How to Make a Movie Date Night Special

If you want to ask your partner over to your place for a romantic movie date, how can you make it stand out and feel different than the average night in? Even if you aren’t going out to the theaters, you can make a movie date at home special and memorable. Keep reading for advice on how to make a movie night one that your date won’t forget!

1

Pick a fun movie beforehand.

  1. You’ll save time browsing and surprise your date. You don’t want to waste all your time together looking for something to watch, so look for a movie that you think your date would like to see. You can always ask your date what kind of movies they like beforehand so you can find something you’ll both have fun watching.[1]
    • Action and horror movies are great if you want your date to cuddle up closer to you when it gets tense.
    • If you’re looking for a lighter, romantic movie, a rom-com is a good pick for some laughs.
    • If you have time to watch multiple films, you can even plan a marathon of your favorite series or movies you loved when you were growing up.
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2

Send a unique invitation.

  1. Your partner will be surprised by such a special invite. If you just ask your date if they want to hang out, they’ll think it’s just a casual hangout. You can just send a creative text inviting them over and use fun language based on the movie you’re watching. If you want to be extra cute, print out an invite or send a digital evite. They’ll get excited that you’re putting more effort into the date.
    • “Who will have the one ring to rule them all? I’ve got a fun Lord of the Rings night planned for us to find out!”
    • “Want to come over and watch the newest horror movie? We’re going to have a SCARY good time!”
    • “Would you like to watch The Notebook this weekend? I’ve already got some comfort food and tissues ready for us.”
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Set up movie-themed decorations.

  1. Themed decor makes your place feel like a romantic getaway. You can choose decor to make it seem like your place is a movie theater, or base your decorations on the movie you’re watching. Pick up a few decorations from a party supply store and put them up to transform your home into a fun date spot.[2]
    • If you want to go for a classic theater look, try putting up a small marquee sign, print out small movie posters, and get some classic party popcorn containers.
    • If you’re watching a horror movie, you could put up fake cobwebs, put out a black tablecloth, and have a couple of spooky masks out.
    • If the movie takes place in Paris, you might look for decorations with the Eiffel Tower.
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Plan a themed meal based on the movie.

  1. A meal from the movie you’re watching ties the whole night together. You can plan a homemade meal or order in if you don’t feel like cooking. When you’re choosing your meal, pick food that appears in the movie or would be served where it takes place. Your date will be impressed that you thought ahead and chose something related to the movie.
    • If you’re watching Ratatouille, you can try making some ratatouille of your own beforehand.
    • Try having breakfast for dinner if you’re watching The Breakfast Club.
    • If you put on Eat, Pray, Love, eat some pizza like they have in the movie.
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Make fun flavored popcorn.

  1. Spice up your basic popcorn with some sweet or spicy mix-ins. Popcorn is essential for every movie night, but you don’t need to just have the same old butter and salt toppings. Get creative and give your date a few different options to make the popcorn a little fancier. They’ll appreciate that you went a little out of the box and tried something new.[4]
    • Put in chili powder and a little ranch seasoning if you want buffalo-style spices.
    • Drop in a few chocolate and butterscotch chips for a sweet and salty treat.
    • Drizzle caramel over the popcorn for a classic sweet snack.
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Put out classic concessions.

Expert Q&A

  • Question
    How do you plan a movie date?
    John Keegan
    John Keegan
    Dating Coach
    John Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
    John Keegan
    Dating Coach
    Expert Answer
    Make it a fun experience! Instead of buying snacks at the theater, make adventure of smuggling snacks in with you. Also, try to pre-book your seats for the movie, so you don't have to worry about potentially sitting apart.
  • Question
    How do I get intimate at the movies?
    John Keegan
    John Keegan
    Dating Coach
    John Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health.
    John Keegan
    Dating Coach
    Expert Answer
    See what your date is comfortable with! Some people like to hold hands and be affectionate throughout the movie, while others don't like people touching or bothering them during an intense film.
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This article was co-authored by John Keegan and by wikiHow staff writer, Hunter Rising. John Keegan is a dating coach and motivational speaker based in New York City. He runs The Awakened Lifestyle, where he uses his expertise in dating, attraction, and social dynamics to help people find love. He teaches and holds dating workshops internationally, from Los Angeles to London and from Rio de Janeiro to Prague. His work has been featured in the New York Times, Humans of New York, and Men's Health. This article has been viewed 9,882 times.
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