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15 Black romance movies to watch this Valentine’s Day or any day
Feb 15, 2025
Whether you’re in the mood for a laugh-out-loud comedy, a swoon-worthy melodrama, or a steamy love affair, Black cinema has got the range. While Black romance films feel rarer than blue diamonds, over the years, some major films have entered the zeitgeist. We’ve got our juggernauts like “Love & Basketball” and “The Best Man,” which capture Black love in all of its complexity. Then we have slightly newer editions like “Really Love” and “Moonlight,” which depict Black love’s beauty.
You could be planning a cozy date night in, a gathering with your crew, or a solo mission — either way, we’ve rounded up 15 must-watch Black romance movies below. While this list is non-exhaustive, there is something for every vibe.
1. Rye Lane (2023)
Follow two young adults dealing with fresh breakups who meet and spend one random day together in South London.
2. Really Love (2020)
In what is part love story and part love letter to the DMV, “Really Love,” is the story of what happens when a painter (Kofi Siriboe) and a lawyer (Jade Eshete) based in Chocolate City become embroiled in a whirlwind romance.
3. Sylvie’s Love (2020)
After Sylvie (Tessa Thompson) takes a summer job at her father’s Harlem-based record shop, she soon finds herself in a lively and jazz-filled romance with a saxophonist (Nnamdi Asomugha).
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