After the crazy year of 2020, it’s time to celebrate love in many ways whether it’s self-love or love for your significant other. A movie night is perfect for the times we are living in. In honor of love and Black History Month, we voted for 10 Black Love Movies to binge during Valentine’s Day. So set up some led lights, wine, and a tray of food for yourself (and/or significant who’s been tested for COVID).
A.T.L
At your best you are love…
Are you singing along with New New? ATL was based on a young man, Rashad, growing up as a teen balancing his social life and protecting his brother. However, it was the romance that captured our hearts. The tale of New New and Rashad will always be a classic. This movie takes us back to the time we met our first little crush at a skating rink or arcade center. Reminisce the story on V-Day with your favorite person.
Stream On : Hulu , YoutubeTV , and Amazon Prime Video
Just Wright
Common and Queen Latifah…name a better movie duo. This feel-good movie created by Will Packer is a story of a physical therapist finding love while helping an injured basketball player. Just Wright is a perfect movie for you and a boo to watch as Valentine’s Day whines down.
Stream On: Amazon Prime Video, and YouTube Tv
Love & Basketball
Speaking of basketball, is Maxwell’s “A Woman’s Worth” the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the phrase Love & Basketball? This classic took us on the highs and lows with Q and Monica. From grade school to college, we always knew the two belong together and their love for basketball finally showed them just that. Relive the timeless moments in Love & Basketball with your loved one.
Stream On: HBO Max , Hulu , and YouTube TV
Brown Sugar
Ok, we lied…there’s another perfect duo in black films – Taye Diggs and Sanaa Lathan! This movie gave us a true black love story with a classic soundtrack. Brown Sugar is a timeless love story that brings nothing but joy to black love!
Stream On : Hulu , YoutubeTV , and Amazon Prime Video
The Best Man
Speaking of Sanaa Lathan and Taye Diggs, here’s another classic black love story! This is a perfect movie to watch with your boo or friends as it takes us on a journey to the black wedding we’ve all attended! Drama and turmoil didn’t stop the show. We love this classic film because it focuses on multidimensional African American characters in the name of love.
Stream On : Hulu , YoutubeTV , and Sling TV
Love Jones
“And right now I am the blues in your left….”
We will always snap to Darius’ poetic flow! Darius and Nina’s vibes were unmatched. Grab a glass of wine and have a nice game of wordplay with your boo as the story of Love Jones sets the tone.
Stream On: HBO Max , Amazon Prime Video , and YouTube TV
Think Like a Man (1 or 2)
From the rules of Steve Harvey, this romantic-comedy will give you and your boo the best laugh! The dreamy Michael Ealy and an endless cast of beautiful black women – Taraji P. Henson, Regina Hall, Megan Good, and Gabrielle Union created a star power cast. This movie is really a fun watch on any night. Whether it’s “Galentine” or “Valentine” this is a perfect movie for love and laughs.
Stream On : Hulu , STARZ, Sling TV , Amazon Prime Video , and Philo
Reality High
We rarely see a cute teen black love story so we had to put this on the list! Switch up the vibes and watch Netflix’s Reality High. This is a very witty film about a young girl dealing with high school drama – giving us real Mean Girls. At the height of it all, she finds herself falling for one of the hottest guys in her school. Keith Powers and Nesta Cooper both star in this sweet romantic comedy. *Stream On Netflix Only
Nobody’s Fool
The beautiful Tika Sumpter and Omari Hardwick star in Tyler Perry’s romantic-comedy Nobody’s Fool. Not only was this movie very funny but it was very romantic in so many ways. Danica (Sumpter) went from being possibly catfished to almost losing the love of her life. Nobody’s Fool is a grown and sexy romance story with a message – bringing “candlelit dinner and a movie” vibes.
Stream On : Hulu , Sling TV , Amazon Prime Video , and Philo
The Photograph
A simple story of black love was beautiful to see! The Photograph gave us butterflies as we fell in love with two black professionals finding love without looking. Our favorites – Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield were able to reel us into a story from the past and present. Grab some snacks, get settled in with your boo, and enjoy this story of love.
Stream On: HBO Max , Amazon Prime Video , HULU, and YouTube TV
Share your favorite black love story below in the comment section. We would love to celebrate in the name of Black Love.
