LOVE IS IN THE AIR
The top romantic movies to watch on Valentine’s Day 2020
VALENTINE'S Day is the time of year that makes you feel all fuzzy and warm about your partner.
And what better way to celebrate the day of love than settling down and watching a romantic film - here are The Sun's top picks.
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1. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Top of our list has to be this classic rom-com that warms the heart throughout.
The film is about a recently widowed man's son who calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner.
A reporter who hears the message writes the father a letter asking him to meet her on Valentine's Day.
Starring: Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan.
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2. The Notebook (2004)
A poor yet passionate young man falls in love with a rich young woman, giving her a sense of freedom, but they are soon separated because of their social differences.
Make sure you have tissues at the ready before watching this film, as it is a weepy.
Starring: Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
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3. Dirty Dancing (1987)
Get ready for the "time of your life" with this movie.
Spending the summer at a Catskills resort with her family, Frances "Baby" Houseman falls in love with the camp's dance instructor, Johnny Castle.
Starring: Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.
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4. Pretty Woman (1990)
Who can forget the film that tells the story of the working girl who's dreams for a better life come true.
The story follows businessman Edward Lewis who needs an escort for some social events.
He hires beautiful prostitute Vivian Ward who he meets by chance and then falls in love with.
Starring: Julia Roberts and Richard Gere.
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5. When Harry Met Sally (1989)
The story focuses on Harry and Sally who have known each other for years, and are very good friends.
But they soon fear sex will ruin the friendship.
Meg Ryan's "orgasm" scene is worth watching this film for alone.
Starring: Meg Ryan and Billy Crystal.
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6. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
Bridget is determined to improve herself while she looks for love in a year in which she keeps a diary.
The film follows her calamity lifestyle as she searches for her Mr Darcy.
Starring: Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth and Hugh Grant.
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7. Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
This very British movie will have you laughing and will also warm your heart this Valentine's Day.
Starring: Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell.
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8. Valentine's Day (2010)
What better way to celebrate the big day than with a film about Valentine's Day.
The story follows intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles who break-up and make-up based on the pressures and expectations of Valentine's Day.
Starring: Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Garner.
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9. Moonstruck (1987)
Loretta Castorini, a bookkeeper from Brooklyn, New York, finds herself in a difficult situation when she falls for the brother of the man she has agreed to marry.
This film won leading lady Cher an Oscar for her role of Loretta.
Starring: Cher and Nicolas Cage.
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10. Ghost (1990)
After a young man is murdered, his spirit stays behind to warn his lover of impending danger, with the help of a reluctant psychic.
Warning - this film will make you cry buckets.
Make sure you have your loved one snuggled up next to you during the sad bits.
Starring: Patrick Swazye and Demi Moore.
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More on Valentine's Day
11. The Vow (2012)
A car accident puts Paige in a coma, and when she wakes up with severe memory loss, her husband Leo works to win her heart again.
A good one to watch on Valentine's Day as you are always rooting for Leo to win back his wife.
Starring: Channing Tatum and Rachel McAdams.
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