Your romantic movies 'watch' list

It has everything that epitomises a Rom-Com – it is set in the 90s, has a meet cute, a surprising romance, sweeping emotions and of course Jake Gyllenhaal.

Dude! This is a teenager’s tale of love. He is in high school and the girl next door used to be a porn star! Does this romance change her life? You will have to watch to find out!

Twilight is part romance and part fantasy. This cult movie made Vampires, Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson household names. If you haven’t seen the franchise yet it is time to get caught up

‘This cute carefree Irish guy’ manages to live forever even when he is no more. He leaves his wife letters, messages and even plans trips for her. This is a heart-warming and beautiful love story. Recommend watching it with a comfy throw and a generous slice of chocolate cake.

This Oscar sensation is a swooningly romantic musical. Emma Stone & Ryan Gosling sing and dance through this critically acclaimed movie. Would they choose love or career in the beautiful city of Los Angeles? Watching this movie leaves you with the distinctive notes of jazz in your heart.

The era of the honest-to-god romantic movies is long gone, but every once in a while you crave just this. Turn back time and indulge in the famous love story of Raj & Simran!

A troubled & turbulent romance that had the power to shape a singer’s destiny and contribute to his personal growth. A story of love and heartbreak. You’ve got to love the actors’ performances, music and cinematography.

A love story that spans a decade. Dip into some nostalgia, the haircuts, the noodle strap tops, upbeat rom-com music and see how the two protagonists who hated each other at sight grew to be friends and then lovers.

A bubbly heroine, a charming hero, an unrequited love, a dark secret and loads of drama. The perfect movie to watch when you are craving a good old fashioned masala Bollywood fix.

Featuring Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan and Akshay Khanna this is a story of bromance, of what love means to each of them and how they discover themselves in their journey to find this love. But don’t be put off by the serious sounding storyline, it is very much a fun romantic comedy.

This pick we must confess is not a movie but a series. But comes highly recommended for those who have a completely new take on romance, relationships and what it is like to be an empowered woman of today.