The Most Memorable Movie Moments for Valentine’s Day
With love in the air, there’s no better reason to enjoy a romantic film than Valentine’s Day — and countless memorable moments await your attention.
Whether you lean toward classic romance or prefer something a bit offbeat, there’s no shortage of films that will make your heart flutter. From Shane West’s Landon Carter showcasing the ultimate romantic gestures in A Walk to Remember to Omar Epps’ Quincy McCall attempting to capture the heart of Sanaa Lathan’s Monica Wright in Love & Basketball, these cinematic scenes are bound to leave you swooning.
So grab some chocolate, pour a glass of wine, or indulge in your favorite binge-watching treat, and read on to discover some of the most enchanting romantic movie moments for Valentine’s Day:
‘Casablanca’
Produced during World War II, the film’s production faced restrictions, including filming at the airport only during daylight. However, its most romantic moment occurs on the tarmac when Humphrey Bogart lovingly says to Ingrid Bergman, “Here’s looking at you kid.”
‘Jerry Maguire’
Tom Cruise delivers the iconic line “You complete me” perfectly — but did you know that Cameron Crowe initially envisioned the role for Tom Hanks? Moreover, the script took nearly four years to develop.
‘Titanic’
The film received 14 Academy Award nominations, marking the highest number for any movie in Oscar history. Even today, couples continue to recreate the unforgettable pose of Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet at the bow of the ship.
‘The Wedding Singer’
This film marked the first of three collaborations between Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler. The scene where he serenades her on the airplane has kept Us dreaming for days.
‘10 Things I Hate About You’
This film was Heath Ledger’s breakout role, and he captivated Us with a grand romantic gesture for Julia Stiles that included a heartfelt song and a marching band.
‘Love and Basketball’
Interestingly, Lathan and Epps were dating in real life while they filmed, which made their chemistry particularly vivid during the film’s notable kissing scene.
‘A Walk to Remember’
Marking Mandy Moore’s first leading role, this film also featured her first onscreen kiss with West.
‘The Notebook’
Despite Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams having a difficult relationship during filming, their on-screen chemistry shines through, particularly in the unforgettable rain kiss scene.
‘Valentine’s Day’
This ensemble cast features Bradley Cooper, Julia Roberts, Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Patrick Dempsey, and Jamie Foxx. But the electric chemistry between Cooper and Roberts is especially evident during their airplane dialogue.
‘A Star Is Born’
Not only did Cooper and Lady Gaga engage us with their hit “Shallow,” but their believable connection on-screen made them seem like a real-life couple.
