Perfect for a cosy night in
Of all the movie genres to watch, there’s possibly nothing more comforting than picking one of the best rom-coms you know and settling into bed with a large bowl of popcorn, a face mask and a glass of wine. Rom-coms, who doesn't love them?
Lately, we have seen some amazing rom-coms, with Julia Roberts returning to her feel-good roots by teaming up with George Clooney for the romantic movie, Ticket to Paradise. And who can forget J.Lo’s turns as a heartbroken singer, who finds new love with a stranger (played by Owen Wilson) in the movie, Marry Me? Also, Kaley Cuoco had us all turning back the time to create the perfect man in Meet Cute. Kumail Nanjiani and Issa Rae also delighted us by bringing a romance between an African-American woman and a South Asian man to our Netflix screens in The Lovebirds.
If you usually rely on classics for your rom-com binges, then you’ll find the usual suspects in this list—The Meg Ryan classic When Harry Met Sally, Hugh Grant and Sandra Bullock starring Two Weeks Notice as well as 10 Things I Hate About You (can you believe that film is 23 years old?!), Eat, Pray, Love and P.S I Love You. And, of course, there’s Definitely Maybe.
If you don't already know what it’s about (seriously, you're in for a treat), the movie stars Ryan Reynolds as a dad in the middle of divorce proceedings who tries to explain his past three relationships to his 11-year-old daughter. She must try and guess which is her mum.
Some of the latest releases you may not have considered are also on the list, such as Emma, the modern reimagining of Jane Austen’s beloved romantic comedy starring Anya Taylor-Joy. How about Kaitlyn Dever in Rosaline, the comedic re-imagining of Shakespeare’s classic Romeo and Juliet? Plus, did you know that Netflix is also home to Intolerable Cruelty and Midnight in Paris? Rom-coms seriously don’t get any better than Owen Wilson alongside Rachel McAdams in a nostalgia-themed flick or George Clooney as a dapper lawyer trying to crush Catherine Zeta-Jones’s crippling divorce suit? It’s rom-com 101.
So settle in with one of the films from our round-up of the best rom-coms out there. Prepare to laugh and cry in equal measure…
This article first appeared on Glamour.co.uk
© 1989 CASTLE ROCK ENTERTAINMENT. All Rights Reserved. / MGM1/76When Harry Met Sally, 1989
Who: Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal
What: College graduates Harry Burns and Sally Albright share a car ride from Chicago to New York in 1977, arguing whether men and women can ever be strictly platonic friends. Ten years later, they run into each at a bookstore. They are forced to deal with how they really feel about each other and attempt to stay friends without sex becoming an issue between them.
Defining moment: This quote: "I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible."
Where: Prime Video
Lionsgate Entertainment2/76Long Shot, 2019
Who: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen
What: Sparks fly between free-spirited journalist Fred Flarsky and United States Secretary of State Charlotte Field after she impulsively hires him as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her horrified advisers.
Defining moment: Any rom-com where Boyz II Men make an appearance is a winner!
Where: Prime Video
Paramount3/76The Lovebirds, 2020
Who: Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae
What: A couple is on the break of breaking up when they get unintentionally embroiled in a bizarre murder mystery. While they work hard to clear their names and solve the case, they must also figure out how to save their relationship.
Defining moment: This movie depicts the romance between an African-American woman and a South Asian man, which is very rare, and we love it for it.
Where: Netflix
©2011 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.4/76Crazy, Stupid, Love, 2011
Who: Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Julianne Moore
What: Middle-aged Cal is heartbroken after his unfaithful wife requests a divorce. To get over the demise of his marriage, the suddenly single 40-year-old meets handsome self-styled player Jacob who takes him under his wing and helps him pick up women at bars.
Defining moment: "Seriously? It's like you're Photoshopped!" Emma's character tells a shirtless Ryan. We agree!
Where: Prime Video
Warner Bros5/76Monster-In-Law, 2005
Who: Jane Fonda, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Vartan
What: Charlotte is living on cloud nine as she meets the man of her dreams and decides to settle down with him. However, her bubble doesn't last when his mother decides to interject and pull out all the stops to ruin their relationship.
Defining moment: Anything with JLo and a wedding theme in it, and we're sold!
Where: Prime Video
Peter Iovino6/76Made of Honor, 2008
Who: Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan
What: When serial date Tom's best friend Hannah asks him to be a part of her bridal party for her upcoming wedding, he realises that he's actually in love with her. He then does everything in his power to woo the love of his life before she walks down the aisle.
Defining moment: "Nobody in the world makes me laugh the way you do." Sigh.
Where: Prime Video
©2002 Warner Bros. - U.S., Canada, Bahamas & Bermuda. ©2002 Village Roadshow Films (BVI) Limited.7/76Two Weeks Notice, 2002
Who: Hugh Grant, Sandra Bullock
What: Motivated lawyer Lucy works for handsome and rich George Wade but is forced to quit and hand in her notice as he treats her like a nanny instead of taking her seriously.
Defining moment: The moment they realise they have feelings for each other always gets us…
Where: Prime Video
Tracy Bennett8/76Just Go With It, 2011
Who: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Brooklyn Decker, Nicole Kidman
What: A plastic surgeon convinces his loyal assistant to pretend to be his soon-to-be-divorced wife during a trip to Hawaii after a careless lie he told his much younger girlfriend.
Defining moment: Nicole Kidman is amazing in it!
Where: Netflix
