You don’t need a boo to enjoy the best Valentine’s Day movies, trust us. Whether you’re coupled up and planning a cosy night in, ignoring texts from your situationship, or settling in for a delicious girls’ night, there’s a film for every mood.
The best Valentine’s Day movies don’t necessarily take place on the day itself; they simply capture the highs and lows of endearing, complicated love. Maybe they’ll make you grateful you’re single and avoiding that heartbreak. Maybe they’ll give your significant other a gentle nudge to step it up (hint: feel free to send them our gift guide for girlfriends).
As the big day approaches, we’ve got you covered with the best Valentine’s Day movies to watch, no matter your sexuality, relationship status, or taste in film. From queer love stories and classic rom-coms to romance book adaptations and more, this is Glamour’s ultimate round-up of Valentine’s Day viewing.
Set It Up (2018)
KC Baily
Starring: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu, Pete Davidson, Taye Diggs.
What’s it about: Harper and Charlie are two overworked assistants who work in the same building. Desperate to escape their high-stress jobs, they hatch a plan to set their bosses up with each other — only to find themselves falling for one another along the way. This is one of the best Netflix romances we’ve seen in forever.
Cuteness: 9/10
We Live in Time (2024)
Peter Mountain