5 New Rom-Coms for the Right Spring Vibe That Will Leave You Smiling, Ranked by IMDb
There's no room for cynicism or cliched breakup scenes here.
It's time to put aside the dark thrillers and heavy dramas – romantic comedy season has arrived.
We've rounded up five new movies that will give you that springtime vibe with their smiles, awkward encounters, blooming streets, and promise of happy endings.
5. 'Anyone But You', 2023
IMDb Score: 6.1/10
Ben and Bea meet by chance at a coffee shop. Their conversation quickly turned into a date, which turned into a night spent together.
However, their insecurities and prejudices got the better of them, and their sudden love faded under the onslaught of their fears. Six months later, Ben and Bea meet again at the wedding of mutual friends.
There is no trace of their former affection, now, they simply hate each other, ruining the celebration's atmosphere. In an attempt to save the event from disaster, the guests, and even their parents decide to help Ben and Bea fall in love again.
4. 'The Hating Game', 2021
IMDb Score: 6.2/10
The movie revolves around Lucy and Josh, two employees of a literary publishing house who literally can't stand each other.
As the story progresses, it becomes evident that beneath their mutual hatred lies a simple sympathy. However, both characters stubbornly refuse to acknowledge this, instead striving to devalue each other.
The Hating Game smoothly adapts to the new social ethic by using familiar cliches and refusing to romanticize its characters' toxic moods. Instead, the movie allows its characters to be self-aware and helps them move on from destructive behavior patterns.
3. 'The Idea of You', 2024
IMDb Score: 6.3/10
40-year-old gallery owner Solène is accompanying her teenage daughter Izzy and her friends to a music festival. While looking for a restroom, Solène ends up in the trailer of Hayes, the young superstar lead singer of a boy band.
Most people would have fainted with joy, but Solène has no idea whose trailer she's in.
They meet, joke around, and exchange glances. Soon, at a concert, the singer dedicates a song to his new acquaintance. A couple of days later, he appears on the gallery's doorstep.
2. 'Música', 2024
IMDb Score: 6.4/10
Rudy is a young man who gets distracted by sounds around him during conversations. While his girlfriend, Haley, tries to sort things out in a café, he hears doors slamming, a broom sweeping, and cutlery clattering.
His attempts to follow the thread of his lover's monologue culminate in a breakup. Rudy's mother is happy that he is no longer dating an American woman because she dreams of him dating a Brazilian.
It's likely that her dreams will soon come true because Rudy immediately meets Isabella, who is American of Brazilian descent, after the breakup.
1. 'The Life List', 2025
IMDb Score: 6.8/10
After her mother's death, Alex's life falls apart. According to the will, the family cosmetics business does not go to her, but rather to her mother's daughter-in-law.
Alex only receives an envelope containing a wish list she made as a teenager. Her mother asks her to fulfill her youthful dreams.
For each item she completes, Alex's lawyer gives her a new letter – all tasks must be finished by January 1st.
