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, 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. 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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6836Up
Christopher Plummer, Ed AsnerReleased: 2009
Directed by: Pete Docter
Up is a 2009 American 3D computer-animated adventure comedy-drama film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia2
613150 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 Wikipedia3
4627WALL-E
Sigourney Weaver, Laraine NewmanReleased: 2008
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
WALL-E is a 2008 American computer-animated science-fiction comedy film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia4
3718Mr. & 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 Wikipedia5
3718Friends with Benefits
Emma Stone, Mila KunisReleased: 2011
Directed by: Will Gluck
Friends with Benefits is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck and... more on Wikipedia6
3213Meet the Parents
Robert De Niro, Ben StillerReleased: 2000
Directed by: Jay Roach
Meet the Parents is a 2000 American comedy film directed by Jay Roach. Male nurse Greg Focker... more on Wikipedia7
3115How 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 Wikipedia8
3924Titanic
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 Wikipedia9
3015Pretty 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 Wikipedia10
4431The 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 Wikipedia11
2715Breakfast at Tiffany's
Audrey Hepburn, Mickey RooneyReleased: 1961
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a 1961 American romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn and... more on Wikipedia12
2111The 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 Wikipedia13
2617Love & Basketball
Tyra Banks, Gabrielle UnionReleased: 2000
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Love & Basketball is a 2000 American romantic drama film starring Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan.... more on Wikipedia14
2314Moonstruck
Nicolas Cage, CherReleased: 1987
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Moonstruck is a 1987 American romantic comedy film directed by Norman Jewison and written by... more on Wikipedia15
122Always Be My Maybe
Ali Wong, Randall ParkReleased: 2019
Directed by: Nahnatchka Khan
Always Be My Maybe is a 2019 American comedy film directed by Nahnatchka Khan. Childhood... more on Wikipedia16
1911Date Night
Mila Kunis, Olivia MunnReleased: 2010
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Date Night is a 2010 comedy film directed by Shawn Levy and starring Steve Carell and Tina... more on Wikipedia17
2722Stardust
Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De NiroReleased: 2007
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
Stardust is a 2007 British-American romantic fantasy film from Paramount Pictures, directed by... more on Wikipedia18
2318Scott Pilgrim vs. the World
Anna Kendrick, Chris EvansReleased: 2010
Directed by: Edgar Wright
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World is a 2010 comedy film co-written, produced and directed by Edgar... more on Wikipedia19
2016Shakespeare in Love
Gwyneth Paltrow, Ben AffleckReleased: 1998
Directed by: John Madden
Shakespeare in Love is a 1998 British-American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John... more on Wikipedia20
1915When 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 Wikipedia21
1919(500) Days of Summer
Zooey Deschanel, Minka KellyReleased: 2009
Directed by: Marc Webb
(500) Days of Summer is a 2009 American romantic comedy-drama film by first time director Marc... more on Wikipedia22
1513Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Mila Kunis, Kristen BellReleased: 2008
Directed by: Nicholas Stoller
Forgetting Sarah Marshall is a 2008 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Nicholas... more on Wikipedia23
85Isn't It Romantic
Rebel Wilson, Adam DeVineReleased: 2019
Directed by: Todd Strauss-Schulson
Isn't It Romantic is a 2019 American romantic comedy film directed by Todd Strauss-Schulson.... more on Wikipedia24
1718You'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 Wikipedia25
75Game Night
Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdamsReleased: 2018
Directed by: John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein
Game Night is a 2018 American comedy thriller film directed by John Francis Daley and Jonathan... more on Wikipedia