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.
Splash (1984)
6.2/10
Director: Ron Howard
Starring: Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy, Tom Hanks
Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah star in this charming comedy about a businessman who falls in love with a mermaid. John Candy has some amusing scenes as Ha... Read more
Splitsville (2025)
6.5/10
Starring: Dakota Johnson, Adria Arjona
When his wife asks for a divorce, a man runs to his friends for support, only to learn that the secret to their happiness is an open marriage. Read more
Standby (2014)
5.8/10
Director: Ronan Burke, Rob Burke
Starring: Jessica Pare, Brian Gleeson
Alan (Brian Gleeson) is down on his luck, stood up at the altar and recently fired from his bank job. Working part time as a tourist advisor at Dublin... Read more
Standing Still (2005)
5.8/10
Director: Matthew Cole Weiss
Starring: Amy Adams, Adam Garcia, Jon Abrahams, Colin Hanks, Mena Suvari, Ethan Embry, Lau...
When a bunch of old college friends reunite for a wedding, the scene is set for some awkard and even ugly confrontations. Michael and Elise both have... Read more
Starter For 10 (2006)
6.7/10
Director: Tom Vaughan
Starring: James McAvoy, Alice Eve, Rebecca Hall, Charles Dance, Lindsay Duncan
Set against the backdrop of 1980s England, this bittersweet British romantic comedy follows working-class college student Brian through his tumultuous... Read more
Starter For 10 (Blu-ray) (2006)
6.7/10
Director: Tom Vaughan
Starring: Charles Dance, Lindsay Duncan, Rebecca Hall, James McAvoy, Alice Eve
Set against the backdrop of 1980s England, this bittersweet British romantic comedy follows working-class college student Brian through his tumultuous... Read more
Starting Over (1979)
6.4/10
Director: Alan J Pakula
Starring: Burt Reynolds, Jill Clayburgh, Candice Bergen, Charles Durning, Frances Sternhag...
Burt Reynolds is an attractive middle-aged man who suffers a crisis of confidence when ditched by his ambitious singer wife (Candice Bergen), until he... Read more
Strictly Ballroom (1992)
7.2/10
Director: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Bill Hunter, Paul Mercurio, Tara Morice, Barry Otto, Gia Carides
A modern-day, feel-good fairytale, with its tongue locked firmly in cheek, about ballroom champ Scott (Paul Mercurio) who incurs the wrath of the tota... Read more
Summer School (1987)
6.6/10
Director: Carl Reiner
Starring: Mark Harmon, Kirstie Alley, Robin Thomas
Freddy the gym teacher has to teach remedial English in summer (high) school, if he wants tenure. As he can only teach gym and his students want fun,... Read more
Sun Valley Serenade (1941)
7.3/10
Director: H Bruce Humberstone
Starring: Lynn Bari, Sonja Henie, John Payne, Milton Berle
Milton Berle, John Payne and Sonja Henie hit the slopes of Sun Valley in this lighthearted romance about a musician who adopts a beautiful Norwegian w... Read more