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.
"Autumn Sun" is that joyous, welcome rarity: a modern movie love story that works successfully on the heart and mind rather than the senses or prurien... Read more
Sam Mendes directs this heartfelt comedy starring John Krasinski and Maya Rudolph as an unmarried couple anticipating the birth of their first child.... Read more
Evocative and engaging romantic comedy, written and directed by John Sayles ("Passion Fish"), traces the relationship of a book-smart, street-dumb hig... Read more
SNL buddies Tina Fey ('30 Rock') and Amy Poehler ('Blades of Glory') get together for their first feature, with Tina as the corporate climber with a t... Read more
Guys and Balls (German: Männer wie wir, literally Men like us, UK title : Balls) is a 2004 sports comedy/romance film by German American director Sher... Read more
Timothy Hutton, on the verge of marrying his Girlfriend but unsure of himself, goes back to his Massachusetts hometown and hangs out with his old mate... Read more
Romantic comedy in which an Irish-American florist named Joe (Billy Connolly) takes to the road in search of adventure. In Louisville, Kentucky he fin... Read more
Diane Keaton plays the well-intentioned, though meddling mother of Mandy Moore in this family-oriented romantic comedy. As she tries to save her youn... Read more
A semi-autobiographical comedy drama from Mike Mills, "Beginners" explores the confusion and surprises of love through Ewan McGregor's Oliver, who mee... Read more
Johnny Depp plays a child-like drifter with a fixation on Buster Keaton, who goes to live with Benny (Aidan Quinn) and his mentally disturbed, somewha... Read more