If you’re looking to enjoy a night in with a loved one or your virtual romantic partner named Samantha Netflix, then we have several Valentine’s Day movie recommendations for you.
We selected these movies as 2014 Valentine’s Day recommendations based on the fact that they are A) easily available on Netflix, and B) recent, classic, and/or worth a try.
Feel free to contribute your own selections in the comments at the bottom of this article. Just let us know if it’s on Netflix or not!
Stuck in Love
Synopsis: Three years past his divorce, veteran novelist Bill Borgens can’t stop obsessing over, let alone spying on, his ex-wife Erica, who ignominiously left him for another man. Even as his neighbor-with-benefits, Tricia, tries to push him back into the dating pool, he remains blind to anyone else’s charms.
Why to watch: A new entry in the romance genre, Stuck in Love is a strong directorial debut from Josh Boone with a great cast: Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, Lily Collins, Nat Wolff, Kristen Bell, and Logan Lerman top line. This one has a nice balance of fun and sad. Boone will continue his ascension in Hollywood this June with the release of The Fault in Our Stars, based on the book by John Green.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Synopsis: A flighty young New York social butterfly becomes complicatedly smitten with a young man in her apartment building.
Why to watch: Classic romances are difficult to find on Netflix, but Breakfast at Tiffany’s starring Audrey Hepburn is one of the few treasures currently available.
The Artist
Synopsis: The Artist is a heartfelt and entertaining valentine to classic American cinema set in Hollywood during the twilight of its silent era. Love, friendship and an exquisite story make it the most feel good, most original film of our time.
Why to watch: Remember the 2012 Oscars when The Artist won five times? If it didn’t feel like it was right for you to watch at the time (because who wants to jump on a bandwagon?), maybe now is the time to enjoy this black-and-white silent film starring Jean Dujardin and Bérénice Bejo. The throwback to the early days of cinema will most definitely call for a warm fire and a glass of your finest wine or scotch, making this a strong Valentine’s Day recommendation.
Like Crazy
Synopsis: A British college student falls for an American student, only to be separated from him when she’s banned from the U.S. after overstaying her visa.
Why to watch: A heart-breaking look at the difficulties with long distance relationships, Like Crazy is a movie that’s just right for a quiet, thought-provoking night indoors. Just be warned that the movie does have its sad moments and may not leave you in the best mood by the end. Really though… it’s worth a watch.
Weekend
Synopsis: After meeting one lonely Friday night at a bar, Russell and Glen find themselves caught up in a lost weekend full of sex, drugs, and startling emotional connection.
Why to watch: Weekend is one of the better and more recent gay dramas currently available on Netflix. Director Andrew Haigh went on to produce the new show Looking for HBO and wrote the first two episodes of the series. Bonus: Lead star Tom Cullen is one of Lady Mary’s love interests on Downton Abbey season 4.
The English Teacher
Synopsis: Julianne Moore stars as an English teacher who has her life turned upside down when a former student returns to town. Also starring Greg Kinnear and Nathan Lane.
Why to watch: While it’s not beloved by critics, the film stars A-list actors Julianne Moore, Greg Kinnear, and Lily Collins. Bonus: Fiona Shaw is the narrator.
Some Like It Hot
Synopsis: This hysterical comedy from director Billy Wilder finds Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon on the lam after witnessing a mob hit. They join an all-girl jazz band and masquerade as women in order to elude the Chicago mobsters, and befriending a beautiful singer (Marilyn Monroe) and a wealthy business magnate.
Why to watch: What’s a Valentine’s Day without an appearance from Marilyn Monroe? Some Like It Hot was described by Roger Ebert in his 2000 review as “classic screwball,” and it’s a great movie to select if you’re looking for something less sad/serious than the ones listed above.
Note: All synopses are official descriptions provided by distributors.
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