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The 6 Best Valentine’s Day Movies to Watch this Weekend

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at UC Riverside chapter.

Valentine’s day is fast approaching, and with time running out it can be hard to come up with a way to spend your day. Here are some of the best movies to watch on Valentine’s Day with your significant other, friends, or even by yourself. 

  1. Valentine’s day 

Despite the namesake making it infinitely obvious as to why this is the perfect Valentine’s day movie, “Valentine’s Day” details Valentine’s Day from the perspective of multiple people, and will most definitely bring a smile to your face. 

  1. Little Women 

Although not necessarily a love story, “Little Women,” is the best Galentine’s day movie. This movie perfectly demonstrates a loving familial atmosphere and true sisterhood. 

  1. Pride and Prejudice

One of the most iconic films and movies, “Pride, and Prejudice” thrives on the tension between lovers Lizzie Bennet and Mr. Darcy making it the pinnacle film to watch this valentines day. 

  1. The Notebook

Probably one of the most recognizable romance movies, “The Notebook,” follows an elderly man recounting the story of their love to his wife who can no longer remember him.  

  1. Serendipity 

This movie is literally defined as “a development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way,” “Serendipity” tells the story of two lovers brought back together by fate, fighting against a clock that does not seem to be working in their favor.  

  1.  Why Him  

Looking for Valentine’s day laugh, “Why Him” tells the story of a girl introducing her questionable boyfriend to her father. 

Hopefully, one of these movies helps to make your Valentine’s Day planning even easier, and you and your loved ones will have a wonderful Valentine’s week with the help of one of these amazing films.

Senna Omar

UC Riverside '25

Senna is a political science major, who plans on going to law school. Her passions include writing, photography, and journalism and she plans on becoming a political journalist following graduation.