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.
7.3/10
This seriocomic look at the high pressure, multi-million dollar business side of pro sports stars, has Tom Cruise as an agent who speaks out against t... Read more
5.7/10
Tom Hanks plays Joe, a grim factory worker who learns he is terminally ill after being diagnosed with a 'brain cloud'. When a tycoon learns of his con... Read more
5.8/10
Three teens who were two-timed by local romeo John Tucker (Jesse Metcalfe), have decided to give him a taste of his own medicine. Enlisting the help... Read more
6.8/10
Annie (Rose Byrne) is stuck in a long-term relationship with Duncan (Chris ODowd) an obsessive fan of obscure rocker Tucker Crowe (Ethan Hawke). Wh... Read more
6.2/10
Ryan Reynolds was 'the fat kid' in high school with a secret crush on best pal Jamie (Amy Smart). When his true feelings are outed, she gently turns... Read more
6.7/10
Elizabeth (Reese Witherspoon) is a dedicated medical resident coming off a 20 hour shift when her car goes off the road and she is killed. A few week... Read more
5.5/10
Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy take the cake in this outrageous hit comedy! Sarah (Murphy) is a happy-go-lucky rich girl whose meddling family is... Read more
5.5/10
Marriage is often the culmination of a perfect romance. An arranged marriage however, is the beginning of an anticipated romance. Set amidst middle cl... Read more
5.4/10
Ashley (Lindsay Lohan) is the luckiest girl in Manhattan, great job, great friends, great life! But when she exchanges an impulsive kiss with acciden... Read more
A.k.a. "At Middleton". Andy Garcia and Vera Farmiga star as straight-laced George and eccentric Edith, two strangers who meet on their children's camp... Read more