17 Feminine, Feel-Good Romances That Are Making Us Swoon This Summer
Looking for a movie that feels like summer? The Evie team rounded up 17 romances and rom-coms that capture everything we love in a good story.
Sometimes you just need a movie that makes you want to fall in love, book a trip, or move to a small town.
Whether you're craving cowboy kisses, Greek island escapes, something new, or a little nostalgia, this list is for you. We’ve rounded up 17 romantic movies that feel like summer magic.
Summer Favorites
Summer Catch (2001)
Cape Cod meets baseball summer romance. The jock and the rich girl fall in love under the fireworks. Total early-2000s crush vibes.
Return to Me (2000)
Chicago gardens, old-fashioned charm, and a genuinely touching love story between a widower and a woman who, unbeknownst to him, received his late wife’s heart.
About Time (2013)
Time travel meets everyday romance when a man discovers he can relive moments of his life that matter most. How will he use this precious gift? Hint: You'll need some tissues.
The Last Song (2010)
A rebellious city girl is sent to spend the summer with her estranged father in a sleepy beach town and falls for a local. Nicholas Sparks never lets you down.
Letters to Juliet (2010)
Italy, vineyards, and rustic romance everywhere. Perfect if you love handwritten letters and second chances.
Americana Romances
The Longest Ride (2015)
Professional bull riding, Scott Eastwood, and a woman torn between career and commitment.
Hope Floats (1998)
Texas porch swings meets inner healing. Sandra Bullock makes us believe in love again.
Walk the Line (2005)
Music, loyalty, and deep country roots. Spoiler alert: June Carter's unstoppable love for her man steals the show.
Girly Escapes
Because I Said So (2007)
Chaotic California moms, cakes, canopies, and kisses under twinkle lights. Comfort-food cinema.
Monte Carlo (2011)
Glam getaway with a princess switch-up. A girly, feel-good fantasy with castles and couture.
13 Going on 30 (2004)
Butterfly clips, birthday wishes, and soulmates. This one never goes out of style.
Classic Comfort
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Feminine, witty, and singlehandedly responsible for the 2025 butter-yellow revival.
The Wedding Date (2005)
What happens when you hire a charming man to make your ex jealous and fall for him instead? British weddingcore meets the fake dating trope.
A Knight's Tale (2001)
Chivalry gets an iconic rock-and-roll upgrade in this endlessly rewatchable romantic adventure.
Life As We Know It (2010)
Enemies turned co-parents fall in love over diapers, dinner disasters, and adorable baby giggles.
Rear Window (1954)
Not a romcom per se, but a sultry summer mystery where romance, suspense, and style collide. Grace Kelly’s wardrobe alone is worth the watch.
Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005)
A marriage on the rocks gets hot again with glamour, gunfights, and rekindled passion.
