As a result of the confinement and the effects of the pandemic, you've probably seen more movies than in any other year, but it's always a good time to see one more.

Even the approaching New Year's Eve, considering that it will be a different celebration. As protocols are likely to prevent mass gatherings, many couples will opt to stay home alone.

What better scenario, then, than to enjoy a good fiction? You won't need more than a snack and a champagne, as well as getting comfortable, to start 2021 together.

Romantic comedies

If you're looking for laughs and excitement, with plots that not so light and not so heavy Romantic comedies never fail, a genre that monopolizes many titles on different streaming platforms, whether Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, HBO Go or Disney+, among others. Check out this selection of romantic films that will make you have a good time.

1. How to Lose a Man in 10 Days

A heartthrob bets his colleagues that he can make a woman fall in love in just ten days, but he picks the wrong girl - a journalist who also has ulterior motives. With Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey and Kathryn Hahn. Available on Netflix.

2. Crazy and stupid love

Cal and Emily have been married for 25 years, but their marriage falls apart when she confesses to him that she got involved with a co-worker. After accepting a divorce and leaving home, Cal takes refuge in a bar, where he befriends a metrosexual. Starring Steve Carell, Julianne Moore, Kevin Bacon and Ryan Gosling. Available on HBO Go.

3. How to get rid of your boss

Desperate for a break from the office, two overworked assistants join forces to make their workaholic bosses fall in love. With Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu and Taye Diggs. Available on Netflix.

4. A matter of time

When Tim learns that the men in his family can travel back in time, he decides to go back in time to woo the woman of his dreams. That is, until time takes its toll and everything turns to chaos. With Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdam and Bill Nighy. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

5. That's why they call it love

The film tells the story of Kumail and Emily, a couple who meet at a comedy show. When it seems like it's just a one-night stand, their relationship begins to move forward, despite the cultural differences that prevent them from doing so. Starring Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan, who star in the real-life story. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

6. While you were sleeping

A lonely subway worker finds herself attracted to a mysterious hunk. When she saves his life after a mugging and he falls into a coma, his family believes she is his fiancée. With Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman and Peter Gallagher. Available on Disney Plus.

Christmas movies

How about a Christmas movie marathon? Since you'll still have the house decorated, you won't need more than toast with a monkey tail for the complete experience Check out these four Christmas movies; the first two just released in October and November 2020, respectively, and the last two in November 2019. I mean, since they're new, you probably haven't seen them.

7. Calendar love

Sloane and Jackson are two bachelors who always face family gatherings without a partner. After getting to know each other and getting bored with insidious questions, they decide to accompany each other to all these events. What at first seemed like a silly game will eventually lead to an unexpected love story. With Emma Roberts, Luke Brace and Kristin Chenoweth. Available on Netflix.

8. Operation Merry Christmas

A U.S. Congresswoman falls in love with one of the officers when she travels to a base, intending to gather evidence to shut it down, and comes across a beautiful action they do every year: handing out toys for children in the backwoods. With Kat Graham, Alexander Ludwig and Virginia Madsen. Available on Netflix.

9. Noelle

Santa Claus retires and passes on the responsibility of carrying on the family tradition to his son Nick. However, Nick is not ready for the new job, so he decides to take a break and disappears. After several days without a Santa, his other daughter, Noelle, will have to undertake a rescue mission. Available on Disney Plus.

10. Last Christmas

Kate refuses to face the responsibilities of adulthood because of an accident she had and her family doesn't help her much either. She goes looking for love, but finds it in the most unexpected way, working as a sarcastic elf in a store. With Emilia Clarke and Henry Golding. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

It's true, it won't be the most exciting or electrifying New Year's Eve, but at least you won't be short of fun if you decide to enjoy a good movie together. The best thing is that there are plenty of catalogues available.