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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.

311. 17 Again

17 Again
Comedy Fantasy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy
6.4
20091h 42minUnited States
Director: Burr Steers

Overview

On the brink of a midlife crisis, 30-something Mike O'Donnell wishes he could have a "do-over." And that's exactly what he gets when he wakes up one morning to find he's 17 years old again. With his adult mind stuck inside the body of a teenager, Mike actually has the chance to reverse some decisions he wishes he'd never made. But maybe they weren't so bad after all.

Themes

Bullying dynamics, Time travel consequences, Family loyalty, Age change conflict, High school life, Do over longing

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Peacock Premium
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312. He's Just Not That Into You

He's Just Not That Into You
Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.4
20092h 9minUnited States
Director: Ken Kwapis

Overview

Have you ever sat by the phone wondering why he said he would call, but didn't, or you can't figure out why she doesn't want to sleep with you anymore, or why your relationship just isn't going to the next level... they're just not that into you. Gigi just wants a man who says he'll call—and does—while Alex advises her to stop waiting by the phone. Beth wants a proposal after years of a committed relationship with her boyfriend, Neil, who sees nothing wrong with the status quo. Janine's not sure if she can trust her husband, Ben, who can't quite trust himself around Anna. Anna can't decide between the sexy married guy, or her straightforward, no-sparks standby, Conor, who can't get over the fact that he can't have her. And Mary, who's found an entire network of loving, supportive men, just needs to find one who's straight.

Themes

Commitment pressure, Misread signals, Fidelity and temptation, Marriage expectations, Friendship to romance

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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313. Confessions of a Shopaholic

Confessions of a Shopaholic
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
5.9
20091h 44minUnited States
Director: P.J. Hogan

Overview

In the glamorous world of New York City, Rebecca Bloomwood is a fun-loving girl who is really good at shopping – a little too good, perhaps. She dreams of working for her favorite fashion magazine, but can't quite get her foot in the door – until ironically, she snags a job as an advice columnist for a financial magazine published by the same company.

Themes

Friendship under strain, Appearance vs authenticity, Professional ambition and integrity, Consumer culture and debt, Debt-driven reputation management, Impulse control and accountability

Available on

Netflix
Disney Plus
Amazon Video
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314. Bride Wars

Bride Wars
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.5
20091h 29minUnited States
Director: Gary Winick

Overview

Two best friends become rivals when their respective weddings are accidentally booked for the same day.

Themes

Friendship under pressure, Reputation vs authenticity, Public judgment and rituals, Wedding rivalry, Self-assertion in relationships, Manipulation in social settings

Available on

Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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315. Yes Man

Yes Man
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.8
20081h 44minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Peyton Reed

Overview

Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything.

Themes

Self-improvement pressure, Risk and reward of yes, Spontaneity vs restraint, Social acceptance dynamics, Romance versus commitment, Friendship loyalty tension

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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316. Ghost Town

Ghost Town
Comedy Romance Drama Fantasy Dark Comedy
6.7
20081h 42minUnited States
Director: David Koepp

Overview

Bertram Pincus, a cranky, people-hating Manhattan dentist, develops the unwelcome ability to see dead people. Really annoying dead people. Even worse, they all want something from him, particularly Frank Herlihy, a smooth-talking ghost, who pesters him into a romantic scheme involving his widow Gwen. They are soon entangled in a hilarious predicament between the now and the hereafter!

Themes

Deception and manipulation, Urban isolation, Unfinished business, Cynicism and empathy, Supernatural interference, Career vs personal life, Romantic entanglement

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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317. Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno
Comedy Romance Adult Comedy Romantic Comedy
6.5
20081h 42minUnited States
Director: Kevin Smith

Overview

Childhood friends Zack and Miri are looking for a quick way to make money. One day they come up with a “brilliant” idea—to make an adult film that, in their opinion, is sure to sell.

Themes

Financial desperation, Creative risk under pressure, Friendship vs romance, Work vs personal life, Community support in crisis, Collaborative loyalty under strain

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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318. Another Cinderella Story

Another Cinderella Story
Music Comedy Romance Family Narrative Musical
5.8
20081h 30minCanada, United States
Director: Damon Santostefano

Overview

A guy who danced with what could be the girl of his dreams at a costume ball only has one hint at her identity: the Zune she left behind as she rushed home in order to make her curfew. And with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in front of him, he sets out to find his masked beauty.

Themes

Pursuit of dreams, Bullying and resilience, Public image manipulation, Modern fairy tale motifs, Guardianship power imbalance, Dance contest ambition

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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319. The Brothers Bloom

The Brothers Bloom
Adventure Comedy Drama Romance Globetrotting Adventure
6.7
20081h 54minUnited States
Director: Rian Johnson

Overview

The Brothers Bloom are the best con men in the world, swindling millionaires with complex scenarios of lust and intrigue. Now they've decided to take on one last job – showing a beautiful and eccentric heiress the time of her life with a romantic adventure that takes them around the world.

Themes

Trust under manipulation, Deception in romance, Adventure as escape, Dual lives of con artists, Loneliness and longing, Wealth and longing

Available on

Amazon Video
Apple TV
fuboTV
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320. Tokyo!

Tokyo!
Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance Dark Comedy
7.0
20081h 52minSouth Korea, Germany
Director: Bong Joon Ho

Overview

Three distinct tales unfold in the bustling city of Tokyo. Merde, a bizarre sewer-dweller, emerges from a manhole and begins terrorizing pedestrians. After his arrest, he stands trial and lashes out at a hostile courtroom. A man who has resigned himself to a life of solitude reconsiders after meeting a charming pizza delivery woman. And finally, a happy young couple find themselves undergoing a series of frightening metamorphoses.

Themes

Urban isolation, Media spectacle, Fragile relationships, Creative insecurity, Transformation of body, City anxiety

Available on

Amazon Video
Kanopy
Pluto TV
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