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.
6.7/10
Josh Radnor writes, directs and stars in this engaging romantic comedy. Jesse (Radnor) is a 35-year old literature graduate living an aimless life in... Read more
5.3/10
Robin Williams is back in familiar over-the-top territory as Reverend Frank, a pastor who's decided getting married is just too easy, and before he'll... Read more
5.6/10
Zach is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. But when she miraculously comes back to life, Zach takes full advantage of the opp... Read more
5.6/10
Zach is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. But when she miraculously comes back to life, Zach takes full advantage of the opp... Read more
6/10
A San Francisco cab driver and struggling painter is having little success with women: one girlfriend left him for another woman, and another went off... Read more
7.6/10
A charming coming-of-age story set in New York City where 11-year-old Gabe is feeling the bittersweet pangs of first love. As his parents' (Bradley W... Read more
6.6/10
This deeply felt comedy/drama follows Holly Hunter through a journey of self-realisation as she makes a new life for herself after a nasty divorce. Ho... Read more
6.3/10
In text-speak, LOL means "laughing out loud", but in this case it is also the nickname of fifteen year old Lola, who lives with her mum, Anne. When Lo... Read more
7.2/10
Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free-spirited journalist who has a knack for getting into trouble. Charlotte Field is one of the most influential women i... Read more
7.2/10
Fred Flarsky is a gifted and free-spirited journalist who has a knack for getting into trouble. Charlotte Field is one of the most influential women i... Read more