Weekend Binge: 7 classic rom-coms on OTT to stream right now
Synopsis
Whether you're in the mood for old-school Hollywood magic, a Bollywood tearjerker, or a new-school streaming-age romance, these rom-coms will get you grinning.
Want to snuggle up on the couch with something light-hearted, romantic, and humorous? Romantic comedies—or rom-coms—are the best weekend getaway. They mix romance with laughter, and hence are excellent comfort viewing. Here are 7 all-time favorite rom-coms that you can watch immediately on popular OTT platforms in India.
7 classic rom-coms on OTT to stream right now:
1. Notting Hill (1999)
Why Watch: A sweet story of a introverted bookstore owner who falls for a supermodel actress. Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts' chemistry is unforgettably amazing.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Vibe: Sweet, wholesome, and classic
2. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
Why Watch: A high-school adaptation of Shakespeare's The Taming of the Shrew, set in the present, this movie is witty, emotive, and full of teen drama.
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Vibe: Teen love, retro, witty
3. Jab We Met (2007)
Why Watch: One of the finest rom-coms of Bollywood, it is about an offbeat woman and a bitter businessman who end up on a life-altering adventure by mistake.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Vibe: High-energy, emotional, and heartwarming
4. The Proposal (2009)
Why Watch: Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds light up the screen in this laugh-out-loud love story involving a fake engagement gone wrong (and right).
Where to Watch: Disney+ Hotstar
Vibe: Funny, sarcastic, feel-good
5. To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
Why Watch: This Netflix original follows Lara Jean, whose secret love letters get mailed to all her crushes—sparking chaos and romance.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Vibe: Teen romance, modern, cute
6. Wake Up Sid (2009)
Why Watch: Coming-of-age rom-com of a free-spirited lad who finds meaning and love after meeting a independent young author.
Where to Watch: Netflix
Vibe: Urban, inspiring, gentle romance
7. Crazy Rich Asians (2018)
Why Watch: Glamour, cultural clash, and love entwined in this internationally acclaimed rom-com of a woman finding out her boyfriend is Asia's most eligible bachelor.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video
Vibe: Glamorous, emotional, humorous