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.
6.4/10
Night after night, a troubled and lonely young woman visits her local video store to check out their selection of erotic films. In spite of her introv... Read more
5.2/10
At the center of the film is Paul Schneider likeably playing the aloof and clumsy family man Otto Wall, who is suddenly ambushed by his wife with a re... Read more
5.8/10
Sibling dance partners Gray (Heather Graham) and Sam (Tom Cavanagh) spend so much time together that they decide to enliven their social lives by seek... Read more
6.2/10
A beautifully filmed, enjoyable tale of a French artist (Gerard Depardieu) who marries an American (Andie MacDowell) simply to obtain his Green Card w... Read more
7.1/10
A very funny film from the director of 'Local Hero' and 'Comfort and Joy', centred on the lives of Glasgow teenagers, specifically Gregory and his gir... Read more
7.6/10
Dermot Mulroney plays Henry Griffin, a man who has just found out he has terminal cancer. He commits to living the rest of his life to the full, quit... Read more
5.9/10
An American widow living in the London suburb of Hampstead and a man who lives on the Heath form an unlikely alliance against unscrupulous property de... Read more
5.6/10
In a stifling hot production office, Hannah works with two brilliant young writers. They're all friends but life is never so simple. Friendships turn... Read more
6.5/10
Sacha (Gad Elmaleh) likes his friends, his piano and partying. He spends his evenings playing in a jazz club where he seduces pretty girls. He is happ... Read more
5.6/10
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