Discover the best Valentine’s Day movies for 2026. Our very own film-maker, Sebastian Marcu, put together a nice list of romantic films, family movies, feel-good stories, and emotional love films to warm your hearts this Valentine’s Day and beyond.
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Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
Little Miss Sunshine is one of the most touching family-friendly Valentine’s Day movie about a children’s beauty pageant and a family that begins to falter. This comedy will probably make you cry whilst depicting a beautiful life lesson. What happens when passion is more important than everything? How much pressure can you put on a child in a talent contest? What it really means to win and why a winner never gives up? See it now on Disney +.
Soul (2020)
A pianist’s work and passion are taken to extremes in this Pixar animation. Deep, moving, and nostalgic this story brings the love of Jazz music at the forefront of the story and sprinkles plenty of human emotions for extra blue notes. Do you think the idea of being lost in eternity and the limitations imposed by the Universe can be understood in a metaphorical and moving style by a child? There only one way to find out. Watch it on Disney +
Full Out (2015)
Inspired by the real-life story of an American gymnast Ariana Berlin, Full Out is all about resilience and second chances. What do you do when the same life that gave you talent takes away your ability to stand back up? When one door closes, is there still another way forward? This family-friendly film speaks especially to younger audiences, delivering its message with warmth rather than preachy motivation. Available on Amazon Prime Video.
- See Stranger Things The First Shadow in London’s West End
Zootropolis (2025)
Judy Hopps, the main protagonist and a pioneering member of the Zootropolis Police Department is sent on another mission with her trusty partner, Nick the fox. Everything is put under a cloud of silence when an enigmatic snake appears in the city. Their investigation takes them through new terrain, uncovers old secrets, and tests their friendship; all while trying to prove that all the city’s residents deserve respect and equal opportunities. Zootopia 2 is now in cinemas and Zootopia 1 streaming on Disney +
- See ABBA Voyage in London – the immersive concert from one of the biggest pop acts of all time.
The Devil Wears Prada (2006)
Andy (Anne Hathaway) is a young journalist who moves to New York to fulfil her journalistic dream. A small job at a fashion magazine makes her believe that this is nothing more than a stepping stone towards her dream career. But nothing seems to be going in the planned direction. Being the assistant to the world of fashion’s most fearsome editor Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) is terrifying! And, as her career takes off, her personal relationships start to fall apart. The Devil Wears Prada is a film about ambition, love, and the cost of putting yourself first. Available on Netflix. The new Devil Wears Prada sequel coming up to London cinemas in May 2026.
Inside Out 1 & 2 (2015-2024)
How can a child understand their emotions when no adult can? A heartfelt story about communication, empathy, and self-love, this family-friendly film is a life lesson and an emotional journey through a growing child’s emotions. Which is your favourite emotion? Watch all Inside Out movies, now on Disney +
Good Will Hounting (1997)
Robin Williams, a good psychologist, starts working with a young MIT office boy, a math genius, lost in laziness and teenage relationships. The film explores what it means to trust the right person and how to have the courage to open up to someone who really wants to help you. Good Will Hunting is a beautiful film about trust, relationships, personal growth, and emotional love. Available on Netflix.
The Greatest Showman (2018)
Based on the life of P. T. Barnum, The Greatest Showman tells the story of The Greatest Show circus. Full of music, colour, and extraordinary characters, The Greatest Showman reminds us that being different makes us unique and that the courage to believe in yourself can open the doors to achieving the impossible. An ode to courage, creativity, and the power to inspire, this film will make you look up and follow your own show of life. Watch the film now on Disney+
Eternity (2025)
Have you ever wondered what life would be like after death? Elisabeth Olsen and Miles Teller are the husband and wife that end up in a purgatory, a place that so different to what we have imagined! After death is a world where Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) finds herself faced with an impossible decision: stay with the man she built her entire life with or meet her young love for the first time. Full of imagination, humour and emotion, the film invites us to reflect on what defines our relationships, how our hearts evolve, and how the choices we make count towards our own “eternity“. What would you choose? See it in cinemas.
Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind (2004)
Does love have limits? Can true love be erased from someone’s memory? Clementine (Kate Winslet) is subjected to a memory wipe, and her boyfriend, played by Jim Carrey, literally runs through the depths of his subconscious to bring her back. See it on Amazon Prime Video.
Notting Hill (1999)
Notting Hill is one of the most memorable films based in London and one that celebrates enduring love. A set of circumstances makes Anna Scott (Julia Roberts), a famous actress, fall in love with William Thacker (Hugh Grant), owner of a bookstore in the famous London neighbourhood. This classic love story bursts with British charm and puts Notting Hill firmly on everyone’s must see London visit. See it on Netflix
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