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.
7.2/10
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
6.2/10
Robin Williams plays late night talk show host, Tom Dobbs, who's tired of the state of American politics, and for a lark decides to put his money wher... Read more
6.8/10
Meet Nancy (Lake Bell): 34, single (still), hung-over (again) and exhausted by the endless futile set ups foisted upon her by her well-meaning but clu... Read more
6.8/10
Meet Nancy (Lake Bell): 34, single (still), hung-over (again) and exhausted by the endless futile set ups foisted upon her by her well-meaning but clu... Read more
5.9/10
A sweetly off-beat romantic comedy with Steve Zahn as Mike, a maladjusted loner working in his parents' motel, and Jennifer Aniston as travelling pain... Read more
4.7/10
A stylish romantic comedy that finds butch lesbian Lou unexpectedly falling in love with her best friend, Sassafras. After taking a trip to San Franc... Read more
8/10
Vincent Canby called it 'the only truly great American film of the 1970s'. Featuring the talents of Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Mich... Read more
7.9/10
Vincent Canby called it 'the only truly great American film of the 1970s'. Featuring the talents of Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Mariel Hemingway, Mich... Read more
5/10
A demanding American actress (Ali Larter) heads to India in order to shoot a low-budget Hollywood film, only to find herself stranded in Bombay with n... Read more
Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston embark on the adventures of marriage, career, family - and the world's worst dog. Based on the best-selling autobiogr... Read more