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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.

Jerry Maguire (1996)

7.3/10
Director: Cameron Crowe
Starring: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr, Renee Zellweger

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

Joe Versus the Volcano (1990)

5.7/10
Director: John Patrick Shanley
Starring: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack

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

John Tucker Must Die (2006)

5.8/10
Director: Betty Thomas
Starring: Ashanti , Arielle Kebbel, Sophia Bush, Jesse Metcalfe, Brittany Snow, Jenny McCa...

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

Juliet, Naked (2018)

6.8/10
Director: Jesse Peretz
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Rose Byrne, Chris O'Dowd, Megan Dodds

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

Just Friends (2005)

6.2/10
Director: Roger Kumble
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris, Chris Klein, Julie Hagerty, Chris Marquett...

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

Just Like Heaven (2005)

6.7/10
Director: Mark Waters
Starring: Reese Witherspoon, Mark Ruffalo, Jon Heder, Donal Logue, Ben Shenkman

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

Just Married (2003)

5.5/10
Director: Shawn Levy
Starring: Ashton Kutcher, Brittany Murphy

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

Just Married (2007)

5.5/10
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Starring: Fardeen Khan, Satish Shah, Esha Deol, Kirron Kher

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

Just My Luck (2006)

5.4/10
Director: Donald Petrie
Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Chris Pine, Faizon Love, Missi Pyle

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

Just One Day ( aka At Middleton ) (2013)

Director: Adam Rodgers
Starring: Andy Garcia, Peter Riegert, Tom Skerritt, Vera Farmiga, Taissa Farmiga, Spencer...

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