbored special feelings for her, but Gink is currently happy with someone else. Despite Palm experiencing various relationships, no one can replace the image of Gink. Palm always appears whenever her best friend encounters difficulties in life. Complications arise when Palm decides to openly express her feelings and raises questions about whether there can be a "safe zone" for cross-gender friendships. "Friend Zone" not only touches on the topic of love but also provides an opportunity for the audience to reflect on the limits of friendship and the intertwining of sweet and heartbreaking emotions. Confronting difficult decisions, humorous and adorable elements, the romantic film offers a genuine and romantic experience, suitable for a Valentine's evening.

Duration: 118 minutes

Director: Chayanop Boonprakob

Starring: Baifern Pimchanok and Naphat Siangsomboon

Genre: Comedy and Romance

Romantic film “Friend Zone"directed by Chayanop Boonprakob 

5. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

"Crazy Rich Asians" is a humorous and romantic portrayal of the complex relationship between Rachel Chu, an American professor unaware of her boyfriend Nick Young's wealthy past. As they return to Singapore to attend Nick's younger brother's wedding, Rachel begins to discover the wealth, class, and family pressure she had never considered. The story revolves around challenges and difficult decisions, questioning the nature of love and human essence. With the humor, charisma of well-developed characters, and the beautiful backdrop of Singapore, "Crazy Rich Asians" is an excellent choice for enjoying a Valentine's evening with your loved one.

Duration: 121 minutes

Director: Jon M. Chu

Starring: Constance Wu and Henry Golding

Genre: Comedy and Romance

Romantic film “Crazy Rich Asians” directed by Jon M. Chu

6. La La Land (2016) 

"La La Land" is a visually stunning love story set in the romantic atmosphere of Hollywood. The film tells the love story between Mia, an enthusiastic actress, and Sebastian, a talented jazz artist. Both are pursuing their passions in the city of dreams. The backdrop of "La La Land" is a sparkling Los Angeles with dazzling neon lights and mysterious jazz music. Mia and Sebastian go through ups and downs in their careers and love life, but their passion and belief create a beautiful love story. The film has won numerous awards and has been praised for its performances, music, and beautiful cinematography. "La La Land" is a perfect choice for any couple wanting to enjoy the romantic and artistic atmosphere on Valentine's Day.

Duration: 128 minutes

Director: Damien Chazelle

Starring: Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling

Genre: Romance

Romantic film “La la land” directed by Damien Chazelle

7. About Time (2013)

"About Time" is a unique and heartwarming love story with a touch of fantasy. The main character, Tim Lake, discovers a special ability within his family: the ability to travel back in time. He can go back and relive past moments in a different way. Tim decides to use this "gift" to improve his life and find true love. On his journey, he meets Rachel McAdams, and their love begins to blossom. However, like every love story, "About Time" not only has happy moments but also faces challenges and difficult decisions.

With a blend of romance, humor, and life philosophy, "About Time" is an interesting and profound film. Valentine's Day will become even more special when you and your loved one enjoy Tim's love story and the memorable moments he creates.

Duration: 123 minutes

Director: Richard Curtis

Starring: Rachel McAdams and Domhnall Gleeson

Genre: Romance and fantasy

Romantic film “About Time” directed by Richard Curtis

Conclusion

Let the love stories and sweet moments of the characters warm your heart. Especially, if you want to enhance the flavor for your movie night, try indulging in the delicious chocolates from  Chus' diverse chocolate treats category. Don’t forget to prepare a lovely and heartfelt Valentine gift for your other half on this day either!

Chus hopes you have a Valentine's Day filled with love and warmth, accompanied by wonderful movies and chocolates.