1Zoey Deutch, Shay Mitchell, Rose Abdoo- Directed by: Daryl Wein
Something From Tiffany's is a romantic comedy that serves up a holiday-themed tale of love and serendipity. The film follows the story of Rachel (Zoey Deutch) and Gary (Ray Nicholson), whose lives intersect with Ethan (Kendrick Sampson) and Vanessa (Shay Mitchell) after a mix-up at the iconic Tiffany & Co. leads to an unexpected engagement. Amidst the romance and confusion, the characters embark on a journey of self-discovery and true love. The movie highlights themes of fate, relationships, and the magic of the holiday season. The film offers audiences a warm, festive experience that examines whether true love is just a twist of fate away.Available On:
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2Angourie Rice, Gaten Matarazzo, Christopher Mintz-PlasseHonor Society follows the ambitious high school senior Honor Rose (Angourie Rice), on her cutthroat path to securing a coveted recommendation from her guidance counselor Mr. Calvin (Christopher Mintz-Plasse), for admission to Harvard. The film presents a comedic and sly examination of the pressures of academic excellence as Honor concocts a scheme to manipulate her three main competitors out of the running. However, her plan is complicated by an unexpected romance with her target Michael (Gaten Matarazzo). The themes of competition and integrity are analyzed, as well as the cost of success. The plot uncovers Honor's carefully laid plans lead her to life-changing realizations.Available On:
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3Lili Reinhart, Danny Ramirez, David Corenswet- Directed by: Wanuri Kahiu
On the eve of her college graduation, Natalie's life diverges into two parallel realities: one in which she becomes pregnant and must navigate motherhood in her Texas hometown, the other in which she moves to Los Angeles to pursue her career.Available On:
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- 4Emma Roberts, Thomas Mann, Britt Robertson
- Directed by: Maryus Vaysberg
Two strangers believe in love but never seem to be able to find its true meaning. In a wild twist of events, fate puts each in the other's path on one stormy New Year's Eve.Available On:
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5Pallavi Sharda, Suraj Sharma, Arianna Afsar- Directed by: Tom Dey
Pressured by their parents to find spouses, Asha and Ravi pretend to date during a summer of weddings, only to find themselves falling for each other.Available On:
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6Charlie Day, Jenny Slate, Scott Eastwood- Directed by: Jason Orley
Get your "ha-ha's" and your warm fuzzies all at the same time with this lovable romcom. Charlie Day and Jenny Slate team up to get their exes back but they might just find that they make a pretty good team themselves.
I Want You Back is a romantic comedy that delves into the complexities of love and the fear of ending up alone. The film follows Peter (Charlie Day) and Emma (Jenny Slate), two strangers who bond over being dumped by their respective partners on the same weekend. In a desperate bid to reclaim their lost loves, they hatch a plan to sabotage their exes' new relationships. As they devise this scheme, they become intertwined, leading to complications and realizations about what they truly want. The movie features themes of companionship, self-discovery, and the unpredictable nature of romance.More I Want You Back
- #35 of 70 onThe Best Movies About Getting Dumped
- #10 of 14 onAlt Rom-Coms That Take A Jaded Look At Love
- #31 of 57 onThe Best Movies That Are Set In Atlanta
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7Alison Brie, Aubrey Plaza, Alessandro Nivola- Directed by: Jeff Baena
Flown to an Italian immersion program on her company's dime, what starts as a romantic getaway devolves into chaos.Available On:
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8Lindsay Lohan, Chord Overstreet, Jack Wagner- Directed by: Janeen Damian
A spoiled heiress suffering from amnesia after a skiing accident lands in the care of a lodge owner and his daughter.- #100 of 132 onThe Best Christmas Movies Of All Time
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9Marry Me
Jennifer Lopez, Owen Wilson, Chloe Coleman- Directed by: Kat Coiro
Kat Coiro manages to take an unbelievable premise and make it a familiar romcom that benefits from Jennifer Lopez and Owen Wilson's onscreen charisma.
Pop superstar Kat Valdez is about to get married before an audience of her loyal fans. However, seconds before the ceremony, she learns about her fiance's cheating ways and has a meltdown on stage. In a moment of inspired insanity, Kat locks eyes with a total stranger in the crowd and marries him on the spot. As forces conspire to separate the unlikely newlyweds, they must soon decide if two people from such different worlds can find true love together.More Marry Me- #35 of 47 on50+ Quirky Romance Movies With Unique Love Stories
- #30 of 65 onThe Funniest Movies About Marriage
- #13 of 66 onThe 55+ Best Recent Romantic Movies, Ranked
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10Eugenio Derbez, Samara Weaving, Max Greenfield- Directed by: Richard Wong
Eugenio Derbez and Samara Weaving are out to trick the paparazzi and the public in The Valet. Based on the French film of the same name, Derbez plays a parking attendant who is asked to be a famous actress' boyfriend after she is photographed with a married man. If you are a fan of the fake dating troupe, this film is for you.
The Valet is a lighthearted romantic comedy that shuttles between the glitzy world of celebrity and the humbler realms of the working class. This tale of mistaken identity ensues when a photographed encounter between famous actress Olivia (Samara Weaving) and her lover is mistaken for an affair with parking valet Antonio. In a bid to avoid a PR scandal, Olivia's team orchestrates a cover-up, propelling Antonio (Eugenio Derbez) into a charade as Olivia's new boyfriend. The themes of honesty, love, and the dichotomy of social status play out humorously. The film delivers a comedic yet touching commentary on the nature of celebrity and image. While it may not have garnered prestigious awards, it remains a charming pick for those in need of a feel-good escape.Available On:
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11Rowan Blanchard, Auli'i Cravalho, Isabella Ferreira- Directed by: Sammi Cohen
When a young artist is forced to join her high school track team, she uses it as a chance to pursue the girl for whom she's been harboring a crush. But she finds herself falling for an unexpected teammate and discovering what real love feels like.Available On:
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12Justin Hartley, James Remar, Bonnie Bedelia- Directed by: Charles Shyer
When a best-selling author returns home at Christmas to settle his mother's estate, he finds a diary that holds secrets to the past.Available On:
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13Allison Janney, John Macmillan, Cynthia Addai-Robinson- Directed by: Claire Scanlon
Family tensions ramp up among siblings in the week leading up to their half-sister's wedding in the country.Available On:
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14Victoria Justice, Adam Demos, Luca Sardelis- Directed by: Stuart McDonald
Victoria Justice is heading down under in this Netflix Original romantic comedy. Looking to start her own business, a LA wine executive decides to travel all the way to Australia to try and seal the deal with a local winery. However, along the way she falls for the gruff brother of the owner in this take on the classic Hallmark movie.
To win over a major client, a go-getter LA wine executive signs on to work at an Australian sheep farm, where she sparks with a rugged and mysterious local.More A Perfect PairingAvailable On:
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15Aimee Garcia, Freddie Prinze, Gabriel Sloyer- Directed by: Gabriela Tagliavini
Angelina, a pop star, escapes to grant a young fan's wish in small-town New York, where she not only finds the inspiration to revitalize her career but also a shot at true love.Available On:
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16Kaitlyn Dever, Bradley Whitford, Isabela Merced- Directed by: Karen Maine
Rosaline, a 2022 twist on Shakespeare's classic "Romeo and Juliet," reframes the tale from the viewpoint of Romeo's ex-lover, Rosaline (Kaitlyn Dever). The film offers a comedic take on the story of the jilted maiden who, still in love with Romeo, schemes to thwart his romance with Juliet in the hopes of winning him back. While attempting to break up the star-crossed lovers, Rosaline unwittingly embarks on her journey of self-discovery and finds herself grappling with her ideas of love and independence. The movie approaches the timeless theme of love with a fresh perspective and highlights how personal growth can often be an unintended consequence of a broken heart.Available On:
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17Emma Thompson, Daryl McCormack, Isabella Laughland- Directed by: Sophie Hyde
Emma Thompson gives a career defining performance in this sex-positive comedy about a retiree who hires a young sex worker. A conversation film a la My Dinner with Andre, Good Luck to You Leo Grande is a charming and thought-provoking take about sex work like you've never seen. Daryl McCormack is a star in the making as the direct and attentive Leo Grande.
Good Luck to You, Leo Grande is a 2022 dramedy that explores self-acceptance, sexual liberation, and the quest for fulfillment. Directed by Sophie Hyde, the film follows Nancy Stokes, a retired schoolteacher (Emma Thompson), who, seeking adventure and an escape from her mundane widowhood, hires a young sex worker named Leo Grande, (Daryl McCormack). Their encounter leads to candid conversations, self-revelation, and unexpected moments of personal growth. As the two characters connect, the film presents a thoughtful examination of intimacy, pleasure, and the societal taboos around sex, particularly for an older woman. Emma Thompson's performance has been particularly lauded for her frank, vulnerable portrayal.Available On:
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18Sam Claflin, Verónica Echegui, Fernando Becerril- Directed by: Analeine Cal y Mayor
Definitely look for this film streaming on Amazon Prime if you want to watch a relaxing romantic comedy. You'll see all the twists and turns before they happen but in a way that's almost comforting.
Sparks fly between an uptight English writer and a Spanish translator who rewrote his failed book into an erotic novel.More Book of Love- #72 of 74 onThe Greatest Movies About Writers, Ranked
- #35 of 66 onThe 55+ Best Recent Romantic Movies, Ranked
- #54 of 68 onThe Best Comedy Films On Amazon Prime
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19Kaley Cuoco, Pete Davidson, Deborah S. Craig- Directed by: Alexandre Lehmann
Meet Cute plunges into the complexities of time travel and romance with a twist. The film centers around Sheila (Kaley Cuoco) and Gary (Pete Davidson), a seemingly destined pair who meet in a magical New York City bar. However, the charming concept of "love at first sight" gets complicated as Sheila reveals her ability to time travel with a tanning bed. She uses this to meticulously engineer a perfect date night by repeatedly reliving the same evening. This comedic yet poignant narrative explores themes of fate, perfectionism, and the acceptance of human imperfections. The film presents a fresh take on the rom-com genre, asking whether true love needs flaws to be genuine.Available On:
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20Mika Abdalla, Jake Short, Mason Versaw- Directed by: Talia Osteen
Sex Appeal has everything you expect to see in a romantic teen comedy, including the "fun" adults that try to guide the wayward youths.
A teen tests her sex appeal on her oldest friend when her long-distance boyfriend wants to take their relationship to the next level.More Sex Appeal- #15 of 50 onThe Best Movies About Generation Z (So Far)
- #22 of 35 onThe Best Hulu Original Movies
- #208 of 214 onThe 150+ Best New Comedies Of The Last 5 Years, Ranked
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21Freida Pinto, Sope Dirisu, Oliver Jackson-Cohen- Directed by: Emma Holly Jones
Fans of Jane Austen will be most pleased with this period romantic comedy about revenge and love in regency London. Based on the book of the same name with direction from Emma Holly Jones,Freida Pinto plays a vicar's daughter who agrees to trick the most eligible bachelor in Britain after he rejects her best friend.
When a young woman gets rejected by London's most eligible bachelor, Mr. Malcolm, she convinces her friend to play the role of his ideal match. Soon, Mr. Malcolm wonders whether he's found the perfect woman or the perfect hoax.Available On:
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22Owen McDonnell, Anjelika Washington, Valentina Lodovini- Directed by: Brandon Camp
Love & Gelato is a 2022 coming-of-age romantic comedy that whisks viewers away to the picturesque streets of Rome. The story centers on Lina (Susanna Skaggs), a young woman who, following her mother's dying wish, ventures to Italy to experience its culture and possibly discover the identity of her father. The film, based on the novel by Jenna Evans Welch, captures the essence of summer love and the exploration of one's heritage. As Lina dips into the adventures of her new surroundings, she finds romance and the sweet taste of gelato. While the film didn't take home major awards, it delights with its whimsical charm and depiction of family, love, and self-discovery.Available On:
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23Machine Gun Kelly, Mod Sun, Becky G- Directed by: Machine Gun Kelly, Mod Sun
Rapper Machine Gun Kelly is fully stepping into the movie business with Good Mourning, a romantic stoner comedy which he also wrote and directed. It follows a movie star (Kelly), who after receiving a cryptic text from his girlfriend, believes they are going to break up. He then goes through hilarious lengths to get in touch with her.
A movie star must choose between pursuing his one true love or landing a life-changing role in a film.Available On:
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24Andy Garcia, Gloria Estefan, Adria Arjona- Directed by: Gary Alazraki
A father must come to grips with his daughter's upcoming wedding and handle multiple relationships within his sprawling Cuban American family.More Father of the Bride- #38 of 38 onThe Best HBO Original Movies Since 2010
- #8 of 21 onThe Best HBO Max Original Movies
- #4 of 16 onThe 15 Best Movies Like 'Crazy Rich Asians'
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25Seo-hyun, Lee Junyoung, Lee El- Directed by: Park Hyeonjin
This South Korean romcom has two co-workers learning a lot about one another as they consensually test the boundries of pleasure and pain.
Love never hurt so good for two co-workers who enter a contractual relationship as partners in consensual play, pleasure and pain.Available On:
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26Zach Braff, Cole Sprouse, Mason Gooding- Directed by: Christopher Winterbauer
Sometimes you think you have to go to great lengths, even to Mars, to find the person that you love but they might have been right in front of you all along. Moonshot is a fun and intelligible romantic comedy that doesn't reinvent the genre, but doesn't let it down either.
Moonshot embraces the romantic comedy genre with a sci-fi twist, catapulting its adventure into space. The plot orbits around college students Sophie (Lana Condor) and Walt (Cole Sprouse) who board a space shuttle to reach their significant others on Mars. In an unexpected turn, the pair find themselves on a cosmic journey that tests their intentions and sparks a unique connection. This charming interstellar tale explores themes of love, destiny, and the lengths we go for relationships.Available On:
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27Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, Margaret Cho- Directed by: Andrew Ahn
Fire Island is a modern romantic comedy that gives a fresh, LGBTQ+ twist to the classic "Pride and Prejudice" narrative, set against the backdrop of the iconic gay vacation destination of the same name. The story follows a group of friends who embark on a week of fun and frolics, even as they navigate the complexities of contemporary gay life, including social stratification and the search for meaningful connections. Joel Kim Booster leads the ensemble, both as the main character and as the film's screenwriter, alongside Saturday Night Live's Bowen Yang. The film delivers laughs with heart, offering sharp social commentary and celebrating the joy and solidarity within the queer community.More Fire Island- #16 of 35 onThe Best Hulu Original Movies
- #21 of 26 onThe Best Movies Based On Jane Austen Books
- #61 of 79 onThe Best Movies About Vacations
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28Laura Marano, Mena Massoud, Chelsie Preston Crayford- Directed by: Rick Jacobson
When confident New York hairdresser, Izzie gets offered a job to style a royal wedding, she might be walking away with more than just a paycheck.
New York hairdresser Izzy seizes the chance to work at the wedding of a charming prince, then sparks fly between them, putting love and duty to the test.More The Royal Treatment- #39 of 45 on25+ Romantic Comedies To Watch On Netflix Right Now
- #24 of 66 onThe 55+ Best Recent Romantic Movies, Ranked
- #178 of 337 onThe Best Netflix Original Movies Ever
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29Brittany Snow, Justin Long, Alex Moffat- Directed by: Clare Niederpruem
When Jesse is dumped right before the holidays by her boyfriend, Shawn, his parents convince her to still spend Christmas with them, and Shawn's handsome cousin, while Shawn is away.Available On:
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30Dustin Hoffman, Sissy Spacek, Jake Hoffman- Directed by: Darren Legallo
Four characters become tangled in a love triangle. Because of this, they are forced to confront their pasts and make new love work in their life.Available On:
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31Sally Phillips, Erik Thomson, Alexander England- Directed by: Renée Webster
Inspired by a birthday surprise from her friends, a 50-year-old woman has a business idea to launch an all-male house-cleaning service.Available On:
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32Laure Calamy, Benjamin Lavernhe, Olivia Côte- Directed by: Caroline Vignal
A teacher embarks on a long journey with a donkey to find her secret lover in the countryside.Available On:
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33Billy Eichner, Luke Macfarlane, Guy Branum- Directed by: Nicholas Stoller
Bobby is a neurotic podcast host who's happy to go on Tinder dates and content not to have a serious relationship. That all changes when he meets Aaron, an equally detached lawyer who likes to play the field. Repeatedly drawn to each other, both men begin to show their vulnerable sides as their undeniable attraction turns into something resembling a commitment.More Bros- #150 of 158 onThe 100+ Best Movies With Gay Themes
- #42 of 42 onThe 30+ Best LGBT Movies On Amazon Prime, Ranked
- #20 of 39 onThe Best LGBTQ+ Comedy Movies
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34Brittany Bristow, Chris McNally, Jayne Eastwood- Directed by: Leif Bristow
When Bella discovers the funding for her dog rescue center is being discontinued, she turns to JR, a caring soldier who becomes attached to one of her rescues and her.Available On:
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35Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck, Steve Zahn- Directed by: Emily Ting
Jodi finally has everyhing she wants but continues to push herself, this time by getting the lead in the school play. Will she choke or will she be able to stand tall in the end?
Tall Girl 2, the sequel to the 2019 film Tall Girl, premiered in 2022 and continues to follow the life of Jodi Kreyman (Ava Michelle). Jodi now embraces her over six foot tall height with newfound confidence after overcoming insecurities in the first film. However, she faces a new set of challenges as she works through her relationship with her boyfriend Jack Dunkleman (Griffin Gluck), and the pressures of high school popularity and self-doubt. The film addresses themes of self-acceptance, personal growth, and the impact of social dynamics on young adults. The film has resonated with a young audience dealing with similar issues.Available On:
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36Chosen Jacobs, Lexi Underwood, Kolton Stewart- Directed by: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Cinderella is a tale as old as old as time and Disney is revamping it for the modern age and its streaming platform. Like most adaptations, bits of the story change and here the coveted glass slipper turns into a basketball shoe. Chosen Jacobs stars in this gender-swapped fairy tale.
A twist on "Cinderella" from New York's sneaker culture.Available On:
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37Violet McGraw, Eddie Cibrian, Beau Bridges- Directed by: Alex Ranarivelo
A strip of Santa's jingle bells brings a century of peace and prosperity to a small town in Oregon, but they go missing just days before Christmas. A group of intrepid kids try to find the real thief, locate the bells and restore the Christmas magic after a friend's dad is falsely accused.Available On:
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38Annelise Cepero, Jeremy Sumpter, Brooke Shields- Directed by: Shaun Paul Piccinino
With just two weeks to get to the iHeartRadio Christmas Eve performance of her dreams, singer/songwriter Gail takes on a group of misfit kids hoping to perform in a Christmas Eve Gala of their own.Available On:
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39Katerina Graham, Tom Hopper, Laura Hopper- Directed by: Mark Steven Johnson
A newly single woman learns the Italian villa she reserved is double-booked, and she'll have to share it with a cynical stranger.Available On:
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