These 5 Netflix romance dramas should top your watchlists for Valentine's Day

On Valentine's Day, most of us crave a really good romance drama film or show. On Netflix, there are quite a few gems that are loved by many. From period dramas to light romcoms, we have your V-Day watchlist covered.

While they are in the same genre, all of them have something different to offer in terms of storyline, performance, and other differentiating factors.

5 Netflix Romance dramas for Valentine's Day viewing

(1) Carol (2015)

Carol is a film in the historical romance drama genre directed by Todd Haynes and written by Phyllis Nagy. An adaptation of The Price of Salt is about the romance between two people in 1950s New York: one wants to be a photographer while the other is dealing with her divorce. This Netflix film has some powerhouse performances from Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara.

(2) Always Be My Maybe (2019)

Always Be My Maybe is a wonderful directorial offering from Nahnatchka Khan. The film stars Ali Wong and Randall Park as two childhood friends who are trying to rekindle their relationship after many years. The film is memorable for its funny Keanu Reeves cameo and overall feel-good factor.

(3) Alex Strangelove (2018)

Alex Strangelove is a rom-com that managed to become a cut above the rest in this genre. This Craig Johnson-written and directed feature is about a high school student named Alex who wants to lose his virginity. However, he starts to question his orientation after meeting a guy named Elliot. The film has been streaming on Netflix since June 8, 2018, and is a breezy watch.

(4) Love, Guaranteed (2020)

Love, Guaranteed is a light-hearted film directed by Mark Steven Johnson about Susan Whitaker (played by Rachael Leigh Cook), an attorney. She takes on the case of Nick Evans (Damon Wayans Jr.), who is associated with a dating website. Slowly, their love blossoms and makes for an interesting watch as it resonates with a lot of modern couples.

(5) Our Souls at Night (2017)

Our Souls at Night is an official adaptation of the namesake novel by Kent Haruf. Directed by Ritesh Batra, the film stars Robert Redford and Jane Fonda. Both have lost their partners in the film and are each other's neighbors. After many years, the two start a relationship. Redford has also produced the film along with Erin Simms and Finola Dwyer. The film feels like a warm hug at times, and it should be an essential watch for people looking for a tear-jerker on Valentine's Day.

Which one of them do you plan to watch on Netflix?