The 15 best romantic movies of 2022 (2023)

Whether you're hopeful or not, romance movies remain a tried-and-true genre because of the connection they can make with the viewer. Relatable feuds abound, and 2022 has had no shortage of great romantic movies that ripped our hearts out and made us swoon.

Many of these movies are available to stream, though some also have theatrical releases like "Ticket to Paradise" and "Bros." The range of leads, from JLo to Lili Reinhart to Zoey Deutch, is impressive, as are their platonic partners to romantics Owen Wilson, Danny Ramirez, and Kendrick Sampson (to name a few). Michelle Buteau appears in several movies on this list in small but significant roles.

Here are the 15 best romantic movies of 2022:

“Heaven is everywhere” (AppleTV+)

Love can sometimes feel morethrough loss. The dimension that grief can add to a novel is clear to see, but Josephine Decker's film adaptation of Jandy Nelson's novel “The Sky Is Everywhere” combines these emotions in a colorful way. Lennie Walker (Grace Kaufman) juggles grief, new love and loss following the unexpected death of her sister Bailey (Havana Rose Liu). Lennie is attracted to new guy Joe Fontaine (Jacques Colimon), who shares her musical affinity, but their shared grief for her sister also inexplicably connects her with Toby Shaw (Pico Alexander) to the point of forming a tense relationship. love triangle. The layers of coming of age, dealing with the loss of a loved one, and blossoming into your own relationship provide a kaleidoscope of fun and excitement on AppleTV+'s "The Sky Is Everywhere." –Although Gomez

"Marry Me" (peacock)

Jennifer LopezReturnsto the romantic comedy genre with Owen Wilson in a love story that, in retrospect, reflects on her personal life and rekindles her romance with Ben Affleck. Popular music artist Kat Valdez (Jennifer Lopez) plans to host a wedding for her 20 million followers. But when she discovers that her fiancé Bastian (Maluma) has been cheating on her, she chooses a random concertgoer, Charlie Gilbert (Owen Wilson), to marry onstage. EITHERstory that followsit's quite lovely. Sarah Silverman stars as Wilson's comedic partner as her high school job counselor, Parker Debbs. Chloe Coleman plays Lou Gilbert, Charlie's daughter with his ex-wife. John Bradley plays Kat Valdez's likable manager, and Michelle Buteau stays real as his sassy publicist. Jimmy Fallon and Hoda Kotb appear as themselves in the brutal media cycle that constantly follows Kat Valdez, and Utkarsh Ambudkar plays Coach Manny. –Although Gomez

"Shooting the Moon" (HBO Max)

Lana Condor struggled a lot with how her character develops in "Moonshot," which stars Cole Sprouse and Mason Gooding as her love triangle partners. Condor's character, Sophie, a know-it-all who has just finished school and her impressive thesis on Earth, wants nothing more than to go to Mars, where her long-term, long-distance boyfriend, Calvin Riggins, is. (Gooding). Enter Walt (Sprouse), who also dreams of leaving Earth, and who has applied to the Mars launch program 37 times with 37 rejections. Walt challenges Sophie's conviction thatchange her life for a boy, and his clandestine plan on the ship that takes the two of them to Mars ends up having lasting effects for the duo. A fun supporting cast including Zach Braff, Michelle Buteau, and Cameron Esposito add some welcome comedic elements, but it's a shame the HBO Max original waspulled from streaming service. –Although Gomez

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"Smash" (Hulu)

Queer girl power abounds in this charming young adult romantic comedy starring Rowan Blanchard, Auli'i Cravalho and Isabella Ferreira. Paige Evans (Blanchard)you already left, and has had a crush on Gabby (Ferreira) for as long as she can remember. Paige is also an up-and-coming artist, and in a spur-of-the-moment decision combined to save herself from suspension (her school has a graffiti artist known as King Pun) and also to impress Gabby, Paige decides to try out for the track team and participate in sports on foot credit. Here, she trains not with Gabby, but with Gabby's bisexual twin sister, AJ (Cravalho), and the two begin what may be more than just a friendship. King Pun's art is a fun lineup, as are supporting cast Teala Dunn, Tyler Alvarez, Aasif Mandvi, Megan Mullally, and Michelle Buteau (there she is again!). –Although Gomez

"Along the Journey" (Netflix)

Adapted from Sarah Dessen's best-selling book, "Along for the Ride" set the summer movie scene for the Amazon Prime Video series adaptation of Jenny Han's "The Summer I Turned Pretty" trilogy. Netflix's May release stars Emma Pasarow as Auden, a young woman who feels she never quite fits in between her divorced parents and her more mature outlook on life, and Belmont Cameli as the enigmatic Eli, a nocturnal boy who, like Auden, keeps to himself. a lone wolf style.Auden meets Eliwhen he decides to spend the summer with his father (Dermot Mulroney) and his new wife Heidi (Kate Bosworth) in Colby, the small seaside town where they have settled. She and Eli form an unsettling, nervous bond that develops as they embark on a quest, challenging each other to confront parts of themselves they'd rather leave in the past. Complete with a secret restaurant serving great cake and a ballroom scene that ties together the movie, "Along for the Ride" with success.brought Dessen's vision to life. -Although Gomez

“Hello, bye and everything in between” (Netflix)

A grounded Talia Ryder and a carefree Jordan Fisher team up to create aauthenticyoung adult love story set between the senior year of high school and the freshman year of college. Ethan (Fisher) meets Claire (Ryder) at a party just before her senior year of high school starts, and though Claire is hesitant to act on her spark because she's moved around a lot, and her beloved high school parents aren't do. In order to get the marriage, Ethan continues to pursue her until she relents. Fisher contributed an original song to this adaptation of Jennifer E. Smith's popular novel. EITHERambiguousThe ending reflects the reality of life and romantic relationships. –Although Gomez

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"Fire Island" (Hulu)

It's a universally recognized truth that Jane Austen is the gift that keeps on giving, and Hulu's "Fire Island."he gave it."Pride and Prejudice" gets a haunting 21st century makeover in Joel Kim Booster's take on the classic tale of social mores and enemies turned lovers. Booster and Bowen Yang play best friends Noah and Howie, who along with their chosen family take an annual trip to queer paradise Fire Island. There, an encounter with an elite group invites old insecurities and the possibility of new love, putting Noah and Howie's friendship to the test. Margaret Cho, Conrad Ricamora, James Scully, Matt Rogers, Tomás Matos and Torian Miller lead a lively cast with Andrew Ahn directing. Like Austen's best adaptations, "Fire Island" uses its source material as a roadmap for exploring new themes, in this case, the intersectional dynamics of the Fire Island community from the perspective of a gay Asian man. It also has heart, humor, and a roaring soundtrack. You'll want to add this to your rom-com rotation ASAP.-Harper Lambert

"Love and Ice Cream" (Netflix)

loosely basedin the book “Love & Gelato” by Jenna Evans Welch, the film adaptation of this romantic story arrived on Netflix on June 22. Lina (Susannah Skaggs) promises her mother that she will visit Rome. Lina is an ambitious girl who is about to embark on her college experience. In Italy she meets Lorenzo, "Ren" (Tobia De Angelis) and feels a spark in him. She also falls in love with the country, the food and much more, discovering things about her past and future. A tasty delight. –Although Gomez

"Purple Hearts" (Netflix)

DirectoraElizabeth Allen Rosenbaumnetflix filmstarring Sofia Carson and Nicholas Galitzine explores the coming together of a couple who come from very different backgrounds. The enemies-to-lovers trope takes on a whole new meaning when polarizing political viewpoints are involved. Luke (Galitzine) is training as a Marine, about to be deployed, when Cassie (Carson) proposes to her friend Frankie (Chosen Jacobs) because he's in a health insurance bind: he has diabetes and his dire need for insulin can. t be complied by the current policy of it. Luke, whose father is a retired military police officer, offers to marry Cassie, who immediately clashes with him because she's more liberal while he's conservative, so she can reap the benefits of a stipend to pay off a drug dealer. drugs to whom he owes an amount. a lot of money. Cassie gets better health benefits from the deal, and when Luke is deployed, his music starts to take off because he's found a theme he really connects with: the love and sacrifice of military families. -Although Gomez

"Aim Both Sides" (Netflix)

If it weren't for the split dual timelines involving either a baby or no baby at all, this movie should be watched for its incredible animation. Natalie Bennett (Lili Reinhart) sleeps with her good friend from college Gabe (Danny Ramirez) in an impulsive decision on one of her last college nights before graduation. Later, at her last party on graduation eve, Natalie's narrationtwigsin two possibilities: one where she gets pregnant with Gabe's child and one where she doesn't. From there, the film forks into two universes that are sometimes parallel in certain areas. Exploring the themes of career and motherhood, as well as soul mates and true love, Natalie still manages to pursue her passion for art, animation and design in both realms. She learnsdifferent life lessonsWith and without her daughter Rosie, this sliding door seizes the romance. –Although Gomez

"Brothers" (Peacock)

For better or worse (at least as far as the box office is concerned), "Bros" proudly wore its title as the first major studio rom-com to feature a fully LGBTQ+ main cast on its sleeve. Writer and star Billy Eichner channels his "Billy On The Street" persona as Bobby Lieber, podcast host and cynic in romance novels. A chance meeting with Aaron (Luke Macfarlane) turns into something of a relationship, throwing Bobby's comfortably detached lifestyle into a loop. An anti-"When Harry Met Sally," "Bros" asks whether or not two people who are attracted to each other can overcome their elusive nature to have a chance at love. If you're already an Eichner fan, this is Billy in his prime, but Macfarlane and his chemistry steal the show. Pair it with "Fire Island" for a Bowen Yang double feature, or one of director Nicholas Stoller's other movies ("Forgetting Sarah Marshall," perhaps) if you like a rom-com.-Harper Lambert

“My Police” (Amazon Prime Video)

Based on the book by Bethan Roberts, "My Policeman" marks another film project for former One Direction member Harry Styles, who plays Officer Tom in the Michael Grandage-directed film. Marion (Emma Corrin) and museum curator Patrick (David Dawson) complete the love triangle around which the story unfolds. Viewers are first introduced to the trio in 1950s Britain, but the story also jumps to the 1990s with earlier versions of Tom (Linus Roache), Marion (Gina McKee) and Patrick (Rupert Everett). Like any love story, this one has its good points and its painful moments. –Although Gomez

“Ticket to Paradise” (Peacock)

Julia Roberts and George Clooney's new partnership is reason enough to check out "Ticket to Paradise." Add Kaitlyn Dever as her daughter and Lucas Bravo ("Emily in Paris") as Roberts' character in Georgia Cotton's French comedy play, and viewers are in for a treat. David (Clooney) and Georgia Cotton married shortly after college, but divorced five years later with daughter Lily (Dever) in tow. Georgia runs art galleries while David, an architect, oversees construction, and they hate each other for a number of reasons, but nothing unites them faster than their daughter's announcement that she is marrying Gede (Maxime Bouttier), a farmer. of algae that she knows. two. months after graduating from university, studying to be a lawyer, on her graduate trip to Bali. In the process of secretly sabotaging his daughter's engagement, Daniel and Georgia ironically rekindle their own relationship. The delights of romantic comedies follow:Although Gomez

“The Life Story of AJ Fikry” (Amazon Prime Video)

Adapted from Gabrielle Zevin's intertextual novel, “The Storied Life of AJ Fikry” combines elements for young and old. Fikry (Kunal Nayyar) mirrors Ebenezer Scrooge a bit, with his grumpy manner. However, he has the right because her wife passed away some time ago, and all that is left to remember her is her bookstore, Island Books, about which Fikry spends his lonely days and nights drinking heavily. All of that changes when Maya is dropped off on his doorstep. The orphan girl, whose mother left a note for the bookstore owner to take care of her and surround her with good books, wins AJ's grinch heart and he adopts her. He recreates her at the center of her universe, and allows himself to fall in love again with Amelia (Lucy Hale), a publishing representative. –Although Gomez

“Something About Tiffany’s” (Amazon Prime Video)

Christmas and New York blend in perfect harmony in this romantic comedy production from Hello Sunshine. Rachel (Zoey Deutch) plays the cheerful optimist, who is patient with everyone, including her horrible boyfriend Gary (Ray Nicholson), who is always late and not very attentive. Rachel runs a bakery with her business partner and best friend Terri Blake (Jojo T. Gibbs), who steals the spotlight with her comedic timing. When Ethan Greene (Kendrick Sampson) and Gary decide to shop at Tiffany and Co. for their loved ones, things change a lot. Ethan plans to propose to his girlfriend Vanessa (Shay Mitchell), while Gary asks the jeweler for any basic piece of jewelry, but Gary is hit by a car and drops his bag. Ethan, of course, makes sure Gary is okay, and the lofty premise of the trade changes everything. Ethan meets Rachel at the hospital when her daughter Daisy (Leah Jeffries) demands to check on Gary, and sparks fly immediately. Rachel imparts some culinary wisdom in thoughtful lines, and Ethan shares the creative side of him because he's a creative writing teacher who wants to try writing books again. If the phrase "she is my cornetto" does not enchant you, surely one of these other ingredients will. –Although Gomez

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