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
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
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‘The Lost City’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 79% | IMDb: 6.1/10
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
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‘High Fidelity’ (2000)
Rotten Tomatoes: 91% | IMDb: 7.4/10
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
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‘Hope Floats’ (1998)
Rotten Tomatoes: 27% | IMDb: 6.0/10
Hope Floats
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1 hr 54 min
- Director
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Forest Whitaker
- Release Date
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May 29, 1998
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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
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‘50 First Dates’ (2004)
Rotten Tomatoes: 45% | IMDb: 6.8/10
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
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‘The Proposal’ (2009)
Rotten Tomatoes: 45% | IMDb: 6.8/10
The Proposal
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108 minutes
- Director
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Anne Fletcher
- Release Date
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June 19, 2009
- Actors
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Sandra Bullock Ryan Reynolds Malin Åkerman Craig T. Nelson Mary Steenburgen
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PG-13
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
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‘Fire Island’ (2022)
Rotten Tomatoes: 94% | IMDb: 6.7/10
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
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‘Under the Eiffel Tower’ (2018)
Rotten Tomatoes: 41% | IMDb: 5.4/10
Under the Eiffel Tower
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1 hr 27 min
- Director
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Archie Borders
- Release Date
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February 18, 2019
- Actors
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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
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‘Rye Lane’ (2023)
Rotten Tomatoes: 98% | IMDb: 7.2/10
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
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‘Elena Undone’ (2010)
Rotten Tomatoes: 50%| IMDb: 6.1/10
Elena Undone
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June 25, 2010
- Director
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Nicole Conn
- Run Time
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1 hr 51 min
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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
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