The Best Romantic Dramas Movies On Netflix

Updated February 15, 2022 2.3k votes 775 voters 34.2k views

What do you get when you mix a little bit of romance with just a dash of intrigue and mystery? Some of the best romantic dramas on Netflix, of course! These top-rated Netflix romance/dramas range from historical epics to intimate contemporary tear-jerkers.

This list of the best romantic drama movies on Netflix offers entertainment that is guaranteed to please him or her If you're just recovering from a break up, don't worry - we have something to fix that too. Watching some of the below films will inspire you and give you hope.

What are the best romantic dramas on Netflix? It really depends on your mood and what you're looking for. Browse this list to find the best romance film for your next date night. Then, vote up the best romantic dramas on Netflix!

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A Walk to Remember
Shane West, Mandy Moore, Peter Coyote
22 votes
- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Adam Shankman
Set in North Carolina, "A Walk To Remember" follows the rite of passage of a jaded, aimless high school senior (Shane West) who falls in love with a guileless young woman (Mandy Moore) he and his ...more
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Pride & Prejudice
Keira Knightley, Matthew McFadyen, Brenda Blethyn
23 votes
- Released: 2005
- Directed by: Joe Wright
In this adaptation of Jane Austen's beloved novel, Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) lives with her mother, father and sisters in the English countryside. As the eldest, she faces mounting pressure ...more
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After
Josephine Langford, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Pia Mia
63 votes
- Released: 2019
- Directed by: Jenny Gage
Tessa Young is a dedicated student, dutiful daughter and loyal girlfriend to her high school sweetheart. Entering her first semester of college, Tessa's guarded world opens up when she meets Hardin ...more
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All the Bright Places
Elle Fanning, Alexandra Shipp, Ginny Gardner
22 votes
- Released: 2020
- Directed by: Brett Haley
After meeting each other, two people struggle with the emotional and physical scars of their past. They discover that even the smallest moments can mean something.
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The Exception
Lily James, Jai Courtney, Christopher Plummer
10 votes
- Released: 2016
- Directed by: David Leveaux
German soldier Stefan Brandt goes on a mission to investigate exiled German Monarch Kaiser Wilhelm II. The Kaiser lives in a secluded mansion in the Netherlands, and as Germany is taking over ...more
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About Time
Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Nighy
13 votes
- Released: 2013
- Directed by: Richard Curtis
When Tim Lake (Domhnall Gleeson) is 21, his father (Bill Nighy) tells him a secret: The men in their family can travel through time. Although he can't change history, Tim resolves to improve his life ...more
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