32 iconic movie couples that made you believe in love
The best movie couples on the silver screen
Maria and Tony in "West Side Story"
Despite the inevitable tears, we never grow tired of seeing Maria (Natalie Wood) and Tony (Richard Beymer) confess their love for each other on the fire escape.
PHOTO: United Artists
Vivian and Edward in "Pretty Woman"
From the moment Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) picks up Vivian Ward () on Hollywood Boulevard, we were hooked. This one's a true Cinderella story for the ages.
PHOTO: Hulton Archive
Stella and Winston in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"
Stella Payne () and Winston Shakespeare (Taye Diggs) had us all wanting to book a to the Caribbean to get our groove back with a handsome stranger.
PHOTO: D Stevens/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
Scarlett and Rhett in "Gone With the Wind"
How could we not include Scarlett O'Hara (Vivian Leigh) and Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) on this list of favorite couples? Their exciting, yet complex love story still has us saying, "Ashley, who?"
PHOTO: Loew's Inc
Kay and Lucky in "Swing Shift"
Ah, the film that started the between and Kurt Russell. The 1984 war drama finds Kay Walsh (Hawn) falling for the young and attractive Lucky Lockhart (Russell) at the aircraft plant where they both work.
Baby and Johnny in "Dirty Dancing"
Whether in a ballroom or atop a tree log, Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) and bad boy Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) danced their way into our hearts in this 1987 flick.
PHOTO: Vestron Pictures
Katie and Hubbell in "The Way We Were"
Opposites attract when Katie Morosky () and Hubbell Gardiner (Robert Redford) cross paths while attending the same college. Their characters' aspirational love story from the 1973 movie also spawned Streisand's hit song, "."
PHOTO: Archive Photos
Rose and Jack in "Titanic"
Did anyone else feel like they were "king of the world" when this unlikely couple found love aboard the "unsinkable" Titanic ship? Not even social differences, frigid temperatures and a floating door could make Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) let go of Rose (Kate Winslet) in this 1997 classic. We're not crying, you're crying.
PHOTO: Merie Weismiller Wallace
Nina and Darius in "Love Jones"
Using poetry to sweep a person off their feet is probably the oldest trick in the dating handbook. Just ask Shakespeare. Still, we can't help but let out a few "awws" when Darius Lovehall (Larenz Tate) dedicates "A Blues for Nina" to freelance photographer Nina Mosley (Nia Long).
PHOTO: New Line Cinema
Holly and Paul in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Holly Golightly () finds her Prince Charming, Paul Varjak (), right in her very own New York City apartment building. The beloved 1961 film, based on , gives meaning to the phrase, "love thy neighbor."
PHOTO: ullstein bild Dtl.
Carrie and Mr. Big in "Sex and the City: The Movie"
Whether in the or the subsequent movies that followed their roller coaster relationship, we can't help rooting for Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Well, except that one time he left Carrie at the altar in the 2008 film. Not cool, Big. Not cool.
PHOTO: Craig Blankenhorn/MMIX New Line Productions, Inc.
Allie and Noah in "The Notebook"
What started out as a summer fling for Allie (Rachel McAdams) and Noah (Ryan Gosling) develops into a long-lasting relationship, and we get to bawl our eyes out as the two grow old together.
PHOTO: New Line Cinema
Francesca and Robert in "The Bridges of Madison County"
It's easy to get lost in the story of Francesca Johnson () and Robert Kincaid (Clint Eastwood) as they spend four amazing days basking in each other's company. The 1995 movie is hailed as one of Streep and Eastwood's best performances.
Sally and Harry in "When Harry Met Sally"
Um, waiter, we'll have what Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) and Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) are having in this 1979 classic. Also, add a bit of their love on the side.
Janie and Tea Cake in "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
In the 2005 TV movie based on of the same name, Halle Berry plays the hopeless romantic, Janie Starks. After a series of failed marriages, she finally finds love in Tea Cake (Michael Ealy), a man who is enthralled by her carefree spirit.
PHOTO: Harpo Productions/Touchstone Pictures
Kate and Alex in "The Lake House"
This 2006 offering was a solid deviation from the first film, "," that introduced us to the magnetic pairing of Keanu Reeves and . Here, Kate Forster (Bullock) and Alex Wyler (Reeves) manage to suspend time with their mutual attraction for each other.
Sandy and Danny in "Grease"
Blonde beauty Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) was all that bad boy Danny Zuko (John Travolta) wanted in the 1978 musical. And who could blame him?
PHOTO: Paramount Pictures
Princess Leia and Hans Solo in Star Wars
With every viewing, it's clear the force of love was with Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Hans Solo (Harrison Ford) in the Star Wars movie franchise.
PHOTO: Lucas Films
Annette and Sebastian in "Cruel Intentions"
Not only did we get to witness a steamy affair between the naive Annette Hargrove () and the lothario Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Phillippe) in the 1999 seductive flick. But, we also got to follow the former couple off-screen during their 8-year marriage.
PHOTO: Archive Photos
Mia and Sebastian in "La La Land"
Third time's the charm for Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, considering "La La Land" is the third movie the singing and dancing duo have starred in as love interests. But unlike the other two offerings, "" in 2011 and "" in 2013, their connection in the 2016 musical is so much more magical.
PHOTO: Dale Robinette
Birdee and Justin in "Hope Floats"
When Birdee Pruitt's (Bullock) life starts crumbling around her, we're so grateful Justin Matisse (Harry Connick Jr.) is there to help her pick up the pieces in the 1998 romance.
PHOTO: 20th Century Fox
Jane and Jake Adler in "It's Complicated"
Although now it's a popular dating status to select on your Facebook account, and Alec Baldwin successfully portrayed what it truly means to be in a complicated relationship as on-and-off again married couple, Jane and Jake Adler. Their inspiring partnership serves as a reminder that it's never too late to fall madly in love.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
Cleopatra and Mark Antony in "Cleopatra"
Similar to their tumultuous relationship off-screen, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's stormy love affair in "Cleopatra" is one for the history books.
PHOTO: Sunset Boulevard
Andie and Ben in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"
There have been very few couples who made us love and hate them at the same time like Andie () and Ben (Matthew McConaughey) did in this 2003 romantic comedy.
PHOTO: Paramount Pictures
Westley and Buttercup in "The Princess Bride"
Three words: As you wish. That's what we keep repeating to ourselves every time we watch this 1987 cult-classic, starring Robin Wright as Buttercup or, officially, The Princess Bride and Cary Elwes as the farmhand Westley. Westley fights pirates and a giant to find his way back to his true love in this .
Lucy and Henry in "50 First Dates"
No strangers to playing romantic interests on the big screen, Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler reunited again in 2004 for "50 First Dates." Every time Sandler's character, Henry Roth, tried to woo his amnesiac girlfriend, Lucy Whitmore, we're reminded of our own first-date memories.
PHOTO: Darren Michaels/Columbia Pictures
Emma and Adèle in "Blue Is the Warmest Color"
It's hard not to get emotional when watching Adèle (Adèle Exarchopoulos) and Emma (Léa Seydoux) discover themselves and the love they have for each other.
PHOTO: Sundance Selects
Anna and William in "Notting Hill"
Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) is a famous movie star who meets a regular and charming bookshop owner named William Thacker (Hugh Grant) in this 1999 British romantic comedy.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
Adrian and Rocky in "Rocky"
Just like Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) defeated his opponents in the 1976 film franchise, he and Adrian's (Talia Shire) relationship served as proof that against all odds, love conquers all.
PHOTO: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Adaline and Ellis in "The Age of Adaline"
We won't bog you down with theory and scientific details as to why Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) doesn't age in the 2015 fantasy film. But because of her condition, she avoids getting involved in relationships, until she meets the charming Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman). Age really is just a number for these two destined lovers.
PHOTO: Diyah Pera
Emily and Kumail in "The Big Sick"
What could be better than witnessing Emily Gordon (Zoe Kazan) and Kumail Nanjiani (Kumail Nanjiani) follow their hearts, in spite of their cultural differences? Perhaps knowing that the 2017 movie is based on the real-life courtship between comedian Nanjiani and writer Gordon.
Lara Jean and Peter in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"
Writing love letters made a comeback in 2018, thanks to the blossoming relationship between Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter (Noah Centineo) in this Netflix original.
PHOTO: Masha Weisberg
Maria and Tony in "West Side Story"
Despite the inevitable tears, we never grow tired of seeing Maria (Natalie Wood) and Tony (Richard Beymer) confess their love for each other on the fire escape.
PHOTO: United Artists
Vivian and Edward in "Pretty Woman"
From the moment Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) picks up Vivian Ward () on Hollywood Boulevard, we were hooked. This one's a true Cinderella story for the ages.
PHOTO: Hulton Archive
Stella and Winston in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"
Stella Payne () and Winston Shakespeare (Taye Diggs) had us all wanting to book a to the Caribbean to get our groove back with a handsome stranger.
PHOTO: D Stevens/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
Scarlett and Rhett in "Gone With the Wind"
How could we not include Scarlett O'Hara (Vivian Leigh) and Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) on this list of favorite couples? Their exciting, yet complex love story still has us saying, "Ashley, who?"
PHOTO: Loew's Inc
Kay and Lucky in "Swing Shift"
Ah, the film that started the between and Kurt Russell. The 1984 war drama finds Kay Walsh (Hawn) falling for the young and attractive Lucky Lockhart (Russell) at the aircraft plant where they both work.
Baby and Johnny in "Dirty Dancing"
Whether in a ballroom or atop a tree log, Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) and bad boy Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) danced their way into our hearts in this 1987 flick.
PHOTO: Vestron Pictures
Katie and Hubbell in "The Way We Were"
Opposites attract when Katie Morosky () and Hubbell Gardiner (Robert Redford) cross paths while attending the same college. Their characters' aspirational love story from the 1973 movie also spawned Streisand's hit song, "."
PHOTO: Archive Photos
Rose and Jack in "Titanic"
Did anyone else feel like they were "king of the world" when this unlikely couple found love aboard the "unsinkable" Titanic ship? Not even social differences, frigid temperatures and a floating door could make Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) let go of Rose (Kate Winslet) in this 1997 classic. We're not crying, you're crying.
PHOTO: Merie Weismiller Wallace
Nina and Darius in "Love Jones"
Using poetry to sweep a person off their feet is probably the oldest trick in the dating handbook. Just ask Shakespeare. Still, we can't help but let out a few "awws" when Darius Lovehall (Larenz Tate) dedicates "A Blues for Nina" to freelance photographer Nina Mosley (Nia Long).
PHOTO: New Line Cinema
Holly and Paul in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Holly Golightly () finds her Prince Charming, Paul Varjak (), right in her very own New York City apartment building. The beloved 1961 film, based on , gives meaning to the phrase, "love thy neighbor."
PHOTO: ullstein bild Dtl.
Carrie and Mr. Big in "Sex and the City: The Movie"
Whether in the or the subsequent movies that followed their roller coaster relationship, we can't help rooting for Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Well, except that one time he left Carrie at the altar in the 2008 film. Not cool, Big. Not cool.
PHOTO: Craig Blankenhorn/MMIX New Line Productions, Inc.
Allie and Noah in "The Notebook"
What started out as a summer fling for Allie (Rachel McAdams) and Noah (Ryan Gosling) develops into a long-lasting relationship, and we get to bawl our eyes out as the two grow old together.
PHOTO: New Line Cinema
Francesca and Robert in "The Bridges of Madison County"
It's easy to get lost in the story of Francesca Johnson () and Robert Kincaid (Clint Eastwood) as they spend four amazing days basking in each other's company. The 1995 movie is hailed as one of Streep and Eastwood's best performances.
Sally and Harry in "When Harry Met Sally"
Um, waiter, we'll have what Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) and Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) are having in this 1979 classic. Also, add a bit of their love on the side.
Janie and Tea Cake in "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
In the 2005 TV movie based on of the same name, Halle Berry plays the hopeless romantic, Janie Starks. After a series of failed marriages, she finally finds love in Tea Cake (Michael Ealy), a man who is enthralled by her carefree spirit.
PHOTO: Harpo Productions/Touchstone Pictures
Kate and Alex in "The Lake House"
This 2006 offering was a solid deviation from the first film, "," that introduced us to the magnetic pairing of Keanu Reeves and . Here, Kate Forster (Bullock) and Alex Wyler (Reeves) manage to suspend time with their mutual attraction for each other.
Sandy and Danny in "Grease"
Blonde beauty Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) was all that bad boy Danny Zuko (John Travolta) wanted in the 1978 musical. And who could blame him?
PHOTO: Paramount Pictures
Princess Leia and Hans Solo in Star Wars
With every viewing, it's clear the force of love was with Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Hans Solo (Harrison Ford) in the Star Wars movie franchise.
PHOTO: Lucas Films
Annette and Sebastian in "Cruel Intentions"
Not only did we get to witness a steamy affair between the naive Annette Hargrove () and the lothario Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Phillippe) in the 1999 seductive flick. But, we also got to follow the former couple off-screen during their 8-year marriage.
PHOTO: Archive Photos
Mia and Sebastian in "La La Land"
Third time's the charm for Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, considering "La La Land" is the third movie the singing and dancing duo have starred in as love interests. But unlike the other two offerings, "" in 2011 and "" in 2013, their connection in the 2016 musical is so much more magical.
PHOTO: Dale Robinette
Birdee and Justin in "Hope Floats"
When Birdee Pruitt's (Bullock) life starts crumbling around her, we're so grateful Justin Matisse (Harry Connick Jr.) is there to help her pick up the pieces in the 1998 romance.
PHOTO: 20th Century Fox
Jane and Jake Adler in "It's Complicated"
Although now it's a popular dating status to select on your Facebook account, and Alec Baldwin successfully portrayed what it truly means to be in a complicated relationship as on-and-off again married couple, Jane and Jake Adler. Their inspiring partnership serves as a reminder that it's never too late to fall madly in love.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
Cleopatra and Mark Antony in "Cleopatra"
Similar to their tumultuous relationship off-screen, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's stormy love affair in "Cleopatra" is one for the history books.
PHOTO: Sunset Boulevard
Andie and Ben in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"
There have been very few couples who made us love and hate them at the same time like Andie () and Ben (Matthew McConaughey) did in this 2003 romantic comedy.
PHOTO: Paramount Pictures
Westley and Buttercup in "The Princess Bride"
Three words: As you wish. That's what we keep repeating to ourselves every time we watch this 1987 cult-classic, starring Robin Wright as Buttercup or, officially, The Princess Bride and Cary Elwes as the farmhand Westley. Westley fights pirates and a giant to find his way back to his true love in this .
Lucy and Henry in "50 First Dates"
No strangers to playing romantic interests on the big screen, Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler reunited again in 2004 for "50 First Dates." Every time Sandler's character, Henry Roth, tried to woo his amnesiac girlfriend, Lucy Whitmore, we're reminded of our own first-date memories.
PHOTO: Darren Michaels/Columbia Pictures
Emma and Adèle in "Blue Is the Warmest Color"
It's hard not to get emotional when watching Adèle (Adèle Exarchopoulos) and Emma (Léa Seydoux) discover themselves and the love they have for each other.
PHOTO: Sundance Selects
Anna and William in "Notting Hill"
Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) is a famous movie star who meets a regular and charming bookshop owner named William Thacker (Hugh Grant) in this 1999 British romantic comedy.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
Adrian and Rocky in "Rocky"
Just like Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) defeated his opponents in the 1976 film franchise, he and Adrian's (Talia Shire) relationship served as proof that against all odds, love conquers all.
PHOTO: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Adaline and Ellis in "The Age of Adaline"
We won't bog you down with theory and scientific details as to why Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) doesn't age in the 2015 fantasy film. But because of her condition, she avoids getting involved in relationships, until she meets the charming Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman). Age really is just a number for these two destined lovers.
PHOTO: Diyah Pera
Emily and Kumail in "The Big Sick"
What could be better than witnessing Emily Gordon (Zoe Kazan) and Kumail Nanjiani (Kumail Nanjiani) follow their hearts, in spite of their cultural differences? Perhaps knowing that the 2017 movie is based on the real-life courtship between comedian Nanjiani and writer Gordon.
Lara Jean and Peter in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"
Writing love letters made a comeback in 2018, thanks to the blossoming relationship between Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter (Noah Centineo) in this Netflix original.
PHOTO: Masha Weisberg
Maria and Tony in "West Side Story"
Despite the inevitable tears, we never grow tired of seeing Maria (Natalie Wood) and Tony (Richard Beymer) confess their love for each other on the fire escape.
PHOTO: United Artists
Vivian and Edward in "Pretty Woman"
From the moment Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) picks up Vivian Ward () on Hollywood Boulevard, we were hooked. This one's a true Cinderella story for the ages.
PHOTO: Hulton Archive
Stella and Winston in "How Stella Got Her Groove Back"
Stella Payne () and Winston Shakespeare (Taye Diggs) had us all wanting to book a to the Caribbean to get our groove back with a handsome stranger.
PHOTO: D Stevens/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock
Scarlett and Rhett in "Gone With the Wind"
How could we not include Scarlett O'Hara (Vivian Leigh) and Rhett Butler (Clark Gable) on this list of favorite couples? Their exciting, yet complex love story still has us saying, "Ashley, who?"
PHOTO: Loew's Inc
Kay and Lucky in "Swing Shift"
Ah, the film that started the between and Kurt Russell. The 1984 war drama finds Kay Walsh (Hawn) falling for the young and attractive Lucky Lockhart (Russell) at the aircraft plant where they both work.
Baby and Johnny in "Dirty Dancing"
Whether in a ballroom or atop a tree log, Frances "Baby" Houseman (Jennifer Grey) and bad boy Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) danced their way into our hearts in this 1987 flick.
PHOTO: Vestron Pictures
Katie and Hubbell in "The Way We Were"
Opposites attract when Katie Morosky () and Hubbell Gardiner (Robert Redford) cross paths while attending the same college. Their characters' aspirational love story from the 1973 movie also spawned Streisand's hit song, "."
PHOTO: Archive Photos
Rose and Jack in "Titanic"
Did anyone else feel like they were "king of the world" when this unlikely couple found love aboard the "unsinkable" Titanic ship? Not even social differences, frigid temperatures and a floating door could make Jack (Leonardo DiCaprio) let go of Rose (Kate Winslet) in this 1997 classic. We're not crying, you're crying.
PHOTO: Merie Weismiller Wallace
Nina and Darius in "Love Jones"
Using poetry to sweep a person off their feet is probably the oldest trick in the dating handbook. Just ask Shakespeare. Still, we can't help but let out a few "awws" when Darius Lovehall (Larenz Tate) dedicates "A Blues for Nina" to freelance photographer Nina Mosley (Nia Long).
PHOTO: New Line Cinema
Holly and Paul in "Breakfast at Tiffany's"
Holly Golightly () finds her Prince Charming, Paul Varjak (), right in her very own New York City apartment building. The beloved 1961 film, based on , gives meaning to the phrase, "love thy neighbor."
PHOTO: ullstein bild Dtl.
Carrie and Mr. Big in "Sex and the City: The Movie"
Whether in the or the subsequent movies that followed their roller coaster relationship, we can't help rooting for Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and Mr. Big (Chris Noth). Well, except that one time he left Carrie at the altar in the 2008 film. Not cool, Big. Not cool.
PHOTO: Craig Blankenhorn/MMIX New Line Productions, Inc.
Allie and Noah in "The Notebook"
What started out as a summer fling for Allie (Rachel McAdams) and Noah (Ryan Gosling) develops into a long-lasting relationship, and we get to bawl our eyes out as the two grow old together.
PHOTO: New Line Cinema
Francesca and Robert in "The Bridges of Madison County"
It's easy to get lost in the story of Francesca Johnson () and Robert Kincaid (Clint Eastwood) as they spend four amazing days basking in each other's company. The 1995 movie is hailed as one of Streep and Eastwood's best performances.
Sally and Harry in "When Harry Met Sally"
Um, waiter, we'll have what Sally Albright (Meg Ryan) and Harry Burns (Billy Crystal) are having in this 1979 classic. Also, add a bit of their love on the side.
Janie and Tea Cake in "Their Eyes Were Watching God"
In the 2005 TV movie based on of the same name, Halle Berry plays the hopeless romantic, Janie Starks. After a series of failed marriages, she finally finds love in Tea Cake (Michael Ealy), a man who is enthralled by her carefree spirit.
PHOTO: Harpo Productions/Touchstone Pictures
Kate and Alex in "The Lake House"
This 2006 offering was a solid deviation from the first film, "," that introduced us to the magnetic pairing of Keanu Reeves and . Here, Kate Forster (Bullock) and Alex Wyler (Reeves) manage to suspend time with their mutual attraction for each other.
Sandy and Danny in "Grease"
Blonde beauty Sandy (Olivia Newton-John) was all that bad boy Danny Zuko (John Travolta) wanted in the 1978 musical. And who could blame him?
PHOTO: Paramount Pictures
Princess Leia and Hans Solo in Star Wars
With every viewing, it's clear the force of love was with Princess Leia (Carrie Fisher) and Hans Solo (Harrison Ford) in the Star Wars movie franchise.
PHOTO: Lucas Films
Annette and Sebastian in "Cruel Intentions"
Not only did we get to witness a steamy affair between the naive Annette Hargrove () and the lothario Sebastian Valmont (Ryan Phillippe) in the 1999 seductive flick. But, we also got to follow the former couple off-screen during their 8-year marriage.
PHOTO: Archive Photos
Mia and Sebastian in "La La Land"
Third time's the charm for Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, considering "La La Land" is the third movie the singing and dancing duo have starred in as love interests. But unlike the other two offerings, "" in 2011 and "" in 2013, their connection in the 2016 musical is so much more magical.
PHOTO: Dale Robinette
Birdee and Justin in "Hope Floats"
When Birdee Pruitt's (Bullock) life starts crumbling around her, we're so grateful Justin Matisse (Harry Connick Jr.) is there to help her pick up the pieces in the 1998 romance.
PHOTO: 20th Century Fox
Jane and Jake Adler in "It's Complicated"
Although now it's a popular dating status to select on your Facebook account, and Alec Baldwin successfully portrayed what it truly means to be in a complicated relationship as on-and-off again married couple, Jane and Jake Adler. Their inspiring partnership serves as a reminder that it's never too late to fall madly in love.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
Cleopatra and Mark Antony in "Cleopatra"
Similar to their tumultuous relationship off-screen, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton's stormy love affair in "Cleopatra" is one for the history books.
PHOTO: Sunset Boulevard
Andie and Ben in "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"
There have been very few couples who made us love and hate them at the same time like Andie () and Ben (Matthew McConaughey) did in this 2003 romantic comedy.
PHOTO: Paramount Pictures
Westley and Buttercup in "The Princess Bride"
Three words: As you wish. That's what we keep repeating to ourselves every time we watch this 1987 cult-classic, starring Robin Wright as Buttercup or, officially, The Princess Bride and Cary Elwes as the farmhand Westley. Westley fights pirates and a giant to find his way back to his true love in this .
Lucy and Henry in "50 First Dates"
No strangers to playing romantic interests on the big screen, Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler reunited again in 2004 for "50 First Dates." Every time Sandler's character, Henry Roth, tried to woo his amnesiac girlfriend, Lucy Whitmore, we're reminded of our own first-date memories.
PHOTO: Darren Michaels/Columbia Pictures
Emma and Adèle in "Blue Is the Warmest Color"
It's hard not to get emotional when watching Adèle (Adèle Exarchopoulos) and Emma (Léa Seydoux) discover themselves and the love they have for each other.
PHOTO: Sundance Selects
Anna and William in "Notting Hill"
Anna Scott (Julia Roberts) is a famous movie star who meets a regular and charming bookshop owner named William Thacker (Hugh Grant) in this 1999 British romantic comedy.
PHOTO: Universal Pictures
Adrian and Rocky in "Rocky"
Just like Rocky Balboa (Sylvester Stallone) defeated his opponents in the 1976 film franchise, he and Adrian's (Talia Shire) relationship served as proof that against all odds, love conquers all.
PHOTO: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios
Adaline and Ellis in "The Age of Adaline"
We won't bog you down with theory and scientific details as to why Adaline Bowman (Blake Lively) doesn't age in the 2015 fantasy film. But because of her condition, she avoids getting involved in relationships, until she meets the charming Ellis Jones (Michiel Huisman). Age really is just a number for these two destined lovers.
PHOTO: Diyah Pera
Emily and Kumail in "The Big Sick"
What could be better than witnessing Emily Gordon (Zoe Kazan) and Kumail Nanjiani (Kumail Nanjiani) follow their hearts, in spite of their cultural differences? Perhaps knowing that the 2017 movie is based on the real-life courtship between comedian Nanjiani and writer Gordon.
Lara Jean and Peter in "To All the Boys I've Loved Before"
Writing love letters made a comeback in 2018, thanks to the blossoming relationship between Lara Jean (Lana Condor) and Peter (Noah Centineo) in this Netflix original.
PHOTO: Masha Weisberg
The best movie couples on the silver screen
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In honor of , we're looking back on all the famous movie couples who have graced the big screen together. Our list is full of Hollywood legends who have teamed up multiple times to play love birds as well as the couples whose relationships lasted long after the closing credits. Although movie scripts may come and go, these characters and their epic love stories are forever cemented in our hearts.