13 romantic movies to stream on Netflix for Valentine’s Day

For the weekend that's in it.

Valentine's Day is almost here and love is in the air. Or at least a lot more in your face than normal. Whether you're a fan of the loved-up day or not, there's no denying that it's a good reason to curl up on the sofa and watch a movie about love. Whether you're looking for something that will make you lough out loud or cry your eyes out, here are eight romantic movies available to stream on Netflix now.

Mamma Mia

Filled with some classic ABBA tunes, Mama Mia follows the story of Sophie - a bride-to-be - on her mission to find her father, so he can give her away at her wedding.

Titanic

Following her engagement to a cruel millionaire, young woman falls in love with a struggling artist as they sail across the Atlantic.

When Harry Met Sally

The comedy follows pals Harry and Sally, two people who have long resisted their mutual attraction all so they can maintain their friendship - a relationship bordering on the brink of love.

Shakespeare in Love

When young Shakespeare is made to stage his latest comedy before it's even written, he ends up falling for a noblewoman who auditions for one of the roles.

Focus

Years after breaking off a romance with his protege, con-man Nicky Spurgeon ends up coming face-to-face with her once again: this time, on the other end of his elaborate scam.

The Notebook

Based on the Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name, the movie follows a poor but passionate young man who falls head-over-heels for a rich young woman - but the pair are soon separated by social differences.

Just My Luck

After a (meant to be) chance encounter with the forever-jinxed manager of a rock group, Ashley thinks that she's caught his bad luck - and she'll do anything to get her good luck back.

Dear John

While he's on leave, a United States soldier falls head-over-heels for a college student. But their relationship is put to the test when he reenlists, and their hand-written love letters help each other hold on to each other.

The Accidental Husband

Relationship expert and Love Doctor Emma seems to have everything in her sensible life figured out... that is, until she finds out that she's actually married to a  man she's never even met.

13 Going On 30

When Jenna Rink gets totally humiliated at her thirteenth birthday party, she makes a wish that she could hide until she's 30 - only to wake up and find that she's flash-forwarded 17 years.

Before We Go

After a young woman is robbed in New York City before she boards a train to Boston, she ends up meeting a free-spirited musician - and the pair start on an adventure of a lifetime.

What Happens In Vegas

After a night of heavy partying in Las Vegas, two strangers wake up to find out (much to their displeasure) that they've gotten married to each other. And when one of them wins $3,000,000 on a slot machine with the other's quarter, things get a lot more complicated.

Safe Haven

The third - and final - Nicholas Sparks adaptation on the list, the movie follows a mysterious woman after she arrives at a small North Carolina town. While she's able to begin a new life, she remains haunted by a terrifying secret.