If you're a fan of romantic movies—and really, deep down, who isn't?—then you've probably seen The Notebook or The Proposal. But outside all the ~*hits*~, there are several movies that definitely don't get enough attention. Below are seven truly romantic films you shouldn't sleep on.
Man Up
Starring: Simon Pegg, Lake Bell
Recently divorced Jack (Simon Pegg) mistakes Nancy (Lake Bell) for the woman he has a blind date with, but instead of telling him, she plays along to see what happens. And it’s seriously one of the cutest dates of all time.
Enough Said
Starring: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Galdofini
Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) and Albert (James Galdofini) are both divorced parents of teenagers. They meet and realize that they have a lot in common. Eva makes a new friend—Marianne (Catherine Keener)—whom she really connects with, and they bond over their failed marriages…except she later finds out that Catherine's ex-husband is Albert. TWIST!
Sleeping With Other People
Starring: Jason Sudeikis, Alison Brie
Jake (Jason Sudeikis) and Lainey (Alison Brie) have a one-night stand in college; they lose their virginities to each other. 12 years and several failed relationships later, they run into each other again. Despite their instant attraction, they attempt to stay friends and nothing more.
Two Night Stand
Starring: Miles Teller, Analeigh Tipton
What was supposed to be a casual hookup turns into an intimate bonding sesh between Alec (Miles Teller) and Megan (Analeigh Tipton) when they get stuck in one apartment because of a snowstorm.
French Kiss
Starring: Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline
Kate (Meg Ryan) thought she was in a solid, serious relationship until her boyfriend, Charlie, falls in love with another woman during a business trip in France. She decides to win him back and on her flight to Paris, she meets Luc (Kevin Kline).
Comet
Starring: Justin Long, Emmy Rossum
Cynical Dell (Justin Long) and insightful Kimberly (Emmy Rossum) meet and fall in love while lining up to watch a meteor shower. The entire movie jumps through different stages of their six-year relationship. Everything hurts, but in the best possible way.
Life Partners
Starring: Gillian Jacobs, Leighton Meester
Best friends and complete opposites Sasha (Leighton Meester) and Paige’s (Gillian Jacobs) friendship dramatically changes when Paige gets into a serious relationship, and Sasha feels left out. Btw, the guy Paige falls in love with is played by Adam Brody, who is Leighton’s real-life hubby!
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