The Best Movies For New Couples To Watch

Updated February 18, 2021 1.5k votes 260 voters 30.7k views52 items

List RulesVote up the films new couples should cuddle up and enjoy together.

The best movies for couples to watch early in a relationship need to be safe, enjoyable, and above all else, entertaining. When you're in the getting to know you phase, good light-hearted romantic movies are key. Such first, second, or third date movies allow you to experience romance vicariously, which may inspire some mutual affection between you and your partner. It's also a great way to get to know your partner's parameters regarding taste, as you can gauge their responses to different types of films.

What are the best movies for new couples? The list below should provide suggestions. You can try a lighthearted comedic staple of the rom-com genre like Annie Hall or Meet the Parents. You can also try a more serious film that explores relationship dynamics, like 500 Days of Summer. These are great movies to watch with your wife, girlfriend, husband, or boyfriend. In short, the top films on this list are movies couples must watch.

There are plenty of great movies out there to impress a girl or guy. Browse this list below to make your choice and vote up the best options!

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Up
Christopher Plummer, Ed Asner
Released: 2009
Directed by: Pete Docter
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50 First Dates
Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler
Released: 2004
Directed by: Peter Segal
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt
Released: 2005
Directed by: Doug Liman
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WALL-E
Sigourney Weaver, Laraine Newman
Released: 2008
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
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Meet the Parents
Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller
Released: 2000
Directed by: Jay Roach
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Friends with Benefits
Emma Stone, Mila Kunis
Released: 2011
Directed by: Will Gluck
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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey
Released: 2003
Directed by: Donald Petrie
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Titanic
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
Released: 1997
Directed by: James Cameron
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The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin Wright
Released: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
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Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
Released: 1990
Directed by: Garry Marshall
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Audrey Hepburn, Mickey Rooney
Released: 1961
Directed by: Blake Edwards
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Love & Basketball
Tyra Banks, Gabrielle Union
Released: 2000
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood
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Moonstruck
Nicolas Cage, Cher
Released: 1987
Directed by: Norman Jewison
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Always Be My Maybe
Ali Wong, Randall Park
Released: 2019
Directed by: Nahnatchka Khan
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Field of Dreams
Ben Affleck, Matt Damon
Released: 1989
Directed by: Phil Alden Robinson
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The Wedding Singer
Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler
Released: 1998
Directed by: Frank Coraci
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Date Night
Mila Kunis, Olivia Munn
Released: 2010
Directed by: Shawn Levy
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Annie Hall
Woody Allen, Diane Keaton
Released: 1977
Directed by: Woody Allen
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Stardust
Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro
Released: 2007
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
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Kissing Jessica Stein
Jon Hamm, Idina Menzel
Released: 2002
Directed by: Charles Herman-Wurmfeld
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Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Anna Kendrick, Chris Evans
Released: 2010
Directed by: Edgar Wright
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Shakespeare in Love
Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben Affleck
Released: 1998
Directed by: John Madden
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When Harry Met Sally...
Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal
Released: 1989
Directed by: Rob Reiner
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Before Sunrise
Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
Released: 1995
Directed by: Richard Linklater
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(500) Days of Summer
Zooey Deschanel, Minka Kelly
Released: 2009
Directed by: Marc Webb
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