The Ultimate Anti-Valentine’s Day Movie List
Not everyone wants to celebrate love and romance on Valentine’s Day. For those who would rather skip the flowers and chocolates, we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re happily single, recently heartbroken, or just not a fan of the holiday, we curated a list of films perfect for an Anti-Valentine’s Day movie night. These films range from breakups to revenge, self-discovery to dark humor—because love isn’t always a fairy tale.
Breakup and Heartache Films
1. Gone Girl (2014) – A psychological thriller that takes a dark and twisted look at marriage and deception.
2. Marriage Story (2019) – A heartbreaking yet beautifully acted drama about love falling apart and the struggles of divorce.
3. Blue Valentine (2010) – A raw and emotional look at the evolution of a relationship, from passionate beginning to painful end.
Dark and Twisted Takes on Love
4. The War of the Roses (1989) – A dark comedy that follows a couple’s messy and increasingly destructive divorce.
5. Fatal Attraction (1987) – A cautionary tale about the dangers of infidelity and obsession.
6. Midsommar (2019) – A breakup film disguised as a horror masterpiece set against the backdrop of a disturbing festival.
Independent Spirit and Self-Discovery
7. Eat Pray Love (2010) – A journey of self-discovery as a woman finds herself after a difficult divorce.
8. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003) – A heartwarming film about starting over and embracing life on your own terms.
9. Wild (2014) – A powerful story of healing and self-reflection through an intense solo hiking journey.
Comedies to Laugh Away the Romance
10. Legally Blonde (2001) – Elle Woods proves that success is the best revenge in this empowering and hilarious film.
11. Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008) – A laugh-out-loud comedy about moving on after a painful breakup.
12. The First Wives Club (1996) – A triumphant and comedic tale of women reclaiming their power after being wronged in love.
For the Cynics and Realists
13. (500) Days of Summer (2009) – A nonlinear exploration of love and heartbreak, showing that not all romances have happy endings.
14. Closer (2004) – A brutally honest portrayal of relationships, betrayal, and emotional manipulation.
15. Revolutionary Road (2008) – A gripping drama about the disillusionment of marriage and lost dreams.
This Valentine’s Day, skip the love stories and indulge in films that celebrate independence, humor, and resilience. Whether you want to laugh, cry, or simply embrace the single life, these movies offer the perfect escape from the romance overload.
Happy Anti-Valentine’s Day from JHiFF!