Love doesn’t come easy, but you can definitely feel some by watching a good movie. If you are a romantic comedy fan and are always up for a sweet, funny, romantic, dreamy and fairy tale love story then you are in for a treat. Here’s a list of 21 perfect romantic comedy movies that you definitely need to watch.
1. When Harry Met Sally
Released: 1989
Cast: Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal
Google User Rating: https://g.co/kgs/KR5L28
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8mk_0jk0m0
Is it really a sign, when you keep bumping into one person you are least expecting to see again. The first time Sally meets Harry, she finds him obnoxious, impossible and eccentric. Post that awkward first meeting, Harry and Sally keep running into each other. The movie is funny, cheeky and relatable, and will stay with you for a long time to come.
2. Leap Year
Released: 2010
Cast: Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott
Google User Rating: https://g.co/kgs/3gh1tW
Trailer on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrlQBsd8LsE
Anna from Boston ends up in a small town in Ireland. She traveled all the way from Dublin to propose her Boyfriend, but destiny had another plan in mind. What happens when you someone unknowingly fits perfectly in your unsuspecting heart? A love like theirs! Oh, and the proposal scene will really take your heart away.
3. How To Lose a Guy In 10 Days
Released: 2003
Cast: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Goldberg
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/TAV3j9
Trailer on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFGr2_cOOTk
Benjamin and Andie weren’t ready for actually falling in love with each other. They wanted to prove a point when they get involved with each other. But between all the planning and thinking, things take a different turn and they actually fall for each other. It’s a fun movie to watch and it proves that love is beyond anyone, even the level headed and career oriented Benjamin and Andie.
4. While You Were Sleeping
Released: 1995
Cast: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/LwzVWL
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjcLQ4r8jIU
It’s funny how sometimes we think we want somebody till we finally bump into somebody else that we are truly made for. Lucy likes Peter, and she magically (almost) ends up with him. Soon after, her path collides with Jack’s and they fall in love after a series of encounters. Alert: This story does not have any love triangles. It’s a real treat for rom-com lovers, and I can vouch for it that you will end up wanting a love story like that.
5. Confessions Of a Shopaholic
Released: 2009
Cast: Hugh Dancy, Isla Fisher
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/ePBRKn
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fphOZcMzjBk
Opposites attract, right? Not really. The core values need to be alike. Rebecca and Luke are deep down sensitive, kind-hearted and people of integrity. But that’s it, in every other sense they are poles apart. This movie is sweet, funny and no doubt makes it to the top movies to watch with your special someone.
6.Pretty Woman
Released: 1990
Cast: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
Google Users Rating: https://https://g.co/kgs/2w9z2r
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzii8IuL8lk
Well, this one’s got an unusual story. A chivalrous middle-aged guy named Edward meets a gorgeous young woman named Vivian, and they ultimately end up falling for each other. That is there. But, ordinarily, you wouldn’t expect a boy and a girl to meet like this in a rom-com. This movie makes me believe in the impossible. Really, love just finds a way!
7. Just Like Heaven
Released: 2005
Cast: Reese Witherspoon. Mark Ruffalo
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/9aJZMD
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPyJTNzziz
David and Elizabeth create one beautiful love story and an unusual one too. While David is confused and taken aback when he meets the spirit of Elizabeth, he eventually helps her get back to life (literally and metaphorically). It’s not as complicated as you might think it is. It’s a sweet rom-com and Dave and Elizabeth will stay with you for a long time to come.
8. 50 First Dates
Released: 2004
Cast: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/T1Yh1W
Trailer on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1SVxJZTgI4
This is a unique romantic comedy. Henry is a quintessential playboy and has no intention of settling down with anyone. But then, he meets Lucy who faces an unusual medical condition of short-term memory. Henry, unfazed by it, chooses to stay in love with her. Its a sweet, funny and fascinating story of Henry and his 50 “first dates” with Lucy, few of which went really bad. Love like this, who wouldn’t want it!
9. My Big Fat Greek Wedding
Released: 2008
Cast: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett, Michael Constantine
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/zSSxoV
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgiFy52mrDY
Toula has been an awkward woman most of her life. Eventually, she decides to get hold of things and feel better about herself. She ends up meeting the guy she had a thing for when he was a customer at her restaurant, and ultimately, they both find love in each other. However, this is just a beginning. Families and religions pitch in, however, thankfully, love survives it all. The story and characters are much relatable. The movie is funny, sweet and gentle and a must watch for all rom-com lovers.
10. 10 Things I Hate About You
Released: 1999
Cast: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/8pucU1
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWmjzCZr0Jw
The movie is quirky, funny and hits the mark when it comes to making a perfect young people rom-com. Kat is sharp, sarcastic and doesn’t take a crap. It takes a right guy to see what lies beneath is a funny, caring and sensitive girl. I think the movie further made me appreciate the fact that it doesn’t take two perfect people to make a perfect relationship, instead what is needed is two imperfect people, perfectly fitting for each other.
11. 27 Dresses
Released: 2008
Cast: Katherine Heigl, James Mardsen
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/f1zXLT
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VV1-pePln_I
It’s a story of how two nice people bump into each other, have a good time, fall in love, get separated due to misunderstandings but finally end up together. It was soul-satisfying to watch Jane and Kevin who go through all that and create heart-warming moments and a rom-com to remember.
12. What Happens In Vegas
Released: 2008
Cast: Cameron Diaz, Ashton Kutcher
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/bSZxHe
Trailer on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjtr1bNapKg
Joy was feeling lost and drained, but now with Jack in her life, she has no time to sulk. They had a happening night at Vegas and found themselves married the next day. No, it wasn’t love-at-first-sight. Instead, they hated each other’s guts. But, they can’t get divorced before 6 months. Stuck with each other, Jack and Joy eventually move from hate to like to love relationship. Joy unknowingly brought out the man in Jack, while Jack helped Joy find herself back. A perfect love story, I must say. And it’s funny as hell.
13. The Ugly Truth
Released: 2009
Cast: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/XkoJb3
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8RBuo7ycy0
Abby has a checklist for a guy she’d like to date. Mike has his peculiar, yet possibly accurate theories about relationships. It is a (un)match made in heaven. Abby and Mike get into a deal where Mike is supposed to help Abby win over a ‘perfect’ guy. However, along the way, they fall in love with each other. This is one of those romantic comedies that make you crave for more romantic comedies.
14. Letters To Juliet
Released: 2010
Cast: Amanda Seyfried, Gael García Bernal, Vanessa Redgrave
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/E7nJ3o
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBZzC-iVCTo
It’s one of my favorite rom-com movies. It’s got a beautiful, smart girl and a charming, high-headed (just on the outside) prince trying to help long lost lovers get together. They travel through towns together in their quest and all the while end up discovering each other as their soul mates. I watched it a couple of months ago and couldn’t believe I missed out on this heart-warming romantic comedy all these years.
15. Silver Linings Playbook
Released: 2012
Cast: Jennifer Lawrence Bradley Cooper, Robert De Niro
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/vbMPEq
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj5_FhLaaQQ
Love does not always come easy. Sometimes, it involves getting totally nerve-wracked by the people you meet before the right one. Pat and Tiffany both have their own emotional situation going on for them. They unwillingly get involved with each other. Finally, they end up realizing how perfect they are together. Miss this movie at your own peril.
16. Serendipity
Released: 2001
Cast: John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/vBsXsu
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H45HHlIU__8
If it’s meant to be it will be. That is what Sara tells Jonathan. They meet serendipitously, hit it off right away, but Sara not being sure asks Jonathan to leave their story on destiny. Jonathan unwillingly agrees but ends up regretting as soon as they part ways. I, for one, absolutely believe that two people meant to be together are connected by an invisible chord. Do you think so too? Well, you’ll at least give it a thought after watching the movie!
17. Chasing Liberty
Released: 2004
Cast: Mandy Moore, Matthew Goode
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/fkcKXJ
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tyAA22yuJc
Young Anna decides to break free from her overly scheduled and rules-driven life, thanks to her being the President’s daughter. While on a runaway, this vivacious girl meets Ben, a charming guy, and they travel together. It’s a sweet story of young love and gives you that fluttery-flattery feeling at the pit of your stomach.
18. Music And Lyrics
Released: 2007
Cast: Hugh Grant, Drew Barrymore
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/UbiCqC
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lV7bvxRQGkc
Well, it all started with a well-meaning partnership between Alex and Sophie. Sophie helped Alex write a song, while Alex helped Sophie to get better of her past. All this time that they were working and helping each other out, what also ensued was a love. It’s one of the sweetest rom-coms to watch and you just can’t miss this one.
19. Sweet Home Alabama
Released: 2002
Cast: Josh Lucas, Reese Witherspoon, Patrick Dempsey
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/ZKTh3v
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1LxRJno7N8
Melanie is engaged to any girl’s dream man. She is all ready to settle down with him but there’s something in the past that needs clearing up. Melanie and Jake meet after a long time. Nevertheless, we can see the sparks flying. It’s a perfect movie of first-love.
20.Only You
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Released: 1994
Cast: Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr., Bonnie Hunt
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/swo9XY
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLrqyfkXt_A
Who wouldn’t risk everything to make one last attempt at finding their true love? Faith did the same and went on to find a Damon Bradley, who she believed was her soul mate. Only there’s a catch. Faith believes that her soulmate has this name. She hasn’t actually met anyone with this name. It took a lot of adventure and running around before destiny decided to unite Faith and Damon.
21. The Holiday
Released: 2006
Cast: Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Cameron Diaz
Google Users Rating: https://g.co/kgs/72skqY
Trailer on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0p8Su3bdHc
Iris and Amanda live in different continents, and a few things in their lives make them want to swap their homes for a few days so that they end up in neighborhoods where they’d not know anyone. Little did they know, that both of them would meet the love of their lives at the places that at first place were their escape from “men.”
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