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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.

Anything Else

401. Anything Else

Drama Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Awkward Comedy
6.3

20031h 48min

United States

Director: Woody Allen

Overview

Jerry Falk, an aspiring writer in New York, falls in love at first sight with a free-spirited young woman named Amanda. He has heard the phrase that life is like "anything else," but soon he finds that life with the unpredictable Amanda isn't like anything else at all.

Themes

Writer role, Anything else, Relationship problems, Advice dynamics, Infidelity impact, Psychoanalysis lens

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Netflix
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
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Freaky Friday

402. Freaky Friday

Family Fantasy Comedy Romance Parent-Child Family
6.4

20031h 37min

United States

Director: Mark Waters

Overview

Mother and daughter bicker over everything -- what Anna wears, whom she likes and what she wants to do when she's older. In turn, Anna detests Tess's fiancé. When a magical fortune cookie switches their personalities, they each get a peek at how the other person feels, thinks and lives.

Themes

Generational role reversal, Family expectations and autonomy, Premature adulthood pressure, Selfless acts, Family bonding under stress, Parent child empathy

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Disney Plus
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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American Wedding

403. American Wedding

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Adult Comedy
6.3

20031h 43min

United States

Director: Jesse Dylan

Overview

With high school a distant memory, Jim and Michelle are getting married — and in a hurry, since Jim's grandmother is sick and wants to see him walk down the aisle — prompting Stifler to throw the ultimate bachelor party. And Jim's dad is reliable as ever, doling out advice no one wants to hear.

Themes

Wedding chaos, Commitment anxiety, Family approval pressure, Peer group influence, Deception and performativity, Humor-driven romance

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Shape of Things

404. The Shape of Things

Comedy Drama Romance Romantic Comedy Relationship Drama
6.6

20031h 36min

France, United Kingdom

Director: Neil LaBute

Overview

Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn. Adam's friends are a little freaked by the transformation.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Appearance as social currency, Self-image versus spectacle, Consent and autonomy, Art as manipulation, Public performance of identity

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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The Man Who Copied

405. The Man Who Copied

Comedy Drama Romance Crime Awkward Comedy
7.6

20032h 3min

Brazil

Director: Jorge Furtado

Overview

A young photocopier operator becomes infatuated with his neighbor and, unable to afford anything from her shop, turns to shady schemes to make money.

Themes

Deception as strategy, Romance under pressure, Crime as means to security, Material wealth obsession, Social climbing costs, Illusion versus reality


Down with Love

406. Down with Love

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Parody
6.3

20031h 42min

United States, Germany

Director: Peyton Reed

Overview

In 1962 New York City, love blossoms between a playboy journalist and a feminist advice author.

Themes

Deception in relationships, Battle of the sexes, Feminist critique, Empowerment and autonomy, Gender performance, Romance and ambition

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

407. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy High-Concept Comedy
6.5

20031h 56min

United States

Director: Donald Petrie

Overview

A journalist is working on an unusual assignment—a piece about the tricks women use to get rid of a man. To do it, she picks a random guy, plans to make him fall for her, and then test every trick in real life. Unfortunately for her, she chooses a man who has just made a bet with his boss that he can make a girl fall in love with him in ten days.

Themes

Deception in romance, Battle of the sexes, Dating as performance, Media influence on romance, Professional ambition and affection, Social image vs genuine feelings

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Netflix
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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Two Weeks Notice

408. Two Weeks Notice

Romance Comedy Romantic Comedy Workplace Comedy
6.2

20021h 41min

United States

Director: Marc Lawrence

Overview

Dedicated environmental lawyer Lucy Kelson goes to work for billionaire George Wade as part of a deal to preserve a community center. Indecisive and weak-willed George grows dependent on Lucy's guidance on everything from legal matters to clothing. Exasperated, Lucy gives notice and picks Harvard graduate June Carter as her replacement. As Lucy's time at the firm nears an end, she grows jealous of June and has second thoughts about leaving George.

Themes

Wealth vs advocacy, Professional ethics under pressure, Power dynamics in the workplace, Dependence and indispensability, Community interests vs development, Loyalty and compromise

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Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play Movies
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Sex Is Zero

409. Sex Is Zero

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Adult Comedy
6.5

20021h 36min

South Korea

Director: JK Youn

Overview

Eun-sik tries to pass the state exam while studying in college after his military service. One day, he meets a beautiful woman Eun-hyo, and his life changes.

Themes

State exam pressure, College life dynamics, Military service legacy, Romantic pursuit turbulence, Aerobic athlete pressures, Two-timing betrayal

Available on

Rakuten Viki
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Undertaking Betty

410. Undertaking Betty

Comedy Romance Romantic Comedy Dark Comedy
6.6

20021h 34min

Germany, United Kingdom

Director: Nick Hurran

Overview

A politician's wife and the mortician who has secretly loved her for years plan to fake her death so they can run away together.

Themes

Professional rivalry and innovation, Deception within marriage, Romance under social pressure, Image management and reputation, Small-town ambition and politics, Ethical lines in business

Available on

Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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