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.
Long Story Short (2021)
6.8/10
Starring: Rafe Spall, Josh Lawson, Noni Hazlehurst
Teddy wakes up the morning after his wedding to discover that every few minutes he's jumping forward to the next year of his life. Read more
Lost In Love (OPA!) (2005)
6/10
Director: Udayan Prasad
Starring: Matthew Modine, Richard Griffiths
A modern day treasure hunt for a mystical relic that turns into a love story for all time. Read more
Love ( And Other Disasters ) (2007)
6.2/10
Director: Alek Keshishian
Starring: Brittany Murphy, Matthew Rhys, Catherine Tate, Santiago Cabrera
An ultra-modern romantic comedy produced by Luc Besson and David Fincher and directed by Alek Keshishian ('In Bed With Madonna'). Brittany Murphy is... Read more
Love Actually (2003)
7.6/10
Director: Richard Curtis
Starring: Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman,...
In this affectionate romantic comedy set in London at Christmastime, a group of quirky characters discover the thrills and heartbreak of love - with t... Read more
Love Actually ( Blu-ray ) (2003)
7.6/10
Director: Richard Curtis
Starring: Alan Rickman, Colin Firth, Emma Thompson, Hugh Grant, Laura Linney, Liam Neeson,...
In this affectionate romantic comedy set in London at Christmastime, a group of quirky characters discover the thrills and heartbreak of love - with t... Read more
Love and Friendship (2016)
Director: Whit Stillman
Starring: Chloe Sevigny, Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Fry, Xavier Samuel
Beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out the colourful rumours about her dalliances circulating through po... Read more
Love and Friendship ( Blu-ray ) (2016)
Director: Whit Stillman
Starring: Chloe Sevigny, Kate Beckinsale, Stephen Fry, Xavier Samuel
Beautiful young widow Lady Susan Vernon visits the estate of her in-laws to wait out the colourful rumours about her dalliances circulating through po... Read more
Love And Other Catastrophes (1996)
6.3/10
Director: Emma-Kate Croghan
Starring: Frances O'Connor, Alice Garner, Radha Mitchell
Students Alice and Mia move into a new flat and plan a party while looking for another flatmate, as well as trying to sort out their loves and lives a... Read more
Love and Other Drugs (2010)
Director: Edward Zwick
Starring: George Segal, Hank Azaria, Jake Gyllenhaal, Oliver Platt, Anne Hathaway, Gabriel...
Academy Award Nominees Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway co-star in in this unconventional comedy. Hathaway lights up the screen as the free-spirited... Read more
Love at First Fight (2014)
6.6/10
Director: Thomas Cailley
Starring: Kevin Azais, Adele Haenel, Antoine Laurent
Between his friends and the family business, Arnaud's summer looks set to be a peaceful one in his dead-end seaside town. Peaceful, that is, until he... Read more