Romantic comedies never go out of style. All the girls and their moms love a sappy, funny love story that keeps us entertained. But, if you’ve watched every Western rom-com and need a lil’ something new to obsess over, the Arab world’s got’chu.
These Arabic rom-coms will have you hooked
Honeymoonish
Available to stream on Netflix MENA.
A Netflix original about Hamad, the son of a wealthy man, must marry within one month and then have a son to avoid being cut out of his dad’s will. Noor, a fitness instructor, learns that her boyfriend got married and is honeymooning in Lebanon. Friends set up Hamad and Noor. Noor decides to marry Hamad, have a honeymoon in Lebanon, and make her ex-boyfriend jealous.
Time Out
Available to stream on Netflix MENA.
Imagine juggling marriage, family, and all the usual drama, and then one day, you just think, “I need a break!” That’s precisely what Sahar does—she hits pause on her life to figure out what she wants. The movie addresses personal growth, the challenges of marriage, and the struggle to balance personal happiness with family responsibilities. It is a mix of drama and comedy. This movie is available to stream on Netflix.
Hepta: The Last Lecture
Available to stream on Shahid.
Hepta takes you on a wild ride through the seven stages of love, wrapped up in one juicy lecture. You’ll meet different couples at various points in their relationships—from that first spark to the heart-wrenching breakups and everything in between. It’s like going through a love diary’s most romantic and dramatic, and sometimes you might cry. The movie has dreamy moments that’ll make you swoon and laugh!
From A to B
Available to stream on Apple TV.
Picture this: three besties go on a road trip from Abu Dhabi to Beirut to honor their late friend. What starts as a simple journey becomes a whirlwind adventure filled with romance, hilarious mishaps, and unexpected detours. Along the way, they reconnect with exes, flirt with new people, and realize that sometimes love is found in the most unexpected places. It’s a quirky, fun-filled ride about friendship, love, and living life to the fullest.
Excuse My French
Available to stream on Shahid and Netflix MENA.
In this cute coming-of-age story, we follow Hany, a young boy trying to fit in at his new public school after his father dies. As he navigates the ups and downs of school life, he finds himself crushing on a classmate, leading to many cute and funny situations. With a touch of romance, laughs, and plenty of school antics, this film is like a trip down memory lane to those awkward, sweet first loves.
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