11 Movies to Stream on Netflix If You're Single

When you're just not in the mood for romantic flicks with a happily-ever-after ending, your streaming choices become pretty limited. Whether you're newly single or a long-time veteran looking for a decent movie to watch, we've gathered some options for you that won't make your eyes roll as hard. Ahead are a mix of new and old films on Netflix that are about break-ups, starting over, and how much love sucks, and ones that are just pure entertainment. So grab a glass of wine and just hit play.

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Mona Lisa Smile
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Mona Lisa Smile

An art history teacher at an all women's college pushes her students to seek a more fulfilling life outside of marriage. She teaches them to think for themselves and to question the status quo.

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Under the Tuscan Sun
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Under the Tuscan Sun

After divorcing her cheating husband, Frances Mayes finds herself with depression and writer's block. In an attempt to start over, she takes a vacation in Tuscany, Italy, where she finds more than herself.

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Magic Mike
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Magic Mike

A male stripper takes a young dancer under his wing and introduces him to the lifestyle.

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Swingers
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Swingers

After leaving his girlfriend of six years in New York to pursue his career in LA, Mike is struggling to move on. His closest guy does what any best friend does and tries to help him get back into the scene and over his ex.

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For a Good Time, Call . . .
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For a Good Time, Call . . .

Lauren and Katie, who were once college frenemies, end up moving in together to afford their dream apartment in New York City. The foundation of the film is based on friendship, as the unlikely pair become best friends while starting a phone sex line together.

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Begin Again
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Begin Again

Gretta finds herself alone in New York after her long-time boyfriend and song-writing partner leaves her for fame. As she tries to make it on her own, she meets a has-been music executive who sees her talent, and their collaboration ends up helping them both.

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The Fundamentals of Caring
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The Fundamentals of Caring

Retired writer Ben, who's in the middle of a divorce, becomes the caregiver of a teen with a disability. In this heartfelt and funny drama, Ben tries to get him out of the house and change his cynical outlook while both find hope and friendship on their journey.

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Middle of Nowhere
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Middle of Nowhere

Ruby drops out of medical school after her husband gets sentenced to eight years in prison. As she struggles to remain a supportive wife, she finds herself along the way.

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Becoming Jane
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Becoming Jane

Inspired by the life events of novelist Jane Austen, this historical fiction follows 20-year-old Jane, who's more focused on her craft than marriage. She rejects a man her family wishes her to marry, and instead falls for the intelligent Thomas Lefroy, who exposes her to new things. Though she decides not to run away with him, she follows her passion for writing, becoming the famous writer we love today.

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Chasing Amy
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Chasing Amy

Holden falls for a fellow comic book artist who also seems to be the perfect girl. The fact that she's a lesbian doesn't stop him from falling for her, until he learns about her past.

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Hope Floats
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Hope Floats

Birdee is a young mom who discovers on national TV that her husband had been cheating on her with her best friend. She returns to her hometown in Texas with her daughter to get back on her feet.