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.
Almost Pregmant (1992)
Starring: Tanya Roberts, Jeff Conaway, John Calvin, Joan Severance, Dom DeLuise
A sex farce about a woman with an infertile husband who is desperate to get pregnant. She enlists the help of her neighbor and an in-law. Meanwhile he... Read more
My Boyfriend's Back (1993)
5.4/10
Director: Bob Balaban
Starring: Traci Lind, Edward Herrmann, Mary Beth Hurt, Jay O Sanders, Matthew Fox, Philip...
A teenage boy comes back from the dead because he is determined to win the most beautiful girl in school. Read more
Dummy (2002)
6.6/10
Starring: Adrien Brody, Milla Jovovich, Illeana Douglas, Vera Farmiga, Jessica Walter, Ron...
An ex-office worker becomes a ventriloquist, leading to a date with his unemployment counselor; but his quirky family and a gauche female friend may t... Read more
18 Again! (1988)
5.7/10
Director: Paul Flaherty
Starring: Charlie Schlatter, George Burns, Tony Roberts, Anita Morris, Miriam Flynn, Red B...
An aging ruthless businessman swaps bodies with his grandson in the wake of getting into a car accident. Read more
He Said, She Said (1991)
5.6/10
Director: Ken Kwapis, Marisa Silver
Starring: Kevin Bacon, Elizabeth Perkins, Nathan Lane
TV viewers love seeing the two reporters with opposing views on the show "He Said, She Said". Womanizer Dan and Lorie fall for each other. Love? Read more
Big Stone Gap (2014)
5.7/10
Starring: Whoopi Goldberg, Ashley Judd, Patrick Wilson, Judith Ivey, John Benjamin Hickey,...
In a small town nestled in the Appalachian Mountains of Virginia, self-proclaimed spinster Ave Maria Mulligan finds her life shaken up and forever cha... Read more
Lost In Love (OPA!) (2005)
6/10
Director: Udayan Prasad
Starring: Matthew Modine, Richard Griffiths
A modern day treasure hunt for a mystical relic that turns into a love story for all time. 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
Valentine's Day (2010)
5.7/10
Director: Garry Marshall
Starring: Hector Elizondo, Jessica Biel, Julia Roberts, Kathy Bates, Patrick Dempsey, Quee...
An all-star ensemble cast highlights this romantic comedy about a group of people who all struggle with the complexities of love. As Valentine's Day l... Read more
Cousins (1988)
6.3/10
Director: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Ted Danson, Isabella Rossellini, Sean Young, William Petersen
The American version of the 1975 French film "Cousin, Cousine" that proved to be a big hit in the U.S. Ted Danson and Isabella Rossellini play nice pe... Read more