Forget rowing over the remote, this list will help you pick a great film to watch with your loved one.
Northern Ireland is home to some amazing acting talent, with many homegrown stars featuring in great romance flicks you can watch and enjoy.
Here are some of the best romantic movies featuring local actors that you can watch this Valentine’s Day:
5. Fifty Shades of Grey - Jamie Dornan
Nothing screams Valentine’s Day more than Fifty Shades of Grey, starring Holywood man Jamie Dornan as titular character Christian Grey. Despite putting on an American accent in the film, the County Down native would regularly participate in his school drama department as a child, something which is sure to have helped his stellar career. Photo: imdb
6. Brooklyn - Eileen O'Higgins
Starring alongside iconic Irish actress Saoirse Ronan, Eileen O’Higgins plays Nancy in the romantic period drama film. Born in Castlewellan, she studied at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and began acting in big roles once she graduated. Photo: imdb
7. Battlecreek - Paula Malcomson
Battlecreek is a 2017 romantic drama movie starring Paula Malcomson as Tallulah, playing Bill Skarsgåd’s overprotective mother. Paula hails from Belfast and is used to playing the role of a parent in films having previously played Jennifer Lawrence’s character’s mother in The Hunger Games trilogy. Photo: imdb