After the arduous winter we’ve had, who has the energy or brain space to sit through a more than two-hour-long heavy drama, especially when real-life is daunting enough as it is? Naturally, Variety has you covered with a list of the 35 best feel-good romantic comedies streaming now on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and Disney Plus.
Whether you’re paired up with your significant other or a glass of wine, these rom-coms are sure to make you happy-cry, blush and sigh with glee. From rom-com classics like “While You Were Sleeping” and “10 Things I Hate About You” to newer flicks “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “Palm Springs,” you’re sure to find your latest obsession here.
If you’re looking for romantic stories with underrepresented leads, opt for the subtle and charming LGBTQ+ coming-of-age romance movie “The Half of It” or the boisterously hilarious “The Lovebirds,” starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani.
For romance with a side of fantasy, opt for the iconic cult classic “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” with Michael Cera playing the titular role. If you’re nostalgic for your childhood, watch Jennifer Garner-led “13 Going on 30” or the 2019 live-action “Aladdin.”
Whether you’re a rom-com savant or avoid the genre altogether, these films are here to remind you that romance isn’t dead — it’s just on streaming now.