Best romantic movies to watch this Valentine’s Day

When Harry Met Sally, 1989
The stars: Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan
The plot: Perhaps the most adored romcom of all time (written by the queen of the genre, the late Nora Ehpron), When Harry Met Sally is Meg Ryan at her best (c’mon, the scene in the diner?!). Re-watch this hilarious flick that raises the debated question: Is it possible for a man and a woman to just be friends?
Love factor: 8

Casablanca, 1942
The stars: Humphrey Bogart, Ingrid Bergman
The plot: Cozy up with a classic! This World War II love saga tops every list as one of the most romantic films of all time. Set in a piano bar in the Moroccan coastal city of Casablanca, the film is about two former lovers who are reunited and reminisce about their affair in Paris, while piano man Sam plays their song, “As Time Goes By.” 
Love factor: 10 

Breakfast at Tiffany’s, 1961
The stars: Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard
The plot: Audrey Hepburn’s most famous film combines a dazzling New York City, a fun and nutty 1960s party scene, enviable fashion and a sweet romance. What could be better for watching with the girls on Valentine’s Day? Shake up some martinis, put on a string of pearls and get swept away in this classic film.
Love factor: 9

The Notebook, 2004
The stars: Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling
The plot: Arguably the most romantic movie of the last decade, The Notebook chronicles the epic love story between Noah, a small-town boy who works at the local lumberyard, and Allie, a wealthy, educated city girl. We don’t know about you, but we could watch this one over and over again. Who will Allie choose: her first love, Noah, or her dashing fiancé, Lon? I think we all know the answer.
Love factor: 10

Bridget Jones’s Diary, 2001
The stars: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant
The plot: Gather your gals and watch as our fave British heroine documents her ups and downs (on the scale and in love) in her notorious diary. And decide once and for all whose team you’re on: Daniel Cleaver or Mark Darcy? If you’re up for an all-nighter make it a double-header and watch Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason too.
Love factor: 8

 

Lady and the Tramp, 1955
The stars: Barbara Luddy, Larry Roberts
The plot: The classic spaghetti and meatballs scene will get everyone in the Valentine’s Day spirit. Lady, the darling cocker spaniel, and Tramp, the happy-go-lucky mutt, are from different worlds but prove that love knows no bounds. It’s a classic love story told by lighthearted animated characters, complete with catchy songs (get ready to sing along!). Why not kick the night off with spaghetti and meatballs for dinner yourselves?
Love factor: 9

The Princess Bride, 1987
The stars: Robin Wright, Billy Crystal, Cary Elwes
The plot: Sword fights, mythical creatures, giants and an epic love between beautiful Buttercup and the smitten Westley are in store for you and your brood. Follow along this story-within-a-story as a grandfather reads this adventurous, yet lovey-dovey, fairytale to his grandson, but without the “kissing parts” (he thinks they’re gross — your 10-year-old will probably agree!).
Love factor: 8

Shrek, 2001
The stars: Mike Meyers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz
The plot: The most lovable swamp monster around, Shrek and his pals will make your whole family laugh out loud, while the danceable soundtrack will have you all on your feet. All jokes aside, there are some valuable lessons to be learned in this contemporary fairy tale, most notably that it’s what’s on the inside that counts.
Love factor: 7

Jesse and Celeste Forever, 2012
The stars: Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg
The plot: Feeling a little down with love? It’s not always a happy, fairy-tale ending in the movies either. We’ve selected this pic written by and starring Parks & Recreation’s Rashida Jones alongside SNL’s Andy Samberg for its comedic moments but also its (spoiler alert!) not-so-happy, unconventional ending.
Love factor: 5