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There is something captivating about a movie where two characters who hate each other in the beginning fall madly in love by the end. Whether it is Margaret and Andrew from The Proposal or Patrick and Kat from 10 Things I Hate About You, all have proven that life is unpredictable and true love finds a way to endure.
The journey of bitter rivals to crazed lovers is a classic trope in cinema, but films like When Harry Met Sally, The Hating Game, Pride and Prejudice, and others have perfected the formula to a tee. These seven movies exemplify the meaning of the phrase 'I hate you, but I love you.'
Avatar, When Harry Met Sally, and 5 other best 'enemies-to-lovers' movies to watch in 2024
1) The Hating Game (2021)
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The merger of their two companies forces Lucy (Lucy Hale) and Josh (Austin Stowell) to work together under the same roof, something they had prayed for not to happen. Their personalities couldn't be further apart from each other, which results in constant clashes between them.
However, everything changes one fateful day when the two get on an elevator. They start to see each other in a different light, and an unexpected office romance unfolds.
The 'will they won't they aspect' and the chemistry between the two leads make The Hating Game an entertaining movie to watch and is available to stream on Prime Video.
2) The Proposal (2009)
Margret Tate (played by Sandra Bullock), who is an editor for Colden Books in New York, gets the shocking news that her citizenship is under threat of being revoked. She convinces her P.A., Andrew Paxton (played by Ryan Reynolds) to marry her, for appearance's sake.
Tate hopes to regain her US citizenship out of this transaction, and Andrew agrees to the deal on the shaky promise of a promotion. However, things slowly start to change, and their pretend marriage leads them down an unexpected path. A short trip to Andrew's hometown gives them a new perspective, and their love blossoms in the most satisfying way.
The Proposal can be streamed on Hulu.
3) Pride and Prejudice (2005)
The story of Elizabeth Bennett (Keira Knightley) and Fitzwilliam Darcy (Matthew Macfadyen) is considered an all-time classic by many. An instant connection is formed between the two after running into one another at a party, but Mr. Darcy is too proud to fall for a woman beneath his 'class.' Both struggle to acknowledge their feelings due to their innate 'pride.' However, their love emboldens them to overcome the prevalent societal pressures of their time.
The movie is beautifully made with its stunning visuals and captivating performances. It stands tall as a noteworthy cinematic achievement that can be streamed by audiences on Netflix.
4) Avatar (2009)
Being touted as the highest-grossing movie ever as per Box Office Mojo, James Cameron's Avatar has been widely recognized for pioneering CGI and special effects in films. However, beneath the surface is a human story of connection with a profound message.
Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) is one of the few humans sent on a space mission to the fantastical world of Pandora. Humans are planning to inhabit the planet and forcibly drive out the native Na'vi inhabitants. While initially on board with the human mission, Jake's perspective changes after his encounter with Neytiri (Zoe Saldana). Jake learns to sympathize with the Na'vi and slowly gains Neytiri's trust.
Avatar and its sequel Avatar: The Way of Water are available to be streamed on Disney+.
5) 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
The movie follows Cameron James (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), who is taken with Bianca Stratford (Larisa Oleynik). However, the only way Cameron can get around the strict rules of Bianca's dad is by finding someone to date her antisocial sister, Kat (Julia Stiles).
Cameron reaches out to Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger) for help. Kat falls in love with Patrick but is heartbroken when she learns the truth about him. Patrick makes it his life's mission to win back Kat's trust for the sake of their shared love.
The wacky yet endearing characters and the unconventional storyline are the reasons why this movie holds a special spot in the hearts of the fandom.
Viewers can stream this teen comedy on Disney+.
6) When Harry Met Sally (1989)
This timeless classic follows two cynical New Yorkers, and the story gives snapshots of Harry and Sally's lives as they search for lasting love. After bumping into each other more than a couple of times, both of them become good friends.
With their infectious on-screen chemistry, Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan seek to answer the age-old question with this movie, whether men and women can ever just be friends.
Audiences can stream When Harry Met Sally on Prime Video.
7) Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
After being released from a psychiatric hospital, Pat (played by Bradley Cooper) tries to piece his life back and rebuild a relationship with his ex-wife. He meets a young widow, Tiffany Maxwell (played by Jennifer Lawrence).
Tiffany promises to help Pat rebuild his broken marriage if he enters a dance competition with him. Pat is initially unsure about Tiffany's advances but eventually gets convinced. The two become closer as they train for the competition and gain a new understanding of love.
Silver Linings Playbook is a movie that won several accolades at the Academy Awards in 2012 and even got Jennifer Lawrence her first Oscar.
This award-winning movie is currently streaming on Lions Gate Play.
From hopeless romantics to bitter rivals, these movies cater to every color of love. If viewers are looking for the perfect film to watch on a date night, there are many movies, even beyond this list.
