It is almost Valentine's Day. This is the right time to talk about romantic movies. I thought about all the movies I have seen. All the ones I will like.
At the top of the list were Black romantic movies. Most of these movies were rare to see at one point in history. In the 1990s and early 2000s, things changed. Directors made a lot of Black romantic films then.
These movies soon became become my favorite ones. These movies are now my comfort films. Not just on Valentine's Day but any day.
It is good to see Black people love each other. Seeing movies that reflected the love that I see in life. Movies that were sweet and not filled with trauma.
I have hunted for movies like those films. I have found some. Which I included in the list.
If you want movies like that, you are in the right place. Here is my list of the best Black romantic films.
Best Black Romantic Movies to Watch
Love and Basketball
Omar Epps and Sanaa Lathan play childhood friends. They met over their love of basketball. As they grow up, they pursue their basketball careers. They also end up falling in love with one another.
PG-13
Sylvie's Love
Sylvie is engaged to a man. But she falls in love with a jazz musician. Sylvie is going to have to make a choice. Will it be the safe choice or her true love?
Rated PG-13
This movie is on Amazon Prime
Just Wright
Queen Latifah plays a physical therapist. She ends up meeting her basketball idol. When he gets injured, she lands a job helping him. The two fall in love.
Stars Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, and Phylicia Rashod.
Rated PG-13
Love Jones
A poet (Lovehall) from Chicago meets a beautiful photographer (Mosley). Soon Darius Lovehall and Nina Mosley fall in love. Their love comes with complications and many conversations.
Rated R Movies
All About You
Renee Elsie Goldsberry stars as a young woman who seems to be stuck. After suffering recent losses, she has to make some choices. Will she choose the life she had before? Or pursue something or someone new?
You may see some familiar faces in this movie. Debbie Allen, Lisa Raye, Terron Brookes (played Eddie Kendricks in The Temptations Biopic), and Lowe Mayers (Mr. Gains from A Different World).
I liked this film because of the musical moments. Especially the meet-cute scene.
PG-13
Can be Found on Tubi
Brown Sugar
Two childhood friends share their love of hip-hop. Will they soon start loving each other?
I really like this movie because of the music. Music can bring two people together. If it was not for music, I would not be here. lol
My favorite scene in the movie is the dinner scene. Taye Diggs really should be in more comedies.
Rated PG-13
One Love
A church singer meets a man when competing in a music competition. The preacher's daughter falls in love with the rasta musician. Of course, there are going to be problems. The girl is engaged to someone at the church.
The premise may seem a little corny. But it is a nice movie to watch. There is music from Barb Marley, Sean Paul, and Shaggy. Kymani Marley stars in the movie. Plus, you get to see Idris Elba be a villain. lol
Can be found on Tubi and Youtube
Rated PG-13
Deliver us from Eva
LL Cool J plays a man who is hired to date a lady (Gabrielle Union). Three men approach him to date the woman for $5000.
The lady is their diva sister-in-law. She is the matriarch that looks out for her 3 younger sisters. Her brother-in-law believes she is messing up their lives.
They soon fall in love. LL Cool J becomes a part of the family. The brothers-in-law are not happy.
This movie has some funny (the bean scene) and sweet moments. I love the bond Eva has with her sisters. She is the typical older sister. She looks out for her family.
The Best Man
A group of friends reunite for their best friend's wedding. The Best Man recently wrote a book. His book discusses how he slept with the bride-to-be. What could go wrong? lol
The best scenes are the balcony and dance scene.
Rated R
Conclusion:
There are so many good romantic movies. I could not include them all. Which African American romantic movies do you love to watch? What is your favorite romantic film, not listed?
