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Updated October 24, 2026
For a night in with a partner, romantic comedies are the safest start, such as Forrest Gump, La La Land. All 10 below are tagged romance and comedy on TMDB, rated PG-13 or lower, and score 6.6 or higher from at least 3,000 voters.
Romance and comedy, rated PG-13 or lower
Both genres are required, so each film has laughs and a love story. A shared laugh is easier to agree on than a shared horror taste.
| Title | Rated | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forrest Gump (1994) | PG-13 | 142 min | 8.5/10 | Paramount+ |
| La La Land (2016) | PG-13 | 129 min | 7.9/10 | Rent or buy only |
| Shrek 2 (2004) | PG | 92 min | 7.3/10 | Peacock |
| The Mask (1994) | PG-13 | 101 min | 7.0/10 | Rent or buy only |
| (500) Days of Summer (2009) | PG-13 | 95 min | 7.3/10 | Rent or buy only |
| Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011) | PG-13 | 118 min | 7.3/10 | HBO Max |
| Groundhog Day (1993) | PG | 101 min | 7.6/10 | Rent or buy only |
| 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) | PG-13 | 97 min | 7.6/10 | Disney+ |
| Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) | PG-13 | 113 min | 7.5/10 | Rent or buy only |
| To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018) | PG-13 | 100 min | 7.6/10 | Netflix |
Forrest Gump (1994)
1994 · PG-13 · Comedy, Drama, Romance · 142 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Rated PG-13, 142 minutes, 8.5/10 from 30,724 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do.
US streaming: Paramount+
La La Land (2016)
2016 · PG-13 · Comedy, Drama, Romance · 129 min · TMDB 7.9/10
Rated PG-13, 129 minutes, 7.9/10 from 18,649 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.
US streaming: rent or buy only as of October 24, 2026
Shrek 2 (2004)
2004 · PG · Animation, Comedy, Family · 92 min · TMDB 7.3/10
Rated PG, 92 minutes, 7.3/10 from 13,897 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Happily ever after never seemed so far far away when a trip to meet the in-laws turns into a hilariously twisted adventure for Shrek and Fiona.
US streaming: Peacock
The Mask (1994)
1994 · PG-13 · Comedy, Fantasy, Crime · 101 min · TMDB 7.0/10
Rated PG-13, 101 minutes, 7.0/10 from 11,704 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Timid bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss discovers a magical mask infused with the spirit of the Norse god Loki.
US streaming: rent or buy only as of October 24, 2026
(500) Days of Summer (2009)
2009 · PG-13 · Comedy, Drama, Romance · 95 min · TMDB 7.3/10
Rated PG-13, 95 minutes, 7.3/10 from 11,406 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him.
US streaming: rent or buy only as of October 24, 2026
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
2011 · PG-13 · Comedy, Drama, Romance · 118 min · TMDB 7.3/10
Rated PG-13, 118 minutes, 7.3/10 from 9,605 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Cal Weaver is living the American dream.
US streaming: HBO Max
Groundhog Day (1993)
1993 · PG · Romance, Fantasy, Comedy · 101 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Rated PG, 101 minutes, 7.6/10 from 9,293 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A cynical TV weatherman, along with his idealistic producer and his sardonic cameraman, is sent to report on Groundhog Day in the small town of Punxsutawney, where he finds himself repeating the same day over and over.
US streaming: rent or buy only as of October 24, 2026
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
1999 · PG-13 · Comedy, Romance, Drama · 97 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Rated PG-13, 97 minutes, 7.6/10 from 9,256 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams.
US streaming: Disney+
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)
2010 · PG-13 · Action, Comedy, Romance · 113 min · TMDB 7.5/10
Rated PG-13, 113 minutes, 7.5/10 from 8,972 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: As bass guitarist for a garage-rock band, Scott Pilgrim has never had trouble getting a girlfriend; usually, the problem is getting rid of them.
US streaming: rent or buy only as of October 24, 2026
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
2018 · PG-13 · Comedy, Romance · 100 min · TMDB 7.6/10
Rated PG-13, 100 minutes, 7.6/10 from 8,799 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Lara Jean's love life goes from imaginary to out of control when her secret letters to every boy she's ever fallen for are mysteriously mailed out.
US streaming: Netflix
Questions
What movies should I watch with my girlfriend or boyfriend?
Forrest Gump, La La Land are romantic comedies with strong TMDB scores and a PG-13 or lower rating.
What if we want something scarier?
Try not-too-scary Halloween movies.
How do we choose when we disagree?
Each of you names one mood and a maximum runtime, then pick from the overlap. That is our suggestion, not a study.
How were these chosen?
From TMDB titles tagged both Romance and Comedy, rated PG-13 or lower in the US, with a score of 6.6 or higher and 3,000 or more votes.
Is the streaming list current?
It was pulled on October 24, 2026 from JustWatch data via TMDB for the United States. Services rotate titles often, so check before you start.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.