Top 6 Movies About Friends to Lovers Romance

These movies show that love can grow from friendship. Watching these movies can remind us that true love might be closer than we think.

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - When it comes to romance movies, one popular trope that always tugs at our heartstrings is the friends to lovers storyline. Movies about friends to lovers have a unique way of drawing us in, because the emotional connection between the characters already feels real and deeply rooted. There's something truly magical about watching two people who have shared so much of their lives suddenly realize their true feelings for each other and embark on a beautiful romantic journey together.

If you're a fan of this trope, here are six must-watch movies that explore the beautiful transition from friendship to love.

1. When Harry Met Sally (1989)

- IMDb: 7.7

- Rotten Tomatoes: 90%

- Available on: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

In this classic romantic comedy, Harry and Sally are two friends who have known each other for years. They go through various stages of life together, all the while insisting that men and women can never just be friends without romantic complications. As they navigate their own relationships and personal growth, they eventually come to realize that they might be more than just friends.

2. Definitely, Maybe (2008)

- IMDb: 7.1

- Rotten Tomatoes: 71%

- Available on: YouTube TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

Will Hayes is a recently divorced father who tells his young daughter about his past relationships and asks her to guess which one ended up being her mom. As she tries to solve the mystery, we see Will's journey through love and friendship, including his close bond with his college friend Emily, who has always been there for him through thick and thin.

3. What If (2013)

- IMDb: 6.8

- Rotten Tomatoes: 73%

- Available on: Paramount+, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

Wallace and Chantry meet at a party and strike up an instant connection. The only problem? Chantry has a boyfriend. Despite this, they decide to remain friends and navigate the complexities of their feelings for each other. As they spend more time together, they both start to question if they can truly just be friends or if there's something more between them.

4. 13 Going on 30 (2004)

- IMDb: 6.3

- Rotten Tomatoes: 65%

- Available on: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand, Plex

In this heartwarming romantic comedy, Jenna, a 13-year-old girl, wakes up one day to find herself as a 30-year-old woman with a successful career but no memory of the past 17 years. She reconnects with her childhood best friend, Matt, and discovers that he has been by her side all along. As they navigate their friendship and long-lost connection, they realize that their feelings might run deeper than they ever imagined.

5. Just Friends (2005)

- IMDb: 6.2

- Rotten Tomatoes: 43%

- Available on: YouTube TV, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store a

Chris Brander is a former overweight, nerdy teenager who returns to his hometown for the holidays as a successful record executive. He reconnects with his high school crush and best friend Jamie, who he realizes he still has feelings for. As they spend time together, Chris must navigate the complexities of their friendship and his true feelings for Jamie.

6. One Day (2011)

- IMDb: 7.0

- Rotten Tomatoes: 36%

- Available on: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, FlixFlin

Dexter and Emma meet on the day of their graduation and strike up an immediate friendship. The movie follows them over the next 20 years, checking in on their lives on the same day each year. As they go through various ups and downs in their personal and professional lives, they both come to realize that their friendship might be the most important relationship they have.