Love knows no bounds, and it’s about time that Hollywood recognized the beauty and importance of multicultural relationships. Cinema has always been a powerful medium that helps break boundaries and celebrate multicultural family dynamics.
With Netflix, you don’t need to leave the house to enjoy your favorite cross-cultural love stories. Dive into our list of our favorite interracial movies on Netflix that’ll surely make you fall in love again and again.
1. Yesterday (2019)
First, our list is Yesterday—a quirky, heartwarming film that follows a struggling musician in a world where the Beatles never existed and how his sudden shot at stardom could be more than what he bargained for. A delightful blend of romance and nostalgia, perfect for music lovers.
2. Love Per Square Foot (2018)
Everyone dreams of having a home they own for themselves, and many are willing to do just about anything to make it happen, even if it means having a marriage of convenience. This classic tale of modern-day love is a fun balance between humor, romance, and ambition, making it a perfect feel-good movie for any occasion.
3. The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick is one of the Indian diaspora films you should save on your watchlist. This true modern-day love story is the epitome of Bollywood meets Hollywood. The Big Sick centers around the romance of Kumail, a Pakistani comedian, and Emily, an American graduate student.
4. Namaste Wahala (2020)
This Nollywood-Bollywood film is about a Nigerian lawyer and an Indian businessman fighting for their love amidst cultural and family drama.
5. Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
How far are you willing to go for your dream? This iconic coming-of-age film centers around Jess, a British-Indian woman who fights for her football dream against her conservative family.
6. The Lunchbox (2013)
What happens when the lunchbox you prepared accidentally reaches the wrong person? This adorable accidental mix-up with lunchboxes leads to a heartfelt exchange between two lonely people in Mumbai. This movie is a subtle yet powerful portrayal of connection and intimacy in an urban setting.
7. Bride And Prejudice (2004)
Directed by Gurinder Chadha, Bride and Prejudice is a vibrant, cross-cultural adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice. Set in modern-day India, the film follows Lalita Bakshi (played by Aishwarya Rai Bachchan), a strong-willed and intelligent young woman, as she navigates love, cultural expectations, and family pressure in a world of shifting traditions.
When Lalita meets Will Darcy (played by Martin Henderson), a wealthy American hotelier visiting India, sparks fly—but not the romantic kind. Lalita finds Darcy arrogant and culturally insensitive, while Darcy struggles to understand her perspective. Despite their initial clashes, the two begin to see beyond their differences, leading to a heartfelt exploration of love, family, and identity.
Blending Bollywood glamour with Western storytelling, Bride and Prejudice features colorful song-and-dance numbers, stunning locations, and themes of cultural pride and prejudice that resonate across borders. It’s a delightful celebration of multicultural romance that showcases the beauty of bridging two worlds.
8. Loving (2016)
Loving is a powerful film based on a story about an interracial couple in 1950s America who defy anti-miscegenation laws for their love.
9. A Tourist’s Guide to Love (2023)
An American travel executive goes to Vietnam to study the local aspects of the tourism industry but finds herself falling for a handsome tour guide in the country.
10. The Sun Is Also a Star (2019)
A lovely story with eye-catching characters and places is The Sun Is Also a Star, which tells of a Jamaican American girl named Natasha and a Korean American boy, Daniel, who meet and fall in love within hours in New York City.
No matter where you are, movies are always a great way to pass the time or spend time with the person you love, making this list perfect for holiday movie recommendations. And as interracial unions in cinema continues to grow, you can expect more movies that portray exactly that to come.
