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
Nick (Michael Cera) frequents New York's indie rock scene nursing a broken heart and a vague ability to play the bass. Norah (Kat Dennings) is questio... Read more
5.5/10
Samuel Faulkner's (Hugh Grant) ideal romance with Rebecca (Julianne Moore) is turned upside down when he unexpectedly learns he's going to be a dad. R... Read more
6.3/10
Master chef Kate Armstrong (Catherine Zeta-Jones) runs her life and her kitchen with intimidating intensity. However, a recipe for disaster may be in... Read more
7.1/10
Hugh Grant is the divorced owner of a travel bookstore who lives in London's Notting Hill suburb who chances to meet a world-famous movie star (Julia... Read more
6.7/10
Hudson (Matthew Perry) is a successful writer who one day suddenly and inexplicably sinks into a strange funk and feels removed from the world around... Read more
6.8/10
Jenny Slate and Jake Lacy star in this romantic comedy from writer and director Gillian Robespierre. When stand-up comedienne Donna (Slate) gets dumpe... Read more
6.5/10
Director Lasse Hallstrom's ('My Life as a Dog') U.S. debut film is this superb off-beat romantic comedy about a repressed young woman (Holly Hunter) s... Read more
6.5/10
This romantic comedy follows 24 disastrous hours in the lives of Architect single Mum Michelle Pfeiffer and newshound single Dad George Clooney when t... Read more
6.8/10
An extraordinarily visual film examining the bittersweet romance between Teri Garr and Frederic Forrest, with support from Nastassia Kinski and Harry... Read more
6.3/10
This touching sentimental update of 'Marty' shines. A lonely 38 year old cop (John Candy) falls in love with a funeral cosmetician (Ally Sheedy) much... Read more