If you’re looking for a feel-good movie about best friends falling in love, there are plenty of options out there. Some of these movies are better than others, but they all have a certain level of poignantness that keeps you coming back for more.
The 1989 film When Harry Met Sally is one of the most iconic films about friendships falling in love. It follows Harry and Sally as they navigate their 20s and 30s.
One Day
One Day, based on the best-selling novel by David Nicholls, follows two star-crossed would-be lovers (Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess) over the course of two decades. Their relationship is explored via a glance into July 15 of each year.
The gimmick is clever and the performances are pretty darn good. However, the story is a bit flat, the pacing is lethargic and there are plenty of plot holes.
Always Be My Maybe
In Always Be My Maybe, childhood friends Sasha (Ali Wong) and Marcus (Randall Park) reconnect after 15 years. As they navigate the challenges of their respective careers, the expectations of their social circles and their own insecurities, they realize that they have feelings for each other.
Directed by Nahnatchka Khan, Always Be My Maybe is a sweet and charming movie that breaks a lot of rom-com tropes. The film features a lot of heart and laughs that makes it a must-watch for anyone looking to watch friends fall in love.
Reality Bites
In Reality Bites, two friends are falling in love and figuring out what they want out of life. Written by Helen Childress and directed by Ben Stiller, this movie about friendship and romance is a cult classic that has recently reached its 25th anniversary.
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A time capsule for a lost youth, Reality Bites is about a quartet of precocious new graduates who learn that their dreams of freedom may not be as they once thought. It is a tender, irreverent romance for one-time Gen X urbanites.
Some Kind Of Wonderful
Continuing the John Hughes tradition of teen movies about friends falling in love, Some Kind Of Wonderful is set against the harsh social hierarchy of an American public high school. Keith (Eric Stoltz) and Watts (Mary Stuart Masterson), two misfits from the wrong side of the tracks, find comfort in painting and drumming together.
When popular girl Amanda Jones (Lea Thompson) breaks up with her jerk of a boyfriend, Keith decides to ask her out on a date. But when Watts discovers that she has feelings for Keith, her jealousy takes a toll on their friendship.
No Strings Attached
No Strings Attached follows two friends who decide to have sex without falling in love. It’s not the most original idea, but the premise is still pretty amusing and it avoided one of the pitfalls that often accompanies movies about friendships.
Despite its lukewarm box office results, No Strings Attached is still a pretty decent movie. It’s got a lot of charm, and its cast is filled with good actors.
Emma Kurtzman (Natalie Portman) and Adam Franklin (Ashton Kutcher) first meet when they were teenagers, then reconnect several times as adults. The pair decide to have sex and live together as “fuck buddies.” But can it work?
Flipped
Flipped is an iconic film that combines romance, comedy and drama. The story of friends falling in love is timeless and incredibly relatable.
This film is a great choice for a night in with your loved one or a group of friends. It’s a beautiful and heartwarming movie that is sure to make you laugh and cry at the same time.
The main characters of Flipped, Juli and Bryce, have been in love with each other for years. But after a series of events, Juli begins to question whether Bryce really is her true love.