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.
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Hot-shot investment banker Nicolas Cage is transported to an alternate reality by guardian angel Don Cheadle, who shows him a world where he married c... Read more
6.3/10
Diane Keaton is matriarch of the Stone Family, a bohemian melee about to be introduced to their newest member - uptight, controlling New Yorker, Mered... Read more
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Happily engaged after a year of dating, Tom (Jason Segel) and Violet (Emily Blunt) are continually faced with unexpected circumstances that keep forci... Read more
6.6/10
In old New Orleans, a beautiful adventuress juggles the attentions of a rich banker and a dashing sea captain. Director René Clair stated he and scree... Read more
6.6/10
Jackie Chan and Jet Li, together at last! Nothing more is required to lure any self-respecting martial arts fan, but happily there is more in this Eas... Read more
6.6/10
Jackie Chan and Jet Li, together at last! Nothing more is required to lure any self-respecting martial arts fan, but happily there is more in this Eas... Read more
7.1/10
Richard Lester followed up his 1973 'Three Musketeers' with this swashbuckling comedy sequel. D'artagnan is now a musketeer, and must help his sword-... Read more
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Richard Lester followed up his 1973 'Three Musketeers' with this swashbuckling comedy sequel. D'artagnan is now a musketeer, and must help his sword-... Read more
7.3/10
Maria and Jose emigrated from Portugal 30 years ago. Ever Since, they have lived in the modest ground floor lodgings of a chic apartment building in P... Read more
6.5/10
A lively mix of comedy and romance, this wacky Bond spoof has Doris Day as a public relations specialist for NASA who inadvertantly meets her boss (Ro... Read more