15 Best Romantic Films On Netflix Right Now

15. When We First Met

This Netflix original proves to be a thoroughly enjoyable time in spite of a few missteps, with a charming lead performance from Adam DeVine providing a protagonist to really get behind. Devine plays loser in love Noah, who looks on as the girl of his dreams, Alexandra Daddario's Avery, is engaged to another man. Noah finds out that the photo booth in which he and Avery once shared a 'moment' sends him back in time three years, where he can try once more to win his 'dream girl'.

In other shoes the character of Noah would come across as a bit of a doosh, but there's a real likability and grounded feel to DeVine's characterisation that has you cheering for him, even when his character errs along the way. The film plays out like a nicer version of The Butterfly Effect, Noah skipping forward in time after each attempt to win his love to once more see how his plan has backfired.

There are some strong decisions in the script that elevates this piece, most notably scenes where Noah actually does get his girl, but proves unhappy all the same. The final message of the film is a lovely one, emphasising that all events occur for a reason, even if they don't seem ideal at the time.