5 Local rom-com picks for the month of love

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This article was written by Zintle Mdaka.

In the month of February known to be the month of love, it is justifiable to binge watch romantic comedies or movies with the theme of romance, as some couples honour Valentine’s Day.

Online streaming platforms such as Netflix and Showmax usually release films that tell the story of love, to convey a message or to entertain its audience.

Whether you are watching alone, with friends, as a couple or with family; romantic films with characteristics of humour, witty dialogue or satire can keep you glued to your screen, as they feature themes of love at first sight, forbidden love, second chances or friends to lovers.

Here are romantic movies to keep you entertained during the month of love:

Happiness Is

This film follows Princess who will soon turn 40, her best friend throws her an unforgettable party that shakes her entire world. Starring Gail Mabalane and Renate Stuurman

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Umjolo: There is no cure

This film will air on Valentines Day, it follows a former beauty queen who lost her title after exposing a scandal. As she writes a tell-all book, she navigates a complicated love life, filled with romance, betrayal and redemption.

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Umjolo: My begining my end

This romantic movie follows Mayi who has a tough call to choose between her family and being free spirited. She begins to question her nuptials when she meets a charming and passionate saxophonist.

This film stars Yonda Thomas and Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku.

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Umjolo: Day Ones

In this film a theme of friends to lovers may come to play, as the main characters Zanele and Andile who have been friends from day one may fall in love with each other. Andile is a married man with kids, and Zanele isn’t. Is she destined to be in the friendzone forever?

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Umjolo: The Gone Girl

This rom-com is set agains the backdrop of a couple’s seemingly perfect relationship that falters when one of them finds out that the other one has been cheating. Staring Sibongiseni Tenza and Tyson Mathonsi.

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This article first appeared on Bona.