No matter how many decades it’s been since our own senior prom, we still have a soft spot for teen romance movies. Because nothing is ever going to recreate that thrilling, first-kiss feeling quite like a true teen classic. And our roundup of the best teen romance movies to stream includes some true classics.
There are the cultural touchstones of the 1980s—such as Dirty Dancing or Say Anything—emotional masterpieces in the ‘90s—Romeo + Juliet—and underrated gems of the aughts—Saved and Love, Simon. In between are dozens of frothy romps such as A Cinderella Story or To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before. There’s something to watch for every type of romantic. Want a sappy love story? You got it. In the mood for a downright sad romantic movie? Hey, we all need a good cry sometimes. What about teen movies from the early aughts starring Julia Stiles? Oh yeah, we have multiple.
So grab a bowl of popcorn and cuddle up to one of these romance movies for teens and adults alike.