The romantic comedy genre has a very long and expansive history and has been in movies almost since its inception. As such, many romantic comedies have been made over the years that have gone down in history as some of the most memorable and popular films ever made.
These kinds of movies are gentle and sweet and hilarious at the same time, a phenomenal combination that is guaranteed to stay in audiences’ minds for years to come. Roman holidayTo Annie HallThese are classics that have aged like fine wines.
1 Not your typical Shakespeare dramatization — “10 Things I Hate About You” (1999)
A clever adaptation of Shakespeare’s old classics The Taming of the Shrew In the contemporary setting of an American high school, 10 things you hate is one of the most fun and engaging teen rom-coms to come out in the 90’s.
This movie heath ledger‘s most compelling performance and what makes for some of the most iconic scenes in the genre. , has become the quality standard for teen movies.
2 A never-ending loop of joy — ‘Groundhog Day’ (1993)
Over the years, the time travel genre and rom-coms have proven to get along pretty well. Perhaps the most popular combination of these two types of stories of his is marmot dayWhere Bill Murray You play a narcissistic TV weatherman who repeats the same day over and over again.
The film is a bundle of joy, kindness, and character growth packed into a refreshing 100 minutes of laughter and romance.If you like time travel stories, funny stories, and romantic stories, you can’t help but love it! marmot dayeven if you think you hate rom-coms.
3 When the Audience Met Laughter – “When Harry Met Sally…” (1989)
of When Harry met Sally…two friends discuss whether sex ruins friendships between men and women.
In addition to two iconic performances from billy crystal When Meg Ryan, it’s not hard to see what made this era of cinema so great. The two main characters have amazing chemistry, all the jokes land, the lines are wonderfully written, and the whole thing balances humor and sweetness better than most other rom-coms before or since. Excellent.
Four A film about a nervous romance — Annie Hall (1977)
woody allenof Annie Hall was the film that won Best Picture in the same year. Star Wars Nominated. And frankly, it’s absolutely worth it, and a movie that’s just as memorable as it is.
Semi-autobiographical and incredibly witty, this is arguably one of the most intelligent romcoms ever made. Allen’s best work always pushes the boundaries of the genre and the medium itself, delivering a hilarious, relatable and serious final product.
Five A Cinematically Incredible Experience — “The Apartment” (1960)
Screenplay/Director Billy Wilder One of the greatest masters of rom-com cinema, he proved it with his Oscar-winning masterpiece. apartmentabout a man climbing the corporate ladder by renting an apartment to an executive to meet his mistress.
apartment A true marvel of cinema. Visually striking, beautifully directed, cleverly written, and with an amazing cast of actors at the top of the game, it’s no wonder why it’s one of the paragons of the genre.
6 Well, No Movie’s Perfect. But this is close – “Some Like It Hot” (1959)
Another Billy Wilder comedy masterpiece, i like it hot It tells the story of two musicians who witness a mob attack and must join an all-girl band disguised as women to escape gangsters.
This is one of those movies where the premise is a joy in itself and every element miraculously manages to elevate it to something special. i like it hot Far ahead of its time, for decades it has delighted and comforted audiences in search of laughter and romance.
7 Romance In Romantic Rome — Roman Holiday (1953)
In this moving and beautifully shot classic, a traveling European princess spends the night in Rome. There she meets an American reporter whose editor bets that she can get an exclusive interview with the royal family.
Supported by the charisma of two of the most attractive actors in Hollywood history, Audrey Hepburn When Gregory Peck, Roman holiday Humor and romance that can soften even the hardest of hearts. Simple and uplifting, this is a great movie to watch if you’re looking for something light and easy to enjoy.
8 What a wonderful feeling — “Singing in the Rain” (1952)
if you sing in the rain A love letter to the magic of cinema, but also to the magic of living, loving, laughing, dancing and singing. If you’re feeling down, this movie will definitely make you feel better.
Full of catchy songs, funny jokes, and moving scenes, if you sing in the rain It’s a movie that’s virtually impossible to dislike. It tells a sweet tale of love and how love triumphs in the Hollywood system, while also paying tribute to the transition to film talkies.
The romantic film genre includes what happened one night and then what happened one nightIt’s amazing that, more than 80 years later, it’s still hailed as one of the greatest films of all time.
The film was hugely popular at the time, becoming the first film to win all five major Oscars (a feat only achieved by it. flew over the cuckoonest ofWhen Silence of the Lambs). Thankfully it has proven to be utterly timeless.The actors do a great job, the jokes still genuinely laugh out loud and the romance elements work perfectly .
Ten Nobody Likes Chaplin — “City Lights” (1931)
charles chaplin Arguably the greatest slapstick comedian in cinema history, his films often delved into romance as well. He made many of the funniest and sweetest romantic comedies of the silent era. city lights Probably the best of them all.
This movie is a masterclass in storytelling that doesn’t require words. The stories it tells are beautiful, deeply moving, and sometimes even poignant, and are always an absolute pleasure to watch unfold. am), city lights Great place to start.