6 Best Black Rom-Coms to Watch This Valentine’s Day

By Alexus Mosley

Whether you’re spending Valentine’s Day cuddled up with a partner, hosting a cozy girls’ night, or romanticizing your solo evening, a good rom-com is always part of the mood. This year, we’re spotlighting Black romantic comedies that gave us iconic couples, quotable moments, and love stories that still hit. From ‘90s classics to 2000s comfort watches, here are seven Black rom-coms perfect for a Valentine’s Day movie night.

Just Wright

A soft, feel-good romance about choosing the person who truly sees you. Queen Latifah and Common deliver a cozy, grounded love story that feels like a warm blanket. Perfect for a low-stakes, heartwarming Valentine’s watch.

Jumping the broom

Wedding drama meets family tension and unexpected romance. This one is for the girls who love glamorous settings, messy in-laws, and the reminder that love isn’t just about the couple, but also about the worlds they come from.

Brown Sugar

Friends-to-lovers, but make it hip-hop culture. Brown Sugar is a millennial classic that blends romance with ambition, nostalgia, and the question of whether love can grow alongside your dreams.

Coming to America

A romantic comedy classic with fairytale energy. Eddie Murphy’s Prince Akeem searching for love on his own terms is equal parts charming and ridiculous, but in the best way. It’s romance with humor, heart, and royal-level escapism.

Deliver Us From Eva

Messy, chaotic, and absolutely hilarious. Gabrielle Union’s Eva is the ultimate “hard to love” rom-com character, and watching her soften (just a little) makes this one of those comfort watches you never get tired of revisiting.

Boomerang

A fashion-forward, glossy ‘90s rom-com that still feels stylish today. Boomerang gives us dating drama, office romance, and the humbling of a man who thought he had love all figured out. Plus iconic looks for days.

Ensemble dating chaos at its finest. With multiple couples navigating love, ego, and expectations, this one is perfect if you want romance with laughs, group-chat commentary, and plenty of “this is so relatable” moments.

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