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movies for when you don’t know what to watch

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romcoms!

 
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very predictable but good when you want that feel good movie with a happy ending. great cast!!
No Strings Attached (2011)
 
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OMG so funny!! the dance scene plays rent free in my mind. def a movie that will give you a little bit of second-hand embarrassment in the best way
Watch The Proposal
 
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a classic! the plot surrounds a high school bet and rachel leigh cook’s character is so unique for romcoms in general
She's All That (1999)
 
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HILARIOUS. amanda barnes ate this up!! another feel good movie that has you laughing so hard your stomach hurts
She's the Man (2006)
 
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cute movie based off of jenny han’s books. honestly this movie also has a lot of second-hand embarrassment moments but it’s one of those movies that’s so cringe it’s kindof awesome <3 also poc representation is a bonus haha
Watch To All the Boys I've Loved Before
 
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i remember Kelly Clarkson saying this was her favorite romcom and watching it — it’s SO GOOD. there are so many references to this movie in other films and irl that i’ve picked up since watching :)
You've Got Mail (1998)
 
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Diane keaton never misses. this movie is so funny and the plot is hilarious!! her daughter brings home an older guy which repulses her but…
Something's Gotta Give (2003)
 
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fire cast. one of the early 2000s romcoms with that nostalgic feel
The Wedding Planner (2001)
 
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such a fun watch, basically mandatory on plane rides. the cast is FIRE, vibes are immaculate, just a great feel good movie
Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
 
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a romcom i could rewatch a billion times!! i definitely think a lot of more recent romcoms don’t come close to the ones from 90s/2000s but this one is an exception
Watch Set It Up | Netflix Official Site
 
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yupp british romcoms that just hits!! there’s a lot of different storylines happening that the same time. PERFECT for around the holidays
Love Actually (2003)
 
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hello awesome cast here. matthew plays a 35 year old that still lives with his parents. determined to get rid of them they hire paula (sarah jessica parker)
Failure to Launch (2006)
 
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i just loveee emma stone and this is a fire movie with her and ryan gosling. steve carrell is also in this going through his own divorce and the storylines connect!
Watch Crazy, Stupid, Love.
 
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such a funny british classic about a love triangle. you can’t go wrong!
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
 
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heath ledger ❤️‍🩹 and julia stiles. what else do you need :) kat is literally iconic and is my spirit animal
Watch 10 Things I Hate About You
 
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literally such a classic! amazing cast, hilarious plot, will guaranteed lift your spirits no matter what
Watch How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
 
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watched this the day this came out – sooo amazing! great cast, hilarious, more than what a person who read the book could hope for
People We Meet on Vacation
 
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Cute movie! Def a tear-jerker that makes you hold your family and loved ones close
Watch Voicemails for Isabelle | Netflix Official Site

heartbreaking, but amazing

 
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definitely heart-wrenching. makes you really reflect on what’s important to you in your life and have a new sense of gratitude
A Walk to Remember (2002)
 
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emilia clarke does a FANTASTIC job playing one of the most lovable, unique characters ever. I don’t think I will ever fully recover from this movie, but I wish I could watch it for the first time
Watch Me Before You

get you reflecting on life

 
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AMAZING movie. about an insanely smart kid who meets a man that changes his perspective on how to live his life
Good Will Hunting (1997)
 
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Yeah. This was straight waterworks. Makes you think about using your free will more and express gratitude. Also makes you just question everything so watch if you are ready to have an existential crisis lowk
The Truman Show (1998) - IMDb

mystery, thriller, action

 
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i watched this in theaters on new year’s day and WOW. as someone who read the book before this was so enjoyable to watch and seeing it with someone who did not read the book made the experience 1000x more hilarious!!
The Housemaid (2025)
 
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a classic, funny, mystery!!
Clue (1985)
 
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PERFECT movie. loveee chris evans and the cable knit sweater 🤩 anyways, super engaging mystery and awesome plot twist i didn’t see coming!! funny and mysterious
Knives Out (2019)
 
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i loved knives out so much i watched this movie and it’s also hilarious! a little corny with the real-world covid plot line but still a great movie :)
Watch Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
 
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MIGHT BE MY FAVORITE IN THE SAGA. sooo funny (more dark humor) and really keeps you hooked. totally did not see the plot twist in this but WOW. they need to keep these movies coming!!
Watch Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery