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.
5.9/10
Teacher Jake Singer (Chris Eigeman) has irretrievably parted ways with his long-time girlfriend and, finding single life difficult, embarks on a bit o... Read more
5.5/10
...(and How to Get Into It). An offbeat Elvis drama, with the King playing the manager of a touring Chautauqua company in the 20s and the trouble that... Read more
A quick-witted romantic comedy about a young man (Ben Chaplin), who falls in love with a radio talk-show host (Janeane Garofalo) before he even meets... Read more
5.4/10
While her husband's best friend Archie secretly pines for her, Alice decides to test her spouse's loyalty by sending him an anonymous Valentine's Day... Read more
6.5/10
Abby Richter (Katherine Heigl) is a romantically challenged morning show producer whose search for Mr Right has left her hopelessly single. As ratings... Read more
6.4/10
A lively, original comedy about an American girl (Monica Potter) who moves to London and meets three young Englishmen who are instantly smitten. Who (... Read more
7/10
Set on the streets of '90s New York, Luke Shapiro (Josh Peck) is in the sweet limbo between high school and college - chasing girls and trading pot fo... Read more
6.5/10
A deft drama about love and loneliness in London with Anne-Marie Duff as Anna, a single mum who has a chance encounter with Stephen (Ralf Little) in a... Read more
6.1/10
Kat Ellis (Debra Messing) is a thirty-something New Yorker with her fair share of romantic problems. When she hears her younger sister is getting mar... Read more
5.3/10
A romantic comedy starring Jennifer Lopez as a Californian wedding specialist who has no luck with her own love life. She thinks this may change when... Read more