The Ultimate Rom-Com List
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Serendipity
Peter Chelsom · 2001
Although strangers Sara and Jonathan are both already in relationships, they realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later, they each yearn to reunite, despite being destined for the altar. But to give true love a chance, they have to find one another again.
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Blended
Frank Coraci · 2014
Recently divorced mom Lauren and widowed dad Jim let their friends push them into a blind date, which goes disastrously wrong. Unsurprisingly, neither wants to see the other ever again. However, fate intervenes when both Jim and Lauren, unbeknownst to each other, purchase one-half of the same vacation package at a South African resort for families, during spring break. They and their children are forced to share the same romantic suite and participate in a slew of family activities together.
The Five-Year Engagement
Nicholas Stoller · 2012
Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.
Before Sunrise
Richard Linklater · 1995
Céline (Julie Delpy) es una estudiante francesa que va a visitar a su abuela en Budapest. Jesse (Ethan Hawke) es un joven estadounidense que realiza un viaje a través de Europa luego de ser abandonado por su novia a quien realmente fue a visitar a España. Ambos se encuentran en un tren, en el trayecto entre Budapest y Viena. Llegados a Viena, Jesse debe descender, sin embargo, logra convencer a Céline para que pase una noche con él en la capital austríaca. En el curso de esa noche, se conocen a fondo, discuten y revelan cuestiones diversas como la vida, la muerte, el sexo.
The Hating Game
Peter Hutchings · 2021
Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.
Monte Carlo
Thomas Bezucha · 2011
Three young women vacationing in Paris find themselves whisked away to Monte Carlo after one of the girls is mistaken for a British heiress.
Letters to Juliet
Gary Winick · 2010
An American girl on vacation in Italy finds an unanswered "letter to Juliet" -- one of thousands of missives left at the fictional lover's Verona courtyard, which are typically answered by the "secretaries of Juliet" -- and she goes on a quest to find the lovers referenced in the letter.
Leap Year
Anand Tucker · 2010
When yet another anniversary passes without a marriage proposal from her boyfriend, Anna decides to take action. Aware of a Celtic tradition that allows women to pop the question on Feb. 29, she plans to follow her lover to Dublin and ask him to marry her. Fate has other plans, however, and Anna winds up on the other side of the Emerald Isle with handsome, but surly, Declan -- an Irishman who may just lead Anna down the road to true love.
She's the Man
Andy Fickman · 2006
Viola Hastings is in a real jam. Complications threaten her scheme to pose as her twin brother, Sebastian, and take his place at a new boarding school. She falls in love with her handsome roommate, Duke, who loves beautiful Olivia, who has fallen for Sebastian! As if that were not enough, Viola's twin returns from London ahead of schedule but has no idea that his sister has already replaced him on campus.
Anyone But You
Will Gluck · 2023
After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s fiery attraction turns ice cold — until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.
Little Women
Greta Gerwig · 2019
Four sisters come of age in America in the aftermath of the Civil War.
Clueless
Amy Heckerling · 1995
Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother was right about how misguided she was -- and falls for him.
Pride & Prejudice
Joe Wright · 2005
A story of love and life among the landed English gentry during the Georgian era. Mr. Bennet is a gentleman living in Hertfordshire with his overbearing wife and five daughters, but if he dies their house will be inherited by a distant cousin whom they have never met, so the family's future happiness and security is dependent on the daughters making good marriages.
About Time
Richard Curtis · 2013
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.
She's All That
Robert Iscove · 1999
High school hotshot Zach Siler is the envy of his peers. But his popularity declines sharply when his cheerleader girlfriend, Taylor, leaves him for sleazy reality-television star Brock Hudson. Desperate to revive his fading reputation, Siler agrees to a seemingly impossible challenge. He has six weeks to gain the trust of nerdy outcast Laney Boggs -- and help her to become the school's next prom queen.
The Ugly Truth
Robert Luketic · 2009
Abby Ritcher es una joven productora de un programa matutino de TV de Sacramento que tiene problemas para el amor. Su búsqueda de "el hombre perfecto" la ha dejado soltera y sin esperanzas, y está llegando a pensar que está incapacitada para el romance. A Abby le espera una buena cuando sus jefes deciden que forme equipo con Mike Chadway, un rudo personaje televisivo que promete desvelar la cruda realidad del por qué los hombres y las mujeres son como son. Sorprendentemente, Abby contará con la ayuda de su desagradable presentador, que la asesorará en sus citas haciéndola pasar por una serie de sonrojantes pruebas para demostrar sus teorías sobre las relaciones. Pero las tretas del hombre les conducirán a un resultado inesperado.
To All the Boys I've Loved Before
Susan Johnson · 2018
La vie sentimentale de Lara Jean Song Covey passe du rêve à la pire des réalités quand ses lettres d'amour aux cinq garçons qu'elle a toujours aimés arrivent mystérieusement chez leurs destinataires.
Only You
Norman Jewison · 1994
Two childhood paranormal incidents have convinced schoolteacher Faith Corvatch that her true love is a guy named "Damon Bradley," but she has yet to meet him. Preparing to marry podiatrist Dwayne in 10 days, Faith receives a phone call from Dwayne's old classmate named Damon Bradley who is on his way to Venice. Faith tries to catch him at the airport but just misses him so she impulsively decides to fly to Venice hoping to finally encounter the man of her dreams; accompanying her on the trip is her sister-in-law and childhood best friend, Kate, who has just left her husband, Faith's brother Larry.
Mamma Mia!
Phyllida Lloyd · 2008
A spirited young bride-to-be living with her single mother on a small Greek island secretly invites three of her mother's ex-boyfriends in hope of finding her biological father to walk her down the aisle.
Jerry Maguire
Cameron Crowe · 1996
Jerry Maguire used to be a typical sports agent: willing to do just about anything he could to get the biggest possible contracts for his clients, plus a nice commission for himself. Then, one day, he suddenly has second thoughts about what he's really doing. When he voices these doubts, he ends up losing his job and all of his clients, save Rod Tidwell, an egomaniacal football player.
In Her Shoes
Curtis Hanson · 2005
Irresponsible party girl Maggie is kicked out of her father's and stepmother's home—where she lives for free—and is taken in by her hard-working sister, Philadelphia lawyer Rose. After Maggie's disruptive ways ruin her sister's love life, Rose turns her out as well. But when their grandmother, who they never knew existed, comes into their lives, the sisters face some complicated truths about themselves and their family.
Never Been Kissed
Raja Gosnell · 1999
Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.
The Bounty Hunter
Andy Tennant · 2010
Milo Boyd, a down-on-his-luck bounty hunter, thinks he's seeing an upswing in fortune when he gets a call to bring in his bail-jumping ex-wife, a reporter named Nicole. Milo considers the job an easy payday, but Nicole quickly escapes to chase a lead on a murder case. The former spouses play an escalating game of one-upmanship, until they suddenly find themselves on the run for their lives.
It Could Happen to You
Andrew Bergman · 1994
Charlie Lang is a simple, kindhearted New York City cop. When he realizes he has no money to tip waitress Yvonne Biasi, Lang offers her half the winnings of his lottery ticket. Amazingly, the ticket happens to be a winner, in the sum of $4 million. True to his word, Lang proceeds to share the prize money with Biasi, which infuriates his greedy wife, Muriel. Not content with the arrangement, Muriel begins scheming to take all the money.
Bridget Jones's Diary
Sharon Maguire · 2001
Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against her age, her weight, her job, her lack of a man, and her various imperfections. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. The fireworks begin when her charming though disreputable boss takes an interest in the quirky Miss Jones. Thrown into the mix are Bridget's band of slightly eccentric friends and a rather disagreeable acquaintance into whom Bridget cannot seem to stop running or help finding quietly attractive.
Just Go with It
Dennis Dugan · 2011
Danny Maccabee es un cirujano plástico que siempre finge estar casado para así no comprometerse con ninguna mujer. Pero un día conoce a la despampanante Palmer, una joven con la que quiere algo más serio. El problema es que cuando Palmer descubre su anillo de casado, piensa que lo está, así que Danny decide contratar a su ayudante Katherine, una madre soltera con hijos, para que finjan ser su familia. Su intención es demostrarle a Palmer que su amor por ella es tan grande que está a punto de divorciarse de su mujer.
(500) Days of Summer
Marc Webb · 2009
Tom, greeting-card writer and hopeless romantic, is caught completely off-guard when his girlfriend, Summer, suddenly dumps him. He reflects on their 500 days together to try to figure out where their love affair went sour, and in doing so, Tom rediscovers his true passions in life.
He's Just Not That Into You
Ken Kwapis · 2009
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.
The Proposal
Anne Fletcher · 2009
Une patronne exigeante est forcée de quitter les États-Unis pour retourner dans son pays d'origine : le Canada. Elle accepte par la force des choses de contracter un mariage blanc avec son jeune assistant, dans le but de ne pas partir.
50 First Dates
Peter Segal · 2004
Henry is a player skilled at seducing women. But when this veterinarian meets Lucy, a girl with a quirky problem when it comes to total recall, he realizes it's possible to fall in love all over again…and again, and again. That's because the delightful Lucy has no short-term memory, so Henry must woo her day after day until he finally sweeps her off her feet.
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Mike Newell · 1994
Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love.
Intolerable Cruelty
Joel Coen · 2003
A revenge-seeking gold digger marries a womanizing Beverly Hills lawyer with the intention of making a killing in the divorce.
My Best Friend's Wedding
P.J. Hogan · 1997
When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.
Moonstruck
Norman Jewison · 1987
37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny, an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him. She tries to resist, but Ronny, who blames his brother for the loss of his hand, has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls for Ronny, she learns that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.
Love Actually
Richard Curtis · 2003
Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.
The Holiday
Nancy Meyers · 2006
Two women, one American and one British, swap homes at Christmastime following bad breakups. Each woman finds romance with a local man but realizes that the imminent return home may end the relationship.
You've Got Mail
Nora Ephron · 1998
Kathleen Kelly es la propietaria de una librería infantil, un verdadero tesoro cultural de uno de los barrios más esclusivos de Nueva York, y pasa largas noches aburridas junto a su novio Frank , un escritor frustrado que escribe columnas en el periódico. Lo único que apasiona a Kathleen es intercambiar mensajes de correo electrónico con un hombre del que sólo conoce su seudónimo.
Made of Honor
Paul Weiland · 2008
Tom and Hannah have been platonic friends for 10 years. He's a serial dater, while she wants marriage but hasn't found Mr. Right. Just as Tom is starting to think that he is relationship material after all, Hannah gets engaged. When she asks Tom to be her 'maid' of honor, he reluctantly agrees just so he can attempt to stop the wedding and woo her.
Just My Luck
Donald Petrie · 2006
Manhattanite Ashley is known to many as the luckiest woman around. After a chance encounter with a down-and-out young man, however, she realizes that she's swapped her fortune for his.
Confessions of a Shopaholic
P.J. Hogan · 2009
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.
27 Dresses
Anne Fletcher · 2008
Altruistic Jane finds herself facing her worst nightmare as her younger sister announces her engagement to the man Jane secretly adores.
La La Land
Damien Chazelle · 2016
Mia, an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian, a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.
The Princess Diaries
Garry Marshall · 2001
A socially awkward but very bright 15-year-old girl being raised by a single mom discovers that she is the princess of a small European country because of the recent death of her long-absent father, who, unknown to her, was the crown prince of Genovia. She must make a choice between continuing the life of a San Francisco teen or stepping up to the throne.
Clueless
Amy Heckerling · 1996
CLUELESS is a television series spun off from the 1995 teen film of the same name. The series originally premiered on ABC on September 20, 1996 as a part of the TGIF lineup during its first season. The show then spent its last two seasons on UPN ending on May 25, 1999.
13 Going on 30
Gary Winick · 2004
Lo único que desea Jenna Rink en su décimotercer cumpleaños es ser guapa y popular. Tras una experiencia humillante delante del chico más guay de la escuela, Jenna desea fervientemente tener una nueva vida. Milagrosamente su deseo se hace realidad: de la noche a la mañana pasan 17 años y ella despierta convertida en una mujer de treinta.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Donald Petrie · 2003
It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!
The Notebook
Nick Cassavetes · 2004
An epic love story centered around an older man who reads aloud to a woman with Alzheimer's. From a faded notebook, the old man's words bring to life the story about a couple who is separated by World War II, and is then passionately reunited, seven years later, after they have taken different paths.
10 Things I Hate About You
Gil Junger · 1999
Las hermanas Stratford son muy distintas. La guapa y popular Bianca nunca ha salido con un chico, y Kat, su hermana mayor, es una bruja con muy mal genio, y algo arisca, que se ha propuesto rechazar a cualquier chico que demuestre el más mínimo interés por ella. Desgraciadamente, el estricto reglamento que rige el hogar de los Stratford prohibe a Blanca tener novio hasta que su insoportable hermana tenga uno; situación que parece más que improbable teniendo en cuenta que Kat lleva una vida social desastrosa. Blanca está desesperada por ir al baile de fin de curso. Pero su pretendiente, Cameron, guarda una sorpresa...
Sleepless in Seattle
Nora Ephron · 1993
After the death of his mother, a young boy calls a radio station in an attempt to set his father up on a date. Talking about his father’s loneliness soon leads to a meeting with a young female journalist, who has flown to Seattle to write a story about the boy and his father.
Me Before You
Thea Sharrock · 2016
Will é um garoto rico e bem-sucedido, até sofrer um grave acidente que o deixa preso a uma cadeira de rodas. Ele está profundamente depressivo e contrata uma garota do campo para cuidar dele. Ela sempre levou uma vida modesta, com dificuldades financeiras e problemas no trabalho, mas está disposta a provar para Will que ainda existem razões para viver.
Notting Hill
Roger Michell · 1999
La historia se centra en William, propietario de una tienda de libros en el popular barrio londinense de Notting Hill, y Anna Scott, la estrella más rutilante del firmamento cinematográfico. Desde el momento en que la actriz entra en la tienda, William se embarca en un cortejo complicado, para el cual cuenta con la inestimable ayuda de sus inseparables amigos, entre los que destaca su compañero de piso el singular Spike, que observa con asombro e incredulidad cómo el bueno de William tiene un romance con una mujer inalcanzable para cualquier otro ser humano.
Runaway Bride
Garry Marshall · 1999
Having already left three grooms at the altar, Maggie Carpenter is branded "the runaway bride" by jaded New York journalist Ike Graham. But, after his facts are called into question, Ike races to Maggie's hometown to save his reputation and report on her upcoming fourth trip down the aisle – during which he's convinced she'll run again. Though he's there on a muckraking mission, Ike can't help but fall for this breathtaking heartbreaker.
Pretty Woman
Garry Marshall · 1990
Quand Edward Lewis, businessman de talent, s’offre les services de la belle Vivian, beauté fatale qui arpente chaque nuit les trottoirs d’Hollywood Boulevard, il décide par amusement de l’engager, de lui faire découvrir son style de vie, de la couvrir de cadeaux. Ils vivent ainsi quelque temps, jusqu’au jour où ils découvrent tous deux qu’ils ne peuvent plus se séparer…
When Harry Met Sally...
Rob Reiner · 1989
During their travel from Chicago to New York, Harry and Sally debate whether or not sex ruins a friendship between a man and a woman. Eleven years later, and they're still no closer to finding the answer.
