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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.

221. Cuban Fury

Cuban Fury
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.2
20141h 38minFrance, United Kingdom
Director: James Griffiths

Overview

Beneath Bruce Garrett's under-confident, overweight exterior, the passionate heart of a salsa king lies dormant. Now, one woman is about to reignite his Latin fire.

Themes

Body image pressure, Belonging through community, Mentorship-led transformation, Bullying undermines confidence, Romantic competition dynamics, Public performance validation

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222. About Last Night

About Last Night
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Buddy Comedy
6.0
20141h 40minUnited States
Director: Steve Pink

Overview

Bernie and Joan are two fiery flirters who are passionate about everything from hookups to breakups and each other. When he sets up his best friend, Danny, with her roommate, Debbie, the sparks soon fly as they try to navigate the relationship minefields from the bar to the bedroom and are eventually put to the test in the real world.

Themes

Relationship problems, Cohabitation stress, Friendship versus romance, Commitment anxiety, Dating culture pressures, Jealousy and control

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223. Barefoot

Barefoot
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.5
20141h 30minUnited States
Director: Andrew Fleming

Overview

The "black sheep" son of a wealthy family meets a young psychiatric patient who's been raised in isolation her entire life. He takes the naive young woman home for his brother's wedding an improbable romance blooms, as she impresses everyone with her genuine, simple charms.

Themes

Isolation and belonging, Class tension, Unconventional romance, Debt and coercion, Family reputation, Deception and honesty

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224. That Awkward Moment

That Awkward Moment
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20141h 34minUnited States
Director: Tom Gormican

Overview

Best pals Jason and Daniel indulge in casual flings and revel in their carefree, unattached lives. After learning that the marriage of their friend Mikey is over, they gladly welcome him back into their circle. The three young men make a pact to have fun and avoid commitment. However, when all three find themselves involved in serious relationships, they must keep their romances secret from one another.

Themes

Loyalty under pressure, Deception in dating, Secret relationships, Friendship vs romance, Commitment avoidance, Pact and temptation

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225. The Love Punch

The Love Punch
Comedy Romance Drama Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
5.7
20141h 34minUnited Kingdom, France
Director: Joel Hopkins

Overview

Retirement at last! Middle-aged and divorced, company owner Richard Jones is looking forward to a worry-free existence as he arrives at his office on his last day of work. Much to his dismay, he discovers that the management buyout of his company was fraudulent. The company is now bankrupt and the employee pension fund — including his own — has been embezzled. Enlisting the help of his ex-wife Kate, Richard sets out to track down the shady businessman behind the fraud.

Themes

Time pressure, Fraud exposure, Evidence driven pursuit, Retirement vulnerability, Financial betrayal, Ex-spouse collaboration

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226. Chinese Puzzle

Chinese Puzzle
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Family Drama
6.9
20131h 57minBelgium, France
Director: Cédric Klapisch

Overview

Xavier is a 40-year-old father of two who still finds life very complicated. When the mother of his children moves to New York, he can't bear them growing up far away from him and so he decides to move there as well.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Urban alienation, Immigration policy pressure, Cross-cultural negotiation, Family obligation and independence, Transnational belonging

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227. The Mafia Kills Only in Summer

The Mafia Kills Only in Summer
Romance Comedy Crime Drama Romantic Comedy
7.1
20131h 30minItaly
Director: Pif

Overview

While Arturo tries to gain the love of Flora, he witnesses the history of Sicily from 1969 to 1992, miraculously dodging the crimes of the Mafia and supporting as a journalist the heroic struggle of the judges and policemen who fought this infamous organization.

Themes

Legal guardians under threat, Justice system sacrifice, Civic duty under pressure, Legacy of legality, Public memory and history

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228. A Case of You

A Case of You
Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
5.6
20131h 31minUnited States
Director: Kat Coiro

Overview

Young writer Sam has a crush on Birdie, the cute and quirky barista at his local coffee shop. When his conventional attempts to woo her crash and burn, he takes his efforts online, creating an Internet profile embellished with all of the details that would make him Birdie’s dream guy. When the harebrained scheme is a surprise success and Birdie falls for his exaggerated alter ego, Sam must keep up the act or lose his dream girl forever.

Themes

Romantic deception, Public image vs private life, Social media influence, Performative self, Online persona manipulation, Insecurity and self-doubt

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Kanopy
Philo
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229. The Right Kind of Wrong

The Right Kind of Wrong
Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.1
20131h 37minCanada
Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik

Overview

A stubborn idealist spies a bride on her way to her wedding and immediately falls in love with her.

Themes

Romance under social scrutiny, Fear as obstacle, Pursuit despite disapproval, Unexpected attraction, Marriage as pressure, Public reputation vs privacy

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230. Enough Said

Enough Said
Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
7.0
20131h 33minUnited Kingdom, United States
Director: Nicole Holofcener

Overview

In a world where your new best friend’s horror stories shape your love life, Eva secretly dates the ex-husband she’s been trained to hate. As her romance deepens and the complaints pile up, she must juggle two loyalties before her double life detonates everything.

Themes

Midlife dating and renewal, Divorce and parenting dynamics, Generational milestones and family balance, Ex-spouse complicates romance, Trust versus secrecy

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