Best New Rom-Com Movies For Valentine’s Day, Ranked

Summary

• Fall Guy stars Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt, offering a feel-good, entertaining rom-com experience.
• Hit Man has humor and romance with Glen Powell and Adria Arjona as lead actors.
• We Live In Time features Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh in an emotional, life-changing rom-com.

The good thing about rom-coms is that they portray relationship complexities in a fun way. This genre often delivers relatable scenarios and struggles in a lighthearted manner, reminding viewers that laughter can be a great way to heal bonds, surpass obstacles, and strengthen relationships.

For those reasons, this list introduces all recent rom-coms ideal for Valentine’s Day. The listed movies are full of life lessons, entertainment, and comedy, starring actors like Nicole Kidman, Andrew Garfield, and Anne Hathaway.

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Fall Guy

A Stuntman Trying To Conquer The Love Of His Life

• Cast: Ryan Gosling, Emily Blunt
• Release date: May 3, 2024
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV

The Fall Guy is a rom-com starring Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt. These two are the lead couple, and they are reason enough to watch it. Ryan consistently delivers great comedy, and Emily Blunt complements him perfectly. It’s the ideal movie for couples aiming for a feel-good, easy-to-watch, and entertaining film.

The movie tells the story of a professional stuntman—Colt—who has a major crush on his co-worker and movie director, Jody. As the film unfolds, viewers can sense the tension between these two. The movie is packed with special effects and stunts and includes a touch of an unusual mystery.

7

Hit Man

A Hitman That Falls In Love With One Of His Clients

• Cast: Glen Powell, Adria Arjona
• Release date: May 24, 2024
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix

The Hit Man is a fantastic choice for a cozy Valentine’s night. The movie is entertaining and features just the right blend of comedy and romance. Critics have positively noted the chemistry between the two lead actors, Glen Powell and Adria Arjona, which has resulted in solid ratings and scores.

The plot centers on Gary, the hitman, who finds himself falling in love with one of his clients. He breaks character to help her escape from her abusive husband. Interestingly, this hitman has never killed anyone, and the Netflix film is based on true events.

6

Anyone But You

An Intense Love—Hate Relationship

• Cast: Sydney Sweeney, Glen Powell
• Release date: December 22, 2023
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video, Netflix

Anyone But You is exactly how a rom-com should be—fun, entertaining, and capable of making viewers cry without previous notice. The movie was nominated for Comedy of the Year in 2024 but lost to No Hard Feelings, starring Jennifer Lawrence.

The plot portrays Beatrice (Sydney Sweeney) and Ben (Glen Powell) on their first date. Everything seems to be going perfectly, as they really like each other. However, later that day, Beatrice overhears a disappointing conversation between Ben and his roommate and decides not to see him again. Little does she know that destiny has other plans when they meet at a friend’s wedding.

5

Upgraded

An Intern Goes On A Work Trip And Falls In Love With A Stranger

• Cast: Camila Mendes, Archie Renaux
• Release date: February 9, 2024
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video

Upgraded stars Camila Mendes and Archie Renaux as the main protagonists in this new rom-com, which is ideal for Valentine’s Day. Many viewers think the movie touches on The Devil Wears Prada vibes, where a boss is mean to the intern.

The movie is about a really passionate art intern in New York who gets to go on a work trip to London. On arrival at the airport, she is upgraded to First Class, where she meets a very handsome (and wealthy) man. She introduces herself as the director of her company, and the lies don’t end there, which brings consequences to her professional and romantic life.

4

The Idea of You

A Young And Famous Singer Falls In Love With An Older Woman

• Cast: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine
• Release date: March 16, 2024
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV

The Idea of You is a movie based on Robinne Lee’s novel. It delves into the complexities of a relationship with a significant age difference. Fans of the novel highly recommend reading the book, as it provides rich details that improve the movie experience.

The movie is about a young famous singer—Hayes—and a passionate middle-aged artist, Solène. They meet at the Coachella festival and develop an immediate connection. However, a 10+ age gap makes Solène uncomfortable and worried about societal judgment.

3

Find Me Falling

A Man Takes A Work Break In Cyprus And His Life Changes

• Cast: Harry Connick Jr., Agni Scott
• Release date: July 19, 2024
• Streaming Service: Netflix

Find Me Falling is a drama, rom-com film written by female director Stelana Kliris. She was inspired by an article about a man who had a house near a cliff and, thanks to that, saved many desperate people trying to end their lives. The movie mixes drama with romance, and male lead actor Harry Connick Jr. is great at delivering fun lines, making it the perfect combo.

The movie is an adaptation of that article. It follows a famous singer who is dealing with some issues and decides to take a break on an island—Cyprus. He buys a house on a cliffside, which he later discovers is where people go to end their lives. He also encounters an old love—Sia, a woman he dated before fame came around—which will change his life.

2

A Family Affair

A Complicated Love Trying To Survive Family Troubles

• Cast: Nicole Kidman, Zac Efron, Joey King
• Release date: June 28, 2024
• Streaming Service: Netflix

A Family Affair is a lighthearted romantic comedy for couples looking for something relaxing and not lovey-dovey. While the movie centers around romance, it also explores how a relationship can affect the ones closest to us. Viewers’ reviews mention that the movie is rewatchable and delivers a feel-good experience.

The plot introduces Zara, the daughter played by Joey King, who finds out her widowed mother is romantically seeing her boss. This results in awkward interactions between the three of them, which are the spotlight and the most fun scenes of the movie. This trio will surely deliver a fun cinema night on Valentine’s Day.

1

We Live In Time

A New Couple Facing A Life-Changing Challenge Together

• Cast: Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh
• Release date: October 18, 2024
• Streaming Service: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV

We Live In Time is one of the most intense romantic comedies that has recently aired. Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh deliver incredibly strong performances while telling a beautiful and raw story. The movie is rated 7.0/10 on IMDb, and viewers have great things to say about it. Some words to describe it include “life-changing movie,” “inspirational,” “emotional,” and “heartfelt.”

The plot follows a couple’s journey through life-changing challenges. It shows how they stick together, help each other, and enjoy the highs and lows of their lives. It is an excellent watch for couples looking into something more “in the feels” on Valentine’s Day.