The Best Netflix Original Romantic Comedies

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Updated June 23, 2023 1.8K votes 506 voters 20.5K views
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Here are the best Netflix original romantic comedies currently streaming right now. This list of Netflix rom-com originals is updated with new and popular movies. What is the best Netflix original romantic comedy movie?

The latest and newest Netflix original rom-coms feature Hollywood's biggest stars, like Alexandra Daddario, Adam DeVine, and Joey King. Must-watch Netflix original chick flicks include When We First Met, The Kissing Booth, Happy Anniversary, and A Christmas Prince.  

Vote up the best original romantic comedy films on Netflix, and add your favorites if they're missing from the list.

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  • To All the Boys I've Loved Before
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    To All the Boys I've Loved Before

    Lana Condor, John Corbett, Noah Centineo
    131 votes
    • Released: 2018
    • Directed by: Susan Johnson
    In To All the Boys I've Loved Before, Lara Jean Song Covey (Lana Condor) is an introverted high school girl who writes secret love letters to her crushes, never intending for them to see the light of day. But when these letters mysteriously get mailed out, her peaceful life spirals into a whirlwind of romantic complications. Notably caught in this maelstrom is Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo), a popular jock with whom she forms an unexpected bond. This teen romantic-comedy, based on Jenny Han's bestselling novel, interweaves themes of adolescence, friendship, and first love, providing a fresh take on the genre.

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  • Set It Up
    2

    Set It Up

    Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu
    151 votes
    • Released: 2018
    • Directed by: Claire Scanlon
    Two overworked and underpaid assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other.

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  • The Kissing Booth
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    The Kissing Booth

    Joey King, Jacob Elordi, Molly Ringwald
    202 votes
    • Released: 2018
    • Directed by: Vince Marcello
    The Kissing Booth, a teen rom-com, traces the tumultuous love life of Elle Evans (Joey King). This high school junior's world spins as she violates her lifelong friendship rule - not to fall for her best friend Lee's (Joel Courtney) older brother, Noah Flynn (Jacob Elordi). An unexpected kiss at a school carnival booth unravels an intense romance between Elle and Noah. As their secret relationship grows, so does the tension with Lee. The film explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and love in this intricate adolescent triangle.

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  • When We First Met
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    When We First Met

    Adam DeVine, Alexandra Daddario, Shelley Hennig
    117 votes
    • Released: 2018
    • Directed by: Ari Sandel
    After spending a night with the girl of his dreams only to become just friends, a man gets the opportunity to travel through time and alter that night over and over again until he gets everything perfect.

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  • The Fundamentals of Caring
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    The Fundamentals of Caring

    Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts, Selena Gomez
    22 votes
    • Directed by: Rob Burnett
    The Fundamentals of Caring is a 2016 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Rob Burnett, based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Jonathan Evison and stars Paul Rudd, Craig Roberts and Selena Gomez.
  • The Perfect Date
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    The Perfect Date

    Noah Centineo, Laura Marano, Camila Mendes
    37 votes
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Chris Nelson
    A high school student creates an app to offer his services as a fake date to make money for college. When he develops feelings for someone, his plan gets complicated.

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