This Valentine’s Day, love is in the air, and if you’re planning a cosy night in, the perfect film can make it feel even more special. 

From sweeping romances to modern love stories that hit a little closer to home, these films recommended below continue to resonate with audiences and remain go-to choices for couples and solo romantics alike. 

Here’s a countdown of the top Valentine’s Day movies to stream in 2026, blending nostalgia, heartache and hope in equal measure.

10. Titanic

This one doesn’t need convincing. 

A young artist and a spirited socialite fall deeply in love aboard the ill-fated luxury liner on its maiden voyage. Their romance unfolds against class divides and looming tragedy, making every moment feel urgent and emotional. 

Titanic stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Jack and Kate Winslet as Rose. 

It’s expected to remain available on major streaming platforms in 2026. Few films capture the power of love in the face of fate quite like this one, making it a timeless Valentine’s pick.

Where to watch: Netflix

9. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

A journalist and an advertising executive unknowingly use each other for competing work challenges, only to develop real feelings along the way.

Sparks fly as professional games turn personal. 

Kate Hudson plays Andie, opposite Matthew McConaughey as Ben. Likely streaming widely in 2026, it’s perfect for Valentine’s Day thanks to its playful humour and undeniable chemistry.

Where to watch: Netflix

8. (500) Days of Summer

This offbeat love story tracks the rise and fall of a relationship through non-linear storytelling. 

It stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Tom and Zooey Deschanel as Summer.

Expected to be available on popular streaming services, it’s a great Valentine’s choice for those who appreciate honest takes on love, expectations and heartbreak.

Where to watch: Disney+ and Prime Video.

7. A Star Is Born

A seasoned musician helps a rising singer find fame while his own career fades. Their love story is intense, passionate and ultimately tragic. 

The film stars Lady Gaga as Ally and Bradley Cooper as Jackson. 

Still expected to stream in 2026, it’s a Valentine’s pick for couples who enjoy emotional depth and powerful music.

Where to Watch: Netflix, Prime Video, Max and Apple TV.

6. Pretty Woman

A chance meeting between a businessman and a free-spirited woman turns into an unexpected romance. 

Julia Roberts shines as Vivian, alongside Richard Gere as Edward. With its fairy-tale charm and feel-good ending, it remains a Valentine’s classic likely to stay on streaming platforms in 2026.

Where to watch: Hulu, Disney+, Prime Video and Apple TV.

5. When Harry Met Sally…

Two friends spend years debating whether men and women can truly stay platonic, all while slowly falling in love themselves. 

The film stars Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan. 

Expected to be widely available to stream, it’s a perfect Valentine’s watch for its wit, warmth and enduring message about friendship turning into love.

Where to watch: Hulu, Disney+, Max, Prime Video and Apple TV.

4. The Notebook

A lifelong love story told through memories, this film follows Noah and Allie as they fight against time, class and circumstance. 

Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams lead the cast. 

Still a streaming staple in 2026, it’s ideal for Valentine’s Day if you’re ready for tears and timeless romance.

Where to watch: Hulu, Disney+ Max, and Apple TV. 

3. La La Land

An aspiring actress and a jazz musician fall in love while chasing their dreams in Los Angeles. 

The film stars Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling. 

Expected to remain available on major platforms, it’s a Valentine’s favourite for its dreamy visuals and bittersweet take on love and ambition.

Where to watch: Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu and Apple TV.

2. 10 Things I Hate About You

10 Things I Hate About You is a modern take on Shakespeare sees two very different sisters navigate love and high-school drama. 

Heath Ledger stars as the charming Patrick, opposite Julia Stiles as Kat.

Likely streaming in 2026, it’s a Valentine’s hit thanks to its humour, heart and unforgettable romantic moments.

Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu and Netflix.

1. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind

After a painful breakup, a couple chooses to erase each other from their memories, only to realise love is hard to forget. 

The film stars Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet. 

Still expected to stream widely in 2026, it’s the ultimate Valentine’s Day choice for its unique message about love, loss and second chances.

Where to watch: Disney+, Hulu, Peacock and Apple TV.

Whether you’re in the mood for laughter, tears or a mix of both, these films offer something for every kind of romantic. 

As Valentine’s Day 2026 approaches, they prove that great love stories never go out of style, they just keep finding new hearts to win over.

Gordon Ramsay has spoken candidly about the poverty that shaped his childhood, describing his early years as “disgusting” and admitting there were times he went days without food.

The revelations come in his new six-part Netflix documentary Being Gordon Ramsay, which airs from Wednesday and follows the chef as he pours his energy into his latest high-stakes project in the City of London.

Alongside the pressure of launching a major new business, the series sees Ramsay reflect on the hardship that fuelled his relentless work ethic.

In one emotional episode, Ramsay looks back on growing up on council estates after being born in Scotland and moving to England as a child. 

He recalls relying on food vouchers at school and the shame that came with them, explaining how poverty affected him as a teenager.

“I was hungry all the time, there was no food in the house,” he says in the series. 

“I was sometimes too embarrassed to use my vouchers to get my free shepherd’s pie in case, you know, aged 15 or 16, a girl I fancied saw me. I was a skinny f***ing bean. I remember eating toothpaste thinking that was delicious because there were multiple nights where we never ate.”

Reflecting on the wider picture, Ramsay adds: “It is appalling that we’re in this situation now. It’s disgusting, an embarrassment. The system’s dysfunctional.”

Those experiences have driven his involvement with the charity Feeding Britain, which aims to provide affordable food to around 800,000 children living in poverty across the UK. 

The documentary also touches on painful family relationships. 

Ramsay’s father, who died of a heart attack at 53, struggled with alcoholism, while his younger brother Ronnie is a heroin addict. 

The chef becomes visibly emotional recalling a recent phone call with his brother after a long period of not speaking.

“It was just sad because at the end of that call he said, ‘did I hear you ask for my bank details? I’ve got no electricity’,” Ramsay recalls. 

“And so I said, ‘Come on, Ronnie, you know damn well if I knew that was going on electricity, I would. But I know full well that’s going to go on drugs.’ And it pains me, it kills me, mate. We’ve been down this road so many times.”

The series tracks Ramsay over nine months as he prepares to open several ventures inside London’s landmark skyscraper 22 Bishopsgate, including Britain’s highest restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay High, located on the 60th floor. 

The intimate 12-seat chef’s table experience has already earned him another Michelin star.

Ramsay, who trained under Marco Pierre White before opening his first restaurant at 35 and quickly earning three Michelin stars, admits the fear of losing everything still drives him. 

“There’s always that needle of fear you’re going to lose it,” he says in the trailer. “I’ve lost stars; closed multiple restaurants through my career. That’s what puts fuel in my tank.”

Despite his global success and reputation as one of the world’s most famous chefs, Ramsay says watching the documentary back is not something he plans to do. 

“I won’t watch it,” he admits with a smile. “I never ever watch myself on telly because it’s just incredibly nerve-wracking.”

By laying bare his past alongside the pressure of building a new culinary landmark, Being Gordon Ramsay offers a raw look at how hardship, family pain and fear of failure have shaped the chef behind the shouting, and why his memories of childhood poverty still matter so deeply today.

Kaley Cuoco’s fiancé Tom Pelphrey has never watched The Big Bang Theory, show that made her famous.

The actress, who played Penny for 12 seasons, revealed the surprising fact during an appearance on The Graham Norton Show.

She said that Tom didn’t have any idea about the hit sitcom when they first met.

The awkward moment, however, came when she met his family and his mom’s partner kept calling her “Penny” all day.

Tom was confused at first not knowing why her mom is calling that but then he apologised.

He thought that her name was mixed up, as Kaley explained that Penny was her character on the show. She added that he still has not seen it.

Cuoco is currently starring in the mystery drama Vanished, where she plays a woman whose partner disappears during a trip to Paris.

She said filming was challenging because some scenes were shot on a real train which triggered her claustrophobia.

For the unversed, Kaley and Tom met in 2022 and got engaged in 2024 as they share young daughter.

She also recently revealed that they sleep in separate rooms due to different schedules, which she says works perfectly for their family.