The 30+ Best College Romance Movies, Ranked
There's a time and a place for everything and it's called college. Now it's time to vote up the best movies about college romance and dating. College is the place where you're supposed to let go and experiment. You're away from home for the first time, no more curfews, no more checking in, no more monitoring. It's a time to let loose and go crazy in an environment where you're not always required to have a chaperone. What could go wrong? You'll have to watch these college movies about dating to find out.
This dating in college movie list has a mix of the best movies about having a love life in college, from college rom coms to heartfelt dramas. Get ready for to be hit in the college-era feels, and vote for the greatest college romance movies of all time.
- 1Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair
- Released: 2001
- Directed by: Robert Luketic
In this charming 2001 romantic comedy, Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) sets her sights on winning back the heart of Warner Huntington III (Matthew Davis), who believes she's "too blonde" for him. Armed with determination and a newfound passion for law, Elle proves that brains and beauty can go hand-in-hand as she conquers Harvard Law School to reclaim her love.
- 2Anna Kendrick, Skylar Astin, Rebel Wilson
- Released: 2012
- Directed by: Jason Moore
In this 2012 college romance, Beca (Anna Kendrick) unexpectedly finds herself joining a diverse group of singing enthusiasts after arriving at her new school. As they navigate the ups and downs of college life, the group discovers their shared passion for harmonious music, which ultimately leads them to compete in exhilarating collegiate competitions.
- 3Matt Damon, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck
- Released: 1997
- Directed by: Gus Van Sant
Dive into the world of genius janitor Will Hunting (Matt Damon) as he navigates love, friendship, and self-discovery while solving complex math problems at MIT. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions as Professor Gerald Lambeau (Stellan Skarsgard) and therapist Sean Maguire (Robin Williams) help guide this misguided prodigy towards his true potential.
- 4Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan, Mario
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Anne Fletcher
Experience dance and romance with 2006's Step Up, where bad boy Tyler Gage (Channing Tatum) finds himself mopping floors at the Maryland School of the Arts as community service. When gifted ballet student Nora (Jenna Dewan) enlists his hip-hop skills to spice up her classical routines, their undeniable chemistry will have you rooting for love to conquer all obstacles.
- 5Justin Long, Jonah Hill, Blake Lively
- Released: 2006
- Directed by: Steve Pink
In this hilarious 2006 rom-com, senior Bartleby Gaines turns his college rejection into an opportunity by opening his own fake university. As he and his friends struggle to keep up the ruse, viewers will find themselves rooting for these underdogs as they navigate love and self-discovery in their makeshift South Harmon Institute of Technology.
- 6Nick Cannon, Zoe Saldana, Orlando Jones
- Released: 2002
- Directed by: Charles Stone
"Drumline" (2002), features a gifted street drummer from Harlem who finds himself struggling to adapt at a Southern university. Filled with laughter, romance, and self-discovery, this movie will cheer you as our protagonist learns that reaching the top takes more than raw talent.
