Romantic Movies to Stream After Netflix’s ‘You, Me, Us’
‘You, Me, Us’ is an Italian Netflix Original drama film directed by Daniele Luchetti, and it arrives on Netflix on October 29 after premiering at the Rome Film Festival. Elio Germano and Maria Chiara Giannetta play Simone and Lucia, a couple who are four years into their relationship when they begin a complicated journey toward adoption.
Anyone searching for movies like ‘You, Me, Us’ is likely after the same blend of humor and honesty. Critics have described the film as a romantic comedy joined to a drama about the heavy hearts of millennials. The titles below approach romance from different angles, but each leans on chemistry, personality and a little emotional risk.
‘Love in the Villa’
Mark Steven Johnson directs this romantic comedy starring Kat Graham as Julie, a grade school teacher whose boyfriend ends things just before a planned week in Italy. She takes the trip anyway.
Her villa turns out to be double booked, so she agrees to share it with wine expert Charlie Fletcher, played by Tom Hopper. Two people with different instincts learning to share space echoes the push and pull at the center of Simone and Lucia’s story.
‘La Dolce Villa’
This 2025 romantic comedy from Mark Waters stars Scott Foley as Eric, the concerned father of a young woman played by Maia Reficco, who buys a crumbling villa in the Italian countryside for one euro. She plans to renovate it and live the sweet life.
Practical Eric flies out to bring her home, but even he may be unable to resist the romance of Italy. It is a lighter pick with a similar Italian backdrop and a story about family ties.
‘Faraway’
In this 2023 film, a woman meets Josip, played by Goran Bogdan, the former owner of her house, and the two strike up a connection that could change both their lives. The story is built around a chance meeting that grows into something larger.
Netflix released the English language romantic comedy on March 8, 2023. It suits viewers who enjoy a love story shaped by life changes rather than grand gestures.
‘Always Be My Maybe’
This 2019 romantic comedy takes inspiration from classics like ‘When Harry Met Sally’ while adding fresh energy and perspective. It also subverts genre stereotypes and offers strong Asian American representation.
Avoiding stock situations is something ‘You, Me, Us’ shares with it. In an interview with <a href=”https://www.comingsoon.it/cinema/news/noi-un-po-meglio-la-nostra-video-intervista-con-daniele-luchetti-elio/n234058/”>ComingSoon</a>, Luchetti said the film escapes cliches while telling a love story in an age ruled by algorithms.
‘Hit Man’
Richard Linklater’s film marked Glen Powell’s arrival as a movie star, and he also co-wrote it. Based on a true story, it follows Gary, a mild mannered New Orleans professor who moonlights as a police contractor posing as a hit man.
It is a sharper and more playful romantic comedy than Luchetti’s film. Even so, it builds its romance on characters pretending to be something they are not, which is a theme that connects to Lucia’s uncertainty.
’20th Century Girl’
Bang Woo-ri’s teen romance is set in South Korea in 1999 and follows Na Bo-ra, played by Kim Yoo-jung, who promises to keep tabs on her best friend’s crush while the friend is out of the country. Her efforts bring her close to the crush’s best friend, Poong Woon-ho, played by Byeon Woo-seok, and she begins to develop feelings of her own.
It is a tender, nostalgic option for viewers who value feeling over spectacle.
‘Alex Strangelove’
Craig Johnson’s 2018 romantic comedy embraces how first love can turn an unsuspecting person’s life upside down. It tells a story about the discomfort of finding yourself with equal parts grace and humor.
That focus on self discovery pairs well with a film about two adults forced to look at their own fears and desires. Netflix describes ‘You, Me, Us’ as a sentimental comedy about confronting those fears in an attempt to become a little better.
‘People We Meet on Vacation’
This adaptation of Emily Henry’s bestselling novel has an ensemble cast featuring Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil, Lucien Laviscount and Lukas Gage. Emily Bader and Tom Blyth star as Poppy and Alex.
Rotten Tomatoes counts it among the popular Netflix streaming movies in its guide to recent romances. It is a fitting choice for anyone who wants a relationship story with a wider emotional range.
‘The Life List’
Netflix describes this as a warm romantic comedy that navigates themes of grief, newfound love and self discovery. The mix of sorrow and warmth makes it a close tonal match for Luchetti’s balance of humor and melancholy.
Critics have praised ‘You, Me, Us’ for pairing playful moments with a sadness that cracks a couple’s fragile happiness. Viewers who responded to that blend will likely find the same pull here.
‘The Perfect Find’
Numa Perrier’s romantic comedy is a strong pick for anyone looking for a great film in the genre. Netflix released it on June 23, 2023, and it runs one hour and 39 minutes.
Its shorter runtime makes it an easy follow up for a quiet evening. It keeps the focus on two people and the choices that bring them together.
‘You, Me & Tuscany’
Directed by Kat Coiro, this romantic comedy stars Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page and reached US theaters in April 2026. It earned solid reviews, with much of the praise aimed at the chemistry between its leads.
It is expected to reach Netflix US on December 7. The similar title will help it turn up in searches, and the story of two people testing a relationship is a natural companion piece. Since ‘You, Me, Us’ lets Simone and Lucia build a family in their own way, which of these romances do you think comes closest to their mix of humor and doubt?
