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.
6.8/10
A likeable romantic-comedy about a woman who is given a chance to live her life twice, each time, choosing a different man. Will she get it right eith... Read more
6/10
Serge (Serge Gainsbourg) is a successful ad man and winner at the advertising awards festival held in Venice. While there he meets an attractive Briti... Read more
6.2/10
Dennis Quaid stars as an intellectually self-absorbed and embittered widower who, despite his fierce intelligence, has managed to completely mess up h... Read more
7.1/10
An engaging teen comedy/drama as only John Hughes ('Pretty in Pink') can serve it up, concerning a love triangle between a sensitive young outsider (E... Read more
5.2/10
Harvey Keitel and Rosie Perez team up in this latest feature from the Director of 'In the Soup'. Taxi-dance clubs are the focal point for this screwba... Read more
6.1/10
Dumped by boyfriend Greg Kinnear, New York TV talk show assistant Ashley Judd writes a magazine article comparing his behaviour to a study on the mati... Read more
6.8/10
Successful lawyer, Kenya (Sanaa Lathan), has everything she could wish for, except the IBM (Ideal Black Man!). While on the cocktail circuit, she mee... Read more
6.7/10
Buoyant romantic comedy from Nancy Meyers ("What Women Want") finds playboy music exec Jack Nicholson dating much younger auctioneer Amanda Peet. Duri... Read more
6.1/10
An appealing British comedy with a fun concept, a witty script and an uplifting ending, from the writers of 'Lawless Heart'. Sam is a Northerner who d... Read more
5.7/10
Michael Keaton and Geena Davis fall in love, unaware they work as speechwriters for opposing political candidates. A cheerful contemporary comedy with... Read more