Top 10 Date Movies of All Time

A good date movie sets the mood for the rest of the evening. Comedies work well for first dates and nights when a few hours of laughter might go a long way. Romance movies often stir up romantic feelings, and classic romantic comedies provide a combination of love and laughter. The top date movies of all time have lasting appeal. Each category of date movies has benefits for couples looking for an evening together with a bucket of popcorn and a date movie DVD rental.

Hopelessly Romantic

The movies in this category of great date movies for the hoplessly romantic, are more than just hearts and flowers. Jerry Maguire combines sports with love, a sure hit for both romantics and football fans. Long-term couples might enjoy a date night at home with The Notebook. Women love movies in this category, so if you're a guy who wants to win some points for romance, consider renting one of these sure-fire hits.

1. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

This romantic classic gives new meaning to the idea of there being a perfect match out there somewhere for everyone. Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks star in the film, as a couple who find each other after an on-air radio message sent out by a boy looking for a date for his widowed father. Dreams do come true in this love story, and director, Nora Ephron, makes that happen with characters Annie Reed and Sam Baldwin. The Seattle setting is romantic and the idea that two people are meant for each other is an ideal theme for couples looking for a romantic date movie.

2. Jerry Maguire (1996)

Renee Zellweger captured audiences' attention in this romantic, sports-themed movie, with the line, "You had me with hello." Tom Cruise plays a busy sports agent in the film, who slowly learns to love, with a little help from a patient woman and her adorable son (Jonathan Lipinski). Cameron Crowe has a hit with Jerry Maguire, for giving date movie enthusiasts a film that is appealing to both men and women.

3. Officer and a Gentleman (1982)