Cue The Romance: 12 Date Night Movies Guaranteed To Set The Mood
by Explore Disney+ Contributor
Revised: May 28, 2026
A curated line-up showcasing heartfelt love stories and emotional romances while exploring connection, growth, and meaningful relationships
If your ideal date night involves dim lights, a shared blanket, and a heartfelt story, you’re in the right place. This Explore Disney+ Watch Guide is all about romance with depth. Love that grows, stumbles, deepens, and sometimes breaks you. We’re keeping it grounded with picks that go deeper, perfect for a cozy date night when you want something more meaningful than light and fluffy. Check out the following titles on Disney+ or Hulu on Disney+ for bundle subscribers.*
Emotional Movies & Tearjerkers
A Midsummer Night’s Romance: Midnight Sun, Hulu
Katie (Bella Thorne) is a sheltered 17-year-old with a rare condition that makes sunlight dangerous, so her world comes alive at night. When she meets Charlie (Patrick Schwarzenegger), their romance unfolds in stolen hours and summer nights. Expect a story of first love’s thrill, combined with the reality of her condition. (Hulu)*
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A Never-Ending Summer & A Life-Changing Choice: Tuck Everlasting
Winnie Foster (Alexis Bledel) feels trapped by the rules of her proper life. She escapes into the woods and meets Jesse Tuck (Jonathan Jackson), a free-spirited boy with an impossible family secret. As Winnie is pulled into a magical summer romance, she faces a choice between forever and the beauty of a life fully lived.
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Tears, Truths & Tender Moments: The Fault in Our Stars
A support group meeting becomes the start of something unforgettable when Hazel (Shailene Woodley), a teen living with cancer, meets Gus (Ansel Elgort). Their connection quickly grows into a relationship that’s equal parts funny, brave, and deeply real, especially as they chase meaningful moments and hold on to hope in the face of uncertainty.
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Living & Loving Like There’s No Tomorrow: She Taught Love, Hulu
Frank Cooper (Darrell Britt-Gibson), an actor drifting through distractions, meets Mali Waters (Arsema Thomas), a sports agent determined to live in the present. Their connection arrives at the most complicated time, and as Mali confronts her own mortality, their romance becomes a tender reminder to love boldly while there’s still time. (Hulu)*
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Romantic Movies For Date Night
A Mermaid, A Mystery & A Big Splash Of Love: Splash
Allen Bauer (Tom Hanks) is a workaholic who believes love isn’t in the cards until he’s rescued at sea by Madison (Daryl Hannah), the mermaid of his dreams. Their whirlwind romance is full of fantasy, comedy, and a whole lot of feelings. Now Allen must decide whether he’s ready to believe in something extraordinary.
Airport Delays & Unfinished Feelings: What Happens Later, Hulu
When ex-lovers Willa (Meg Ryan) and Bill (David Duchovny) get snowed in at an airport, an inconvenient delay turns into an unexpected reunion. She’s a magical thinker, he’s an eternal pessimist. As the night stretches on, old sparks and old wounds surface one big question. What if this isn’t a coincidence? (Hulu)*
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One Match, One Leap Of Faith: Good Bad Things, Hulu
Danny (Danny Kurtzman), an entrepreneur living with a physical disability, reluctantly gives a dating app a try, and the decision nudges his life in an unexpected direction. What begins as a simple experiment becomes a deeper journey of self-discovery as Danny hopes to find his person. (Hulu)*
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A Small-Town Gig, A Big Heart Shift: Dandelion, Hulu
When singer-songwriter Dandelion (KiKi Layne) hits a low point, she accepts a final gig in South Dakota that leads her to Casey (Thomas Doherty), a guitarist who has stepped back from his dream. As she joins his eclectic group of musicians, the two kindred spirits make music and fall fast, helping Dandelion find an honest new sound. (Hulu)*
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Messy Relationship Dramas
A Fairytale Flip & Hard Reality: Anora, Hulu
Anora (Mikey Madison), a young woman from Brooklyn, thinks she has found her Cinderella story when she meets and impulsively marries the son of a Russian oligarch. When the news reaches Russia, his parents head to New York to get the marriage annulled. Anora took home five Oscars® in 2025, including the Academy Award® for Best Picture. (Hulu)*
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Beauty, Ambition & Forbidden Longing: Memoirs of a Geisha, Hulu
A young house servant rises against the odds to become one of the most captivating geishas of her day. In a world shaped by beauty, discipline, desire, and sacrifice, Chiyo (Ziyi Zhang) navigates a new reality. Her story becomes a sweeping romance about survival and the cost of following your heart. (Hulu)*
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Wedding Sparks & Honest Confessions: Which Brings Me to You, Hulu
Jane (Lucy Hale) and Will (Nat Wolff) are romantic burnouts who meet at a mutual friend’s wedding and feel an instant pull. After a messy almost-hookup, they spend the next 24 hours trading stories about love and every heartbreak that brought them here. Now they’re wondering if one risky connection could become something real. (Hulu)*
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A Kiss That Changes Everything: Elena Undone, Hulu
Elena (Necar Zadegan) has built a life around marriage, family, and a role she is expected to play as a pastor’s wife. When she meets Peyton (Traci Dinwiddie), an openly gay writer, their friendship evolves into a love affair that Elena can’t ignore. Elena confronts her personal truth and what that means for her family. (Hulu)*
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More Date Night Movie Options
Not every night calls for romance. Maybe you’re up for something scary, a comedy, or even sci-fi. Whatever your mood, Explore Disney+ Watch Guides have you covered.
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