These 17 Romantic Movies on Netflix Are Must-Watch for Virgin River Fans

Think of these as your go-to comfort food, but for the eyes; easy to digest, leaving you warm, maybe a bit teary, but definitely satisfied.

Each one's got its own flavour – from sweet, small-town love stories that feel like a warm hug, to the kind of grand, passionate romances that make you want to book a one-way ticket to somewhere picturesque.

They're the sort of films that, despite your best efforts, pull you in; before you know it, you're four movies deep on a lazy Sunday afternoon, wrapped in a blanket, reaching for another tissue.

1. The Lost Husband (2020)

After losing her husband, a woman moves to a remote farm with her children to live with her estranged aunt, where she uncovers family secrets and finds new beginnings and romance in the simple rural life.

2. Forever My Girl (2018)

A country music star returns to his hometown after a decade, hoping to reconnect with his high school sweetheart and the daughter he never knew, facing the consequences of his past decisions.

3. Perfect Pairing (2022)

A hard-driving LA wine-company executive travels to an Australian sheep station to land a major client, where she clashes and then connects with a rugged and mysterious local, discovering unexpected love and a different pace of life.

4. Toscana (2022)

A Copenhagen chef, inheriting a rustic Tuscan inn, embarks on a journey of rediscovery and culinary passion, finding unexpected love and challenges as he decides whether to sell the property or embrace the Italian way of life.

5. Falling INN Love (2019)

After winning a New Zealand inn, a corporate executive leaves her city life behind, finding new purpose and romance with a charming local contractor as they renovate the property amidst the beautiful landscape.

6. Look Both Ways (2022)

On the eve of her college graduation, a young woman's life splits into parallel realities: in one, she becomes pregnant and must navigate motherhood; in the other, she moves to Los Angeles to pursue her career, exploring themes of destiny, choices, and different paths in life.

7. Persuasion (2022)

A modern twist on Jane Austen's classic, where Anne Elliot navigates second chances and lingering feelings for her former love, Captain Wentworth, amidst family pressures and societal expectations in contemporary England.

8. The Noel Diary (2022)

When a best-selling author returns home at Christmas to settle his mother's estate, he discovers a diary that holds secrets to his own past and that of a captivating young woman, leading to a journey of revelation and romance.

9. Along for the Ride (2022)

During her last summer before college, a young woman meets a mysterious, free-spirited boy in a sleepy beach town, leading to a transformative night of adventure and a journey of self-discovery.

10. Holiday in the Wild (2019)

After her husband abruptly ends their marriage, a woman embarks on a solo second honeymoon to Africa, where she finds purpose in elephant conservation and unexpected love with her pilot.

11. Good Sam (2019)

A curious reporter seeks to uncover the identity of a mysterious good Samaritan who's been anonymously leaving large cash gifts on random doorsteps in New York City, leading to a journey of discovery and romance.

12. Rip Tide (2017)

Following a viral scandal, a young model escapes to Australia to live with her aunt, where she learns the value of family, self-acceptance, and finding new paths away from the glitzy world of fashion.

13. Roped (2020)

A progressive town councilman's daughter falls for a roving cowboy who participates in a controversial rodeo, sparking a romance that challenges their differing lifestyles and community values.

14. The Choice (2016)

Neighbors in a small coastal town embark on a relationship that starts as a flirtation but deepens into profound love, facing life-altering choices and the test of facing the most heart-wrenching decisions of their lives.

15. Midnight at the Magnolia (2020)

Longtime friends and local radio hosts fake a relationship for their families and listeners in hopes of getting their show syndicated, only to find that their pretend romance might be turning into something real.

16. Our Souls At Night (2017)

In a small Colorado town, two widowed neighbors start sleeping together to alleviate their loneliness, leading to a deep and meaningful relationship that faces challenges from their past and their families.

17. Love Wedding Repeat (2020)

Different versions of the same wedding unfold as the groom's attempts to ensure his sister's special day goes smoothly are thwarted by an angry ex-girlfriend, a sedative-mixed sleep aid, and the unexpected return of a lost love.