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25. Barbarian
Barbarian starts off like any other romantic movie but quickly turns into a dark nightmare of twisted horror. This movie might make both of you reconsider any future romantic getaways. | © BoulderLight Pictures
24. Crash
Crash, a movie about a car accident fetish, refuses to deliver any tender romance. Instead of a sweet love story, you'll get a wild, hyper-sexual experience that could leave your date more shocked. | © Columbia Tristar
23. Promising Young Woman
Promising Young Woman is a dark movie full of revenge, which can leave you feeling heavy and down instead of celebrating love, so it's best saved for another night instead of Valentine's Day. | © Focus Features
22. Chasing Amy
Skip Chasing Amy if you're hoping for a straightforward romance on Valentine's Day. Once praised for the blend of humor and heart, this movie hasn't aged well and might just put a damper on your date night. | © View Askew Productions
21. Shiva Baby
Shiva Baby turns modern love into a chaotic mess, trapping a bisexual woman with her ex and her sugar daddy, who shows up with his wife and newborn. The movie is nerve-wracking, which might make even the happiest couple feel worried. | © Neon Heart Productions
20. Midsommar
Midsommar is an uncomfortable movie that follows a grieving woman and her detached boyfriend on a bizarre trip to a Swedish festival. Instead of a cozy romance, this film offers heavy relationship drama, making it better suited for a night when you're not in the mood for love. | © B-Reel Films
19. Young Adult
Young Adult is an awkward story about a bitter writer trying to win back her ex at a baby naming ceremony, which doesn't capture the romance of this special day. Even though Charlize Theron delivers a strong performance, this comedy is more likely to make you feel uncomfortable than in love. | © Paramount Pictures
18. Atonement
Atonement might not be the film for Valentine's Day, this doomed love affair between a rich girl and a servant takes too many tragic turns. Every little bit of hope is quickly overcome by bad luck, reminding you that a happy ending isn’t always coming. | © Universal Studios
17. Passengers
Passengers might leave you cold if you're looking for a heartwarming romance. Despite a cool sci-fi twist, the film ultimately boils down to a lonely man sacrificing a woman's future just to cure his isolation. | © Columbia Pictures
16. Marriage Story
If you want some feel-good love story on Valentine's Day, skip Marriage Story, which might hit too close to home. Even though the main actors give a great performance, the movie will likely have you thinking about heartache rather than enjoying a warm story. | © Netflix
15. Booksmart
Booksmart might leave you disappointed on Valentine's Day with forced humor and random characters. Even though it has a few funny moments, the plot feels aimless and the sudden ending doesn't give you that cozy experience for a date night.| © United Artists
14. Animals
Animals follows Laura, an aspiring writer who gets caught between wild partying and settling into a quiet, domestic life. If you're looking for an exciting film for Valentine's Day, skip this one - it relies on the familiar story and lacks any dramatic twists. | © Closer Productions
13. Wine Country
If you're in the mood for a romantic film on Valentine's Day, Wine Country might leave you feeling like something's missing. While the debut by Amy Poehler has plenty of laughs and genuine chemistry among SNL alums, it's best saved for a casual hangout with friends rather than date night. | © Netflix
12. Chloe
Chloe's overcomplicated web of seduction and shifting power dynamics might leave you more annoyed than lovely on Valentine's Day. Despite the stellar cast and steamy moments, this thrilling isn't the cozy story you're craving. | © StudioCanal
11. Little Women
If you're looking for the classic warm experience on Valentine's Day, skip this version of Little Women, it leaves the beloved characters unrecognizable. Instead of the loving matriarch you expect, this adaptation trades timeless kindness for a modern look that might just sour your holiday mood. | © Sony Pictures Releasing
10. Frances Ha
Frances Ha might leave you feeling underwhelmed if you're looking for romance this Valentine's Day. This movie turns a typical love story into an intimate exploration of female friendship and personal growth. | © IFC Films
9. Tallulah
Tallulah is a unique exploration of platonic bonds and unconventional family-building that might leave you craving more traditional lovey-dovey moments. With standout performances from Allison Janney and Elliot Page, this Netflix original offers a heartfelt, offbeat vibe that's perfect for solo Netflix and chilling. | © Netflix
8. Becoming Jane
Becoming Jane might leave you questioning whether a breakup could ever spark a legendary transformation. So if you're seeking cozy, feel-good vibes this Valentine's Day, this movie might be a good reminder that bouncing back from lost love isn't always a fairy tale. | © Miramax Films
7. It Follows
It Follows is the perfect movie to make you feel thankful you're not in the dating game. This movie swaps heartfelt moments for a relentless, sexually transmitted curse that leaves you more spooked with psychological tension. | © The Weinstein Company
6. Blue Valentine
If you're in the mood for tears or some escapism like The Notebook on Valentine's Day, keep away from Blue Valentine. This movie is a unique mix of unplanned pregnancies, toxic exes, workplace harassment, violence, divorce, and a heartbroken child that will leave you questioning if love is ever worth the pain. | © The Weinstein Company
5. Celeste and Jesse Forever
Celeste and Jesse Forever is a divorce romance that should be avoided on Valentine's Day as a rule. Watching Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones breaking up will only remind you that not all love stories are meant to have a happy ending, so save this one for a less sentimental day. | © Sony Pictures Classics
4. Moulin Rouge
If you're in the mood for a lighthearted movie on Valentine's Day, Moulin Rouge might not be your best pick. This film follows a doomed romance where passion is quickly overwhelmed by loss and despair. | © 20th Century Studios
3. Gone Girl
If you're celebrating Valentine's Day with your partner, skip Gone Girl - this movie will make you question every little quirk about your lover. And if you're single, this movie might just scare you off from ever signing up for marriage, so it's best saved for another day. | © 20th Century Studios
2. The Fault in Our Stars
If you're expecting sweet romance, The Fault in Our Stars will shatter those hopes. This film dishes out a bittersweet blend of love and loss that might leave you sobbing your heart out, so better save yourself from this emotional roller coaster on Valentine's Day. | © 20th Century Studios
1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
If you're looking for a feel-good romance about love for Valentine's Day, you might want to skip Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. This movie follows a bittersweet journey where love unravels in the labyrinth of memory, enough to have you guessing whether to call your ex or erase those old feelings. | © Focus Features
