Some days, we just can’t avoid romance being in the air. Where we see couples showing their love and affection for one another, and making us singles feel a tiny bit lonelier. But being single isn’t a curse, and it doesn’t have to mean being lonely. It’s a chance to discover ourselves, pursue our passions, and enjoy life to the fullest outside of a relationship. Need proof? These five films are our favorites for showing how single life should be celebrated too.
Clueless
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For those who choose to be single, Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverston) from Clueless is a cult icon. The fashionable and independent Cher navigates high school life in Beverly Hills where a relationship is the farthest thing from her mind. While the film does include a romantic storyline for Cher, Clueless still primarily focuses on her journey of self-discovery and personal growth. Cher's innate confidence and independence serve as a reminder that being single is about being comfortable with who you are. Stream Clueless on HBO Go with PLDT Home.
Love in the Time of Cholera
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“Single by choice” can be for many reasons. Sometimes, it’s because they’re patiently waiting for the right person. That is the story of Florentino Ariza, played by Javier Bardem. With the woman Florentino loves betrothed and being subsequently married to another man, Florentino decides to wait. Instead, he chooses to make himself “worthy” of her love in the meantime. Follow Florentino’s journey and stream Love in the Time of Cholera on Lionsgate Play with PLDT Home.
Forgetting Sarah Marshall
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While some are single by choice, some are single by circumstance. Peter Bretter (Jason Segel) is trying to forget his ex-girlfriend, the titular Sarah Marshall (Kristen Bell), and he chooses to go to Hawaii to do it. The problem is that Sarah and her new lover are staying at the same resort he is. Peter’s story isn’t just about mending heartbreak and finding a new lady love in Rachael (Mila Kunis), but also finding himself and who he is when not defined by a relationship. Stream Forgetting Sarah Marshall on HBO Go with PLDT Home.
Crazy, Stupid, Love
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What can be worse than being single due to a break-up? Probably being single due to divorce. When Emily (Julian Moore) decides to divorce her husband Cal (Steve Carrell), the latter doesn’t know what to do. They’ve been together since high school, and that’s all he knows. Enter Jacob Palmer (Ryan Gosling), who’ll introduce Cal to the joys—and pitfalls—of single life. Stream Crazy, Stupid, Love on HBO Go with PLDT Home.
P.S. I Love You
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Probably the worst situation is being single after losing your significant other. Holly Kennedy (Hillary Swank) decides to shut herself in after the death of her husband, Gerry (Gerard Butler), due to a brain tumor. Knowing the person he married, Gerry decides to help Holly find herself and who she is without him, through letters he wrote before his death. Stream P.S. I Love You on Lionsgate Play with PLDT Home.
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