20 romantic movies and TV shows that'll help you build up to Valentine's Day

Modified Jan 23, 2025 06:54 ET

Silver Linings Playbook (2012) | Image Source: The Weinstein Company

3. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Crazy Rich Asians (2018) | Image Source: Warner Bros. Pictures

This is a bright, shiny romantic comedy that celebrates culture and family far more than it's a love story. Constance Wu and Henry Golding are so genuinely good as Rachel and Nick that their romance really does face the challenges of cultural clashes and family drama. That lavish wedding scene with the water aisle and live performance of "Can't Help Falling in Love" is pure cinematic magic. Fun fact: The movie rekindled the debate regarding all-inclusive representation in Hollywood and unleashed a wave of Asian-led films.