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.
Irish Jam (2006)
5.3/10
Director: John Eyres
Starring: Eddie Griffin, Anna Friel, Kevin McNally, Mo'Nique
Belmullet, Ireland is up to its ears in debt and about to be sold off, that is unless the crafty locals can come up with a plan to save their town. T... Read more
It Boy ( 20 ans d'écart ) (2013)
6.4/10
Director: David Moreau
Starring: Charles Berling, Virginie Efira, Pierre Niney, Gilles Cohen
A.k.a. "20 ans d'écart". "It Boy" takes a hilarious look at sex, ambition and age differences in the glamorous world of Parisian publishing. Beautiful... Read more
It Could Happen To You (1994)
6.3/10
Director: Andrew Bergman
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Bridget Fonda, Rosie Perez, Seymour Cassel
Based on the true story of a New York policeman who gave a waitress half his state lottery ticket in lieu of a tip and thus split a multi-million doll... Read more
It Started in Naples (1960)
6.3/10
Director: Melville Shavelson
Starring: Clark Gable, Sophia Loren, Vittorio De Sica
The magnetic screen team of Clark Gable and Sophia Loren strikes romantic sparks in this comedy romp set amid the beautiful city of Naples and the Isl... Read more
It's a Boy Girl Thing (2006)
6.3/10
Director: Nick Hurran
Starring: Kevin Zegers, Samaire Armstrong, Sharon Osbourne
Woody and Nell have lived side-by-side their whole lives - and have hated every moment of it. Sworn enemies since they were kids, they're now stuck at... Read more
It's Complicated (2009)
6.6/10
Director: Nancy Meyers
Starring: Alec Baldwin, Meryl Streep, Steve Martin, John Krasinski
Jane (Meryl Streep) has three grown kids, a thriving Santa Barbara bakery and an amicable relationship with her ex-husband, Jake (Alec Baldwin). Now,... Read more
It's Kind of a Funny Story (2010)
7.1/10
Director: Ryan Fleck, Anna Boden
Starring: Jim Gaffigan, Zach Galifianakis, Emma Roberts, Lauren Graham, Keir Gilchrist, Vi...
Sometimes what's in your head isn't as crazy as you think...that's certainly true for Craig (Keir Gilchrist), a stressed-out teenager who checks himse... Read more
Jack and Sarah (1995)
Director: Tim Sullivan
Starring: Richard E Grant, Samantha Mathis, Judi Dench
A recently widowed London attorney (Richard E Grant) impulsively hires an American waitress (Samantha Mathis) as nanny to his infant daughter. This le... Read more
Jane the Virgin: Season 1 (2017)
7.8/10
Starring: Gina Rodriguez
The daughter of a teen mother, Jane Villanueva grew up determined not to repeat her mom's mistakes. At 23, her life is on track; Jane is studying to b... Read more
Jeffrey (1995)
6.7/10
Director: Christopher Ashley
Starring: Patrick Stewart, Steven Weber, Michael T Weiss, Sigourney Weaver
A gay man gives up sex for fear of AIDS, then meets his HIV-positive Mr Right. Paul Rudnick's brilliantly witty off-Broadway hit gets a faithful scree... Read more