Romantic movies that will melt hearts

Andrea Carranco, Staff Reporter

As Valentine’s Day approaches, romantics around the world are not only in search of their soul mates, but also heartwarming romance movies that will satisfy their needs.

Luckily, streaming apps like Netflix, Hulu, Peacock, and HBO Max are providing plenty of films that range from silly romantic comedies like How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days to tragic love stories like Sleeping with the Enemy.

Here is a list of romantic films that will make this Valentine’s Day one to remember:

  • Titanic (Starring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio, 1997) 
  • The Wedding Singer (Starring Drew Berrymore and Adam Sandler, 1998)
  • Silver Linings Playbook (Starring Jennifer Lawrence and Bradley Cooper, 2012)
  • The Lovebirds (Starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani, 2020)
  • Pretty in Pink (Starring Molly Ringwald and John Cryer, 1986)
  • Moonstruck (Starring Cher and Nicholas Cage, 1987)
  • The Notebook (Starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling, 2004)
  • Crazy Rich Asians (Starring Constance Wu and Henry Golding, 2018)
  • Ghost (Starring Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze, 1990)
  • Sleepless in Seattle (Starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks, 1993)
  • The Twilight Saga (Starring Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson, 2008-2012)
  • My Best Friend’s Wedding (Starring Julia Roberts and Dermot Mulroney, 1997)
  • While You Were Sleeping (Starring Sandra Bullock and Bill Pullman, 1995) 
  • Dirty Dancing (Starring Jennifer Grey and Patrick Swayze, 1987) 
  • Sabrina (Starring Julia Ormond and Harrison Ford, 1995) 
  • The Proposal (Starring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds, 2009)
  • La La Land (Starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, 2016)
  • Breakfast at Tiffany’s (Starring Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard, 1961)
  • Romeo and Juliet (Starring Leonard Whiting and Olivia Hussey, 1968)
  • 13 Going on 30 (Starring Jennifer Garner and Mark Ruffalo, 2004)
  • 50 First Dates (Starring Drew Berrymore and Adam Sandler, 2004)

A poll that was given to each grade at Loretto Academy revealed that approximately 52.4% of students prefer romantic dramas, whereas 47.6% preferred romantic comedies over romantic dramas.

The Notebook seems to be one of the most-watched romance movies at Loretto Academy, with 10 Things I Hate About You trailing behind it.

From rom-coms like 50 First Dates to tragic love stories like The Notebook, the lovers in these movies are bound to tug at anyone’s heartstrings, whether you’re single, ready to mingle, or in the company of a special someone.