13 Movies To Stream For The Perfect Quarantine Date Night

Date night will be happening at home for the foreseeable future, so, instead of heading to the movie theater, we'll all be heading to our couches. Rather than watching our favorite TV series for the third time, why not stream a movie that will keep the spirit of date night alive? From period romances to LOL-worthy comedies, there's something on this list for everyone.

1) Emma.

What's it about?: Based on the classic Jane Austen novel, Emma. is a fun, rompy romantic comedy that follows the young Emma Woodhouse as she makes a mess of her personal life by playing matchmaker amongst her social set. This uproarious adaptation will have you laughing out loud while simultaneously swooning over the handsome Mr. Knightley.

Where to stream it: Amazon (available to rent for $19.99)

2) When Harry Met Sally

What's it about?: Widely regarded as one of the best romantic comedies of all time, When Harry Met Sally asks whether men and women can ever really be best friends. The film follows recent college graduates Harry Burns and Sally Albright over the course of a decade. Starting off as less than friendly acquaintances, Harry and Sally eventually reunite after both going through difficult breakups. They form a close friendship, but will it ever turn into something more?

Where to stream it: Hulu

3) About Time

What's it about?: Domnhall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams star in this sweet romantic comedy with a time travel twist. When Tim turns 21, his father reveals that the men in their family can travel through time. Though. hecan't make any any major changes through his time travel, Tim uses his special ability to woo and win Mary's heart.

Where to stream it: Netflix

4) Hitch

What's it about?: Will Smith stars as the smooth-talking dating coach Alex "Hitch" Hitchens in this LOL-worthy rom-com. The story picks up as Hitch begins mentoring a socially awkward new client named Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Hitch is able to guide Albert through his dates with Allegra, his own love life starts to fall apart.

Where to stream it: Netflix

5) Set It Up

What's it about?: In this Netflix original, two overworked and underpaid executive assistants come up with a plan to get their bosses off their backs by setting them up with each other. The plan starts out well, enough, but things start to get tricky when the aisstants begin to fall for each other, too.

Where to stream it: Netflix

6) Roman Holiday

What's it about?: This 1953 movie stars Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck as European princess Ann and American reporter Joe Bradley, respectively. After Princess Ann takes a night off from her royal tour in Rome, she crosses paths with Joe. When Joe finds out Ann's regal identity, he bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but a burgeoning romance between the two soon gets in the way of his plans.

Where to stream it: Amazon

7) Penelope

What's it about?: A modern day fairy tale starring Cristina Ricci and James McAvoy that will no doubt steal your heart. Born with the snout of a pig, Penelope Wilhern has spent the majority of her life as a prisoner in her own home. Since her parents believe the only way to break the curse is for Peneleope to marry "one of her own kind," they are constantly setting her up with a number of suitors, but they all reject her once they see her face. Two men, one with a grudge against the family, hire a man to pose as a suitor, but their devious plot goes haywire when he begins to fall in love with Penelope.

Where to stream it: Amazon

8) Portrait of a Lady on Fire

What's it about?: A painter named Marianne is commissioned to do the wedding portrait of Héloïse, a young woman who has just left the convent. Héloïse is a reluctant bride to be and Marianne must paint her without her knowing. Marianne observes her subject by day, to paint her secretly by night. During Marianne's stay at Héloïse's home, the two beign a forbidden romance.

Where to stream it: Hulu

9) Crazy Stupid Love

What's it about?: This hilarious and heartwarming romantic comedy has an A List cast, including Steve Carrell, Julianne Moore, Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. When Cal Weaver learns his wife has been unfaithful and wants a divorce, he meets a man named Jacob Palmer who helps Cal learn the ropes of modern dating. Cal and Jacob soon learn their lives overlap in the most unexpected way.

Where to stream it: Hulu

10) Isn't It Romantic?

What's it about?: This meta movie features a rom-com within a rom-com that will keep a smile on your face from start to finish. Rebel Wilson stars as Natalie, a New York City architect who works hard to get noticed at her job, but is more likely to deliver coffee and bagels than design the city's next skyscraper. Things go from bad to weird when she gets knocked unconscious during a subway mugging and magically wakes up to find herself in an alternate universe. Always cynical about love, Natalie's worst nightmare soon comes true when she suddenly discovers that she's playing the leading lady in a real-life romantic comedy.

Where to stream it: Hulu

11) Drinking Buddies

What's it about?: Although they're both dating other people, two co-workers, Kate and Luke, constantly hang out together outside of work and try to ignore their attraction to each other. After Kate's boyfriend invites Luke and his girlfriend Jill on a weekend getaway, their relationship dynamics grow even more complicated.

Where to stream it: Hulu

12) Bridget Jones's Diary

What's it about?: Bridget Jones's Diary is another classic entry into the rom-com cannon. At the start of the New Year, Bridget Jones decides to take control of her life. The first step? Starting a diary to document her progress. Soon enough, Bridget finds herself caught in a love triangle with her handsome and charming boss Daniel Cleaver and childhood acquaintance Mark Darcy.

Where to stream it: Hulu

13) If Beale Street Could Talk

What's it about?: Based on James Baldwin's novel of the same name, If Beale Street Could Talk takes place in early 1970s Harlem as Tish vividly recalls the passion, respect and trust that have connected her and her artist fiancé Alonzo Hunt, who goes by the nickname Fonny. Friends since childhood, the devoted couple dream of a future together, but their plans are derailed when Fonny is arrested for a crime he did not commit.

Where to stream it: Hulu

Which movie will you be streaming?

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