Wondering what to watch this Valentine’s Day? Of the many classic romance movies that have premiered over the years,
Neshaminy High School students decided which ones you should spend your free time watching.
When asked what these NHS students think makes a “good” romance movie, the answers consisted of, “an element of
sadness,” “a cute couple and a good storyline,” “predictable [plots] but still fun and original,” and “good chemistry.” If you’re looking for movies like that, keep reading!
In a poll, the movie that most people chose as their favorite was The Princess Bride. This movie, airing in 1987, is a fairytale adventure story showcasing a love that survives separation and hardships. It also has humor, family drama, and sword fights, making it a great watch for all different kinds of people.
In second place there was a five-way tie. If you’re interested in the oldies, you can watch West Side Story, released in 1961, or Grease, released in 1978. If you want more of a recent movie, you can watch The Notebook, released in 2004, or How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days, released in 2003. If you’re looking for something right in the middle, you can watch 10 Things I Hate About You, released in 1999.
The movies that came in third were Sixteen Candles,
Clueless, and A Walk to Remember. These also span over a significant amount of time, releasing in 1984, 1995, and 2002,
respectively.

Honorable mentions go to Dirty Dancing, Romeo & Juliet, Sleepless in Seattle, You’ve Got Mail, She’s All That, Pride & Prejudice, and Love Actually. While those movies didn’t get the most votes, they are still ones that will leave you loving the genre.
Now that you know which classic romance movies are worth the watch this Valentine’s Day, I hope you have a great time viewing!