What are the best date night movies? That's a tricky question, because you've got your first date movies and your second date movies...and so on. This list of top films for date night includes a wide variety of different kinds of films that will hopefully make for an excellent evening of snuggling and discussion. Many of these films are some of the best romantic comedies of all time. These are the movies you really can't go wrong watching on date night. Vote up your favorites, vote down any you had to suffer through on bad dates and of course, rerank this list any way you want. And, if your favorite date night film is missing, add it!
While a list of the best date night movies will likely be dominated by romantic comedies ("rom-coms"), this list also includes some great dramas, some classic funny movies and a handful of horror movies, too. Why? Because not everybody likes Hollywood rom-coms. Sometimes you want to dig a little deeper. A good date night movie can spur some interesting discussion and, in the case of horror movies, can bring you two much closer - literally.
One caveat with the date night movie choices: Please, unless you are absolutely certain your sweetie loves period movies, do not, repeat, do not make them suffer through long, sweepingly epic films like 'The English Patient.' Yes, the movie is romantic but trust me, stick with the lighter fare. The same goes for other great epic movies like the 'Lord of the Rings' trilogy. It's fine if your date is a huge fan, but if not? Bad idea. Also, beware the tearjerker movies. You don't want to be sitting there blubbering like a baby in front of a date when Mufasa dies in 'The Lion King,' do you?
If you're really in doubt, go with one of these highly rewatchable movies and/or a selection from this list of the best movies of all time.
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1,255462Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Sally FieldReleased: 1994
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Forrest Gump is a 1994 American epic romantic-comedy-drama film based on the 1986 novel of the... more on Wikipedia
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951429You've Got Mail
Tom Hanks, Meg RyanReleased: 1998
Directed by: Nora Ephron
You've Got Mail is a 1998 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Nora Ephron,... more on Wikipedia3
693296The Proposal
Sandra Bullock, Ryan ReynoldsReleased: 2009
Directed by: Anne Fletcher
The Proposal is a 2009 American romantic comedy film set in Sitka, Alaska. Directed by Anne... more on Wikipedia4
83047350 First Dates
Drew Barrymore, Adam SandlerReleased: 2004
Directed by: Peter Segal
50 First Dates is a 2004 American romantic comedy film directed by Peter Segal. Henry Roth... more on Wikipedia5
772476Sleepless in Seattle
Tom Hanks, Meg RyanReleased: 1993
Directed by: Nora Ephron
Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 American romantic comedy-drama film directed and co-written by... more on Wikipedia6
86934710 Things I Hate About You
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle UnionReleased: 1999
Directed by: Gil Junger
10 Things I Hate About You is a 1999 American romantic comedy film directed by Gil Junger, and... more on Wikipedia7
689400Titanic
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate WinsletReleased: 1997
Directed by: James Cameron
Titanic is a 1997 American epic romance and disaster film directed by James Cameron. A... more on Wikipedia8
495292The Wedding Singer
Drew Barrymore, Adam SandlerReleased: 1998
Directed by: Frank Coraci
The Wedding Singer is a 1998 romantic comedy film written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank... more on Wikipedia9
711413Grease
John Travolta, Olivia Newton-JohnReleased: 1978
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Grease is a 1978 American musical romantic comedy-drama film directed by Randal Kleiser and... more on Wikipedia10
564261How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 2003
Directed by: Donald Petrie
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a 2003 American romantic comedy film directed by Donald... more on Wikipedia11
528328Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Emma Stone, Julianne MooreReleased: 2011
Directed by: John Requa, Glenn Ficarra
Crazy, Stupid, Love is a 2011 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Glenn Ficarra... more on Wikipedia12
599405Ghost
Demi Moore, Whoopi GoldbergReleased: 1990
Directed by: Jerry Zucker
Ghost is a 1990 American romantic fantasy/crime thriller film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi... more on Wikipedia13
966697The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin WrightReleased: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
The Princess Bride is a 1987 American romantic comedy fantasy adventure film directed and... more on Wikipedia14
472291Sixteen Candles
John Cusack, Molly RingwaldReleased: 1984
Directed by: John Hughes
Sixteen Candles is a 1984 American coming-of-age comedy film starring Molly Ringwald, Michael... more on Wikipedia15
693508When Harry Met Sally...
Meg Ryan, Billy CrystalReleased: 1989
Directed by: Rob Reiner
When Harry Met Sally… is a 1989 American romantic comedy film written by Nora Ephron and... more on Wikipedia16
436169Lady and the Tramp
Peggy Lee, Stan FrebergReleased: 1955
Directed by: Wilfred Jackson, Hamilton Luske, Clyde Geronimi
Lady and the Tramp is a 1955 American animated musical romance film directed by Clyde... more on Wikipedia17
997729The Notebook
Rachel McAdams, Ryan GoslingReleased: 2004
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
The Notebook is a 2004 American romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes and based on... more on Wikipedia18
767584Love Actually
Keira Knightley, Elisha CuthbertReleased: 2003
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Love Actually is a 2003 British Christmas-themed romantic comedy film written and directed by... more on Wikipedia19
479307A Walk to Remember
Shane West, Mandy MooreReleased: 2002
Directed by: Adam Shankman
A Walk to Remember is a 2002 American coming-of-age romantic tragedy film directed by Adam... more on Wikipedia20
281172Ever After
Drew Barrymore, Anjelica HustonReleased: 1998
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Ever After is a 1998 American romantic comedy-drama film inspired by the fairy tale... more on Wikipedia21
448350Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Angelina Jolie, Brad PittReleased: 2005
Directed by: Doug Liman
Mr. & Mrs. Smith is a 2005 American action comedy film directed by Doug Liman. Bored... more on Wikipedia22
458184Sweet Home Alabama
Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaugheyReleased: 2002
Directed by: Andy Tennant
Sweet Home Alabama is a 2002 American romantic comedy film directed by Andy Tennant. A young... more on Wikipedia23
969741Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts, Richard GereReleased: 1990
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. A... more on Wikipedia24
845715Dirty Dancing
Patrick Swayze, Jennifer GreyReleased: 1987
Directed by: Emile Ardolino
Dirty Dancing is a 1987 American romantic drama film. Written by Eleanor Bergstein and... more on Wikipedia25
326187Never Been Kissed
Jessica Alba, Drew BarrymoreReleased: 1999
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
Never Been Kissed is a 1999 romantic comedy film produced by 20th Century Fox and Drew... more on Wikipedia
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