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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.

He's Just Not That Into You (2009)

6.4/10
Director: Ken Kwapis
Starring: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, Kevin Connolly...

An all-star cast lined up for this filming of the wildly popular (as seen on 'Oprah') self-help book, here adapted by writers of 'Sex and the City'. T... Read more

Heart and Souls (1993)

6.9/10
Director: Ron Underwood
Starring: Alfre Woodard, Charles Grodin, Elisabeth Shue, Kyra Sedgwick, Robert Downey Jr

This sentimental fantasy follows the misadventures of Robert Downey Jr, who, at the moment of his birth is 'adopted' by a quartet of ghosts. Realising... Read more

Heartbreak House (1977)

Director: Cedric Messina
Starring: John Gielgud, Sian Phillips, Barbara Murray, Daniel Massey, Lesley-Anne Down, Da...

Shaw's passionate response to World War I was this rollicking romp through the minefields of romantic entanglement. Captain Shotover (John Gielgud) i... Read more

Heartbreaker ( L'arnacour ) (2010)

6.8/10
Director: Pascal Chaumeil
Starring: Romain Duris, Vanessa Paradis, Julie Ferrier

Featuring two of France's biggest stars, 'HeartBreaker' has been hailed by critics as a "crowd-pleasing piece of work with engaging performances by Ro... Read more

Heartburn (1986)

6/10
Director: Mike Nichols
Starring: Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels

From Nora Ephron's acerbic best-selling novel, based on her stormy marriage to reporter Carl Bernstein. Meryl Streep and Jack Nicholson star as the il... Read more

Heaven Can Wait (1978)

6.9/10
Director: Warren Beatty, Buck Henry
Starring: Warren Beatty, Julie Christie, James Mason, Charles Grodin, Dyan Cannon, Buck He...

In this remake of 'Here Comes Mr Jordan', Warren Beatty stars as a quarterback who is taken to Heaven before his time, but because his body on Earth i... Read more

Hello I Must Be Going (2012)

6.2/10
Director: Todd Louiso
Starring: Blythe Danner, Dan Futterman, John Rubinstein, Melanie Lynskey, Julie White, Chr...

Acclaimed Kiwi actress Melanie Lynskey ("Heavenly Creatures", "Up in the Air") stars in this quirky seriocomedy as Amy, a recent divorcée who seeks re... 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

High Fidelity (2000)

7.5/10
Director: Stephen Frears
Starring: John Cusack, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Lili Taylor, Tim Robbins, Jack Black, Lisa Bo...

Sharp, witty comedy from Nick Hornby's acclaimed novel stars John Cusack as the music and list obsessed proprietor of a funky Chicago music store who... Read more

Hitch (2005)

6.6/10
Director: Andy Tennant
Starring: Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta, Michael Rapaport, Adam Arki...

Meet Hitch (Will Smith), New York City's greatest matchmaker. Love is his job and he'll get you the girl of your dreams in just three easy dates, guar... Read more