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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 Spectacular Now (2013)

7.1/10
Director: James Ponsoldt
Starring: Jennifer Jason Leigh, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Brie Larson, Shailene Woodley, Ky...

Based on the novel by Tim Tharp, "The Spectacular Now" is the story of Sutter Keely (Miles Teller) - high school senior, effortless charmer, and self-... Read more

The Story of My Life (2004)

6.8/10
Director: Laurent Tirard
Starring: Edouard Baer, Marie-Josee Croze, Clovis Cornillac, Alice Taglioni, Eric Berger

A thoroughly engaging romantic comedy with successful ghost writer Raphael having a head-on collision with his past as he is assigned the 'autobiograp... Read more

The Sure Thing (1985)

7/10
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards

Rob Reiner's comedy about Walter 'Gib' Gibson, a highly-spirited young guy and self-proclaimed junk food addict, who accidentally ends up sharing a ri... Read more

The Taming of the Shrew - Shakespeare Retold (2005)

Director: David Richards
Starring: Shirley Henderson, Rufus Sewell, Jaime Murray, Stephen Tompkinson, Twiggy, Davi...

Katherine (Shirley Henderson) is a successful politician with a chance at the party leadership, but her abrasive temper has left her a 38-year-old sin... Read more

The Tiger and the Snow (2005)

7.1/10
Director: Roberto Benigni
Starring: Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Jean Reno, Tom Waits, Emilia Fox, Giuseppe B...

Roberto Benigni directs and stars in this romantic comedy-drama set at the outbreak of the US invasion of Iraq. Benigni is an Italian poet who meets... Read more

The Treatment (2006)

5.9/10
Director: Olen Rudavsky
Starring: Chris Eigeman, Famke Janssen, Ian Holm, Harris Yulin, Stephanie March

Teacher Jake Singer (Chris Eigeman) has irretrievably parted ways with his long-time girlfriend and, finding single life difficult, embarks on a bit o... Read more

The Trouble With Girls (1969)

5.5/10
Director: Peter Tewksbury
Starring: Elvis Presley, Marlyn Mason, Sheree North, Vincent Price

...(and How to Get Into It). An offbeat Elvis drama, with the King playing the manager of a touring Chautauqua company in the 20s and the trouble that... Read more

The Truth About Cats and Dogs (1996)

Director: Michael Lehmann
Starring: Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin

A quick-witted romantic comedy about a young man (Ben Chaplin), who falls in love with a radio talk-show host (Janeane Garofalo) before he even meets... Read more

The Truth About Love (2004)

5.4/10
Director: John Hay
Starring: Jennifer Love Hewitt, Dougray Scott, Jimi Mistry

While her husband's best friend Archie secretly pines for her, Alice decides to test her spouse's loyalty by sending him an anonymous Valentine's Day... Read more

The Ugly Truth (2009)

6.5/10
Director: Robert Luketic
Starring: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Bree Turner, Eric Winter, Nick Searcy, Cheryl Hi...

Abby Richter (Katherine Heigl) is a romantically challenged morning show producer whose search for Mr Right has left her hopelessly single. As ratings... Read more