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.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel star in director Marc Webb's wry, nonlinear romantic comedy about a man who falls head over heels for a woman... Read more
Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Zooey Deschanel star in director Marc Webb's wry, nonlinear romantic comedy about a man who falls head over heels for a woman... Read more
Dudley Moore is suffering a mid-life crisis that he feels can be solved by a romantic interlude with Bo Derek. Julie Andrews, as the mature relationsh... Read more
This teen comedy, loosely patterned after 'The Taming of the Shrew', concerns the would-be suitors of a girl forbidden to start dating before her sull... Read more
In 1989, Mike O'Donnell (Zac Efron) had the world at his feet and a bright future as a basketball pro ahead of him. Instead, he settles down with his... Read more
An aging ruthless businessman swaps bodies with his grandson in the wake of getting into a car accident. Read more
French photographer Marion (Julie Delpy) and her American boyfriend Jack (Adam Goldberg) decide to re-infuse their relationship with romance by taking... Read more
Sylvia Chang wrote, directed and starred in this story of three women at different stages of their lives. She is the forty-something of the triumvira... Read more
Katherine Heigl is Jane, gearing up for her 28th turn as a bridesmaid and harbouring a hapless crush on her boss (Edward Burns). Unfortunately her sis... Read more
Katherine Heigl is Jane, gearing up for her 28th turn as a bridesmaid and harbouring a hapless crush on her boss (Edward Burns). Unfortunately her sis... Read more