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.
Ernie Souchak (John Belushi) is a hard-nosed Chicago journalist who has put his feet a little too close to the fire and now has the mob after him. Hi... Read more
This diverting romantic comedy centers on the deteriorating relationship of Harry and Grace Bannerman (Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward). While Harry is e... Read more
Steve Carrell is Andy Stitzer, a cheerful, middle-aged geek who, as the title suggests, has yet to take the sexual plunge. When his friends find out,... Read more
Erin (Drew Barrymore) and Garrett (Justin Long) strike sparks for a summer fling in New York City but neither expects it to last once Erin heads home... Read more
Vincent Canby called it 'the only truly great American film of the 1970s'. Featuring the talents of Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Mich... Read more
Adam Sandler plays a genuine nice guy who is stood up at the altar - but finds consolation in the friendship of a waitress who he discovers is about t... Read more
Lovely Loretta Young discovers that being a magician's wife can be tricky. She's jealous of hubby David Niven's professional status, and believes that... Read more
After an electric shock in his bathroom, chauvinistic advertising executive Mel Gibson finds he can read women's minds. While his new abilities at fir... Read more
A stifled housewife (JoBeth Williams) who loses herself in trashy romance novels wins a trip to Paris and, after a bump on the head, comes to believe... Read more
During a summer in Los Angeles, long-term couple Owen and Hallie may be breaking up. And just as their relationship reaches a turning point, Matt and... Read more