Their characters- who when they are not a cliched personality where one of them finds it hard to show their vulnerability or is typically more ambitious, or just heartbroken- are often intriguing. In this article, we have listed the 10 best rom-coms of all time.
They can have humorous or serious scenarios or a perfect blend of both and still give us something refreshing. Whatever they carry, it is hard to ignore them, and it is one of the main reasons why rom-coms are one of the trending genres.
Dedicating the post to all the romantic comedy genre, here are the 10 best rom-com movies of all time-
1. When Harry met Sally
Starring Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan in the titular role, the film revolves around the question we have all asked at least once- “Can men and women be just friends?” While the film won’t provide you with a direct answer, Harry and Sally’s chance encounters over more than a decade will surely give you a memorable experience.
2. 10 Things I Hate About You
A timeless classic that is a revamped version of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, 10 Things I Hate About You follows Cameron who gets admitted to a rich High School in Seattle and falls for Bianca whose strict dad protects her from the male gaze.
Cameron then schemes a ridiculous plan where he asks his friend to date Bianca’s older sister to eventually have a date with Bianca. The film has humorous situations, perfect comedic timing- and of course Heath Ledger.
3. How To Lose a Guy in 10 Days
As the title itself suggests, the movie revolves around a woman working in a magazine who is looking for quality content for her next column and is experimenting in real life with a man by torturing him through ways that will ensure that he breaks up with her in 10 days.
On the contrary, the man she chose also has a deal where he promises to prove that he can make any girl fall in love with him. Amidst all the chaos, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days shows how Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey’s characters fall for each other.
4. 500 Days of Summer
Away from the conventional romantic comedies, 500 Days of Summer can be confusing and problematic but surely hits home for all those who have encountered some awful breakups in their lives.
The movie is real and raw- which makes it a refreshing watch and even though it came out back in 2009, it stands the test of time and is still relatable.
5. The Proposal
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds star in this unique rom-com that follows a conditioned marriage between career-driven and strong-minded Margaret who is also on the verge of deportation and her cheerful assistant Andrew.
Predictably, the two eventually fall in love with each other but still, the movie is a good treat. It shows how Margaret lets go of her fear of being in love while not leaving her ambitious side as well.
6. Me Before You
Before you watch this movie let us warn you that it will make you cry- and not in a healthy way. Based on the book of the same name, featuring the beautiful Emily Clarke alongside a charming Sam Claffin, it follows the uncommon love story of a physically challenged man and his caretaker who fall for each other amidst all the obstacles.
But be ready- the movie is going to give you some profound lessons about love and choices.
7. La La Land
Without the legendary musical rom-com that has won millions of hearts, this list will be incomplete. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone play the role of two adult characters still finding their way through the world while falling for each other.
They face complex decisions regarding love, career, choices, and hope. It forces you to wonder if our lives could have been different if we had made different choices.
8. Love & Other Drugs
Anne Hathway and Jake Gyllenhaal feature in this beautiful yet heart-wrenching rom-com that shows a woman suffering from Parkinson’s disease and a man working at Pfizer.
The story may appear very light-hearted, almost one-dimensional initially, however as it moves on, it mixes romance and emotions with larger social subjects like issues with the healthcare industry and challenges of disability.
9. Amelie
If you are planning to watch Emily in Paris, drop the idea for now, and first watch Amelie from Paris. It is the story of a waitress whose life is altered after an unexpected discovery.
The movie is almost magical as it takes us through the city of Paris portraying the beauty of Parisian life through the lens of Montmartre.
10. Notting Hill
Notting Hill is for those whose entire life is re-defined in one single moment and for William Thacker, played by Hugh Grant, that moment is when a popular actress enters his bookstore to free him from his monotonous existence. Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant’s performance makes the film even better.
Conclusion-
So, this was our list of some of the best rom-coms. Some other rom-coms that you can try out are- Crazy Rich Asians if you are looking for some diversity; Long Shot, if good but underperformed movies are your favorite and I Give It a Year if you are looking for, well, an anti-romcom! Which rom-com do you like the most?
