No Plans For V-Day? Here Are 10 Best Light-Hearted Films To Watch

Got no date plans for Valentines’ Day? Don’t lose hope because we have just the recommendations to lift up your mood. From Mamma Mia! to Forrest Gump, here are the best light-hearted films to watch on the days you feel down or lonely.

Tired of watching the couples and their PDA all over your Instagram feed as Valentines’ Day is approaching? Why don’t you watch something that makes your mood better when the blues of loneliness hit? We’re here to rescue you from your loneliness and make you feel lighter.

Here’s a list of the 10 best light-hearted movies for the next time you’re feeling down:

1. Mamma Mia!

The 2008 film Mamma Mia! is a romantic-comedy in which Sophie invites three past lovers of her mother in the hope of finding her father. The film stars actors Meryl Streep, Amanda Seyfried, Stellan Skarsgard, Pierce Brosnan, among others and is directed by Phyllida Lloyd.

Where to watch: Netflix

2. Eat Pray Love

The romance-drama Eat Pray Love came out in 2010 and revolves around Liz Gilbert who quits an unhappy marriage in order to rediscover herself. The film features Julia Roberts, Richard Jenkins, Javier Bardem and Viola Davis. It is directed by Ryan Murphy.

Where to watch: Netflix

3. The Intern

2010-film The Intern is comedy-drama in which 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker joins an online-based fashion company as a Senior Intern under a workaholic boss, Jules Austin. The movie cast includes Anne Hathaway and Robert De Niro in the lead roles and is directed by Nancy Meyers.

Where to watch: Netflix

4. Crazy, Stupid, Love.

This 2011 romantic-drama revolves around a middle-aged man whose life turns upside down as his wife asks for a divorce. He enters the dating world again with the help of a new friend. Crazy, Stupid, Love. casts Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore and Emma Stone. It is directed by Glen Ficarra.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video

5. The Pursuit of Happyness

The Pursuit of Happyness is a 2006 biographical-drama film which deals with the life of a struggling man who takes the custody of his son while pursuing a life-changing career. It features Will Smith as Chris Gardner and is directed by Gabriele Muccino.

Where to watch: Netflix

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6. 50 First Dates

Starring Adam Sandler and Drew Berrymore as lead actors, 50 First Dates is a 2004 romantic-comedy about about commitment phobic Henry Roth who falls for Lucy. What follows is a series of comic events as Lucy has short-term memory loss and forgets him the next day.

Where to watch: YouTube or Apple TV

7. Love, Simon

This 2018 romantic-drama revolves around Simon Spier who is closeted about his identity until he is threatened about his secret being revealed. Love, Simon cast includes Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford and Jennifer Garner among others. The film is directed by Greg Berlanti.

Where to watch: Disney+ Hotstar

8. Love & Other Drugs

Womaniser Jamie Randall falls in love with Maggie, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease just as his career is reaching heights in this 2010 romantic-drama film. It stars actors Anne Hathaway and Jake Gyllenhaal in the lead roles and directed by Edward Zwick.

Where to watch: Netflix

9. Crazy Rich Asians

Adapted from the book of the same name, Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 romantic-comedy drama which revolves around Rachel, who prepares to meet with her boyfriend’s Nick’s wealthy family. It stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Awkwafina and Michelle Yeoh among others.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video

10. Forrest Gump

A man with low IQ recollects his past experiences of life and wishes to be reunited with his childhood love in this 1994 romance-drama. The movie was well-received and appreciated with a number of Academy and Golden Globe awards. It features Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump and Robin Wright as his sweetheart Jenny.

Where to watch: Netflix 

What other films do you like to watch when you're feeling down? Tell us in the comments!