There’s something undeniably heartwarming about watching two best friends fall in love. Maybe it’s the sense of familiarity and comfort that comes with seeing two people who already know and care for each other deeply embark on a romantic journey. Or maybe it’s the feeling of rooting for a relationship that feels predestined, like these two people were always meant to be together. Whatever the reason, the best-friends-to-lovers trope has remained popular for decades, appearing in countless films and television shows.

At its core, the best-friends-to-lovers trope is about the transformative power of love. It’s about taking a relationship that was once purely platonic and watching it evolve into something deeper and more meaningful. It’s a journey that can be both heartwarming and heart-wrenching, as the characters navigate the complexities of falling for their best friend and potentially jeopardizing the relationship they already have.

So whether you’re a fan of the trope or simply looking for a feel-good love story, these movies are sure to warm your heart and leave you rooting for the couple every step of the way.

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15 Always Be My Maybe (2019)

     Netflix

In Always Be My Maybe, two childhood friends reconnect after 15 years apart and realize they have feelings for each other. As they navigate the challenges of adult life and the expectations of their respective social circles, they must decide if they are brave enough to risk everything for a chance at love. The film stars Ali Wong and Randall Park as the lead characters, and needless to say, the actors play their roles remarkably well.

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14 Plus One (2019)

     RLJE Films

Plus One follows the story of two friends who decide to attend every wedding they are invited to as each other’s plus one. The film stars Maya Erskine and Jack Quaid as the leads. As the two journey together, they begin to develop feelings for each other and must decide if they are ready to take their relationship to the next level.

13 Yesterday (2019)

     Perfect World Pictures

Yesterday stars Himesh Patel as a struggling musician who wakes up in a world where no one has ever heard of the Beatles. When he starts performing their songs as his own, he becomes an overnight sensation and meets a talented musician named Ellie, played by Lily James. As they tour together, they begin to realize they have feelings for each other, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Ellie is engaged.

12 When We First Met (2018)

When We First Met follows the story of a man who is given the chance to travel back in time to the night he met his dream girl in order to try and win her over. As he relives the night over and over, he learns more about her and himself, and begins to realize that the key to winning her heart may have been there all along.

11 The Duff (2015)

     Lionsgate

The Duff is the story of a high school student who discovers that she is the designated “ugly fat friend” in her group, and decides to reinvent herself with the help of a charming classmate. As they work together, they begin to develop feelings for each other and must navigate the challenges of high school and their own insecurities.

10 Love, Rosie (2014)

Love, Rosie follows the story of Lily Collins and Sam Claflin as two best friends who are separated by circumstance and distance, but remain connected through their love for each other. As they grow up and experience different relationships, they are continually drawn back to each other and must decide if they are meant to be more than just friends.

9 The F Word (2013)

     No Trace Camping

The F Word stars Daniel Radcliffe as a young man who falls for his best friend’s sister, played by Zoe Kazan, but is hesitant to risk their friendship for a chance at love. As they navigate their complicated relationship, they must decide if their feelings are worth the risk. The story advances in a playfully heartwarming way, cementing it as a must-watch for fans of the best-friend-to-lovers trope.

8 One Day (2011)

     Focus Features

One Day is the story of two friends who spend one day together each year on the same date, and watch their relationship evolve over the course of two decades. As they (Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess) navigate their own paths and experience different relationships, they continually find themselves drawn back to each other and must decide if they are meant to be more than just friends.

7 No Strings Attached (2011)

     Paramount Pictures 

No Strings Attached, starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher, follows the story of two friends who decide to have a casual, no-strings-attached relationship, but quickly realize they have deeper feelings for each other. As they navigate the challenges of commitment and the expectations of their respective social circles, they must decide if they are ready to take their relationship to the next level.

6 Flipped (2010)

     Castle Rock Entertainment 

Flipped is the heartwarming story of Madeline Carroll and Callan McAuliffe as two young friends who grow up together and fall in love over the course of several years. As they go through the challenges of adolescence and their own insecurities, they must decide if they are meant to be more than just friends.

5 Just Friends (2005)

     New Line Cinema

Just Friends is a romantic comedy about a high school outcast named Chris, played by Ryan Reynolds, who returns home after years away and reconnects with his childhood best friend, Jamie, played by Amy Smart. Battling with his own insecurities, Chris takes time to work on himself, and is now a successful music executive. As they spend time together, they realize they have feelings for each other, but their past and present complications stand in their way.

4 13 Going On 30 (2004)

     Columbia Pictures

13 Going On 30 follows the story of a young girl who wishes to be “thirty, flirty, and thriving” and wakes up as a successful adult. As she (Julia Garner) navigates her new life, she reconnects with her childhood best friend, played by Mark Ruffalo, and realizes she has feelings for him. Needless to say, the stars portrayed the part beautifully, making the movie a truly satisfying experience.

3 My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)

     Sony Pictures

My Best Friend’s Wedding is the classic tale of Julia Roberts as a woman who realizes she is in love with her best friend, played by Dermot Mulroney, just as he is about to marry someone else. As she tries to win him over, she must confront her own feelings and decide if she is willing to risk their friendship for a chance at love.

2 Reality Bites (1994)

     Universal Pictures

Reality Bites tells the story of a group of young friends navigating the challenges of adulthood and finding their place in the world. As they spend time together, two of the friends realize they have feelings for each other and must decide if they are ready to take their relationship to the next level. The film stars Winona Ryder and Ethan Hawke as the lead characters.

1 Some Kind Of Wonderful (1987)

Some Kind Of Wonderful is the heartwarming story of a young man who falls for his best friend, but is hesitant to risk their friendship for a chance at love. As he navigates the challenges of adolescence and his own insecurities, he must decide if he is brave enough to follow his heart.