We know the first date is usually kind of a big deal. You want to take it slow whilst making the best first impression. This is where the movies come in; they allow a bit of harmless fun while apprising you of your date’s likes and dislikes at the same time. Contrary to popular opinion, a great movie for a first date does not have to be a romance drama through and through, but should have enough romantic elements to keep the ladies interested. To help you with your first dates, we scoured our minds for what we think are the 7 Best Movies For A First Date. Let's dive into them below.
7. Stardust (2007)
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Neil Gaiman and Michael Vaughn’s hearty fantasy adventure Stardust is the perfect film for a first date. Featuring flying ships, pirates, and witches, Stardust is the story of bright-eyed young Tristan as he goes on an epic adventure to complete an impossible task for his beloved Victoria. Seamlessly blending adventure and romance, Stardust sucks you into its fantastical world and never lets go. What begins as an outlandish story about finding a star turns into one of the best romance adventures of this century as Tristan finds himself at the doors of one impossible task after another in pursuit of his lofty goals. Highly recommended to binge this one on your first date together.
6. A Walk to Remember (2002)
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Nicholas Sparks’ A Walk to Remember is mostly known for its tear-jerking ending, but what few fail to mention is that it is a terrific tale of first love that blossoms into one of the most epic romances of all time. Landon, the most popular kid at school, falls in love with the Reverend's daughter Jamie, but their whirlwind romance is cut short by the news that Jamie has been hiding a terrible secret, one that will have far-reaching consequences for them both. While some may consider the film formulaic, A Walk to Remember checks all the boxes when it comes to a moving romantic drama; first allowing audiences to fall in love with the characters and then dealing them an unexpected hand of fate. Prepare to have some tissues on hand, as this is a real tear-jerker.
5. Armageddon (1998)
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Michael Bay’s bombastic action drama Armageddon would hardly be considered a date movie but its central premise of a young man leaving his dearly beloved to destroy an extinction level asteroid in outer space makes for a fantastic date movie. Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler as the ill fated couple are stunning here and the rest of the cast including Bruce Willis, Steve Buscemi, and Billy Bob Thornton are in top form, making for an awesome four quadrant feature that has something for everyone. With a hefty dose of grandiose action for the boys and those tender moments of heartfelt emotion for the ladies, Armageddon soars above and beyond into the stars.
4. Game Night (2018)
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While this is technically not a romantic movie, it is a very fun story about couples who engage in whimsical game nights until a few of them start to take these games way more seriously than it was ever intended to be. Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, and Jesse Plemons star in this funny, light-hearted feature that provides just enough thrills and harmless fun for a perfect first date. There is a sense of unfiltered adventure here, and those couples looking for something different to connect over will not be disappointed. Watch out for those shocking twists, and trust us, there are plenty of them here!
3. Pride and Prejudice (2005)
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Pride and Prejudice were long considered unfilmable, but famed Englishman Joe Wright took the task head-on, assembling a dazzling array of top British actors to make one of the best romantic dramas of this century. Keira Knightley, Matthew Macfadyan, and Judi Dench star in this 18th-century tale of five sisters as they stumble into love and misconceptions in their daily lives. This quintessentially English film is charming in a number of ways, from the fantastic set of actors to the costumes and the stunning cinematography. Pride and Prejudice is thus a fascinating ode to old school romance and brings Jane Austin’s seminal work to life in the most lively and authentic way possible.
2. A Moment to Remember (2004)
Best Movies For A First Date
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The Korean romance feature ‘A Moment to Remember’ will not only move you to tears, but it is a film that celebrates the bond of love and all difficulties that it may entail in the most heartwarming way possible. In the film, Su-Jin and Chul-Soo quickly fall in love and get married, but everything is put to the test when Su-Jin is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease. As everything spirals out of control, Chul-Soo dutifully keeps by his wife’s side, even though she has forgotten him, sacrificing everything in the process. A Moment to Remember is a fascinating look at how other cultures approach the universal language of love and romance.
1. Titanic (1997)
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Probably the most famous romantic movie ever made, James Cameron’s Titanic is not only a fascinating disaster epic but also one of the most heartbreaking films of all time. Leonardo DiCaprio’s Jack and Kate Winslet’s Rose find themselves swept up in a whirlwind romance aboard the ill-fated Titanic as it races towards the iceberg it will never see coming. What begins as a textbook tale of young love soon descends into a desperate act of survival as class warfare and jilted lovers complicate any escape manyfold. With its haunting scenes of peril, Titanic seamlessly blends a variety of genres to create a romance story for the ages, one that is still being discussed to this day.
Best Movies For A First Date
We had room for only 7 films here, but we could not dare to say goodbye before highlighting our honorable mentions: Australia (2008), The Fault in Our Stars (2014), and The Spectacular Now (2013).
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