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The Best “Netflix Instant” Movies to Watch on Valentine’s Day

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Duke chapter.

 

If you’re planning on watching a movie this Valentine’s Day, be it with your significant other, your friends, or…sniff, by yourself, there is no need to spend your money on overpriced movie food and sit in a crowded theater. Order in some Cinna-zo’s on food points, curl up with your laptop, and watch one of these romantic classics for free on Netflix!

 

In the mood for a rom-com? Then watch one of these timeless films:

Clueless

With an 81% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, this movie has it all. Watching the ultra-rich Cher (Alicia Silverstone) try and find her ideal boyfriend while attending high school in Beverly Hills is equal parts funny and sweet.

Memorable quote: “As if!”

Cruel Intentions

This movie is full of sex, revenge, humor, and love, so what’s not to like? Sebastian (Ryan Phillippe) is the attractive playboy who is bet by his temptress stepsister Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) that he can’t lure the virginal Annette (Reese Witherspoon) into bed. But, what do you know, Sebastian soon realizes that he may be developing real feelings for Annette, and romantic mushiness ensues.

Memorable quote: “Why can’t we be together?”

“You wanna know why? Because I don’t trust myself with you.”

No Strings Attached

You know the story. Girl (Natalie Portman) doesn’t want a relationship, and neither does guy (Ashton Kutcher), so they decide to keep their associations purely physical. Until…gasp, feelings emerge? With some heartwarming lines and classic “aww” moments (period playlist anyone?), you’re in for a night full of laughter and snuggles if you choose this film.

Memorable quote: “You look like a pumpkin, bitch!”

Honorable Romcom Mentions:

She’s All That

Reality Bites

 

Want more ROMANCE? Try these! (so good, so free):

Romeo and Juliet

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

Top Gun

Sleepless in Seattle

Shakespeare in Love

My Best Friend’s Wedding

Brokeback Mountain

 

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Megan is a Senior at Duke University majoring in Psychology and minoring in Visual Media Studies, with a certificate in Policy Journalism and Media Studies. As well as being a member of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority, Megan is also a Marketing Intern for the Duke Office of Undergraduate Education and the Publicity Director for Duke Student Broadcasting.She has done internships with iHeartMedia, Inc. (previously Clear Channel Communications) and Animal Planet (Discovery Communications), and she hopes to move out to Los Angeles or New York after graduation and work for a media company or television network. In her free time, Megan binge-watches way too much TV (Grey's Anatomy, South Park, Criminal Minds, you name it), reads Variety for entertainment news and watches videos of cute animals on YouTube. Born and raised in San Diego, California, she often wishes she were somewhere on the beach eating Mexican food instead of studying in the library on a cold North Carolina night, however she wouldn't trade being at Duke for anything.