Top 10 Classic Romantic Movies to Watch This Valentine’s Day
From Rhett and Scarlett to Tony and Maria, these iconic couples laid the foundation for what it really means to fall in love. In case you need a reminder, watch one of these heartwarming old Hollywood moment.
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1. Casablanca
The salacious plot set our pulse racing: Two long-lost lovers reunite during World War II in Morocco. Fate, the quintessential romantic force, strings them together when Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) walks into Rick Blaine's (Humphrey Bogart) bar. The rest is history.
Watch a clip of Humphrey Bogart's famous line.
2. Gone with the Wind
The passion between Rhett (Clark Gable) and Scarlett (Vivien Leigh) practically melts the screen. With stellar lines like, "You should be kissed and often and by someone who knows how," it's hard not to give a damn about this film.
Watch a clip of Rhett Butler's advice on kissing.
3. An Affair to Remember
Terry (Deborah Kerr) and Nickie's (Cary Grant) meeting at the Empire State Building is the ultimate testament to love's endurance. True love does exist, sometimes you just have to climb the highest tower in New York City to find it.
Watch a clip of Terry and Nickie's parting promise.
4. Breakfast at Tiffany's
Skeptics learned a love lesson from Holly Golightly (Audrey Hepburn)'s commitment-phoebe ways. With his good looks and charm, Paul (George Peppard,) was determined knock some sense into her. Also, never underestimate the power of Tabby cat.
Watch the last scene from Breakfast at Tiffany's.
5. The Shop Around the Corner
Love letters are the way to melt a woman's heart. Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) and Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) learned this the hard way. Naturally, love wins in the end as the one-time enemies discover their true feelings for each other. If only all anonymous pen pal correspondences could unfold the same way.
Watch the chemistry unfold between Klara and Alfred.
6. Guys and Dolls
Sergeant Sarah Brown (Jean Simmons)'s spell over Sky Masterson (Marlon Brando) plays out women's bad boy fantasies. They're both harmful for each other's reputations but, lucky for us, the chemistry is undeniable.
Watch Marlon Brando sing about love in Guys and Dolls.
7. West Side Story
Despite being from opposite worlds, Maria (Natalie Wood) and Tony (Richard Beymer) couldn't stop the sparks from igniting. An updated version of Romeo and Juliet, this classic musical shows the power and excitement of forbidden love.
Watch the wedding of Tony and Maria.
8. Singin' in the Rain
Love makes you do crazy things, like jump on lampposts in the pouring rain. Gene Kelly's infamous scene keeps a smile on our faces.
Watch the infamous Gene Kelly scene.
9. The Philadelphia Story
Between the low lighting and dramatic kisses, this flick has all the bells and whistles of old Hollywood romance. Of course, the two dashing leading men - Cary Grant and James Stewart - don't hurt. We always enjoy a happy ending, and this is one love triangle where no one gets hurt.
Watch the passionate kiss between Jimmy and Katherine.
10. Some Like it Hot
This iconic romantic comedy is equal parts high jinks and seduction. With Sugar Kane (Marilyn Monroe)'s trademark sexiness, it's no wonder Joe (Tony Curtis) and Jerry (Jack Lemmon) will stop at nothing to win her affection.
Watch Marilyn Monroe's seduction.
What movie would you add to the list?
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