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.
5/10
Drew Barrymore and Luke Wilson star in this strange romantic comedy that veers from charming, screwball hi-jinks to much darker shades of humor. Barry... Read more
5.8/10
The tale of a New York private dick (Nicolas Cage) who decides to finally take the plunge and marry his longstanding fiance (Jessica Parker), but she... Read more
6.3/10
Kay (Meryl Streep) and Arnold (Tommy Lee Jones) are a devoted couple, but decades of marriage have left Kay wanting to spice things up and reconnect w... Read more
5.4/10
Colin's a sad-eyed British artist holed up in a rundown hotel in small-town Vermont after being dumped by his fiancee. The hotel owner plays matchmake... Read more
6.4/10
Saffron Burrows is the object of everyone's affection in this Australian rom-com. Stephen (Simon Bossell) and Rick (Aden Young) are fraternal twins w... Read more
6.8/10
Recently widowed surgeon Charley Nichols (Walter Matthau) is on a quest to experience life with as many women as possible after 31 years of fidelity.... Read more
6.1/10
A screwball comedy about an architect (Steve Martin) who meets a loopy nonconformist (Goldie Hawn) who moves into 'his' dream home and starts spinning... Read more
5.4/10
After being unceremoniously booted from the USA softball team, Reese Witherspoon attempts to make a new life for herself by moving in with her womaniz... Read more
5.7/10
The voluptuous Monica Bellucci stars as a prostitute hired to play wife to a lonely lotto winner in a role specifically written for her. Bumbling Fran... Read more
5.7/10
Mandy Moore is a teenager who has written off love after witnessing the problems people have with relationships around her: Her parents are newly divo... Read more