10 Valentine’s Day must-watch movies

Valentine’s Day, love it or hate it, it’s a great excuse to curl up on the couch and watch a romantic movie.

Grab the popcorn and check out these romantic Valentine's Day movies. Image: Pixabay

Whether swooning over candlelit dinners, dodging heart-shaped clichés, or just looking for an excuse to binge something new, Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to cozy up with a good movie.

From quirky comedies and heartfelt dramas to unconventional love stories, there’s something for everyone—whether coupled up, flying solo, or gathering with friends.

So, grab the popcorn and check out these Valentine’s Day movie picks on Netflix, Apple TV, and Showmax that will make you laugh, cry, or maybe even believe in love again.

Girlfriend’s Day

A noir-tinged dramedy for Valentine’s Day objectors. When he’s caught up in a deadly conspiracy, an unemployed greeting card writer (Bob Odenkirk) must create the perfect card for a new holiday to save his skin. – Netflix

A Family Affair

A rom-com where a young woman’s mother (Nicole Kidman) falls for her movie star boss (Zac Efron). The unconventional relationship leads to comedic chaos and forces the family to confront their own issues. – Netflix

Alex Strangelove

A teen rom-com about a high school senior exploring his sexual identity. Alex Truelove’s (Daniel Doheny) plan to lose his virginity to his loveable girlfriend, Claire goes awry when he meets the equally lovable Elliot (Antonio Marziale). – Netflix

Always Be My Maybe

Childhood friends reconnect after 15 years, famous chef Sasha (Ali Wong) and hometown musician Marcus (Randal Park) feel the old sparks of attraction but struggle to adapt to each other’s worlds. – Netflix

Our Souls at Night

After widowed neighbours, Addie (Jane Fonda) and Louis (Robert Redford) begin sleeping in bed together platonically to alleviate their loneliness, a real romance begins to blossom. – Netflix

Fly me to the Moon

Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum star as a marketing maven and a by-the-book launch director who team up for a mission set against the high-stakes backdrop of NASA’s historic Apollo 11 moon landing. – Appletv

Intlawulo

The film tells the story of Bucks (Khojane Morai), who, seeking redemption, finds himself falling for the sister of his deceased best friend. As he attempts to make amends with her family, Bucks becomes involved with their church, led by the dead boy’s father (Momelezi Ntshiba), and his feelings deepen, further complicating his path to atonement. – Showmax

Forever Yena

In Forever Yena, social media stars Penny and Kwanda’s seemingly perfect relationship unravels live online just before Valentine’s Day. They must salvage their love, their fans’ faith in romance, and a major brand deal before it’s too late. Thandi Make and Aluve Mjali star as the couple, alongside Sikelelwa Vuyeleni, Simphiwe Ngema, Luyanda Zuma, and Refilwe Modiselle. – Showmax

No Love Lost

In this rom-com, Hope Mbhele stars as Amahle, whose anniversary getaway takes an unexpected turn when she bumps into her ex, Lwazi (Pallance Dladla), and his new girlfriend. Suddenly, old feelings resurface, and Amahle finds herself drawn to Lwazi all over again, especially when he suggests double dates during their vacation. – Showmax

Vir Altyd

Ivan Botha and DonnaLee Roberts play Hugo and Nina, childhood friends whose paths diverged only to reconnect in later life. Fate steps in the day before Nina’s wedding, throwing her and Hugo together as they begin again. This fun-loving romantic comedy adventure checks all the boxes for a satisfying summer love story with its handsome lead couple and the backdrop of the tropical island of Mauritius. – Showmax