6 Best Online Dating Movies

By Vlad Zakh · June 12, 2026

The awkward, hopeful chaos of searching for love through a screen has powered some of modern romantic comedy’s most charming films. In Her (2013): A lonely writer develops an unexpected romantic relationship with an intelligent virtual assistant. Also notable is Set It Up (2018): Two overworked assistants scheme to set up their demanding bosses so they can finally have their evenings back.

Set It Up (2018)

TMDB ★ 6.9

Two overworked assistants scheme to set up their demanding bosses so they can finally have their evenings back.

Directed by Claire Scanlon · 1h 45m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

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Her (2013)

TMDB ★ 7.8

A lonely writer develops an unexpected romantic relationship with an intelligent virtual assistant.

Directed by Spike Jonze · 2h 06m · Rated R

Where to watch

Stream: Apple TV · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Catfish (2010)

IMDb ★ 7.1 RT 80% Metacritic 65

A young man's online romance leads him to a shocking discovery about the woman he has been talking to.

Directed by Ariel Schulman & Henry Joost · 1h 27m · Rated PG-13

2 wins & 7 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: HBO Max · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

IMDb ★ 6.4 RT 42% Metacritic 47

The tangled dating lives of several Baltimore singles reveal the confusing signals of modern romance.

Directed by Ken Kwapis · 2h 09m · Rated PG-13

1 win & 4 nominations

Where to watch

Stream: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel · Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand · Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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Must Love Dogs (2005)

TMDB ★ 5.9

A recently divorced woman reluctantly reenters the dating pool through an online personal ad.

Directed by Gary David Goldberg · 1h 38m · Rated PG-13

Where to watch

Stream: Howdy Amazon Channel · Rent or buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

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You've Got Mail (1998)

TMDB ★ 6.7

Two anonymous pen pals who despise each other in business unknowingly fall in love online.

Directed by Nora Ephron · 1h 59m · Rated PG

Where to watch

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Streaming availability data from JustWatch, via TMDB. Availability changes often, so check the service before you plan a movie night.

Vlad Zakh

Founder, Movieix

Founder of Movieix, built to fix a specific annoyance: most recommendation sites are just algorithm-driven noise. Our lists are researched and organized by who's in a film, where it's from, and the mood you're actually in tonight.

6 Best Online Dating Movies

Set It Up (2018)

Her (2013)

Catfish (2010)

He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

Must Love Dogs (2005)

You've Got Mail (1998)

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