Romantic movies reach our hearts, and whether they give us the warm and fuzzy feelings we crave or leave us heartbroken, romance is one of the most enduring and evergreen genres in film, and storytelling in general. Everyone loves a good love story, and elements of love are woven through other genres as well, so whether you're in the mood for a feel-good rom-com, an erotic thriller, holiday romance, or heartbreaking drama, we've got you covered with our list of the best romance movie on Hulu right now.
In addition to Hulu, you can also check for romantic movies on other streaming platforms. See our articles on the Best Romantic Movies on Amazon Prime and The Best Romantic Movies on Netflix. For more Hulu-specific recommendations, check out our list of the best movies and shows on the platform.
‘The Greatest Hits’ (2024)
Rotten Tomatoes: 48% | IMDb: 6.2/10
The Greatest Hits
- Release Date
- April 12, 2024
- Director
- Ned Benson
- Cast
- Lucy Boynton , David Corenswet , Justin H. Min , Retta , Andie Ju
- Runtime
- 94 Minutes
Written and directed by Ned Benson, The Greatest Hits follows Lucy Boynton’s Harriet Gibbons, whose love for music and its ability to transport the listener to another place becomes far too real when she discovers that music can, quite literally, transport her through time. Using her time travel to relive a former partner, a new love interrupts her routine, with the past and present colliding both chaotically and romantically. Given the movie’s impressively intriguing premise, it would have been easy for the product itself to fail to deliver. However, The Greatest Hits takes its quirky premise and grounds it in a romantic story that feels both relatable and unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fun and sweet, The Greatest Hits is a wonderful movie for a lazy afternoon. - Jake Hodges
‘The Lost City’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 6.1/10
The Lost City
- Release Date
- March 25, 2022
- Director
- Aaron Nee , Adam Nee
- Cast
- Sandra Bullock , Channing Tatum , Daniel Radcliffe , Da'Vine Joy Randolph , Brad Pitt
- Runtime
- 112 minutes
Featuring an all-star cast that includes the likes of Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, and Daniel Radcliffe, The Lost City follows Bullock’s Loretta Sage, an author with a penchant for tales about far-flung places and exotic lands. Unable to decipher between her work and reality, an enigmatic billionaire, Abigail Fairfax (Radcliffe), kidnaps her in the hope that she will lead him to the lost treasure in one of her most recent stories. Bags of fun that never takes itself too seriously, The Lost City is a wild ride with quirky characters and eye-popping visuals that never mess with its thrill-friendly pace. The entire cast is clearly having the time of their lives, with their energy bouncing off the screen and into the hearts of viewers. - Jake Hodges
‘High Fidelity’ (2000)
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.4/10
High Fidelity
- Release Date
- March 31, 2000
- Director
- Stephen Frears
- Cast
- John Cusack , Jack Black , Lisa Bonet , Joelle Carter , Joan Cusack
- Runtime
- 113 Minutes
This beloved BAFTA-nominated comedy follows John Cusack’s Rob Gordon, a record store owner from Chicago whose obsession with music is matched by his obsession with making lists. His latest list brings him to documenting his five biggest break-ups, inspired by the very recent break-up between him and his now ex-girlfriend, Laura (Iben Hjejle). Given the musical setting of the film, it may be no surprise to learn that High Fidelity has a soundtrack to rival any, with many returning to the movie time and time again just to indulge in its particularly curated playlist. Beyond that, the central performances from the likes of Hjejle and Cusack are on-point, with Jack Black stealing the show as the energetic Barry Judd. There may be arguments aplenty in this movie between its central trio, but it certainly cannot be argued just how much fun it is. - Jake Hodges
‘Hope Floats’ (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes: 27% | IMDb: 6.0/10
Hope Floats
- Run Time
- 1 hr 54 min
- Director
- Forest Whitaker
- Release Date
- May 29, 1998
- Actors
- Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands, Mae Whitman
Sandra Bullock stars in Forest Whittaker’s Hope Floats, a romantic drama that tells the tale of Birdee (Bullock), a woman for whom the course of true love never did run smoothly. Having found out that her husband is having an affair with her closest confidant, Birdee returns home to face ridicule and torment, with old friend Justin (Harry Connick Jr.) ready to pick her up and help her get back on her feet. A sweet tale of redemption set against a piercing backdrop of public humiliation, Hope Floats soars simply by turning its central character, a woman who once had everything, into a plucky underdog — one we love to root for. Featuring gripping performances from the likes of Bullock and Connick Jr., Hope Floats is a film you won’t forget for a while and the perfect viewing experience for fans of the romance genre. - Jake Hodges
‘50 First Dates’ (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes: 45% | IMDb: 6.8/10
50 First Dates
- Release Date
- February 13, 2004
- Director
- Peter Segal
- Cast
- Adam Sandler , Drew Barrymore , Rob Schneider , Sean Astin , Lusia Strus , Dan Aykroyd
- Runtime
- 96
Whether you love him or hate him, Adam Sandler’s comedic intelligence is undeniable, with 50 First Dates considered by some to be one of his best. Sandler plays Henry, a bachelor who avoids commitment like the plague. However, his promise to stay alone faces its toughest test in the form of Lucy (Drew Barrymore), who Henry surprisingly believes to be the love of his life. Thinking his life has changed, Henry is bamboozled by the truth that Lucy suffers from short-term memory loss, leading to every date becoming their first. Touching and laugh-out-loud funny, 50 First Dates manages to neatly toe the line between comical absurdity and heartfelt romance, with it nigh-on impossible not to root for the triumph of the central couple. Barrymore and Sandler have a surprising amount of chemistry in a film that will whisk you away to a land of nervous excitement about meeting your first love — the best compliment the movie can be paid. - Jake Hodges
‘The Proposal’ (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes: 45% | IMDb: 6.8/10
The Proposal
- Run Time
- 1 hr 48 min
- Director
- Anne Fletcher
- Release Date
- June 19, 2009
- Actors
- Sandra Bullock Ryan Reynolds Malin Åkerman Craig T. Nelson Mary Steenburgen
Before he was donning Deadpool’s suit and owning a Welsh soccer team, Ryan Reynolds was helping Sandra Bullock avoid deportation. The Proposal stars the pair as Margaret and Andrew, with Andrew the budding young assistant to Margaret’s cutthroat editor. However, the tables quickly flip when Margaret realizes she must marry to avoid losing her visa status and employs Andrew to do the deed. Funny, fierce, and often flamboyant, The Proposal is a shining example of how to triumph with the rom-com formula. Both Bullock and Reynolds have excellent romantic and comedic chemistry, although it is Betty White’s 90-year-old Gammy that steals the show. Set against the backdrop of the gorgeous Alaska, The Proposal is well worth your engagement. - Jake Hodges
'Fire Island' (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.7/10
Fire Island
- Release Date
- June 3, 2022
- Director
- Andrew Ahn
- Cast
- Joel Kim Booster , Bowen Yang , Margaret Cho , Conrad Ricamora
- Runtime
- 105 minutes
Bowen Yang (Saturday Night Live) and Joel Kim Booster (Loot) dazzle in Andrew Ahn’s Fire Island, a glamorous queer romance that follows a group of friends as they return to the popular vacation spot attempting to make this summer the best one yet. Written by Booster, who crafted a shrewdly witty script, Fire Island is unexpectedly heart-filled. Plenty of recognizable names and faces appear in Fire Island, including icons Margaret Cho, Matt Rogers (I Love That For You), and Conrad Ricamora (How to Get Away with Murder), providing an entertaining love story that is both steamy and endearing. – Yael Tygiel
'Under the Eiffel Tower' (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes: 41% | IMDb: 5.4/10
Under the Eiffel Tower
- Run Time
- 1 hr 27 min
- Director
- Archie Borders
- Release Date
- February 18, 2019
- Actors
- Matt Walsh, Judith Godrèche, Reid Scott
Bursting with incredible comedic talent, Under the Eiffel Tower is a romantic comedy inspired by a true story. Directed by Archie Borders, who co-wrote the script with David Henry and Judith Godrèche, Under the Eiffel Tower walks the line between comedy and drama with a story about wine not too dissimilar to Sideways. Matt Walsh stars as a sad and newly jobless man having a midlife crisis, which leads him on a journey of self-exploration across the French countryside. Under the Eiffel Tower co-stars Godrèche, along with Reid Scott, David Wain (Wet Hot American Summer), Gary Cole, and Michaela Watkins (Casual). – Yael Tygiel
'Rye Lane' (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 7.2/10
Rye Lane
- Release Date
- March 31, 2023
- Director
- Raine Allen-Miller
- Cast
- David Jonsson , Vivian Oparah , Poppy Allen-Quarmby , Simon Manyonda
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah (Class) co-star in Rye Lane, a charming romantic comedy directed by Raine Allen-Miller. Rye Lane follows the two twentysomethings through a chance encounter, bonding over recent break-ups, welcoming their budding relationship in a sweet and humorous story that unfolds throughout a single day. Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia co-wrote Rye Lane with a clever tone that fully embeds the audience in a particular neighborhood in Peckham in South London, leading critics to compare the film to writer/director Spike Lee and his iconic feature Do the Right Thing. – Yael Tygiel
'Elena Undone' (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes: 50%| IMDb: 6.1/10
Elena Undone
- Release Date
- June 25, 2010
- Director
- Nicole Conn
- Run Time
- 1 hr 51 min
- Actors
- Necar Zadegan, Traci Dinwiddie, Gary Weeks
Necar Zadegan (Mayor of Kingstown) and Thunderbird Dinwiddie (The Walking Dead) star in Elena Undone, a gorgeously queer film written and directed by Nicole Conn. Elena Undone follows two drastically different women as they cross paths, inevitably beginning a passionate love affair. Along with an engrossing story, the actors in Elena Undone are beguiling as they bring their characters to life, with Zadegan playing the titular Elena, wife of a homophobic religious zealot, and Dinwiddie embracing the persona of a famous — and very out — lesbian writer. Through a tantalizing narrative, enticing cinematography, and alluring dialogue, Elena Undone is a truly beautiful film. – Yael Tygiel
'Good Luck to You, Leo Grande' (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 93% | IMDb: 7.2/10
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande
- Release Date
- June 27, 2022
- Director
- Sophie Hyde
- Cast
- Emma Thompson , Daryl McCormack
- Runtime
- 97 minutes
Director Sophie Hyde brings a keen eye to Katy Brand’s moving and clever script for the uniquely beautiful film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande. Starring Emma Thompson (Cruella) as Nancy, a retired widow who decides to finally become acquainted with her own sexuality, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande eagerly and earnestly explores the realities of aging, womanhood, and sex. In an effort to find Nancy’s own agency, the uptight and methodical former school teacher hires a gorgeous and gentle sex worker who goes by the name Leo Grande (Daryl McCormack). While clearly a film aimed at an older audience, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is a gracefully progressive movie with lessons for women of all ages. – Yael Tygiel
'The Valet' (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 75% | IMDb: 6.7/10
The Valet
- Release Date
- May 20, 2022
- Director
- Richard Wong
- Cast
- Eugenio Derbez , Samara Weaving
- Runtime
- 2 hr 3 min
Eugenio Derbez (CODA) brings his special brand of humor to The Valet, elevating the overused tropes in this traditional rom-com from director Richard Wong. Wong’s background as a cinematographer provides him with the unique ability to capture every instance of humor and hijinks in The Valet. Samara Weaving (Bill & Ted Face the Music), who has more experience in action and horror than romance or comedies, is paired with Derbez and truly reveals a layer of humor and heart through the ridiculous situations on screen. Max Greenfield (New Girl) and Riverdale’s Marisol Nichols also appear in The Valet, which builds on the pretend-boyfriend trope when a movie star (Weaving) enlists a valet (Derbez) to pose as her lover. – Yael Tygiel
'The Hating Game' (2021)
Rotten Tomatoes: 69% | IMDb: 6.2/10
The Hating Game
Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.
- Release Date
- December 10, 2021
- Director
- Peter Hutchings
- Cast
- Lucy Hale , Austin Stowell , Damon Daunno , Sakina Jaffrey , Corbin Bernsen
- Runtime
- 1 hr 42 min
The Hating Game is a fun tale of a blossoming enemies-to-lovers romance between two co-workers, Lucy (Lucy Hale) and Josh (Austin Stowell). As the two vie for the same promotion within their company, they begin to face off, trying to one-up on the other at every opportunity. As their game continues, the two begin to slowly recognize the feelings they’ve had for one another but kept hidden in the name of professionalism and preserving their relationship at work. The chemistry between the two leads is palpable, leading to a beautiful depiction of their characters’ incredibly complicated romantic feelings for each other. Hale shines as the conflict begins to build within her character, and the irresistible nature of both characters draws them to each other despite their many, many differences. The line between love and hate is practically non-existent in Lucy and Josh’s case, calling their every action over their years-long rivalry into question. - Jay Snow
'Crush' (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 6.3/10
Crush
- Release Date
- April 29, 2022
- Director
- Sammi Cohen
- Cast
- Rowan Blanchard , Auli'i Cravalho , Isabella Ferreira , Tyler Alvarez
- Runtime
- 93 minutes
A romantic comedy like they used to make back in the early 2000s, Crush is cheesy and full of predictability, but it makes it work. When Paige (Rowan Blanchard) is forced to join the track team, she sees it as an opportunity to get closer to her forever crush, Gabriela (Isabella Ferreira). Things get complicated when she starts falling for Gabriela’s twin AJ (Auli'i Cravalho). What makes Crush unique is that it doesn't make the fact it's a queer rom-com a big deal. Sure, the central love triangle is between three girls, but the film focuses on coming-of-age themes that everyone can relate to. Sexuality in Crush isn’t the main subject; instead, it’s a simple fact of life. This is why Crush works and is one of those movies that you'll want to rewatch whenever you feel like a good pick-me-up movie. - Arianne Binette
'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' (2019)
Rotten Tomatoes: 97% | IMDb: 8.1/10
Portrait of a Lady on Fire
- Release Date
- May 29, 2019
- Director
- Céline Sciamma
- Cast
- Noemie Merlant
- Runtime
- 120
If you are looking for a lesbian love story, look no further than the highly acclaimed 2019 French film called Portrait of a Lady on Fire. Set in the 18th century, this film features a young painter, Marianne, played by Noemie Merlant, who falls for Heloise, played by Adele Haenel. They meet when Marianne is commissioned to paint Heloise’s portrait. Heloise is engaged to a Milanese nobleman, who she does not want to marry. As Marianne paints her, the two fall for each other, even though their love appears doomed. This movie is a great example of a well-done love story that will pull at your heartstrings, and Celine Sciamma's script is as poetic as her lens, creating and capturing a lovely, unforgettable, heartbreaking love story.
'Palm Springs' (2020)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 7.4/10
Palm Springs
- Release Date
- July 10, 2020
- Director
- Max Barbakow
- Cast
- Tyler Hoechlin , Andy Samberg , Cristin Milioti , J.K. Simmons , Camila Mendes , Dale Dickey
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
In a nod to Groundhog Day, the film Palm Springs features a time loop. While forced to live the same day repeatedly, Sarah, played by Cristin Milloti, and Nyles, played by Andy Samberg, begin to fall in love. They attempt a seemingly endless amount of ways to escape the time loop where they are forced to attend Sarah’s sister’s wedding, but to no avail.
This film is an intriguing take on the time loop premise. Usually, just one person is trapped, but this adds another person in the know about what’s going on. This premise helps bond them and draw them to each other as they fight to get their lives back. If you love alternate reality films, Palm Springs is a must-see.
'Supernova' (2020)
Rotten Tomatoes: 89% | IMDb: 6.9/10
Supernova
- Release Date
- September 22, 2020
- Director
- Harry Macqueen
- Run Time
- 1 hr 33 min
- Actors
- Colin Firth, Stanley Tucci
If you are looking for a well-done LGBTQ+ love story, look no further than Supernova. This film is a love story featuring Sam, played by Colin Firth, and Tusker, played by Stanley Tucci. They have been partners for 20 years and embark on a trip across England to visit family, friends, and significant places from their past. This premise is expertly conveyed by these two dynamite actors, both of whom do stunning, subtle work as a devoted couple keeping their romance alive, even as a heavy grief settles into every moment of their lives together. Overshadowing the trip is Tusker’s struggle with dementia. They strive to make the most of the time they have together while he still remembers the past and knows who he is in the present. It's a heartbreaking journey, but a beautiful one, and if you've ever known someone in Tusker's shoes, it's an especially emotional experience.
'Happiest Season' (2020)
Rotten Tomatoes: 82% | IMDb: 6.6/10
Happiest Season
- Release Date
- November 25, 2020
- Director
- Clea DuVall
- Cast
- Alison Brie , Mackenzie Davis , Kristen Stewart , Aubrey Plaza , Dan Levy , Mary Steenburgen
- Runtime
- 102 minutes
Happiest Season is a complicated little number and definitely not the feel-good rom-com a lot of audiences were hoping for the first major queer Christmas romance, but if you’re looking for a seasonal love story that sidesteps the usual saccharine tropes, it might be the right fit. Kristen Stewart stars as Abby, a young woman who’s about to meet her girlfriend Harper’s (Mackenzie Davis) family for the first time and makes a grand plan to propose at their big annual Christmas party. Problem is, Harper’s family doesn’t know she’s gay, and when Abby gets there, she’s faced with being put back in the closet and realizing there’s a part of her Harper she never knew.
Stewart is wonderful as Abby and you never stop rooting for her, but perhaps Happiest Season’s biggest problem is she’s surrounded by an ensemble of characters that are almost entirely cruel and unlikable. There are exceptions, of course, Dan Levy is reliably magnetic as Abby’s best friend, Aubrey Plaza is her most accessible and irresistible as Harper’s ex, and co-writer Mary Holland is the surprise scene-stealer as Harper’s oddball sister. But ultimately, that community of cruely is part of the point, and though Happiest Season doesn’t offer the healthiest or, well… happiest depiction of queer romance, its a pretty effective exploration of how difficult it can be to love someone who grew up having to hide who they are, and how messy it can be when they finally decide to stop hiding. I just sure hope Abby and Harper went to therapy afterward. – Haleigh Foutch