6 Prime Video Movies to Watch Together in a Long-Distance Relationship
Movie night is one of the first things you lose when you move apart. It's also one of the easiest to get back.
You don't need the same couch. You need the same film, a call running in the background, and someone to count down "3, 2, 1, play." Here are six romances on Prime Video that work especially well when the person you're watching with is a few hundred (or thousand) miles away.
The Quick List
| Movie | Vibe | Watch it when |
|---|---|---|
| Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) | Funny, swoony | Your relationship lives in your texts |
| The Idea of You (2024) | Grown-up, bittersweet | You want a long talk afterwards |
| Upgraded (2024) | Light rom-com | One of you is tired after work |
| Something from Tiffany's (2022) | Cozy holiday | You're counting down to December |
| The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021) | Sweet, clever | Every day apart feels the same |
| Sylvie's Love (2020) | Slow-burn classic | You've got the whole evening |
1. Red, White & Royal Blue (2023)
Starring Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine. Directed by Matthew López.
The son of the US President and a British prince start out as rivals and end up falling for each other, mostly over late-night texts and emails sent across the Atlantic.
Why it works long distance: Half of this love story happens on a phone screen. If your relationship lives in your messages right now, you'll see yourselves in it.
2. The Idea of You (2024)
Starring Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine. Directed by Michael Showalter.
Solène, a 40-year-old gallery owner and single mom, meets Hayes, the 24-year-old singer of the world's biggest boy band. What starts as a chance meeting turns into a romance squeezed between tour dates, airports and very different lives.
Why it works long distance: It's honest about how hard it is to love someone whose life keeps taking them somewhere else. Good for a conversation afterwards.
3. Upgraded (2024)
Starring Camila Mendes and Archie Renaux. Directed by Carlson Young.
Ana, an ambitious intern in the New York art world, gets bumped up to first class on a flight to London and meets Will. A small white lie about who she is follows her across the ocean.
Why it works long distance: A New York to London romance, light and funny. Perfect for a weeknight when one of you is tired and the other is just waking up.
4. Something from Tiffany's (2022)
Starring Zoey Deutch and Kendrick Sampson. Directed by Daryl Wein.
One December in New York, two Tiffany's boxes get mixed up, and Rachel's life heads somewhere she never planned.
Why it works long distance: It's not about distance at all. It's a cozy, short holiday film, and that's the point. Save it for the weeks before you see each other again in December.
5. The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)
Starring Kyle Allen and Kathryn Newton. Directed by Ian Samuels.
Mark is living the same day over and over. Then he finds Margaret, who is stuck in the loop too, and together they start hunting for every small, perfect moment hidden in that one day.
Why it works long distance: When you're apart, days can feel like they repeat. This film is a reminder that the little moments still count, and it might inspire you to start your own list of them.
6. Sylvie's Love (2020)
Starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha. Directed by Eugene Ashe.
Harlem, 1957. Sylvie works in her father's record shop. Robert is a saxophonist with big dreams. They fall in love one summer, life pulls them apart, and years later they meet again.
Why it works long distance: A beautiful, slow-burn story about love that survives time and distance. Watch this one when you've got the whole evening.
Good to know: All six are Amazon originals, so they're on Prime Video in most countries. The catalogue can still differ by region, so check that both of you can see the film before you plan the night.
How to Make Long-Distance Movie Night Work
- Pick the time, not just the film. If you're in different time zones, agree on a slot that is "evening" for one of you and not the middle of the night for the other.
- Start together. Get on a voice call, both open the movie, and press play on the count of three. If you drift apart, pause and sync up again.
- Keep the call open. You don't have to talk the whole time. Hearing each other laugh at the same scene is the whole point.
- Same snacks, two kitchens. Pick the same thing to eat. It sounds silly. It works.
- Talk after the credits. Who was your favourite? Would you have done what they did? This is the part that turns a movie into a date.
After the Movie
When the call ends, the quiet can feel loud. That's why we built iFeely, an iPhone app for couples who want to feel close between calls. Set your mood after the film and see theirs on your Home Screen. If you both pick the same feeling at the same moment, the app notices and celebrates it with you. And tomorrow there's a new daily question waiting, so you've got something to talk about until the next movie night.
Want the story behind it? Read why we built iFeely from 1212 miles apart.
Happy watching. 🍿
Frequently asked questions
What are good Prime Video movies to watch in a long-distance relationship?
Six Prime Video originals that work well for long-distance couples: Red, White & Royal Blue (2023), The Idea of You (2024), Upgraded (2024), Something from Tiffany's (2022), The Map of Tiny Perfect Things (2021) and Sylvie's Love (2020). Red, White & Royal Blue and Upgraded are transatlantic romances, and Sylvie's Love is about a love that lasts through years apart.
How do you watch a movie together in a long-distance relationship?
Agree on a time that works in both time zones, start a voice or video call, open the same film on both devices and press play on a countdown. Keep the call open while you watch, pause together if you drift out of sync, and talk about it when the credits roll.
Is there an app that helps long-distance couples feel close between calls?
iFeely is an iPhone app for couples, including long-distance ones. You share your mood in one tap and see your partner's mood on your Home Screen and Lock Screen, answer a daily question together, celebrate milestones and have a friendly daily step battle. One subscription covers both partners. It needs iOS 18.6 or later, and Android is coming.
Are these movies on Prime Video in every country?
All six are Amazon originals, so they are on Prime Video in most countries, but the catalogue differs by region. Check that both of you can see the film before you plan the night.