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.
Love and Friendship (2016)
Director: Whit Stillman
Starring: Chloe Sevigny, Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Fry, Xavier Samuel
Beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out the colourful rumours about her dalliances circulating through po... Read more
Love and Friendship ( Blu-ray ) (2016)
Director: Whit Stillman
Starring: Chloe Sevigny, Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Fry, Xavier Samuel
Beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out the colourful rumours about her dalliances circulating through po... Read more
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2 (2016)
6/10
Director: Kirk Jones
Starring: Gia Carides, John Corbett, Lainie Kazan, Andrea Martin, Nia Vardalos, Joey Faton...
The family you love is back in the sequel to the biggest romantic comedy of all time! Written by Academy Award nominee Nia Vardalos, who stars alongsi... Read more
Hello, My Name is Doris (2016)
6.6/10
Director: Michael Showalter
Starring: Peter Gallagher, Sally Field, Stephen Root, Tyne Daly, Elizabeth Reaser, Max Gre...
Soon after her mother passes away, Doris (Sally Field) finds herself alone in the house in which she has taken care of her mother for several years. H... Read more
Mr. Right (2015)
6.4/10
Starring: Sam Rockwell, Anna Kendrick, Tim Roth
After going through a painful break-up, a woman meets a man who appears to be perfect for her. However, as their relationship develops, she learns tha... Read more
Maggie's Plan (2015)
6.2/10
Director: Rebecca Miller
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julianne Moore, Wallace Shawn, Maya Rudolph, Bill Hader, Travis Fim...
A young woman, Maggie, determined to have a child, catapults herself into a nervy love triangle with a heart-throb academic (Hawke) and his eccentric... Read more
Tumbledown (2015)
6.2/10
Director: Sean Mewshaw
Starring: Blythe Danner, Griffin Dunne, Richard Masur, Dianna Agron, Jason Sudeikis, Rebec...
Hannah (Hall) is beginning to move on with her life after the death of her husband, an acclaimed musician and the subject of her latest biography, wh... Read more
SuperBob (2015)
5.5/10
Director: Jon Drever
Starring: Ruth Sheen, Catherine Tate, David Harewood, Laura Haddock, Natalia Tena, Brett G...
Six years ago, Robert Kenner, a mild-mannered postman from Peckham, South London was struck by a meteor which bestowed him with super powers. Today, B... Read more
Blind Date (2015)
6.6/10
Director: Clovis Cornillac
Starring: Clovis Cornillac, Melanie Bernier, Lilou Fogli, Philippe Duquesne
Aka "Un peu, beaucoup, aveuglément!" When a young pianist moves in to a new apartment, she discovers that the walls are so thin, she and her neighbour... Read more
The Lobster (2015)
7.1/10
Director: Yorgos Lanthimos
Starring: John C Reilly, Rachel Weisz, Colin Farrell, Olivia Colman, Ben Whishaw, Ashley J...
In the world of Yorgos Lanthimos wily jet black satire of socially enforced coupledom, single adults are required to find a partner within 45 days or... Read more