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Romantic Comedy movies

Love plus laughs: meet-cutes, misunderstandings, awkward chemistry, and a light tone as the relationship forms or repairs.

271. New Year's Eve

New Year's Eve
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Ensemble Comedy
5.6
20111h 58minUnited States
Director: Garry Marshall

Overview

The lives of several couples and singles in New York intertwine over the course of New Year's Eve.

Themes

Urban interconnectedness, Chance encounters, Ritual timing pressure, Romance amid urban chaos, Personal resolutions vs reality, Family obligation vs self

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272. Crazy, Stupid, Love.

Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
7.4
20111h 58minUnited States
Director: Glenn Ficarra

Overview

Cal’s perfect suburban life collapses into a lonely apartment and a barstool confessional. Trapped in middle-aged heartbreak, he lets a slick womanizer rebuild him from the ground up, one reckless pickup at a time, until his new persona crashes headfirst into the family he’s desperate not to lose.

Themes

Parental expectations, Marital strain, Midlife crisis, Friendship and loyalty, Mentorship and influence, Deceit in romance

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273. Friends with Benefits

Friends with Benefits
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Parody
6.5
20111h 49minUnited States
Director: Will Gluck

Overview

Dylan is done with relationships. Jamie decides to stop buying into the Hollywood clichés of true love. When the two become friends they decide to try something new and take advantage of their mutual attraction - but without any emotional attachment.

Themes

Career vs personal life, Casual sex boundaries, Independence vs love, Elder care pressures, Platonic romance tension, Trust erosion in dating

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Netflix
Amazon Video
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274. Monte Carlo

Monte Carlo
Adventure Comedy Romance Globetrotting Adventure Parody
5.8
20111h 49minUnited States
Director: Thomas Bezucha

Overview

Three young women vacationing in Paris find themselves whisked away to Monte Carlo after one of the girls is mistaken for a British heiress.

Themes

Class tension, Female friendship under pressure, Deceptive appearances, Reputation vs ambition, Luxury and obligation

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275. Larry Crowne

Larry Crowne
Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.1
20111h 38minUnited States, France
Director: Tom Hanks

Overview

When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.

Themes

Loss of job reinvention, Local college immersion, Scooter riders club, Economics class insights, Diner job transition

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276. Hysteria

Hysteria
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Adult Comedy
6.7
20111h 40minUnited Kingdom, Luxembourg
Director: Tanya Wexler

Overview

Two doctors in Victorian England use manual stimulation of female genitalia to cure their patients' ills, leading to the invention of the vibrator.

Themes

Professional risk and progress, Medicalization of hysteria, Sexual empowerment, Gender and science tension, Social reform and welfare work, Economic independence through invention

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277. Bridesmaids

Bridesmaids
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.8
20112h 5minUnited States
Director: Paul Feig

Overview

Annie's life is a mess. But when she finds out her lifetime best friend is engaged, she simply must serve as Lillian's maid of honor. Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and bizarre rituals. With one chance to get it perfect, she’ll show Lillian and her bridesmaids just how far you’ll go for someone you love.

Themes

Economic precarity, Fear of commitment, Female friendship under pressure, Wealth and vanity, Competition among friends, Social performance and appearances

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278. Something Borrowed

Something Borrowed
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
5.8
20111h 52minUnited States
Director: Luke Greenfield

Overview

Though Rachel is a successful attorney and a loyal, generous friend, she is still single. After one drink too many at her 30th-birthday celebration, Rachel unexpectedly falls into bed with her longtime crush, Dex -- who happens to be engaged to her best friend, Darcy. Ramifications of the liaison threaten to destroy the women's lifelong friendship, while Ethan, Rachel's confidant, harbors a potentially explosive secret of his own.

Themes

Loyalty under strain, Deception and disclosure, Romance versus friendship, Pregnancy and commitment, Wedding obligations and choice, Secret crush dynamics

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279. Prom

Prom
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy
5.4
20111h 44minUnited States
Director: Joe Nussbaum

Overview

At “Prom,” every couple has a story and no two are exactly alike. As the big dance approaches for Nova Prescott, it’s a battle of wills as she finds herself drawn to the guy who gets in the way of her perfect prom. Fellow seniors Mei and Tyler harbor secrets, while others face all the insecurity and anticipation that surrounds one of high school’s most seminal events.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Social expectations in adolescence, Identity through social ritual, Romantic competition and ambiguity, Parental influence and protection, Peer relationship dynamics

Available on

Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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280. Arthur

Arthur
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.7
20111h 50minUnited States
Director: Jason Winer

Overview

A drunken playboy stands to lose a wealthy inheritance when he falls for a woman that his family doesn't like.

Themes

Romance vs duty, Reputation management, Inheritance pressure, Arranged marriage conflict, Self reliance vs dependency, Social aspiration

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