14 Rom-Coms You Can Watch on Hulu Now, From “Just Like Heaven” to “She’s the Man”

Who doesn’t love a great romantic comedy? Hulu’s selection of rom-coms has been slowly expanding, bringing in everything from iconic favorites to brand-new original movies. Maybe you’re looking for a comfort-watch classic that you’ve watched dozens of times before, or maybe you’re discovering some of these movies for the very first time. You might be in search of the perfect date night movie selection, or perhaps you’re pulling up a cozy favorite for a girls’ night or a little “me” time.

Whatever your romantic comedy preference, Hulu’s lineup is sure to have something that you’ll fall in love with. You’ll find beloved classics like “The Holiday,” “Brown Sugar,” and “Notting Hill,” along with newer titles like “Rye Lane” and “Happiest Season.” Even better: the Hulu catalog is always growing, so there’s always something new to discover.

Read on to see our favorite picks for romantic comedies on Hulu, then settle in for a movie night that will give you all those warm and fuzzy feelings!

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"Brown Sugar"

A classic of the friends-to-lovers genre, this rom-com follows Sidney and Dre, childhood friends who first bonded over a shared love for hip-hop. Now, 15 years later, Sidney is the editor-in-chief of a hip-hop magazine, while Dre is feeling unfulfilled in his career with a record label. Over time, the bond between them is strained by professional pressures and other relationships, but something keeps them connected even when they can’t admit how they really feel.

Watch “Brown Sugar” on Hulu now.

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"Crush"

Who doesn’t love a sweet high school rom-com? Paige, an aspiring artist, is stuck joining her school’s track team when she’s suspected of being the anonymous vandal leaving graffiti all over the school. She soon recruits her teammates to help her figure out who the real vandal is, including her longtime crush Gabby and Gabby’s sister, AJ. As Paige tries to solve the mystery to avoid having the stain on her record, she starts to realize that maybe a real romance is closer than she thinks.

Watch “Crush” on Hulu now.

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"Fire Island"

It’s “Pride and Prejudice” with queer men on an annual week-long getaway – and it’s everything you could want and more. When this longtime friend group discovers that their “house mother” will have to sell the house on Fire Island, making this their last trip ever, things start to go sideways. Complicating matters are their wealthy new acquaintances, who spark immediate interest (or immediate dislike) among the crew.

Watch “Fire Island” on Hulu now.

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"The Hating Game"

This steamy enemies-to-lovers romance is based on the bestselling novel by Sally Thorne. Lucy and Joshua are co-workers and rivals who get enormous joy out of frustrating and one-upping each other at work. Of course, it soon turns out that the fiery dislike between them is outmatched only by the even more fiery attraction, and they’ll have to figure out whether it’s sabotage, a fling, or something real.

Watch “The Hating Game” on Hulu now.

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"Happiest Season"

In this holiday rom-com, Abby agrees to go with her girlfriend Harper to spend Christmas with Harper’s family – secretly planning to propose while they’re there. When Harper confesses that she’s not out to her family, Abby winds up pretending to just be a friend and roommate. The stress of keeping secrets, along with the tension among Harper’s family, soon pushes their romance to a breaking point, and they’ll have to decide if their future together is worth the risk.

Watch “Happiest Season” on Hulu now.

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"The Holiday"

A beloved classic of holiday movies, this house-swapping romance has it all: swoon-worthy romance, beautiful houses, and endlessly quotable dialogue. After dumping her cheating boyfriend, movie trailer editor Amanda impulsively agrees to a house swap over the holidays with a stranger: Iris, a British woman reeling from her unrequited love’s sudden engagement. Amanda finds herself swept off her feet by a charming British man, while Iris learns to open her heart and stand up for herself, with the help of a sweet composer and the elderly movie legend who lives next door.

Watch “The Holiday” on Hulu now.

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"Just Like Heaven"

If you like your rom-coms with a hint of the paranormal, this one is for you. When widower architect David moves into a new apartment, he’s shocked to find the previous resident, ER doctor Elizabeth, is still there – or, at least her spirit is. As the two work together to figure out who Elizabeth really is and what happened to her, the icy annoyance between them thaws into something more tender, but there’s still the minor matter of her being (possibly) dead.

Watch “Just Like Heaven” on Hulu now.

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"Notting Hill"

When ordinary bookseller Will crosses paths with American superstar Anna, neither of their lives will ever be the same. A series of unbelieveable events brings them closer together, but the demands of her fame and the intrusion of the press drive them apart. It will take all their courage – and a little help from Will’s quirky but lovable friends – to get their Hollywood ending.

Watch “Notting Hill” on Hulu now.

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"Palm Springs"

Wedding guests Nyles and Sarah meet on a very frustrating day for both of them, only to accidentally get sucked into a time vortex together. They soon realize that they’re both trapped in a time loop, and – unable to break the cycle – start trying to have as much fun as they can with the knowledge that each day is a fresh start. When secrets begin to drive them apart, Sarah becomes even more determined to get them out of the loop, whatever it takes.

Watch “Palm Springs” on Hulu now.

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"The Prince and Me"

In this royal romance, Danish prince Edvard heads to an American university in hopes of escaping responsibilities. Incognito as “Eddie,” he makes a terrible impression on studious classmate Paige, who is laser-focused on becoming a doctor. With time, the friendship (and attraction) between them grows, but when the press catch wind of Eddie’s whereabouts, their romance may be over before it can even really get started.

Watch “The Prince and Me” on Hulu now.

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"Rye Lane"

After an awkward first meeting at an art show, Yas and Dom strike up an unlikely friendship. Over the course of plenty of adventures and confidences, their bond turns into a romance. They haven’t been entirely honest with each other, though, and when the truth comes out, they’ll have to decide if what they’ve built is worth fighting for.

Watch “Rye Lane” on Hulu now.

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"Shakespeare in Love"

The Oscar-winning classic imagines an alternate history where William Shakespeare found his greatest inspiration in his own star-crossed love story. Viola, a vibrant young aristocrat about to be forced into an unwanted marriage, finds freedom in disguising herself as a man and joining Shakespeare’s acting troupe. When William learns her real identity, a passionate affair unfolds, but the rules of society keeping them apart may relegate their romance to one that can only work on the page.

Watch “Shakespeare in Love” on Hulu now.

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"She's the Man"

One of the great movie trends that desperately needs to see a resurgence is the “modern teen comedy adaptation of classic literature” subgenre. In this riff on “Twelfth Night,” Viola agrees to pretend to be her twin brother, Sebastian, and attend an elite boarding school in his place. Despite an awkward start, “Sebastian” begins to fit in at the school, only for an unintentional love triangle to bring everything crashing down.

Watch “She’s the Man” on Hulu now.

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"The Wedding Planner"

When ambitious wedding planner Mary has a meet-cute connection with charming pediatrician Steve, it seems like things are finally going her way. Then, she discovers he’s actually the fiancé of her new client, and her father is pushing her to marry her childhood acquaintance Massimo. Missed connections and denied feelings abound, all while both couples barrel towards the altar despite sneaking suspicions that they’re making the wrong choice.

Watch “The Wedding Planner” on Hulu now.

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