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Movies for a first date at home

Twelve films that are easy to watch, fun to talk about and not too heavy for the first time on the same sofa.

A first date at home needs a particular kind of film. Nothing so absorbing that you cannot talk, nothing so sad it ends the night early, and nothing so explicit it gets awkward. What you want is something charming, easy to follow and fun to discuss afterwards.

  1. 1

    The Princess Bride (1987)

    Directed by Rob Reiner

    Everyone likes it, whether they have seen it before or not, and it gives you instant jokes to share.

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  2. 2

    When Harry Met Sally... (1989)

    Directed by Rob Reiner

    A film about whether men and women can be friends is a very good first-date question.

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  3. 3

    Palm Springs (2020)

    Directed by Max Barbakow

    Short, funny and romantic without being sentimental. Ideal if you do not know each other’s taste yet.

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  4. 4

    Knives Out (2019)

    Directed by Rian Johnson

    Solving a mystery together is a great way to find out how the other one thinks.

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  5. 5

    The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)

    Directed by Wes Anderson

    Beautiful to look at and light on its feet. Good if one of you likes films that feel a bit different.

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  6. 6

    Paddington 2 (2017)

    Directed by Paul King

    Choosing Paddington 2 says something nice about you.

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  7. 7

    Chef (2014)

    Directed by Jon Favreau

    Low stakes, lots of food, and a good excuse to cook or order something after.

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  8. 8

    School of Rock (2003)

    Directed by Richard Linklater

    Impossible to watch without smiling, and you will find out if they sing along.

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  9. 9

    Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)

    Directed by Glenn Ficarra & John Requa

    Romantic, funny and with a twist that gets a reaction out of everyone.

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  10. 10

    Amélie (2001)

    Directed by Jean-Pierre Jeunet

    A good sign if they love it. A good conversation if they do not.

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  11. 11

    Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

    Directed by Doug Liman

    For couples who would rather have action than romance, and it still has a love story in it.

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  12. 12

    About Time (2013)

    Directed by Richard Curtis

    Save this one for when the first date goes well enough that there is a second.

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If the date goes well, the film becomes the first entry in your story. It is worth writing down: how to keep a movie diary together.

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