20 Best Romance Movies on Hulu 2026
Find 20 great Hulu romance picks, from The Princess Bride and Dirty Dancing to Palm Springs and Anora, plus comedy, fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi.
If you’re hunting for a date-night queue with heart, humor, and a little surprise, this roundup brings together 20 picks that make streaming feel easy. You’ll find crowd-pleasers like The Princess Bride, Dirty Dancing, and Jerry Maguire, plus newer favorites such as Palm Springs, My Old Ass, and Anora. There’s also room for playful twists with Romeo + Juliet, Solo Mio, and a few titles that blend romance with comedy, fantasy, mystery, and sci-fi. Whether you want something swoony, sharp, or a little offbeat, these movies give you plenty of ways to settle in and find a new favorite.
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The Princess Bride
1 Oscar nomination
adventure · comedy · family · fantasy · romance
In this enchantingly cracked fairy tale, the beautiful Princess Buttercup and the dashing Westley must overcome staggering odds to find happiness amid six-fingered swordsmen, murderous princes, Sicilians and rodents of unusual size. But even death can't stop these true lovebirds from triumphing.
Directed by Rob ReinerCast Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace ShawnHuluDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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F*ck Valentines Day
comedy · drama · romance
Gina hates her Valentine's Day birthday and travels to Greece to prevent her boyfriend's proposal. With help from vacationers Johnny and his sister Mickey, she schemes to delay it – while questioning her relationship.
Directed by Mark GanttCast Ethan Estrada, Emerson Basconcillo, Bo Youngblood, Evan M. Chung, Toren GidaliAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Wicked
Won 2 Oscars 10 nominations
fantasy · musical · romance
In the land of Oz, ostracized and misunderstood green-skinned Elphaba is forced to share a room with the popular aristocrat Glinda at Shiz University, and the two's unlikely friendship is tested as they begin to fulfill their respective destinies as Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
Directed by Jon M. ChuCast Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, Jeff Goldblum, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan BaileyHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Solo Mio
comedy · romance
Left heartbroken in Rome after a wedding disaster, a stranded groom finds his ruined honeymoon transformed by a determined local and a few meddling travelers-proving that sometimes heartbreak is only the beginning.
Directed by Charles Kinnane, Daniel KinnaneCast Kevin James, Nicole Grimaudo, Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan, Jonathan RoumieHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Together
horror · romance
Years into their relationship, Tim and Millie find themselves at a crossroads as they move to the country, abandoning all that is familiar in their lives except each other. With tensions already flaring, a nightmarish encounter with a mysterious, unnatural force threatens to corrupt their lives, their love, and their flesh.
Directed by Michael ShanksCast Dave Franco, Alison Brie, Damon Herriman, Mia Morrissey, Karl RichmondHuluMore details on IMDb →
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Anora
Won 5 Oscars 6 nominations
comedy · drama · romance
A young sex worker from Brooklyn gets her chance at a Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of an oligarch. Once the news reaches Russia, her fairytale is threatened as his parents set out to get the marriage annulled.
Directed by Sean BakerCast Mikey Madison, Paul Weissman, Lindsey Normington, Emily Weider, Luna Sofía MirandaHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Fresh
comedy · horror · romance · thriller
Frustrated by scrolling dating apps only to end up on lame, tedious dates, Noa takes a chance by giving her number to the awkwardly charming Steve after a produce-section meet-cute at the grocery store.
Directed by Mimi CaveCast Daisy Edgar-Jones, Sebastian Stan, Jojo T. Gibbs, Andrea Bang, Dayo OkeniyiHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Poor Things
Won 4 Oscars 11 nominations
comedy · drama · romance · sci-fi
Brought back to life by an unorthodox scientist, a young woman runs off with a lawyer on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, she grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.
Directed by Yorgos LanthimosCast Emma Stone, Willem Dafoe, Vicki Pepperdine, Ramy Youssef, Jack BartonHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Straight Talk
comedy · drama · romance
Honest and straightforward small-town Shirlee Kenyon chucks her boyfriend and heads for Chicago. Accidentally having to host a radio problem phone-in show, it is clear she is a natural and is hired on the spot. But the station insists she call herself Doctor, and as her popularity grows a local reporter starts digging for the truth. Problem is, the more he is around her the more he fancies her.
Directed by Barnet KellmanCast Dolly Parton, James Woods, Griffin Dunne, Michael Madsen, Deirdre O'ConnellAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Jerry Maguire
Won 1 Oscar Best Supporting Actor (1997) · 5 nominations
comedy · drama · romance · sport
Jerry Maguire used to be a typical sports agent: willing to do just about anything he could to get the biggest possible contracts for his clients, plus a nice commission for himself. Then, one day, he suddenly has second thoughts about what he's really doing. When he voices these doubts, he ends up losing his job and all of his clients, save Rod Tidwell, an egomaniacal football player.
Directed by Cameron CroweCast Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger, Kelly Preston, Jerry O'ConnellHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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All of Us Strangers
6 BAFTA Film Award nominations
drama · romance
One night in his near-empty tower block in contemporary London, Adam has a chance encounter with a mysterious neighbor, which punctures the rhythm of his everyday life.
Directed by Andrew HaighCast Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Carter John Grout, Jamie Bell, Claire FoyHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Palm Springs
comedy · fantasy · mystery · romance · sci-fi
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
Directed by Max BarbakowCast Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons, Peter Gallagher, Meredith HagnerHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Little Women
Won 1 Oscar 6 nominations
drama · romance
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Directed by Greta GerwigCast Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Eliza Scanlen, Laura DernHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Edward Scissorhands
1 Oscar nomination
drama · fantasy · romance
A small suburban town receives a visit from a castaway unfinished science experiment named Edward.
Directed by Tim BurtonCast Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Anthony Michael Hall, Kathy BakerHuluDisney PlusMore details on IMDb → -
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Mr. Nobody
drama · fantasy · romance · sci-fi
Nemo Nobody leads an ordinary existence with his wife and 3 children; one day, he wakes up as a mortal centenarian in the year 2092.
Directed by Jaco Van DormaelCast Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger, Linh-Dan Pham, Rhys IfansAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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No Hard Feelings
comedy · romance
On the brink of losing her childhood home, Maddie discovers an intriguing job listing: wealthy helicopter parents looking for someone to “date” their introverted 19-year-old son, Percy, before he leaves for college. To her surprise, Maddie soon discovers the awkward Percy is no sure thing.
Directed by Gene StupnitskyCast Jennifer Lawrence, Andrew Barth Feldman, Laura Benanti, Matthew Broderick, Natalie MoralesHuluMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Drinking Buddies
comedy · drama · romance
Weekend trips, office parties, late night conversations, drinking on the job, marriage pressure, biological clocks, holding eye contact a second too long… you know what makes the line between “friends” and “more than friends” really blurry? Beer.
Directed by Joe SwanbergCast Olivia Wilde, Jake Johnson, Anna Kendrick, Ron Livingston, Ti WestNetflixAmazon Prime VideoHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Romeo + Juliet
1 Oscar nomination
drama · romance
In this contemporary take on William Shakespeare's classic tragedy, the Montagues and Capulets have moved their ongoing feud to the sweltering suburb of Verona Beach, where Romeo and Juliet fall in love and secretly wed. Though the film is visually modern, the bard's dialogue remains.
Directed by Baz LuhrmannCast Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Harold Perrineau, Lupita OchoaHuluMaxMore details on IMDb → -
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Save the Last Dance
drama · music · romance
After the death of her mother, Sara moves to the South Side of Chicago to live with her father and gets transferred to a majority-black school. Her life takes a turn for the better when befriends Chenille and her brother Derek, who helps her with her dancing skills.
Directed by Thomas CarterCast Julia Stiles, Sean Patrick Thomas, Kerry Washington, Fredro Starr, Terry KinneyHuluMore details on IMDb → -
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Hackers
crime · drama · romance · thriller
Along with his new friends, a teenager who was arrested by the US Secret Service and banned from using a computer for writing a computer virus discovers a plot by a nefarious hacker, but they must use their computer skills to find the evidence while being pursued by the Secret Service and the evil computer genius behind the virus.
Directed by Iain SoftleyCast Jonny Lee Miller, Angelina Jolie, Jesse Bradford, Matthew Lillard, Laurence MasonHuluMore details on IMDb →
Wrapping Up
From timeless tearjerkers to modern love stories with a smarter edge, this list is built to help you choose fast and watch with confidence. The mix of classics and newer releases means there’s something here for every mood, whether you want nostalgia, laughs, or a fresh take on romance. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you need a quick pick for movie night. We update it regularly, so the lineup stays useful as Hulu’s catalog changes.
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