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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.

Always Be My Maybe

1. Always Be My Maybe

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.7
20191h 42min

Overview

Reunited after 15 years, famous chef Sasha and hometown musician Marcus feel the old sparks of attraction, but struggle to adapt to each other's worlds.

Themes

Immigrant family pressures, City identity and belonging, Creative career vs personal life, Reunion after separation, Loyalty vs distance, Ambition vs relationships

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Long Shot

2. Long Shot

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.8
20192h 5min

Overview

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her trusted advisers.

Themes

Class differences, Public image pressure, Media influence on politics, Power vs loyalty, Romantic life under scrutiny, Leadership gender expectations

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Someone Great

3. Someone Great

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.2
20191h 32min

Overview

An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and her two best friends spend one outrageous last adventure in New York City.

Themes

Female friendship under pressure, Career vs personal life, Heartbreak recovery through adventure, Commitment anxiety and growth, Urban social dynamics, Pursuit of closure

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Netflix
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The Perfect Date

4. The Perfect Date

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.8
20191h 33min

Overview

No beau? No problem! To earn money for college, a high schooler creates a dating app that lets him act as a stand-in boyfriend.

Themes

"movie: the perfect date. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel, Adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel full keywords list: adolescence, Fake boyfriend, Based on young adult novel. concept analysis: the film explores the tension between authenticity and societal expectations, Highlighting the pressures teenagers face in defining their identities. it ultimately advocates for the importance of genuine connections over superficial appearances."

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Little

5. Little

Comedy Fantasy Romance Awkward Comedy Romantic Comedy
5.6
20191h 48min

Overview

Jordan Sanders, a take-no-prisoners tech mogul, wakes up one morning in the body of her 13-year-old self right before a do-or-die presentation. Her beleaguered assistant April is the only one in on the secret that her daily tormentor is now trapped in an awkward tween body, just as everything is on the line.

Themes

"movie: little. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance main themes: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Friendship, Dreams, Business woman full keywords list: friendship, Dreams, Business woman, Bullying, Personal assistant, Life lessons, Body switch, Black cinema, Business owner, Tech-mogul, High-profile client. concept analysis: the film explores the themes of personal growth and redemption through the lens of childhood innocence. it highlights the importance of empathy and the transformative power of understanding one's past mistakes."

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Isn't It Romantic

6. Isn't It Romantic

Comedy Fantasy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
5.9
20191h 28min

Overview

For a long time, Natalie, an Australian architect living in New York City, had always believed that what she had seen in rom-coms is all fantasy. But after thwarting a mugger at a subway station only to be knocked out while fleeing, Natalie wakes up and discovers that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare—a romantic comedy—and she is the leading lady.

Themes

"movie: isn't it romantic. genres: comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance main themes: new york city, Satire, Romcom, New york city, Satire, Romcom full keywords list: new york city, Satire, Romcom, Parody, Romance, Spoof, Low self esteem, Alternative present, Alternative world, Censored profanity. concept analysis: the film explores the journey of self-acceptance and the importance of loving oneself before seeking love from others. it critiques the unrealistic tropes of romantic comedies while ultimately embracing their charm and transformative power."

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What Men Want

7. What Men Want

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
5.4
20191h 57min

Overview

Magically able to hear what men are thinking, a sports agent uses her newfound ability to turn the tables on her overbearing male colleagues.

Themes

"movie: what men want. genres: comedy, Romance, Comedy, Romance main themes: telepathy, Bartender, Partnership, Telepathy, Bartender, Partnership full keywords list: telepathy, Bartender, Partnership, Psychic, Widower, Single father, Boxing trainer, National basketball association (nba), Personal assistant, Basketball player, Retelling, Boys club, Atlanta, Georgia, Father daughter relationship, Best friends, Woman in a man's world, Best friend's wedding, Passed over for promotion. concept analysis: the film explores themes of gender dynamics and empowerment in a male-dominated industry, Highlighting the challenges women face in asserting their worth. it also delves into the complexities of personal relationships and the importance of authenticity over manipulation."

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Love at Second Sight

8. Love at Second Sight

Comedy Romance Fantasy Romantic Comedy Time-Rule Fantasy
6.9
20191h 57min

Overview

A man tries to make his wife fall in love with him again, after waking up in an alternate reality where she never knew him.

Themes

Deception in romance, Memory and longing, Husband wife relationship dynamics, Alternate reality consequences, Creative ambition vs love, Identity and role negotiation

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A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

9. A Christmas Prince: The Royal Wedding

Romance Comedy TV Movie Romantic Comedy Holiday TV Movie
5.3
20181h 32min

Overview

A year after Amber helped Richard secure the crown. The two are set to tie the knot in a royal Christmas wedding — but their plans are jeopardized when Amber finds herself second-guessing whether or not she's cut out to be queen, and Richard is faced with a political crisis that threatens to tarnish not only the holiday season but the future of the kingdom.

Themes

"movie: a christmas prince: the royal wedding. genres: romance, Comedy, Tv movie, Romance, Comedy, Tv movie main themes: sequel, Royalty, Wedding, Sequel, Royalty, Wedding full keywords list: sequel, Royalty, Wedding, Christmas. concept analysis: the film explores the challenges of balancing personal desires with public responsibilities, Highlighting the importance of communication and partnership in relationships. it also critiques the impact of economic corruption on society, Emphasizing the need for integrity and accountability in leadership."

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Second Act

10. Second Act

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
5.8
20181h 43min

Overview

Value Shop assistant manager Maya Vargas wants only one thing for her 43rd birthday -- a promotion. While her résumé may not scream upper management, her track record certainly does; she is an innovator who listens to her customers and delivers results. When she loses the job to a college-educated candidate, Maya sets out to prove to Madison Avenue that street smarts are as valuable as book smarts -- and it's never too late for a second act.

Themes

"movie: second act. genres: romance, Comedy, Romance, Comedy main themes: new york city, Career woman, Forty something, New york city, Career woman, Forty something full keywords list: new york city, Career woman, Forty something, Best friend, Second chance, Job hunting, Assistant manager, Facebook, Career resurrection, Finance, Street smarts, Secret, Innovator, Passed over for promotion. concept analysis: the film explores the value of experience and intuition over formal education, Highlighting the importance of authenticity and self-acceptance. it also delves into themes of motherhood, Identity, And the complexities of personal and professional relationships."

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