Netflix has a decent selection of rom coms available to stream. I’ve gathered 37 of the best that scored at least 6 on IMDb and 60 on Rotten Tomatoes to find the everything you should definitely add to your watchlist, including some of my favourites of all-time, award winners, critically acclaimed and cult favourites.
WYALAN star rating explained:
- 5 stars – Highly enjoyed and would highly recommend as a must watch
- 4 stars – Enjoyed and would watch again in the future
- 3 stars – Glad I watched it once, but I’ll probably never watch it again
- 2 stars – Watched to the end, but I wouldn’t watch it again
- 1 star – DNF (did not finish)
Groundhog Day (1993) – Romantic Comedy/Fantasy
Bill Murray plays a cynical weatherman trapped reliving the same day until he learns to change, in a BAFTA‑nominated classic that redefined romantic comedy. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
One Day (2024) – Romantic Drama/Comedy
Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall play Emma and Dexter, whose relationship unfolds across decades on the same date each year, adapted from David Nicholls’s novel. WYALAN Rating – 4.5/5
10 Things I Hate About You (1999) – Teen Romantic Comedy
Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger headline this witty high‑school spin on The Taming of the Shrew, a sharp teen romance that became a 1990s touchstone. WYALAN Rating – 5/5
Frances Ha (2012) – Indie Romantic Comedy/Drama
Greta Gerwig stars as a struggling dancer navigating friendship and fleeting romance in New York, a luminous black‑and‑white story nominated for Independent Spirit Awards. WYALAN Rating – 3.5/5
Sex and the City (1998–2004) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
Sarah Jessica Parker leads the Emmy‑winning series about four women navigating love, friendship, and ambition in New York City.
Coming to America (1988) – Romantic Comedy
Eddie Murphy plays an African prince who disguises himself to find true love in Queens, in a comedy that became an iconic box office hit.
Ghost (1990) – Romantic Comedy/Fantasy
Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore star in a supernatural love story where romance transcends death, with Bruce Joel Rubin’s Oscar‑winning screenplay and Whoopi Goldberg’s Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Love Per Square Foot (2018) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
Two Mumbai professionals enter a marriage of convenience to secure housing, only to discover real feelings beneath the arrangement.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018) – Teen Romantic Comedy
Lara Jean’s secret love letters spark unexpected romance, in a Netflix favourite that launched a trilogy and the spinoff XO Kitty.
Knocked Up (2007) – Romantic Comedy
Katherine Heigl and Seth Rogen star in Judd Apatow’s comedy about an unexpected pregnancy and clashing lifestyles, blending raunchy humour with heartfelt moments.
Crazy Rich Asians (2018) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
Constance Wu discovers her boyfriend’s family are Singaporean royalty, sparking clashes of class and tradition in a Golden Globe‑nominated global phenomenon.
Ali’s Wedding (2017) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
A young Muslim man in Australia struggles between family expectations and his own heart, in a critically acclaimed rom com inspired by true events.
Clueless (1995) – Teen Romantic Comedy
Alicia Silverstone’s Cher brings Jane Austen’s Emma into Beverly Hills with wit and style, in a cultural touchstone that defined teen romance of the 1990s. WYALAN Rating – 3/5
The Half of It (2020) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
A shy student helps a jock woo a girl she secretly loves, in a tender coming‑of‑age story that won Tribeca’s Best Narrative Feature.
Long Shot (2019) – Romantic Comedy
Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen star in a rom com about a presidential candidate and her unlikely speechwriter, praised for its sharp mix of politics and romance.
Love at First Sight (2023) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
Two strangers meet on a flight to London and discover a connection that might change their lives, adapted from Jennifer E. Smith’s novel.
Bridesmaids (2011) – Comedy/Romantic Comedy
Kristen Wiig leads a hilarious ensemble about friendship, rivalry, and wedding chaos, earning Oscar nominations for Best Supporting Actress (Melissa McCarthy) and Best Original Screenplay. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Always Be My Maybe (2019) – Romantic Comedy
Ali Wong and Randall Park play childhood friends reconnecting as adults, in a witty rom com that balances cultural identity with rediscovered love. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Sliding Doors (1998) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
Gwyneth Paltrow stars in a parallel‑lives romance where a missed train changes everything, in a film that became a cultural touchstone for its inventive take on fate. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
Faraway (2023) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
A German woman escapes to a Croatian island and finds unexpected love while rediscovering herself in a warm, character‑driven story.
XO Kitty (2023– ) – Teen Romantic Comedy/Series
Spinoff of To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before, following Kitty as she navigates love and identity abroad in Seoul.
Set It Up (2018) – Romantic Comedy
Two overworked assistants scheme to set up their demanding bosses, only to find romance themselves in a witty workplace rom com.
The Incredible Jessica James (2017) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
Jessica Williams stars as a playwright navigating dating and self‑confidence in New York, in a sharp indie rom com.
Friends with Benefits (2011) – Romantic Comedy
Justin Timberlake and Mila Kunis star as friends testing a no‑strings relationship, discovering that casual love is never simple.
Tramps (2016) – Indie Romantic Comedy
Two strangers are thrown together during a botched delivery job, sparking an unexpected romance across New York’s streets.
Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005) – Action/Romantic Comedy
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie play married assassins whose secret identities collide, blending romance with explosive action in a global box office hit.
Nappily Ever After (2018) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
Sanaa Lathan stars as a woman whose breakup leads her to question love, identity, and self‑acceptance.
Wedding Season (2022) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
Two Indian‑American singles fake a relationship to survive a summer of family weddings, only to discover real feelings along the way.
Do Revenge (2022) – Teen Comedy/Romantic Comedy
High school rivals form an alliance to take down their enemies, in a darkly comic teen rom com with sharp twists.
Alex Strangelove (2018) – Teen Romantic Comedy
A closeted teenager’s plan to lose his virginity unravels when he falls for another boy, in a heartfelt coming‑of‑age story.
The Hating Game (2021) – Romantic Comedy
Office rivals discover unexpected chemistry in this adaptation of Sally Thorne’s bestselling novel.
Single All the Way (2021) – Romantic Comedy
A man convinces his best friend to pose as his boyfriend for the holidays, only to find true love closer than expected.
Someone Great (2019) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
Gina Rodriguez stars as a music journalist facing a breakup while leaning on her closest friends during one transformative weekend.
The Lovebirds (2020) – Romantic Comedy/Action
Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani play a couple whose relationship is tested when they stumble into a murder mystery. WYALAN Rating – 4/5
The Noel Diary (2022) – Romantic Comedy/Drama
A novelist returning home for the holidays discovers a diary that leads him to a woman with ties to his past.
The Princess Switch (2018) – Romantic Comedy
Vanessa Hudgens plays both a duchess and a baker who swap lives, leading to romance and mistaken identities.
Heart Eyes (2025) – Romantic Comedy
A rom com centred on two strangers whose chance encounter sparks an unexpected love story in the digital age.