10 of the Romance Movies in New Orleans (or Close to)!
Mardi Gras begins today, and while the appeal of the lavish event isn’t something that interests me, I decided to take a look at some of the romance movies set in the city. I discovered I’ve actually seen a few New Orleans romance movies set in New Orleans or close to (aka somewhere in Louisiana), and there’s one or two I haven’t yet seen that I’d like to.
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10 of the Romance Movies in New Orleans (or Close to)! Looking at a few of the movies sent in #NewOrleans or taking place in Louisiana. How many have you seen? Share on XThere’s a mix of “everything,” from strict angsty romance to more of a romantic-comedy (with action!), and then I do include a couple that aren’t in New Orleans proper, but are set in Louisiana (because variety). Without further ado, let’s have a look.
NEW ORLEANS ROMANCE MOVIES (OR CLOSE TO)!
Forever My Girl
This is one of the films not set in New Orleans, but in small town Louisiana, but it’s one of my favorites. Despite its critical response, I find it darling and an easy to enjoy romance of second chances.
Synopsis: A country music super-star returns to his hometown after leaving his love behind 8 years ago. – Prime Video
Digitally rent or purchase from places like Prime Video
Content: This one is PG-13 including some innuendo, and adult situations, but nothing graphic
Home by Spring
A Hallmark original, this one has that clean and wholesome romance going for it, and prior to creating this list, I had just been thinking about it. If my memory serves me, it was one of my favorites.
Synopsis: An event planner goes undercover as her boss and returns to her rural hometown. With the help of her family and the man she left behind, she pulls off the perfect retreat, but will she discover home is where her heart is? – Hallmark+
Stream on Hallmark+ or Plex; or you can digitally purchase on places like Prime Video
This one is a “clean romance”
The Lucky One
Zac Efron plays leading man in this Nicholas Sparks adaptation about a former soldier who seeks out a woman whose photo, which he finds while in a battle zone, becomes his lucky charm.
Synopsis: Zac Efron is a war vet who tracks down a woman from a photo that he believes kept him alive during battle. – Prime Video
Stream with Tubi; or digitally rent or purchase from places like Prime Video
Content: This one is PG-13 adult romance including some sexual content and tense moments
Mardi Gras (1958)
I mean, could there be a more perfect title for this list? Pat Boone stars as one of the military cadets who enters a contest to win a date with the “Queen of the Madri Gras” parade. Sounds like a recipe for a mad cap rom-com.
Synopsis: A military school cadet (Pat Boone) enters a contest and wins a date for his graduation with a beautiful French movie star (Christine Carere). However, when the two meet during Mardi Gras and hit it off-him not knowing her identity-her agent and the movie studio publicize their romance putting their love to the test. – Amazon
Currently, this one isn’t readily available to stream; search places like Amazon for DVD or BluRay copies
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Based on the novel by Nora Roberts, this film deals in reincarnation, and is one of my least favorite of the Lifetime adaptations inspired by her works. Still, if you’re into angsty romance, you might like this one. new orleans romance movies
Synopsis: While restoring Manet Hall, a dilapidated mansion in New Orleans, Declan Fitzgerald uncovers hidden mysteries that are attached to the space and those who once lived there. – Amazon
Currently, this one isn’t readily available to stream; search places like Amazon for DVD or BluRay copies
Content: This one is PG-13 adult romance including some sexual content and thematic elements (like reincarnation)
Remember Sunday
While I adore this movie, to be honest, I don’t remember it being a Louisiana set film. We see Zachary Levi (Chuck) as a man who has a rare brain disorder that causes him to forget everything that happens the day before. Alexis Bledel (Gilmore Girls) plays the girl who steals his heart every day. According to Hallmark, this is directed Jeff Bleckner and “was filmed on location in New Orleans.”
Synopsis: A down-on-her-luck waitress meets jewelry store clerk, Gus, but complications ensue because of his memory problems. A brain aneurysm three years earlier gives Gus a blank slate the second his alarm wakes him each day. – Hallmark+
Stream on Hallmark+; Plex, or Tubi
Content: this one is TV-PG clean (and the only thing, other than a more “mature” subject matter in general, to mention is one use of da*n)
Revenge of the Bridesmaids
Set on Louisiana, this one is just hilarious. It’s about a trio of former best girl friends, who reunite for the wedding of fourth “mean girl” member of their gang.
Synopsis: Abigail and Parker run into their friend who has lost the love of her life. – Prime Video
Digitally purchase on places like Prime Video; or search for DVD copies
Content: Some crude humor or innuendo, this one has a TV-14 rating
Tall Girl
A Netflix original I have not seen, but the Google powers that be spoke and say this one is set in New Orleans. Either way, this one sounds sweet, so I should watch it… just have to hit “play.” The plot is about a high school girl who’s an outcast because of her height.
Stream with Netflix
Content: the film is TV-14, which I sure will mean some typical romantic-comedy antics
The Toast of New Orleans
This is an oldie 1950 movie that I’d never heard of until I was seeking out movies set in New Orleans (or Louisiana). It features Katheryn Grayson of Showboat and Kiss Me Kate, and tells the story of an opera singer who falls for another crooner with raw operatic talent. Sounds cute, right?
Synopsis: Consummate tenor Mario Lanza and Kathryn Grayson star in this colorful, song-filled romance. Lush settings, lighthearted comedy and soaring music flow freely in this lively tale of a Cajun fisherman who leaves the bayou and falls in love with a beautiful New Orleans opera star. – Amazon
Currently, this one isn’t readily available to stream; search places like Amazon for DVD or BluRay copies
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Undercover Blues
This one is a little bit different in that it’s more of a slapstick-like comedy than anything, but it is hilarious. It stars Dennis Quaid as a secret-agent (of some sort!), and his wife (also a secret-something) as they vacation in New Orleans with their baby daughter. Not only is it a funny rom-com, it also features the city pretty predominately.
Synopsis: Ex-spies try to stop an international terrorist ring and take care of their new baby. – Amazon new orleans romance movies
Currently, this one isn’t readily available to stream; search places like Amazon for DVD or BluRay copies
Content: This one has some sexual innuendo, and other suggestive remarks. There’s some profanity and crude humor as well, but it keeps within its PG-13 rating
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How about you; do you have any favorite New Orleans movies? Have you seen any of these? Which ones should I make time for? Comment all of your thoughts in the comment section!
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note; this post was updated on February 11, 2026
Thanks for the recommendations! Adding several to my watch list!
Fun! Hope you find some to enjoy. :)
What about another Dennis Quaid movie: The Big Easy!!!!!
Oo! I haven’t heard of that one. May have to take a look. Thanks, Paula.