A Family Affair is Netflix’s #1 movie but there are 3 better rom-coms to stream with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes
Fall in love again with these rom-coms on Netflix
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Thenew Netflix movieA Family Affairwouldn’t make it onto ourbest Netflix movieslist with its rather bang-average Rotten Tomatoes score of 44%, but that hasn’t stopped the rom-com from becoming the streamer’s most-watched flick in both the US and UK since it debuted on June 28.
A Family Affairboasts an all-star castwith Joey King playing Zara, whose mother Brooke (Nicole Kidman) starts a romantic relationship with Zara’s self-absorbed Hollywood star boss Chris Cole (Zac Efron), which kicks off lots of comedic and awkward moments. Many are likening it to Prime Video’sThe Idea of You,but it doesn’t share its high rating.
WhileA Family Affairmay not be thebest streaming service’s most popular romantic hit, it has managed to re-inject life into the endangered genre so here are three rom-coms with over 90% on Rotten Tomatoes to stream on Netflix that will definitely have you head over heels.
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before
To All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforecaptivated fans when it first landed on Netflix in 2018, with the first installment of the rom-com franchise becoming one of the streamer’s “most viewed original films ever with strong repeat viewing”, it previously said. Based on Jenny Han’s book trilogy,To All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforecenters on Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) whose quiet high school life is turned upside down when her secret love letters get sent out to her five crushes by her well-meaning sister.
The hit love story revitizaled Netflix’s rom-com genre because of its accurate portrayal of the highs and lows of teenage life and the make-ups and break ups that come with high school relationships.To All the Boys I’ve Loved Beforeis a tenderfeel good moviewith authentic and lovable characters that are just as sweet and addictive to watch as the high school romance itself. The movie made it onto ourbest Netflix teen moviesfor its stellar performances from Condor and on-screen love interest Noah Centineo.
The Edge of Seventeen
The Edge of Seventeenfollows cynical teenager Nadine (Hailee Steinfeld) as the only stable relationship in her life becomes upended when her best friend Krista (Haley Lu Richardson) starts dating her popular brother Darian (Blake Jenner). But when Nadine befriends charming-yet-awkward Erwin (Hayden Szeto), she realizes that it might not be the end of her world after all.
The coming-of-age drama isn’t a traditional rom-com, it’s more like a coming-of-age story as it explores the insecurities and difficulties of adolescence that will resonate with both teens and adults alike. From grief, heartbreak and feuds, it’s a perfect portrait of youth that will have you laughing and crying in one scene. In my opinion,The Edge of Seventeenis an underrated movie that deserves to be seen by the masses as it shines a light on the struggles of learning to accept yourself.
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Set It Up
With his impressive performances in the romantic comedyAnyone But Youand comedy flickHit Man,Glen Powell has cemented himself as Hollywood’s newest king of rom-coms. But there’s another romantic gem that may have gone under the radar:Set It Up.The 2018 moviefollows Charlie (Powell) and Harper (Zoey Deutch), two exploited assistants who work in the same building, as they try to set up their demanding bosses in a bid to get rid of the stress from working with them.
WhenSet It Upwas released in 2016, it arguably revived the declining genre and has become a trailblazer when it comes to modern rom-coms. Deutch and Powell have impressive chemistry with their zingy dialogue and infectious charm, which makes it a must-watch if you’re in need of some light-hearted entertainment (or if you just want to see Powell in action once again).
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After graduating with a degree in Writing and Film Studies, Grace dived into the world of entertainment where she started writing all about the must-watch shows and movies at What To Watch. Now Grace is on her next writing adventure at TechRadar, where she uses her expertise to help readers keep up to date on the biggest TV shows and movies in the ever-changing world of streaming. If she’s not writing about her passion for entertainment, you’ll find her watching reality shows while feasting on chocolate.
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