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The Best Movies for New Couples to Watch

Updated September 9, 2019 1.5k votes 253 voters 29.7k views40 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, 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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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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WALL-E
Sigourney Weaver, Laraine Newman
Released: 2008
Directed by: Andrew Stanton
WALL-E is a 2008 American computer-animated science-fiction comedy film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia
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Mr. & Mrs. Smith
Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt
Released: 2005
Directed by: Doug Liman
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Friends with Benefits
Emma Stone, Mila Kunis
Released: 2011
Directed by: Will Gluck
Friends with Benefits is a 2011 American romantic comedy film directed by Will Gluck and... more on Wikipedia
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Meet the Parents
Robert De Niro, Ben Stiller
Released: 2000
Directed by: Jay Roach
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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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Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
Released: 1990
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. A... more on Wikipedia
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The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin Wright
Released: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Audrey Hepburn, Mickey Rooney
Released: 1961
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a 1961 American romantic comedy film starring Audrey Hepburn and... more on Wikipedia
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The Wedding Singer
Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler
Released: 1998
Directed by: Frank Coraci
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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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Date Night
Mila Kunis, Olivia Munn
Released: 2010
Directed by: Shawn Levy
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Stardust
Michelle Pfeiffer, Robert De Niro
Released: 2007
Directed by: Matthew Vaughn
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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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(500) Days of Summer
Zooey Deschanel, Minka Kelly
Released: 2009
Directed by: Marc Webb
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Forgetting Sarah Marshall
Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell
Released: 2008
Directed by: Nicholas Stoller
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Isn't It Romantic
Rebel Wilson, Adam DeVine
Released: 2019
Directed by: Todd Strauss-Schulson
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You've Got Mail
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan
Released: 1998
Directed by: Nora Ephron
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Game Night
Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams
Released: 2018
Directed by: John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein
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