Whether you're daydreaming about love in Tuscany, craving a modern billionaire romance, or want to dive into quick, bingeable mini dramas, there’s something here for you. Netflix offers a rich library of romance, while MiniShort brings you emotionally satisfying short dramas that hit just as hard—in less time. Here’s a guide to both.
Here’s a curated list of 10 romance films on Netflix that are worth your attention. These titles blend heart, humor, and sometimes a touch of fantasy or drama—perfect if you’re looking for the big-screen romance experience.
Genre: Romance / Comedy
Director: Mark Waters
When Eric’s daughter buys a crumbling Tuscan villa, he rushes to Italy to talk her out of it — only to fall in love with the town’s mayor. This Italian-set romantic comedy blends family, second chances, and a sun-drenched escape.
Genre: Romance / Drama / Sci-Fi
A beautifully ambitious love story about a scientist heading to space and a musician back home. Their long-distance relationship spans continents—and even planets.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
Director: Steve Carr
Reuniting for one final family Christmas, a divorcing couple’s plan goes off course when the husband’s new girlfriend shows up. Fast-paced, festive, and full of heart.
Genre: Romance / Comedy
Director: Naz Onuzo
In this Nigerian rom-com, an event planner tries to save her family’s home and ends up falling for a rising Afrobeats star. Fast-paced, culturally rich, and full of charm.
Genre: Fantasy / Romantic Comedy (Series)
Creators: Kim Eun-sook, Ahn Gil-ho
A young woman meets a genie... but not the kind you’re used to. This South Korean Netflix original blends magic, romance, and comedy across its 13 episodes.
Genre: Romance / Drama / Sci-Fi
A cult classic: Joel and Clementine undergo a procedure to erase each other from their memories — but revisiting their shared past on a subconscious level shows them what truly mattered.
Genre: Romance / Drama
Two older widowers, played by Robert Redford and Jane Fonda, choose to spend nights together—not just as friends. A gentle exploration of companionship, aging, and second chances.
Genre: Romantic Comedy
When two overworked assistants try to play matchmaker for their bosses, things quickly backfire—because surprise! They’re falling for each other too. Considered a modern Netflix classic for rom-com fans.
Genre: Romance / Comedy
A witty, light-hearted story of unexpected chemistry, misunderstandings, and second chances. (Listed among top romance movies on Netflix.)
Genre: Romantic Comedy
A vibrant, self-aware story about a playwright rebuilding her life after heartbreak—and finding connection in the most unexpected places.
If you love the emotional highs of Netflix romance, but want something quicker and equally heartwarming, MiniShort’s short drama library has gems that hit as deeply in a fraction of the time. Here are five top picks:
Grace, heiress to the Charlton Group, ends up marrying Declan under false pretenses after he claims to be her savior. But Declan divorces her as soon as he climbs the ladder — until it's revealed Grace herself is the true heiress. Suddenly, she's being courted by three billionaires: Aaron, Liam, and Nicolas. Now, she challenges them to prove they deserve her — on her terms.
Claire Miller, desperate to have a child after being diagnosed with premature ovarian failure, strikes up a “sperm contract” with billionaire Ethan Reed. Forced to marry him to keep her inheritance, they soon discover that their fake marriage might not be that fake after all, as emotions grow and they redefine what family means.
After her fiancé cheats with her best friend, a rising chef hires her viral rival from culinary school — someone she both despises and secretly admires — to help save her restaurant. As they clash in and out of the kitchen, they begin to realize there’s more to each other than they ever expected.
Once deeply in love in college, they parted ways under painful circumstances after her family went bankrupt and discovered she was pregnant. Years later, their lives cross paths again: he’s a powerful tycoon, she’s struggling. Their reunion is complicated, emotional, and fraught with second chances.
Natalia flees to her estranged mother’s home after catching her boyfriend cheating. There, she reunites with her stepbrother Eason — now a confident, successful man. Forced to live together, their sibling bickering gives way to unexpected attraction, as they explore love in a way that feels both forbidden and deeply inevitable.
● Quick but Deep: Episodes are short enough to finish in a coffee break, but each one is packed with emotional weight.
● Free and Low Barrier: You don’t need to download or sign up. Just open MiniShort and start watching.
● Mobile-First Design: Perfect for watching on your phone during downtime — commuting, waiting, or just relaxing.
● Varied Romance Tropes: Billionaires, second-chance love, family drama, step-sibling tension — MiniShort covers them all.
● Emotional Payoff: Even in just a few episodes, these stories deliver satisfying growth, romance, and character arcs.
If you’re craving romance, you’re in luck: Netflix brings cinematic love stories that sweep you off your feet, while MiniShort gives you punchy, emotionally rich mini dramas you can finish in no time. Whether you’re into billionaire contracts, second-chance love, or complicated family dynamics, MiniShort’s short series let you dive right into the heart of the story. Start with After Divorce, I Owned Three Billionaires or A Deal With My Billionaire Donor — and let the love story begin.
