The best romantic films to stream for Valentine's Day - from The Notebook to Lost In Translation

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None of us are going to be going out this Valentine's Day, whether we’re paired up with a significant other or not – that means date night is going to have to consist of an evening in.

Thankfully, in the age of streaming and on demand content, there are plenty of romantically charged movies sure to spice an evening at the touch of a button.

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Here are 19 films perfect for a Valentine’s evening in that are readily available to stream in the UK – from light-hearted romps to classic movies to artistic flicks, you’ll almost certainly find a film to your taste.

The Notebook

What is it? A modern classic, this love story stars Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling as Allie and Noah; he a poor yet passionate young man, she a rich young woman,

The fall in love in 1940s South Carolina, giving Allie a sense of freedom, but the course of their love affair is anything but smooth; they are soon separated because of their social differences, and it will no doubt have you in tears by the end.

Where can I watch it? Netflix

Pride & Prejudice

What is it? In this 2005 adaptation of Jane Austin's novel, sparks fly when the spirited Elizabeth Bennet (Keira Knightley) meets single, rich, and proud Mr. Darcy (Matthew MacFadyen).

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Mr. Darcy reluctantly finds himself falling in love with a woman beneath his class, and will his overly reserved nature threaten the fledgling relationship? Can each overcome their own “Pride & Prejudice”?

Where can I watch it? Netflix

Sleepless in Seattle

What is it? Another classic. Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan star as Sam Baldwin and Annie Reed who embark on unusual quests to find love when a recently widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner.

This will-they-won't-they story will have you wishing these two characters to meet.