Comedy Romance
The basic plot of a romantic comedy is that two people meet, banter with each other, but despite an attraction obvious to the audience do not become romantically involved because of some internal factor (on the surface, they do not like each other) or an external barrier (one is romantically involved with another person, for instance). At some point, after various comic scenes, they are parted for some reason. One partner or the other then realises that they are perfect for each other, and (often after some spectacular effort, sometimes termed the Grand Gesture, and/or incredible coincidence) they meet again, they declare undying love for each other, and disappear off into the sunset together.
Of course, there are innumerable variations on this basic plotline. It is not even essential for the two lead characters to end up in each other's arms: "My Best Friend's Wedding" (pictured) is a good example.
Only "Romantic Comedies" can be scrolled below. "Romance", "Romantic Dramas" or "Romantic Classics" sections may also prove fruitful.
The Lobster (2015)
7.1/10
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: John C Reilly, Rachel Weisz, Colin Farrell, Olivia Colman, Ben Whishaw, Ashley J...
In the world of Yorgos Lanthimos wily jet black satire of socially enforced coupledom, single adults are required to find a partner within 45 days or... Read more
The Love Guru (2008)
3.8/10
Director: Marco Schnabel
Starring: Jessica Alba, Omid Djalili, Meagan Good, Ben Kingsley, Romany Malco, Mike Myers,...
Mike Myers returns to live action comedy with a nod to Bollywood as Guru Pitka, the world's second most popular self-help advisor. He is hired by the... Read more
The Love Letter (1999)
5.4/10
Director: Peter Ho-Sun Chan
Starring: Tom Selleck, Tom Everett Scott, Kate Capshaw, Ellen DeGeneres, Blythe Danner
In this wonderful mix of charm, comedy and romance, Kate Capshaw plays the owner of a small town New England bookstore who has to figure out who wrote... Read more
The Lovers (2017)
6.1/10
Director: Azazel Jacobs
Starring: Debra Winger, Melora Walters, Aidan Gillen, Tracy Letts
A man and his wife, each embroiled in an extramarital affair, are sent reeling when they suddenly fall for the least likely person imaginable -- each... Read more
The Marrying Man (1991)
5.8/10
Director: Jerry Rees
Starring: Kim Basinger, Alec Baldwin, Robert Loggia, Elisabeth Shue, Armand Assante, Paul...
A millionaire playboy goes into Las Vegas and comes out married to a woman he barely knows. Read more
The Match (2004)
6.6/10
Director: Mick Davis
Starring: Max Beesley, Richard E Grant, Ian Holm, Neil Morrissey, Tom Sizemore
Scottish Highlander Wullie Smith has two goals in life, to win the football game for his local pub, and the heart of his beloved Rosemary Bailey. Thou... Read more
The Mexican (2001)
6.1/10
Director: Gore Verbinski
Starring: Brad Pitt, Julia Roberts, James Gandolfini, Bob Balaban, Gene Hackman
Brad Pitt and Julia Roberts actually spend very little screen time together in this low-key road comedy which sees Pitt pursuing a legendary pistol, t... Read more
The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996)
6.5/10
Director: Barbra Streisand
Starring: Lauren Bacall, Jeff Bridges, Barbra Streisand, Pierce Brosnan, George Segal, Mim...
Based on a 1958 French film, Director/star Barbra Streisand's warm and revealing romantic comedy follows Bab's frumpy college Professor on an odyssey... Read more
The Nanny Diaries (2007)
6.2/10
Director: Shari Springer Berman, Robert Pulcini
Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Nicholas Reese Art, Alicia Keys...
A whimsical heartwarmer with college graduate Annie (Scarlett Johansson) deciding to buck her mother's career wishes and take on a nanny job with weal... Read more
The Neighbor (2007)
5.4/10
Starring: Matthew Modine, Michele Laroque, Katie Walder, Richard Kind, Danielle Bisutti
A guy whose life is in turmoil falls for an attractive real estate broker who moves into the condo next door, but doesn't realize that she expects him... Read more