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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

Enough Said (2013)

7.1/10
Director: Nicole Holofcener
Starring: Catherine Keener, James Gandolfini, Toni Collette, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Ben Falc...

A divorced and single parent, Eva (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) spends her days enjoying work as a masseuse but dreading her daughter's impending departure fo... Read more

About Time (2013)

7.8/10
Director: Richard Curtis
Starring: Bill Nighy, Rachel McAdams, Domhnall Gleeson

At the age of 21, Tim is told an incredible family secret by his father: all the men in his family have the ability to relive their past. He can revis... Read more

Don Jon (Blu-ray) (2013)

6.5/10
Director: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Starring: Glenne Headly, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julianne Moore, Scarlett Johansson, Rob Bro...

Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a strong, handsome, good old fashioned guy. His buddies call him Don Jon due to his ability to "pull" a differe... Read more

Don Jon (2013)

6.6/10
Director: Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Starring: Glenne Headly, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Julianne Moore, Scarlett Johansson, Rob Bro...

Jon Martello (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) is a strong, handsome, good old fashioned guy. His buddies call him Don Jon due to his ability to "pull" a differe... Read more

Austenland (2013)

6.3/10
Director: Jerusha Hess
Starring: Jane Seymour, Jennifer Coolidge, James Callis, Keri Russell, Bret McKenzie, JJ F...

Jane Hayes's (Keri Russell) adoration of all things Jane Austen is complicating her love life. Determined to be the heroine of her own story, Jane spe... Read more

Drinking Buddies (2013)

6.1/10
Director: Joe Swanberg
Starring: Ron Livingston, Olivia Wilde, Anna Kendrick, Jake Johnson

Luke (Jake Johnson) and Kate (Olivia Wilde) are co-workers at a Chicago brewery, where they spend their days drinking and flirting. They're perfect fo... Read more

Tasting Menu (2013)

5.7/10
Director: Roger Gual
Starring: Fionnula Flanagan, Stephen Rea, Togo Igawa, Jan Cornet, Vicenta Noongo, Andrew T...

Set in the idyllic cove of Costa Brava in the Mediterranean, this Spanish culinary romantic comedy tells the story of a broken-up couple who decide to... Read more

Warm Bodies (2013)

6.9/10
Director: Jonathan Levine
Starring: John Malkovich, Nicholas Hoult, Teresa Palmer, Rob Corddry, Dave Franco, Analeig...

A teen zom-rom-com in which R (Nicholas Hoult) - a zombie with a great record collection, limited vocabulary and an overpowering love of brain food -... Read more

I Give It a Year (2013)

5.7/10
Director: Dan Mazer
Starring: Jason Flemyng, Minnie Driver, Rose Byrne, Simon Baker, Anna Faris, Stephen Merch...

A British romantic comedy from the writer of "Borat" and "Bruno", "I Give It a Year" sees a pair of newlyweds begin to suspect that they've made the w... Read more