We're all human, right? When we browse for the next movie we want to watch, sometimes we are in the mood for a laugh, a good cry, a scare, and even butterflies in our stomachs. Nothing screams comfort like a classic romance movie, and with so many streaming platforms at our disposal, we want to make sure you don't have to spend an arm and a leg to watch a love story. Some of our favorite movies are out there free of charge, and we are going to narrow it down for you.
When it comes to where we go to watch movies, we typically think of platforms like Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, and Max, to name a few. Well, it is time to shine a spotlight on YouTube! YouTube has a plethora of movies to choose from that are free with ads across all genres. In the realm of romance, YouTube has a fantastic selection for your viewing pleasure. From Breakfast at Tiffany's to The Lucky One, here is our list of the best romance movies you can watch for free on YouTube.
10 First Daughter
When you browse on YouTube for something to watch, make sure you don't skip out on all the fantastic movies they have to offer. Romance is just one of many genres that YouTube has. First Daughter is the kind of romantic comedy film that is an easy watch for a night in and is free on YouTube. This movie follows Samantha MacKenzie, played by Katie Holmes, who is the daughter of the President of the United States of America.
In her attempts to act like a "normal" girl, devoid of Secret Service security at her college campus, her father secretly hires someone to go in undercover as a student to look after her. Their blossoming romance turns into chaos when she learns what he is actually there for.
9 The Accidental Husband
Just by reading the title of this one, you have to know that it'll be a good time. The Accidental Husband is a romantic comedy from 2008 that starred Uma Turman as Emma and The Walking Dead's own Jeffrey Dean Morgan as Patrick.
In this film, radio host Emma's world is turned upside down when her upcoming marriage is delayed because she happens to already be married to a man named Patrick. Patrick is a fireman and is the mastermind behind Emma's troubles, fabricating this elaborate revenge plan that eventually leads to an unintentional and unexpected love story in itself.
8 The Back-Up Plan
Continuing on the romantic comedy train, 2010's The Back-Up Plan, starring Jennifer Lopez and Alex O'Loughlin, is a solid choice for a free movie on YouTube. This rollercoaster of a plot starts with a desperate Zoe (Lopez) looking for a way to get her life going. She is tired of waiting for the perfect relationship and decides to get artificially inseminated to start a family.
She meets Stan (O'Loughlin) and the two completely hit it off, and Zoe might have found her one and only. However, problems in their relationship are inevitable and things get more complicated with Zoe's pregnancy.
7 The Lucky One
What is a romance movie list without Nicholas Sparks? Luckily for us romance lovers, The Lucky One is free on YouTube! This absolutely heart-wrenching film stars heartthrob Zac Efron alongside Orange is the New Black's Taylor Schilling. Efron plays U.S. Marine Sgt. Logan Thibault, who has been in possession of a picture of a woman named Beth, whom he believes has kept him safe throughout his three tours.
When he finally tracks Beth down, he becomes an integral part of her and her son's lives, to the point of no return. Keeping the picture a secret as well Beth's rough relationship with her ex makes this romance movie a hard one to find a happily ever after.
6 Marie Antoinette
A round of applause for the one and only Kirsten Dunst! Marie Antoinette is a 2006 drama romance film that is pretty much a must-watch for romance watchers. Dunst plays a young Marie Antoinette, who marries the Dauphin of France, setting herself up to become Queen. Well, like anyone in the spotlight too long, Marie becomes slightly unhinged after some years into her reign. Marie Antoinette is directed by the impeccable Sofia Coppola.
5 Girl with a Pearl Earring
Scarlett Johansson stars in the 2003 romance drama film Girl with a Pearl Earring. In this film, a young woman named Griet finds work as a maid for an artist named Johannes Vermeer in order to help care for her blind father. When the two develop an unlikely bond and spend countless amount of hours with each other for a commission, things begin to escalate. This gorgeous film is one of the best films to watch on YouTube and should not be missed out on. Also in this film are Colin Firth, Cillian Murphy, and Tom Wilkinson.
4 Runaway Bride
Jumping back into a light-hearted classic, we have Julia Roberts and Richard Gere starring in the 1999 romantic comedy Runaway Bride. What would you do if your reputation for leaving men at the altar coined you as the "runaway bride?" Journalist Ike Graham (Gere) is certain that runaway bride Maggie Carpenter (Roberts) will not make it through her fourth try down the aisle. However, in the midst of finding a story to write, he finds an unlike love story of his own that has him falling head over heels for the woman that can't seem to commit.
3 Just Wright
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We cannot get enough of the romance and comedy pairing. 2010's Just Wright is the next film on this list and a sports romance for the ages. This movie stars Queen Latifah as Leslie Wright and Common as Scott McKnight. Leslie is a physical therapist that ends up working for Scott, a massive star in the basketball world. Leslie finds herself falling for Scott, but his eyes are only on her friend Morgan. If you are looking for a film filled with enough laughs and moments of longing to keep your hopeless romantic heart intact, this is the movie to go for.
2 Breakfast at Tiffany's
Breakfast at Tiffany's is a movie and romance lover's dream. Do you really love romance if you haven't seen Breakfast at Tiffany's? This 1961 rom-com stars entertainment icon Audrey Hepburn and might just be the most prominent project of her career. This film is classic romance: girl meets boy, they live in the same building, they forge different paths, but end up falling for each other anyway. Hepburn's illustrious career on screen is something to marvel at, and this project is a must-see in her filmography.
1 A Walk to Remember
Well, duh. Of course, to top off the list is A Walk to Remember. This film is based on another Nicholas Sparks novel of the same name. There is nothing like young love and a coming-of-age romance ,and this one stars Shane West as Landon and Mandy Moore as Jamie. This is one of those movies that you have to experience over and over again. As these two grow and learn from their relationship, love, understanding, and passion are constants as they navigate their youth. We are forever grateful that this romance movie is free on YouTube.