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.
6.1/10
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
7.1/10
An intriguing romantic mystery with Aaron Eckhart and Helena Bonham Carter as a couple who meet at a wedding and seem to have instant chemistry. The... Read more
5.5/10
A post 'Star Wars' Mark Hamill stars in this lively teen comedy-drama in which the car-obsessed Kenny (Hamill) trails a Corvette Stingray from Califor... Read more
6.3/10
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
5.6/10
Twenty year old Piper Perabo leaves father John Goodman and her New Jersey home and heads to Manhattan with dreams of making it as a songwriter. After... Read more
6.6/10
Kiefer Sutherland, the son of Donald, stars in this off-beat comedy-drama-love story about a kid from the 80s who is obsessed by the 30s. He meets a s... Read more
7.5/10
Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to learn that Nick's fa... Read more
7.5/10
Rachel Chu is happy to accompany her longtime boyfriend, Nick, to his best friend's wedding in Singapore. She's also surprised to learn that Nick's fa... Read more
7.4/10
Smart and insightful ensemble comedy focuses on Cal (Steve Carell), a successful businessman and father whose life comes crashing down after his wife... Read more
6.2/10
Beneath Bruce Garrett's (Nick Frost) under-confident, out-of-shape exterior, the passionate beating heart of a salsa king lays dormant. Only one woman... Read more