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.
3.3/10
This over-looked gem is a smartly written slice-of-life centred on jaded L.A. playwright, Peter (Kenneth Branagh). His wife (Robin Wright Penn) is fu... Read more
4.9/10
When Whoopi Goldberg's daughter, Zora (Nia Long), discovered that she is the result of artificial insemination, she investigates only to discover that... Read more
Patrick Dempsey is a womanizer who has everything - a different girl every night and a trusted platonic best friend (Michelle Monaghan). He realizes h... Read more
6.2/10
A young woman, Maggie, determined to have a child, catapults herself into a nervy love triangle with a heart-throb academic (Hawke) and his eccentric... Read more
6.6/10
Chinese conjuror Wei Ling Soo is the most celebrated magician of his age, but few know that he is the stage persona of Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth),... Read more
5.1/10
In this sparkling romantic comedy, Jennifer Lopez is a single mother working as a maid in a luxurious New York City hotel. While trying on a guest's e... Read more
5.3/10
Susan Seidelman's ('Desperately Seeking Susan') romantic fantasy about the relationship between a publicist and the android she's been hired to promot... Read more
6.4/10
Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth may not be the first names that spring to mind for an Abba musical, but whoever thought of throwing them... Read more
6.4/10
Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan and Colin Firth may not be the first names that spring to mind for an Abba musical, but whoever thought of throwing them... Read more
7.2/10
In 1979 young Donna, Tanya and Rosie graduate from Oxford University -- leaving Donna free to embark on a series of adventures throughout Europe. On h... Read more