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.
I Used to Go Here (2020)
5.7/10
Starring: Gillian Jacobs, Jemaine Clement, Josh Wiggins, Forrest Goodluck, Kate Micucci
Following the launch of her new novel, 35-year-old writer Kate is invited to speak at her alma matter by her former professor. After accepting the inv... Read more
I'm Reed Fish (2006)
5.8/10
Director: Zackary Adler
Starring: Jay Baruchel, Alexis Bledel, Victor Rasuk, Schuyler Fisk, A J Cook, Katey Sagal,...
Reed Fish (Jay Baruchel) is living the life he was meant to. He's a small-town, radio talk-back host and he's engaged to the gorgeous Kate (Alexis Ble... Read more
I'm With Lucy (2002)
6/10
Director: Jon Sherman
Starring: Monica Potter, Gael Garcia Bernal, David Boreanaz, John Hannah, Anthony LaPaglia...
Dumped by the man she thought was perfect for her, newly-single Lucy (Monica Potter) continues her search for Mr. Right. Set up on a series of blind d... Read more
I.Q. (1995)
6.2/10
Director: Fred Schepisi
Starring: Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins, Walter Matthau
Meg Ryan, Tim Robbins and Walter Matthau are joined in this unlikely romatic comedy in which Albert Einstein plays cupid. Matthau is great as the geni... Read more
If Only (1998)
7.2/10
Director: Maria Ripoll
Starring: Lena Headey, Douglas Henshall, Penelope Cruz
AKA 'Twice Upon a Yesterday'. Unfaithful, out-of-work actor Victor (Douglas Hanshall) is desperate to win back the affections of his ex-girlfriend whe... Read more
Impromptu (1991)
7/10
Director: James Lapine
Starring: Judy Davis, Hugh Grant, Mandy Patinkin
A spirited 'they do make them as well as they used to' comedy/drama about the 19th century romance between George Sand (Judy Davis) and Frederic Chopi... Read more
In a Relationship (2018)
5.4/10
Director: Sam Boyd
Starring: Emma Roberts, Michael Angarano, Dree Hemingway, Patrick Gibson
During a summer in Los Angeles, long-term couple Owen and Hallie may be breaking up. And just as their relationship reaches a turning point, Matt and... Read more
In Search of a Midnight Kiss (2007)
7.3/10
Director: Alex Holdridge
Starring: Scoot McNairy, Sara Simmonds, Brian McGuire, Kathleen Luong, Twink Caplan, Rober...
29-year-old Wilson (Scoot McNairy) has just suffered the worst year of his life and plans to see out December 31st in bed alone. However his best mate... Read more
In the Land of Women (2007)
6.5/10
Director: Jon Kasdan
Starring: Elena Anaya, Adam Brody, Olympia Dukakis, Meg Ryan, Kristen Stewart, Makenzie Ve...
Carter (Adam Brody) has just split up from his porn-star girlfriend. He may not know much about real women, but he's about to find out in this romanti... Read more
Intolerable Cruelty (2003)
6.3/10
Director: Joel Coen
Starring: George Clooney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Geoffrey Rush, Cedric The Entertainer, Edw...
Joel and Ethan Coen take on the classic battle-of-the-sexes screwball comedy. George Clooney is Miles Massey, a high-powered Los Angeles divorce lawy... Read more