70 Best New Rom-Coms and Romance Movies

Critics Consensus: A remarkable directorial debut by Harry Lighton, Pillion is an unconventional romance that soars thanks to its nonjudgmental perspective and knockout performances.

Synopsis: A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.

Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Harry Melling, Douglas Hodge, Lesley Sharp

Directed By: Harry Lighton, Clare Binns, Mark Gooder, Pim Hermeling

Critics Consensus: Perversely funny while giving its quartet of fine actors some of their best material yet, The Invite is a sophisticated farce that reaffirms Olivia Wilde as one of the most exciting filmmakers working today.

Synopsis: Joe and Angela’s marriage is on thin ice. When they invite their enigmatic upstairs neighbors for a dinner party, the night spirals into unexpected places…. View Full Synopsis

Starring: Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton

Directed By: Olivia Wilde, Patrick Chu, Shayne Fiske, Chelsea Barnard

Critics Consensus: The Ballad of Wallis Island hums along a sweet melody without lapsing into outright sentimentality, mining a great deal of warmth from its humble premise.

Synopsis: THE BALLAD OF WALLIS ISLAND follows Charles (Tim Key), an eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island and dreams of getting his… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Basden, Tim Key, Carey Mulligan, Akemnji Ndifernyan

Directed By: James Griffiths, Carey Mulligan, Tom Basden, Tim Key

Critics Consensus: Rudy Mancuso’s use of magical realism elevates Música, infusing its familiar narrative framework with a bracingly personal touch.

Synopsis: Based on writer, director and star Rudy Mancuso, Música is a coming-of-age love story that follows an aspiring creator with synesthesia, who must come to… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Rudy Mancuso, Camila Mendes, J.B. Smoove, Francesca Reale

Directed By: Rudy Mancuso

Critics Consensus: Buoyed by Karan Soni and Jonathan Groff’s appealingly sweet performances, A Nice Indian Boy navigates cultural mores and romance with an infectiously kind heart.

Synopsis: Naveen Gavaskar is a self-effacing, soft-spoken doctor with a boisterous mother, seemingly perfect sister and quiet father. The Gavaskars are outwardly accepting of Naveen’s sexuality… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Karan Soni, Jonathan Groff, Sunita Mani, Zarna Garg

Directed By: Roshan Sethi, Daniel Bekerman, Jamal Daniel, Thalia Daniel

Critics Consensus: Lust and violence collide to powerfully pulpy effect in Love Lies Bleeding, a well-acted addition to writer-director Rose Glass’ growing body of exceptional work.

Synopsis: From Director Rose Glass comes an electric new love story; reclusive gym manager Lou falls hard for Jackie, an ambitious bodybuilder headed through town to… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Katy O'Brian, Ed Harris, Dave Franco

Directed By: Rose Glass, Susan Kirr, Ollie Madden, Daniel Battsek

Critics Consensus: Like the most delightful of stocking stuffers, The Baltimorons is modestly-sized but incredibly winning with its outsized charm.

Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, Cliff, a down-on-his luck comedian who can’t catch a break, chips a tooth, and suddenly finds himself in the late-night care of… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Michael Strassner, Liz Larsen, Olivia Luccardi, Chris Strassner

Directed By: Jay Duplass, Jay Duplass, Mark Duplass, Mel Eslyn

Critics Consensus: Another marvelous chronicle of America’s strivers by writer-director Sean Baker given some extra pizzazz by Mikey Madison’s brassy performance, Anora is a romantic drama on the bleeding edge.

Synopsis: Sean Baker’s Palme d’Or winner ANORA is an audacious, thrilling, and comedic variation on a modern day Cinderella story. Mikey Madison (ONCE UPON A TIME… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Mikey Madison, Mark Eydelshteyn, Yura Borisov, Karren Karagulian

Directed By: Sean Baker, Ken Meyer, Clay Pecorin, Glen Basner

Critics Consensus: Tracing through the passage of time with a light touch, director Baltasar Kormákur’s moving drama is a wistful reverie on life itself.

Synopsis: A romantic and thrilling story that spans several decades and continents; TOUCH follows one widower’s emotional journey to find his first love who disappeared 50… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Egill Ólafsson, Kōki, Pálmi Kormákur, Masahiro Motoki

Directed By: Baltasar Kormákur

Critics Consensus: A sparkling rom-com that satirizes modern social mores with good-natured wit and a lovely rapport between Angourie Rice and Spike Fearn, Finding Emily makes a tried-and-true formula feel brand new.

Synopsis: When a lovesick musician is given the wrong number for his dream girl, he teams up with a driven psychology student to find her. Together,… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn, Minnie Driver, Prassana Puwanarajah

Directed By: Alicia MacDonald, Angela Moneke, Thea Paulett, Alexandra Loewy

Critics Consensus: A bittersweet romp about new beginnings with another sparkling turn by Renée Zellweger, Mad About the Boy gracefully closes the book on Bridget Jones’ diary.

Synopsis: After jumping back into the dating pool, single mother Bridget Jones finds herself caught between a younger man and her son’s science teacher.

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Colin Firth

Directed By: Michael Morris, Helen Fielding, Amelia Granger, Sarah Jane Wright

Critics Consensus: With its trio of outstanding performers volleying their star power back and forth without ever dropping the ball, Challengers is a kinetic and sexy romp at court.

Synopsis: From visionary filmmaker Luca Guadagnino, Challengers stars Zendaya as Tashi Duncan, a former tennis prodigy turned coach and a force of nature who makes no… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Zendaya, Josh O'Connor, Mike Faist, A.J. Lister

Directed By: Luca Guadagnino, Bernard Bellew, Lorenzo Mieli, Kevin Ulrich

Critics Consensus: Leveraging fantasy to explore how bad life choices are evergreen, Timestalker is a clever and imaginative sophomore feature from director and star Alice Lowe.

Synopsis: Timestalker follows hapless heroine Agnes through time as she repeatedly falls for the wrong guy, dies a grim death, gets reincarnated a century later, before… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Alice Lowe, Jacob Anderson, Nick Frost, Kate Dickie

Directed By: Alice Lowe, Ty Francis, Mike Rattenbury, Vaughan Sivell

Critics Consensus: Andrew Ahn lends a tender eye to a humorous and heartfelt remake that boasts loving performances to be embraced by all.

Synopsis: From Director Andrew Ahn comes a joyful comedy of errors about a chosen family navigating cultural identity, queerness, and family expectations. Frustrated with his commitment-phobic… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Bowen Yang, Lily Gladstone, Kelly Marie Tran, Han Gi-chan

Directed By: Andrew Ahn, Daniel Bekerman, Julie Goldstein, Luca Intili

Critics Consensus: Unwieldy but rewarding, The Beast uses its sci-fi conceit to explore intriguing themes in largely satisfying fashion.

Synopsis: The year is 2044: artificial intelligence controls all facets of a stoic society as humans routinely “erase” their feelings. Hoping to eliminate pain caused by… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Léa Seydoux, George MacKay, Guslagie Malanda, Dasha Nekrasova

Directed By: Bertrand Bonello

Critics Consensus: A loosely structured yet emotionally sharp coming-of-age film, Mile End Kicks captures early 20s aimlessness with authentic charm, lifted by Barbie Ferreira’s natural lead turn and Chandler Levack’s confident, unsentimental direction.

Synopsis: I Like Movies director Chandler Levack’s Mile End Kicks is a bright romantic comedy starring Barbie Ferreira as Grace, a young music critic who moves… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Barbie Ferreira, Devon Bostick, Stanley Simons, Juliette Gariépy

Directed By: Chandler Levack, Brian Alkerton, Timo Argillander, Fraser Ash

Critics Consensus: This tension-filled coming out story marks a welcome debut for director Carmen Emmi, whose Plainclothes showcases the perils of love and the effects of isolation.

Synopsis: At his mother’s New Year’s Eve party Lucas, a young police officer, loses a letter no one was ever meant to read. Amid the backdrop… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Tom Blyth, Russell Tovey, Maria Dizzia, Christian Cooke

Directed By: Carmen Emmi

Critics Consensus: A modern, literate and sweet riff on finding the kind of happiness that can’t be found in a book, Jane Austen Wrecked My Life will make your day.

Synopsis: Agathe, hopelessly clumsy yet charming and full of contradictions, finds herself in desperate singlehood. Her dream is to experience love akin to a Jane Austen… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Camille Rutherford, Pablo Pauly, Charlie Anson, Annabelle Lengronne

Directed By: Laura Piani, Gabrielle Dumon

Critics Consensus: The Idea of You offers a welcome reminder that Anne Hathaway remains a thoroughly delightful rom-com lead — and reaffirms that few filmmakers understand the genre better than Michael Showalter.

Synopsis: Based on the acclaimed, contemporary love story of the same name, The Idea of You centers on Solène (Anne Hathaway), a 40-year-old single mom who… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Annie Mumolo

Directed By: Michael Showalter, Douglas S. Jones, Jason Babiszewski, Jennifer Westfeldt

Critics Consensus: Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh’s palpable chemistry will snatch audiences’ hearts before breaking them in We Live in Time, a powerful melodrama that uses its nonlinear structure to thoughtfully explore grief.

Synopsis: Almut (Florence Pugh) and Tobias (Andrew Garfield) are brought together in a surprise encounter that changes their lives. Through snapshots of their life together –… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Florence Pugh, Adam James, Aoife Hinds

Directed By: John Crowley, Anna Marsh, Ron Halpern, Joe Naftalin

Critics Consensus: A wickedly delightful genre mashup led by Melissa Barrera, Your Monster is pleasantly packed with songs, guts, and heart.

Synopsis: Your Monster tells the story of the soft-spoken actor Laura Franco (Melissa Barrera), who is dumped by her longtime boyfriend (Edmund Donovan) while recovering from… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Melissa Barrera, Meghann Fahy, Tommy Dewey, Edmund Donovan

Directed By: Caroline Lindy, Tommy Dewey, Sharon Horgan, Clelia Mountford

Critics Consensus: A bittersweet rom-com that occasionally waffles as much as its characters in how mature it wants to be, The Threesome balances out into a sweetly shaggy film with standout performances from Zoey Deutch and Ruby Cruz.

Synopsis: One fateful night, the stars appear to align for Connor (Jonah Hauer-King), a kind and unassuming young man, as his irreverent long-time crush Olivia (Zoey… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Arden Myrin, Josh Segarra, Robert Longstreet, Julia Sweeney

Directed By: Chad Hartigan, Angie Sanfilippo, Zoey Deutch, Allan Mandelbaum

Critics Consensus: A mixture of gory slasher and sweet rom-com that ingeniously nails both formulas, Heart Eyes serves up a bloody valentine that’ll make the heart skip a beat.

Synopsis: For the past several years, the “Heart Eyes Killer” has wreaked havoc on Valentine’s Day by stalking and murdering romantic couples. This Valentine’s Day, no… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Olivia Holt, Mason Gooding, Gigi Zumbado, Jordana Brewster

Directed By: Josh Ruben, Gary Barber, Phillip Murphy, Chris Stone

Critics Consensus: People We Meet on Vacation is a breezy adaptation that boasts charming leads in Tom Blyth and Emily Bader, delivering a romantic endeavor worth staying for.

Synopsis: Free-spirited Poppy (Emily Bader) and routine-loving Alex (Tom Blyth) have been unlikely best friends for a decade, living in different cities but spending every summer… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Emily Bader, Tom Blyth, Sarah Catherine Hook, Lucien Laviscount

Directed By: Brett Haley, Laura Quicksilver, Ted Gidlow, Emily Henry

Critics Consensus: Flirting with complex themes, The Drama walks a tonal tightrope with impressive poise thanks to career-highlight performances by Robert Pattinson and Zendaya.

Synopsis: A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails.

Starring: Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Alana Haim, Mamoudou Athie

Directed By: Kristoffer Borgli, Kristoffer Borgli, Chris Stinson, Amy Greene

Critics Consensus: A mature deconstruction of the conventional rom-com, Materialists provides its trio of swoon-worthy stars some of their meatiest material yet while reaffirming Celine Song as a modern master of relationship dramas.

Synopsis: A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.

Starring: Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, Pedro Pascal, Zoe Winters

Directed By: Celine Song, Taylor Shung, Len Blavatnik, Danny Cohen

Critics Consensus: A phantasmagorical distillation of William S. Burroughs’ preoccupations that’s by turns meandering and vital, Queer marks one of Daniel Craig’s most sterling performances yet.

Synopsis: 1950. William Lee, an American expat in Mexico City, spends his days almost entirely alone, except for a few contacts with other members of the… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Jason Schwartzman, Lesley Manville

Directed By: Luca Guadagnino

Critics Consensus: Marrying a clever spin on the afterlife with an infectious sweet streak, Eternity is a spiritual successor to classic romantic screwball comedies that’s worthy of their company.

Synopsis: In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen, Callum Turner, John Early

Directed By: David Freyne

Critics Consensus: Nicole Kidman and Harris Dickinson memorably smolder together in Babygirl, with writer-director Halina Reijn’s clinical gaze keeping this sexually frank thriller more provocative than prurient.

Synopsis: A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Harris Dickinson, Antonio Banderas, Sophie Wilde

Directed By: Halina Reijn, Christine D'Souza Gelb, Erika Hampson, Zach Nutman

Critics Consensus: Elevated by the sparky chemistry between Brett Goldstein and Imogen Poots, All of You‘s sci-fi hook and tearjerker trajectory aren’t always a perfect match but do yield a romance to remember.

Synopsis: Best friends since college, Simon (Emmy Award winner Brett Goldstein) and Laura (Imogen Poots) drift apart when she takes a test that finds her soulmate… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Brett Goldstein, Imogen Poots, Steven Cree, Zawe Ashton

Directed By: William Bridges, Alexander Black, Jon Rosenberg

Critics Consensus: Channeling vulnerability and optimism into a deeply human portrait of longing and identity, High Tide is lifted by Marco Pigossi’s deeply empathetic, emotionally rich lead performance.

Synopsis: Heartbroken and adrift, undocumented Brazilian immigrant Lourenço searches for purpose in the queer mecca of Provincetown. As the summer season comes to a fade, he… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Marco Pigossi, James Bland, Bill Irwin, Mya Taylor

Directed By: Marco Calvani

Synopsis: Aishe, a Uyghur woman trained by her military father, migrates to New York City where she finds herself laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens. She fatefully… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sebiye Behtiyar, Fred Hechinger, Dralla Aierken, Jessica Ma

Directed By: Bing Liu, Brad Pitt, Bing Liu, Sophia Lin

Synopsis: After the death of his father, Cole (Michael Cimino) moves with his mother to a new house in a new town to discover he’s also… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Peyton List, Michael Cimino, Andrea Navedo, Phoebe Holden

Directed By: Emily Ting

Synopsis: Elias (14) feels attracted to his new neighbour Alexander (14). Soon he realizes that he’s truly in love for the first time. The interactions with… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lou Goossens, Marius De Saeger, Geert van Rampelberg, Emilie De Roo

Directed By: Anthony Schatteman

Synopsis: When an astronaut leaves Earth for Mars, the vast infinite space divides star-crossed lovers that crosses the cosmos.

Starring: Kim Tae-ri, Hong Kyung, Kang Goo-han, Ahn Yeongmi

Directed By: Han Ji-won, Byun Seung-min

Critics Consensus: John Green once again nails the intricacies of adolescence and the importance of mental health in Turtles All the Way Down, a dynamic drama held together by a stellar cast.

Synopsis: Turtles All the Way Down tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes. It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Isabela Merced, Cree Cicchino, Felix Mallard, Maliq Johnson

Directed By: Hannah Marks, Elizabeth Berger, Isaac Aptaker, Richard Brener

Critics Consensus: Leveraging Kevin James’ genial star power and gorgeous scenery from Rome for a disarmingly sweet take on recovering from heartbreak, Solo Mio is a breezily enjoyable getaway.

Synopsis: A wedding disaster leaves the groom stranded in Rome, heartbroken in the world’s happiest city. But with one determined local—and a few meddling vacation couples—in… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kevin James, Alyson Hannigan, Nicole Grimaudo, Kim Coates

Directed By: Charles Kinnane, Daniel Kinnane, Harry Ahluwalia, Jeffrey Azize

Synopsis: A Vietnamese woman has endured many difficulties in her life. When she meets her neighbor, they develop feelings for each other.

Starring: Huynh Uyen An, Hong Dao, Phuong Anh Dao, Ngoc Giau Nghe Si Uu Tu

Directed By: Trấn Thành

Synopsis: The current dating landscape is bleak at best, and no one is more aware of this than Mackenzie, a disillusioned 25-year old law student whose… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sofia Black-D'Elia, Ray Nicholson, Cazzie David, Jonathan Rudnitsky

Directed By: Cazzie David, Elisa Kalani, Lindsay Hurd

Synopsis: Sophia, a sharp-witted retail worker, and Nick, a down-on-his-luck repairman, are small-time thieves with their eyes on the same Christmas Eve score: robbing London’s most… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Olivia Holt, Connor Swindells, Lucy Punch, Peter Serafinowicz

Directed By: Michael Fimognari

Synopsis: Successful businessman Eric travels to Italy to stop his daydreaming daughter Olivia from restoring a crumbling villa. Italy, however, has different plans for him as… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Scott Foley, Violante Placido, Maia Reficco, Giuseppe Futia

Directed By: Mark Waters, Hilary Galanoy, Elizabeth Hackett

Synopsis: Sydney Price (Minka Kelly) is a determined emerging executive who finally gets her chance to lead a major acquisition for Chateau Cassell, a beloved champagne… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Minka Kelly, Tom Wozniczka, Sean Amsing, Thibault de Montalembert

Directed By: Mark Steven Johnson

Critics Consensus: Love, Brooklyn is a tender, character-driven film whose emotional honesty and natural performances shine through a relaxed pace and underwritten story.

Synopsis: A writer (André Holland, Moonlight) navigates complicated relationships with his ex, an art gallery owner (Nicole Beharie, The Morning Show), and his current lover, a… View Full Synopsis

Starring: André Holland, Nicole Beharie, Roy Wood Jr., DeWanda Wise

Directed By: Rachael Holder, Steven Soderbergh, Jeffrey Michael, Andy Steinman

Synopsis: MARMALADE is an edge-of-the-seat crime-tinged romance tale. Recently incarcerated Baron (Joe Keery) strikes up a friendship with cellmate Otis (Aldis Hodge), a man with a… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Joe Keery, Camila Morrone, Aldis Hodge, Joshua Hanson

Directed By: Keir O'Donnell, David Sullivan

Synopsis: Following parallel stories of bittersweet relationships in a metropolitan setting, exploring various aspects, hues and moods of love.

Starring: Pankaj Tripathy, Ali Fazal, Sara Ali Khan, Anupam Kher

Synopsis: A young woman joins a dating show thinking it’s in Paris, France, but it’s actually in Paris, Texas. She plots a way to get eliminated… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Miranda Cosgrove, Pierson Fode, Torrance Coombs, Madison Pettis

Directed By: Janeen Damian, Vince Balzano, Miranda Cosgrove, Janeen Damian

Critics Consensus: Sustained by Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum’s screwball chemistry even when its plotting strains credulity, this throwback romance is a pleasant enough trip to the moon and back.

Synopsis: Starring Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum, Fly Me To The Moon is a sharp, stylish romantic comedy set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Channing Tatum, Jim Rash, Anna Garcia

Directed By: Greg Berlanti, Robert J. Dohrmann

Critics Consensus: A sweet-natured throwback to the romantic comedies where stakes were low and chemistry easygoing, You, Me & Tuscany doesn’t fully justify its credibility gaps but proves as pleasingly light and bubbly as Prosecco.

Synopsis: Sometimes the wrong place is right where you need to be. From Will Packer, the blockbuster producer of Girls Trip, the Ride Along franchise, and… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Halle Bailey, Regé-Jean Page, Lorenzo De Moor, Marco Calvani

Directed By: Kat Coiro

Critics Consensus: Oh, Hi!‘s tonal balance can be as dysfunctional as its characters’ relationship, but this darkly comedic battle of the sexes mostly amuses thanks in part to Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman’s compatibility as co-stars.

Synopsis: Iris has met her perfect guy, Isaac, and is enjoying their first romantic getaway together — what could go wrong? This clever and charmingly odd… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, John Reynolds

Directed By: Sophie Brooks

Critics Consensus: Mixing multiple genres, The Gorge makes for a surprisingly endearing romance until its action-thriller obligations steer proceedings back onto a more predictable path.

Synopsis: Two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge,… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy, Sigourney Weaver, Sope Dirisu

Directed By: Scott Derrickson

Critics Consensus: An uneven but charming teen rom-com, Sweethearts offers up winsomely raunchy humor and heartfelt chemistry between Kiernan Shipka and Nico Hiraga.

Synopsis: Two college freshmen make a pact to break up with their high school sweethearts over Thanksgiving break, leading them on a chaotic night out in… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kiernan Shipka, Nico Hiraga, Caleb Hearon, Tramell Tillman

Directed By: Jordan Weiss, Julia Hammer, Samie Kim Falvey, Shayne Fiske

Synopsis: Recently divorced Kate hopes for one last perfect family Christmas before selling her house. But her holiday plans are hilariously derailed when her ex-husband Everett… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Alicia Silverstone, Oliver Hudson, Jameela Jamil, Melissa Joan Hart

Directed By: Steve Carr, Alicia Silverstone, Galen Fletcher

Critics Consensus: Adapted with admirable restraint and sensitive performances, Reminders of Him doesn’t stir the passions enough to qualify as quality melodrama but does contain a respectable amount of grace notes.

Synopsis: The literary phenomenon from #1 New York Times bestselling author Colleen Hoover becomes a transformative feature film about motherhood, forgiveness and the power of love… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Maika Monroe, Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, Lainey Wilson

Directed By: Vanessa Caswill, Robin Mulcahy Fisichella

Critics Consensus: Earnestly performed if marred by clunky dialogue, It Ends With Us is surprisingly at its most graceful when handling the more provocative elements of its melodramatic source material.

Synopsis: IT ENDS WITH US, the first Colleen Hoover novel adapted for the big screen, tells the story of Lily Bloom, a woman who overcomes a… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni, Jenny Slate, Hasan Minhaj

Directed By: Justin Baldoni, Steve Sarowitz, Todd Black, Andrew Calof

Critics Consensus: On Swift Horses capitalizes on a steadfast cast while grappling with contemplatively rich themes of society, sexuality, and morality to a mostly astute end.

Synopsis: Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Jacob Elordi, Will Poulter, Diego Calva

Directed By: Daniel Minahan, Daisy Edgar-Jones, Claude Amadeo, David Darby

Critics Consensus: The Greatest Hits is built around a genuinely interesting idea, but it’s lost in a shallow treatment that’s too often content to rely on sentimentality.

Synopsis: Harriet (Lucy Boynton) finds art imitating life when she discovers certain songs can transport her back in time — literally. While she relives the past… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Lucy Boynton, Justin H. Min, David Corenswet, Austin Crute

Directed By: Ned Benson, Hilton Smith, Stone Douglass

Critics Consensus: While Will Ferrell and Reese Witherspoon work well together as catty combatants, tired set pieces and a misjudged romantic subplot make this an invitation you can file under “maybe.”

Synopsis: When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is challenged with preserving their family’s special moment… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan, Meredith Hagner

Directed By: Nicholas Stoller, Alex Brown, Brendan O'Brien, Ted Gidlow

Critics Consensus: Polished as a business presentation and just as impersonal, Office Romance is headed by a likable pairing but proves too content to follow the rules of standard rom-coms to nab a promotion into the C-suite.

Synopsis: Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein lead a raunchy romantic comedy about a secret office romance and the trouble two workaholics get in when they start… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Bradley Whitford

Directed By: Ol Parker, Courtney Baxter, Pamela Thur

Critics Consensus: Hampered by a high-concept premise that’s full of red flags, One Night Only has charming moments thanks to its appealing stars but keeps killing the mood with world-building that prompts more questions than the script is willing to answer.

Synopsis: Academy Award® nominee Monica Barbaro (A Complete Unknown, Top Gun: Maverick) and BAFTA nominee Callum Turner (Masters of the Air, Fantastic Beasts franchise) star as… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox

Directed By: Will Gluck

Critics Consensus: The Life List checks all the romantic comedy boxes with efficiency, but it could’ve benefitted from squiggling outside the lines here and there.

Synopsis: When Alex Rose’s mother sends her on a quest to complete her childhood bucket list, it takes her on a journey that will make you… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, Sebastian de Souza, Connie Britton

Directed By: Adam Brooks, Hutch Parker, Kerry Orent, Adam Brooks

Synopsis: Based on the popular novel by #1 NY Times Bestselling author Karen Kingsbury, Someone Like You is an achingly beautiful redemptive love story. Shocking news… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sarah Fisher, Jake Allyn, Lynn Collins, Robyn Lively

Directed By: Tyler Russell, Karen Kingsbury

Critics Consensus: Kristen Stewart and Steven Yeun are appealing leads, but Love Me‘s admirable narrative reach exceeds its grasp.

Synopsis: In a story that spans billions of years, a buoy and a satellite meet online long after humanity’s extinction. As they learn what life was… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Steven Yeun

Directed By: Sam Zuchero, Andrew Zuchero, Daniel Bekerman, Christine D'Souza Gelb

Critics Consensus: Though Simone Ashley brings her undeniable talent to Picture This, it strains to find any sense of rom-com charm, settling for limp humor, paint-by-numbers character arcs, and a formulaic glow that feels overly engineered.

Synopsis: In this heartfelt rom-com, struggling photographer Pia (Simone Ashley) receives a prediction: true love and career success await her in the next five dates she… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Simone Ashley, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, Sindhu Vee, Luke Fetherston

Directed By: Prarthana Mohan, Simone Ashley, Christelle Conan, Kari Hatfield

Critics Consensus: An uneven, morose romcom, Find Me Falling finds itself hampered by unconvincing drama and characters who fail to inspire much emotional investment.

Synopsis: After a failed comeback album, a rock star retreats to a cliffside home on Cyprus, only to find his new life complicated by visitors, and… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Harry Connick Jr., Agni Scott, Ali Fumiko Whitney, Lea Maleni

Directed By: Stelana Kliris, Nat McCormick, Brian O'Shea, Giovanna Trischitta

Critics Consensus: Offering little lasting impact despite its attractive cast and scenic backdrops, The Map That Leads to You is a glossy, picturesque, and ultimately underwhelming love story.

Synopsis: The Map That Leads to You follows Heather (Madelyn Cline), a young woman setting off on an adventure across Europe with her best friends before… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Madelyn Cline, K.J. Apa, Josh Lucas, Madison Thompson

Directed By: Lasse Hallström

Critics Consensus: Too solemn to have much fun with its high concept while also too saccharine for its wistful themes to resonate, this well-meaning odyssey never quite lives up to its title.

Synopsis: Some doors bring you to your past. Some doors lead you to your future. And some doors change everything. Sarah (Margot Robbie) and David (Colin… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Margot Robbie, Colin Farrell, Kevin Kline, Phoebe Waller-Bridge

Directed By: Kogonada, Kogonada, Ilene Feldman, Gino Falsetto

Critics Consensus: Wish You Were Here is a thinly written, rhythmically flat romance that squanders its likable cast on overheated melodrama and hollow sentiment.

Synopsis: Julia Stiles makes her directorial debut in a brilliantly warm and romantic film based on the bestselling novel, Wish You Were Here. Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Isabelle Fuhrman, Mena Massoud, Jimmie Fails, Gabby Kono-Abdy

Directed By: Julia Stiles

Synopsis: Two teens on the cusp of adulthood meet and fall in love over four significant days of the year.

Starring: Jenna Ortega, Percy Hynes White, Adam Rodriguez, Marisol Nichols

Directed By: Tiffany Paulsen

Critics Consensus: Pretty to look at but dramatically inert, My Oxford Year may have the right pedigree as a romantic dramedy but flunks out on the fundamentals.

Synopsis: When Anna (Sofia Carson), an ambitious young American woman, sets out for Oxford University to fulfill a childhood dream, she has her life completely on… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Sofia Carson, Corey Mylchreest, Dougray Scott, Catherine McCormack

Directed By: Ian Morris, Iain Morris, Melissa Osborne, Caroline Levy

Critics Consensus: Regrettable all around.

Synopsis: Based on the bestselling book, REGRETTING YOU introduces audiences to Morgan Grant (Allison Williams) and her daughter Clara (Mckenna Grace) as they explore what’s left… View Full Synopsis

Starring: Allison Williams, Mckenna Grace, Dave Franco, Mason Thames

Directed By: Josh Boone, Oliver Berben, Colleen Hoover, Allison Williams