Top 15 movies about best friends falling in love

Friendship turns into love – is it a beautiful myth or reality? Many argue that friends make the best lovers and build the strongest relationships based on trust and acceptance of the partner. We have selected the 15 best films about friendship turning into love for you – perhaps they will inspire you to take a better look at those who are nearby and find your happiness.

1. You’ve Got Mail (1998)

A charming classic starring Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks. You've probably seen this movie before, but it's worth watching it again for the romantic mood and easy adventurism that online dating brings. Suppose you have ever used dating sites for marriage. In that case, you will be able to share the worries of the main characters and learn a lot of exciting topics for talking with online interlocutors.

2. My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)

Can friendship grow into love? What if you are in love with your friend, but he is getting married? It is a love story of two friends who go through jealousy, bitterness, and separation to learn to love and accept their soul mate no matter what.

3. Friends (1994 - 2004)

The Friends series is well known to everyone for its sparkling jokes and life twists of the main characters. It teaches how great it is to have true friends, and those best friends often form solid and happy couples. Monica and Chandler or Rachel and Ross – choose your favorite pair and watch what difficulties and joys friends face when they decide to build a romantic relationship.

4. Love Me If You Dare (2003)

An adventurous love story of two friends who have been inseparable since childhood but do not dare to take the first step because of their timidity and pride. A happy ending only teaches us the importance of being kind and not afraid to open up your feelings to another without hurting the other.

5. A Lot Like Love (2005)

Oliver and Emily meet pretty by chance, and it seems that this is nothing but fate. But both are in a relationship and do not immediately fall in love with each other. The characters meet, again and again, becoming best friends and trying to establish their personal lives separately until they realize that it is with each other that they are destined to find their happiness.

6. The Lake House (2006)

A melancholic love story between two people who communicate through letters and find a kindred spirit in each other. This film is definitely worth watching to learn patience and loyalty in a relationship that grows from friendship to sincere love.

7. Nothing Personal (2009)

Another thoughtful film about people who find deep feelings through friendship. There is no frivolity and passion in it. "Nothing Personal" by Ursula Antoniak shows us that it is never too late to find your love. Even at the most difficult segment of your life path, friendship and acceptance of your soulmate always precede true love.

8. Flipped (2010)

A charming comedy-drama about first love and how difficult it is to be friends with the one you love, even if you don't admit it to yourself. Although the film's main characters are just children, they teach the viewer how wonderful the feeling of love is and how you can find someone who will make you happy even where you don't expect it at all.

9. No Strings Attached (2011)

Two friends decide they're fed up with romance and don't want any heartfelt attachments. It would seem that everything is going according to plan, but is it possible to force a loving heart to be silent?

10. One Day (2011)

A friendship between people can last for years, fading and flaring up again, but can friends who have known each other become a happy couple? The characters of Anne Hathaway and Jeff Sturgess see the answer.

11. The Art of Getting By (2011)

A talented art student George suffers from deep loneliness and is afraid of becoming attached to people. But when the brave and cheerful Sally appears in his life, his vision of the world changes. It seems that this friendship makes both happy and gives inspiration, but what if you realize that you are in love with your friend?

12. Liberal Arts (2012)

What is love? Passion or coincidence of interests? Disillusioned with life and love, Jeff meets young Zibby and feels young again. Common hobbies help two people get closer and make friends, but both characters quickly realize that they have romantic feelings for each other. There is only one, but – Jeff is 16 years older than Zibby…

13. What If (2013)

It is easy to fall in love with a girl; it is much more challenging to remain her friend if she is already busy. Another excellent comedy about  friendship between young people that develops into a deep feeling, breaking any obstacles in its path.

14. Love, Rosie (2014)

A tender love story between two school friends who, by the will of fate, are separated immediately after school. Each of them is secretly in love with the other but tries to build his happiness with other people until he realizes that he has long since found his soul mate in his best friend.

15. Always be My Maybe (2019)

A sparkling romantic comedy from stand-up comedian Ali Wong is definitely worth watching. This film shows how friendship can grow into love and how love changes people, forcing them to grow up and accept another, even if they are far from perfect.

We all want to find the perfect soulmate who can be our best friend and always understand and support us in difficult times. Indeed, a friendship that develops into love is an excellent scenario for building strong and healthy relationships. If you have feelings for your friend, think that if this is the same person with whom you will find your happiness. In any case, the characters of today's films succeeded; perhaps now it's your turn. :)