There are certain seasons of the year that are perfect for specific types of movies. During Halloween, who doesn’t love to watch a good horror movie? But after that holiday ends, the weather starts to get cold and it’s a lot of fun to get cozy with a blanket and a romantic comedy. Some of them are even set during the holiday season, meaning that it’s even more fitting to sit down and enjoy them during this time of year.
With so many streaming services out there these days, it can be hard to figure out where the movie that you’re looking to watch is available. Luckily, if you want to curl up on the couch and watch an adorable romantic comedy this holiday season, there are a ton of them available on Netflix to watch right now.
To see 10 of the best romantic comedies on Netflix right now, keep reading!
The Princess Switch
The Princess Switch is a Netflix original romantic comedy that stars Vanessa Hudgens. In this movie, the former High School Musical star plays not just one but two different characters! One is Stacy, the owner of a bakery in Chicago who is competing in a major baking competition. The other is Lady Margaret, a shy princess who is set to be married soon and has never had a taste of regular life.
When the two of them meet and realize that they look totally identical to one another, Margaret hatches a plan for the two of them to trade places for a while so that the princess can see what the real world is like prior to her holiday wedding.
The Perfect Date
The Perfect Date is a Netflix original romantic comedy that was released in 2019 and stars Noah Centineo, Laura Marano, and Camila Mendes.
In this romantic comedy, Noah Centineo plays a high school student named Brooks who, like many other teenagers, is in need of some money to pay for college. In order to make up the cash he needs, he decides to create an app in which people can pay him to pretend to be their boyfriend for a special occasion. When he starts to fall for someone, things get complicated.
A Christmas Prince
A Christmas Prince is the first fluffy romantic comedy in a series of Netflix original films. It was released in 2017 and received a sequel in 2018 with a third movie set to be released in December 2019. This movie stars Rose McIver as Amber and Ben Lamb as Prince Richard.
In this movie, Amber is a reporter who decides to go undercover in order to try to get an exclusive story about an infamous prince. But, as she starts to get to know the prince more and more, she actually starts to fall for him. Can she manage to keep up her lie and get the story, or will love get the better of her?
Always Be My Maybe
Always Be My Maybe is a Netflix original film that was released in 2019 and has become popular among people that love romantic comedies for a lot of reasons. Whether you’ve already seen it or not, this time of year is the perfect time to curl up with a bowl of popcorn and watch this adorable romantic comedy.
In this movie, childhood friends Sasha and Marcus drift apart after a falling out and don’t speak to one another for over 15 years. When the two of them come back together and talk to each other again, there’s some major chemistry between them. Unfortunately, their lives are in two very different places. Can they still make their love work?
Let It Snow
Let It Snow is a Netflix original romantic comedy that was released in 2019 on the streaming service. This movie is based on a book that was written by John Green, Lauren Myracle, and Maureen Johnson. This movie is set on Christmas Eve which makes it perfect for this time of year.
This romantic comedy follows a group of high school students who all live in a small town. When a snowstorm hits their quiet hometown on Christmas Eve, the group of students are all brought together, causing love and friendship to bloom during the holiday.
The Holiday Calendar
The Holiday Calendar is a Netflix original romantic comedy that was released in 2018 on the streaming platform. Because this movie is totally focused on the holiday season, it’s perfect to watch at this time of year, but it’s also got a really unique twist.
In this movie, former Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham plays a struggling photographer named Abby. Her life changes when she receives an antique advent calendar that seems to predict her future. Among the predictions made by this item is a potential new romance.
About Time
About Time is a romantic time travel movie that was released in 2013 and stars Domhnall Gleeson and Rachel McAdams. This isn’t a Christmas romantic comedy, but part of the film takes place during New Year’s Eve, so it’s still one to help you get into the season of this time of year.
Domhnall Gleeson plays a man named Tim who, when he turns 21, learns that the men in his family are able to travel through time. Unfortunately for Tim, being able to time travel doesn’t mean that life is an easier for him and it proves to be especially problematic in his love life.
The Knight Before Christmas
The Knight Before Christmas is a new Netflix original romantic comedy that was released on the streaming service in 2019 and stars Vanessa Hudgens and Josh Whitehouse as Brooke and Sir Cole.
After Sir Cole finds himself magically transported to the present day by a sorceress, this medieval knight is definitely feeling out of his element. Luckily, he manages to befriend Brooke, a science teacher who just isn’t interested in falling in love. Brooke helps Sir Cole to blend in with the modern world and try to learn how to return back to his own time, but he starts to wonder whether or not he actually wants to go back.
Christmas Inheritance
Christmas Inheritance is a Netflix original romantic comedy that was released on the streaming platform in 2017. This movie is an adorable, fluffy romantic comedy with a clever twist, making it perfect for this time of year.
This movie follows an heiress who is set to inherit her father’s business. But, before she can get it, she has to complete a special task for him: travel to her father’s hometown in order to deliver a letter to his former business partner. When a snowstorm lands her stranded in Snow Falls with no money, things get complicated.
Be Somebody
Although being rich and famous would be a total dream for many people, there are many stars that have proven that the limelight isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be. Be Somebody was released in 2016 and is a movie that focuses on the idea of being a huge star, but not feeling completely fulfilled in life.
In this movie, Jordan Jaye is among the biggest popstars in the world. Unfortunately, the only thing Jordan wants is to be a normal teenager. In order to try to get away for a while, Jordan decides to hide out in a small town and temporarily abandon stardom in favor of a normal life and learns that he has more in common with a local girl than he thought.
