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.
The One I Love (2014)
7.1/10
Director: Charlie McDowell
Starring: Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss, Ted Danson, Marlee Matlin, Mary Steenburgen
On the brink of separation, Ethan (Duplass) and Sophie (Moss) escape to a beautiful vacation house for a weekend getaway in an attempt to save their m... Read more
The Other Sister (1999)
6.5/10
Director: Garry Marshall
Starring: Juliette Lewis, Diane Keaton, Tom Skerritt, Giovanni Ribisi
A mentally retarded young woman returns to her parents after spending ten years in an institution. Problems are caused when she meets, and becomes inv... Read more
The Other Women (2014)
Director: Nick Cassavetes
Starring: Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Don Johnson
After discovering her boyfriend is married, Carly soon meets the wife he's been betraying. And when yet another love affair is discovered, all three w... Read more
The Owl and the Pussycat (1970)
6.8/10
Director: Herbert Ross
Starring: Barbra Streisand, George Segal, Marilyn Chambers
Boisterous call girl Barbra Streisand moves into the apartment of her neighbour, shy bookstore clerk George Segal, after his complaints about her "pra... Read more
The Pallbearer (1996)
4.9/10
Director: Matt Reeves
Starring: David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Barbara Hershey
David Schwimmer plays a young unemployed New Yorker who gets the call to deliver a eulogy at the funeral of a high school friend he can't remember. So... Read more
The Perfect Catch (2005)
6.7/10
Director: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Jack Kehler, Scott H Severance, Ione Skye
The American version of Nick Hornby's acclaimed novel, Fever Pitch, stars Jimmy Fallon as Ben a man obsessed, not with soccer, but with baseball. Dre... Read more
The Pick-up Artist (1987)
5.2/10
Director: James Toback
Starring: Molly Ringwald, Robert Downey Jr, Dennis Hopper
Molly Ringwald and Robert Downey Jr. meet and fall in love and prove themselves by battling against a stacked destiny. This includes her drunken dad (... Read more
The Preacher's Wife (1996)
5.5/10
Director: Penny Marshall
Starring: Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Gregory Hines
A vibrant fantasy/comedy based on 1947s 'The Bishop's Wife', features Denzel Washington as an angel sent to Earth to help Whitney Houston and her mini... Read more
The Prince and Me (2004)
5.9/10
Director: Martha Coolidge
Starring: Julia Stiles, Luke Mably, Ben Miller, James Fox, Miranda Richardson
Delightful charmer, in the tradition of "The Princess Diaries", stars Julia Stiles as a grounded pre-med student who is attracted to a handsome exchan... Read more
The Proposal (2009)
6.7/10
Director: Anne Fletcher
Starring: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen, Craig T Nelson, Betty White, De...
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds provide the yuks in this romantic comedy about a no-nonsense career woman (Bullock) who suddenly finds herself on the... Read more