Paramount+ has a pretty interesting take on Valentine’s lined up this month. While Hallmark or GAC may have a lineup stocked with syrupy romances Paramount will be boxing up Basic Instinct, Almost Famous and a number of couples-themed movies that may or may not have that happy lovey ending. Though there are also romcoms. So if you are looking for a break from the boy meets girl, they fall in love, have a falling out and get together in the end formula check out these selesctions.
- Classic Romance: Iconic love stories for the ages such as GREASE, DIRTY DANCING, BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S, THE GREAT GATSBY (1974), FUNNY FACE, SOME LIKE IT HOT and more.
- ‘90s Love or Something Like It: Nostalgic rom-coms including CLUELESS, RUNAWAY BRIDE, SHAKESPEARE IN LOVE, ALMOST FAMOUS, HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SOAPDISH and more.
- 2000s Rom-Coms: Favorite early 2000s romantic comedies including HOW TO LOSE A GUY IN 10 DAYS, MEAN GIRLS, THE WEDDING PLANNER, SAVE THE LAST DANCE, NO STRINGS ATTACHED, SHE’S THE MAN and more.
- Modern Love: Broad and popular films including THE LOST CITY, LICORICE PIZZA, ELIZABETHTOWN, LAST HOLIDAY and shows including BOB HEARTS ABISHOLA, THE NEIGHBORHOOD and more.
- Twisted Romance: Movies and shows exploring the darker side of love such as SIGNIFICANT OTHER, BASIC INSTINCT, HOUSE OF GUCCI, WHY WOMEN KILL, VANILLA SKY and more.
- LOL (Lots of Love): Valentine’s-themed episodes that will have audiences crying from laughter from shows including FRASIER, DRUNK HISTORY, WORKAHOLICS, EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND, SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH, I LOVE LUCY and more.
- From SHOWTIME with Love: A look at the many sides of love for Paramount+ with SHOWTIME bundle subscribers featuring shows and movies such as FATAL ATTRACTION, THE HOLIDAY, THE TWILIGHT SAGA, THE CHI, GEORGE & TAMMY, MOONSTRUCK, MIDSOMMAR, LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE and more.
- Heartthrobs & Heartbreak: Unscripted dramas including ARE YOU THE ONE?, ALL STAR SHORE, LOVE & HIP HOP, THE REAL WORLD, THE REAL LOVE BOAT, CATFISH: TROLLS and more.
- Valentine’s Yay!: Episodes for Cupid’s smallest valentines such as HEY ARNOLD!, RUGRATS, PEPPA PIG, BLUE’S CLUES, PAW PATROL, BIG NATE, SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS and more.
- Swoon-Worthy: Romantic dramas and period stories including IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK, THE CIDER HOUSE RULES, BECOMING JANE, A WALK ON THE MOON, WUTHERING HEIGHTS, JANE EYRE and more.
- Offbeat Relationships: Odd-ball and quirky love stories such as EDWARD SCISSORHANDS, SUPERSTAR, THE SWITCH, HEAVEN CAN WAIT, ELECTION, LOVE SICK, A NIGHT AT THE ROXBURY and more.
Paramount+ subscribers will also be treated to the premiere of the all-new original romantic comedy film AT MIDNIGHT, premiering Friday, Feb. 10. AT MIDNIGHT centers on Alejandro (Diego Boneta, “Father of the Bride”), a hotel manager, and Sophie (Monica Barbaro, TOP GUN: MAVERICK), a movie star. He’s focused on opening his own hotel; she’s trying to concentrate on her new superhero film. When Sophie catches her co-star and boyfriend (Anders Holm) cheating, fate strikes when the shoot brings them all to Alejandro’s hotel in Mexico. Despite their radically different lives, Alejandro and Sophie begin to secretly meet “At Midnight.”
Sparks will also fly in a romantic episode of the CBS Original series GHOSTS on Thursday, Feb. 16. In “A Date to Remember,” Sam and Jay help Thorfinn create a perfect first date with Flower. And, be sure to catch a special themed episode of THE PRICE IS RIGHT AT NIGHT, with “Date Night” (Wednesday, Feb. 22) featuring couples getting a chance to win amazing prizes including romantic getaways for two.
