The 78 Best Romantic Comedies of All Time

Remember when all your angsty, lovelorn woes could be solved by a delightful (and Julia Roberts-infused) rom-com? Well, thanks to streaming platforms and their ever-growing lineup of laugh-out-loud flicks, this genre is now all the rage. That’s why we’re highlighting the 78 best romantic comedies of all time, including timeless O.G.s like When Harry Met Sally and modern faves like Crazy Rich Asians .

So, whether you enjoy cheesy coming-of-age tales or revel in the drama of love triangles (we’re looking at you, My Best Friend's Wedding), we’ve got something for you. Keep reading for a comprehensive list of the greatest romantic comedies to stream on Netflix, Disney+, Hulu and more.

• Cast: Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Cary Elwes
• Rating: R

Two friends make a pact to have a no-strings-attached relationship in this steamy rom-com. But can they do it without breaking the No. 1 rule (aka falling for each other)?

• Cast: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding, Renee Zellweger
• Rating: R

Before Tom Cruise jumped on Oprah Winfrey’s couch, he stole the heart of Renée Zellweger—and all of us—in this film about a sports agent in search of authenticity at work.

• Cast: Carell, Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone
• Rating: PG-13

The all-star cast is enough to press play on this rom-com. Crazy, Stupid, Love is all about jumping back into the complicated world of dating in your 40s.

• Cast: Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz
• Rating: PG-13

When Julianne Potter learns that her childhood best friend, Michael O'Neal, is getting married, she starts to realize that she has feelings for him. From the Dionne Warwick family sing-along to the oversized flip phones, this classic will have you replaying the movie soundtrack for weeks.

• Cast: Jason Segel, Kristen Bell, Mila Kunis, Russell Brand
• Rating: R

A trip to Hawaii is a great way to get over a breakup, but when his ex and her new boyfriend happen to be staying in the same hotel...well, things get a little more complicated.

• Cast: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger
• Rating: PG

This Meg Ryan rom-com makes us miss the days of dialing into radio shows—and witty Nora Ephron dialogue. Hanks stars as Sam Baldwin, a widowed father who bonds with a Baltimore reporter after his son tries to help him find a new wife. The only hitch? She's already engaged.

• Cast: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire
• Rating: PG-13

A high schooler named Ellie Chu agrees to write love letters for the popular jock, Paul. But the catch? She’s also in love with the crush in question. What could go wrong?

• Cast: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher, Peter Boyle
• Rating: PG

Sandra Bullock is delightful as the token-taking "L" train employee, who comes to the rescue of her crush after he falls on the tracks. When his family mistakenly assumes that she’s his fiancée, her life takes an interesting turn.

• Cast: Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons
• Rating: R

Two wedding guests find themselves trapped in a time loop after crawling into a mysterious cave. Who wouldn’t want to live the same day over and over again when Andy Samberg is involved?

• Cast: Dylan Moran, Lorelei Ling, Julia Roberts
• Rating: PG-13

A random encounter between a famous actress and a bookstore owner leads to an unlikely affair. Unfortunately, navigating their different lifestyles proves to be a huge challenge.

• Cast: Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Drew Barrymore, Bradley Cooper, Ginnifer Goodwin
• Rating: PG-13

If multiple storylines about love is your thing, follow along as nine people deal with their romance woes. From misreading the signs to rediscovering your love for a significant other, everyone can connect to the couples in the flick. Watch for the star-studded cast and swoon-worthy couples.

• Cast: Angela Bassett, Taye Diggs, Regina King
• Rating: R

Before she ruled Wakanda in Black Panther, Bassett played Stella, a stockbroker who escapes reality for a vacation in Jamaica and meets the one and only Winston Shakespeare. Paradise found.

• Cast: Drew Barrymore, Adam Sandler
• Rating: PG-13

Barrymore and Sandler are a match made in movie gold, so it’s no surprise this rom-com will have you laughing and rooting for the couple. (Especially with Barrymore’s short-term memory loss.)

• Cast: Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, James Earl Jones, Shari Headley
• Rating: R

Any flick with Eddie Murphy will have you crying from laughter. Murphy plays Prince Akeem as he flees from an arranged marriage to find true love in America. This ’90s film strikes comedy gold with memorable one-liners and, of course, an iconic 'Soul Glo' commercial.

• Cast: Nia Vardalos, John Corbett
• Rating: PG

Sparks fly when 30-year-old Toula meets a charming guy named Ian. But is she prepared to have her non-Greek beau meet her traditional big Greek family?

• Cast: Richard Gere, Julia Roberts, Héctor Elizondo
• Rating: R

Like we could omit this classic flick about a free-spirited prostitute and a businessman who fall in love. Most importantly, we’d like to honor this go-to line: “Big mistake. Huge.”

• Cast: Heath Ledger, Julia Stiles, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Larisa Oleynik
• Rating: PG-13

Teenage love stories will always hold a special place in our hearts. The best ones bring the smart girl and the bad boy together for witty banter.

• Cast: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer
• Rating: PG-13

After getting ditched by the popular kids at her birthday party, 13-year-old Jenna wishes to be "30, flirty, and thriving." But when her wish comes true, she’s stunned to see that her future is nothing like she imagined it would be. Watch for all the catchy '80s tunes.

• Cast: Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James
• Rating: PG-13

Smith starts as a confident dating coach who has no problem helping his recent client win over his crush. However, when it comes to his own love life, his tips and tricks don't cut it.

• Cast: Hugh Grant, Martine McCutcheon, Liam Neeson
• Rating: R

Eight different couples in London deal with their very different love lives during the weeks before Christmas. This movie has it all—laughter, tears, adorable kids and Hugh Grant's killer dance moves.

• Cast: Drew Barrymore, David Arquette, Marley Shelton, Michael Vartan
• Rating: PG-13

Josie didn't have the best high school experience. So, when she goes undercover for a story, she's ready for a do-over. (And she might fall hard for her English teacher in the process.)

• Cast: Gabrielle Union, Duane Martin, Gary Hardwick
• Rating: R

Eva is the mother hen of her sisters and oversees the trust fund. The sisters’ significant others aren't too keen with her control and vow to distract her. The question is: Will their plan work or will it completely backfire?

• Cast: Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Lisa Ann Walter
• Rating: PG

A rom-com you can watch with the kiddos. They'll enjoy all the meddlesome high jinks, and you'll love reminiscing about a simpler time—because if the film were set today, these two long-lost twins (played only by Lindsay Lohan) would have probably found each other on Facebook.

• Cast: Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Maddie Ziegler
• Rating: TV-14

We would freak out, too, if letters we wrote to every crush we’ve ever had (oh, including our sister's boyfriend) were magically sent to them years later. But a pretend relationship might solve these problems (or make things way more complicated).

• Cast: Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis
• Rating: PG

Loretta Castorini and Ronny Cammareri fall in love with each other under the moon. The only problem? She's engaged to his brother.

• Cast: Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant, Alicia Witt
• Rating: PG-13

When Lucy Kelson, an environmental lawyer, struggles to deal with her selfish boss’s behavior, she decides to put in her two weeks’ notice. The catch? She starts to catch feelings for said boss.

• Cast: Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton
• Rating: PG

Leslie Wright scores her dream job and possibly a new love interest. The problem? He might be the most oblivious man on the planet.

• Cast: Jessica Alba, Kathy Bates, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper
• Rating: PG-13

Nothing screams rom-com quite like a movie dedicated to the most romantic holiday. From first crushes to mending a broken heart, viewers witness different stories unfold on Valentine’s Day. There are so many notable celebs in this flick, we can't keep count.

• Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Bridgette Wilson
• Rating: PG-13

Mary Fiore is San Francisco's best wedding planner, but she spends so much time planning other people's love stories that she doesn't have one of her own. That is, until fate steps in.

• Cast: Michael Ealy, Jerry Ferrara, Meagan Good, Regina Hall
• Rating: PG-13

Determined to solve the issues in their respective relationships, four fabulous ladies turn to the advice of a best-selling self-help book. But when their partners find out about the book, they concoct a plan to return the favor.

• Cast: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Parker Posey, Jean Stapleton
• Rating: PG

This classic by Nora Ephron has adorable characters, sizzling chemistry, punchy dialogue and a gorgeous New York backdrop. It follows the story of Kathleen and Joe, two business rivals who meet and fall in love through an anonymous online romance.

• Cast: Jack Nicholson, Diane Keaton, Keanu Reeves, Frances McDormand
• Rating: PG-13

What happens when you have a beach house, a womanizer and a playwright in one movie? A recipe for a good early 2000s love story. (Oh, and did we mention Keanu Reeves is in it?)

• Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Zoe Kazan, Holly Hunter, Ray Romano
• Rating: R

After starting a relationship with struggling comedian Kumail, Emily, a psychology student, falls ill, leaving them in the awkward position of dealing with their family’s cultural differences. The award-winning flick (based on a true story) turns the usual romantic-comedy formula on its head and tackles cross-cultural themes in a totally fresh (and funny) way.

• Cast: Seth Rogen, Katherine Heigl, Paul Rudd
• Rating: R

A one-night stand turns two strangers, Ben Stone and Allison Scott, into parents-to-be. It’s not the traditional comedy, but you’ll be laughing from start to finish.

• Cast: Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey, Adam Goldberg
• Rating: PG-13

Advertising man Ben has ten days to make a woman fall in love with him to land a prestige diamond account at his firm. Meanwhile, journalist Andie has ten days to win and then drive away a man for the story she's writing. What happens when these two meet? We think you can guess (love, of course).

• Cast: Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae, Paul Sparks, Anna Camp
• Rating: R

One couple on the verge of breaking up has to deal with clearing their name from murder. Watch Leilani and Jibran try to solve the case and mend their relationship.

• Cast: Daniel Doheny, Madeline Weinstein, Antonio Marziale
• Rating: TV-MA

High schooler Alex Truelove is ready to take his relationship with BFF-turned-girlfriend Claire to the next level. That is, until he meets a charming guy named Elliot, who clearly has a crush on him.

• Cast: Cary Elwes, Robin Wright, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon
• Rating: PG

This star-studded fairy-tale rom-com follows a farmhand who embarks on a mission to rescue his soulmate, Princess Buttercup, from the evil Prince Humperdinck. It’s ideal to watch when you're sick in bed. (Or any time, really.)

• Cast: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu
• Rating: PG-13

Based on the bestselling book of the same title, the 2018 flick follows the journey of Rachel discovering that her boyfriend is rich. While processing that new info, she must also deal with his overprotective mother, conniving ex-girlfriend and this brand-new world.

• Cast: Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds, Mary Steenburgen
• Rating: PG-13

We will never get over the scene of Sandra Bullock dancing and singing to "Get Low" with Betty White. The 2009 flick brings Bullock and Reynolds together with a fake engagement that garners plenty of laughs.

• Cast: Renée Zellweger, Gemma Jones, Celia Imrie
• Rating: R

We can't resist our favorite love triangle of all time. How can you choose between Colin Firth and Hugh Grant? And let’s be honest, Bridget Jones made journaling cool since 2001.

• Cast: Lucy Boynton, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Aiden Gilen
• Rating: PG-13

Here’s one more ambitious—and under-the-radar—love story: A Dublin teenager decides to form a rock-and-roll band in order to win the heart of a girl.

• Cast: Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon
• Rating: R

What would you do to find your high school crush? For Ted, he’ll go through great lengths to finally tell Mary how he feels—even if it means going against the Matt Dillon.

• Cast: Ali Wong, Randall Park, James Saito, Michelle Buteau
• Rating: PG-13

When childhood best friends/sweethearts (played by Ali Wong and Randall Park) reconnect after 15 years, can they really continue where they left off or is it a recipe for disaster...especially when your current beau is Keanu Reeves?

• Cast: Kate Winslet, Cameron Diaz
• Rating: PG-13

You don’t need to be celebrating the holidays to watch this gem. When two women switch locations (ya know, before Airbnb was a thing), they discover a little more about themselves and might've found love along the way.

• Cast: Nick Robinson, Jennifer Garner, Josh Duhamel, Talitha Bateman
• Rating: PG-13

Simon is dealing with typical teen woes, but there’s only one thing on his mind: coming out to his family. When he starts falling in love with an anonymous person online, he wonders if now is the perfect time to be honest with the people he cares about most.

• Cast: Jessica Williams, Chris O'Dowd, Noël Wells, Lakeith Stanfield
• Rating: TV-MA

Still healing from a painful breakup, Jessica (Jessica Williams), a New York-based writer, agrees to go on a blind date with a divorced designer. Although their first meeting gets off to an incredibly awkward start, they form an unlikely romance.

• Cast: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, James Stewart
• Rating: PG-13

This '40s classic is the OG of love triangles. After Tracy Lord splits with her husband, she prepares to wed another. Of course, her ex-husband comes back into her life, along with another reporter who steals her heart. It’s the eternal rom-com question we love to ask: Who will she end up with?

• Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy
• Rating: PG-13

This '90s flick gave us iconic one-liners ("as if!"), impeccable fashion inspo and heartthrobs like Paul Rudd. The film follows Cher Horowitz as she offers a glimpse into her unpredictable high school life.

• Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush
• Rating: R

Imagine a Shakespearean love story (and no, we’re not talking about A Midsummer Night’s Dream or Romeo and Juliet). This ’90s rom-com makes William Shakespeare the main character as he's involved in a forbidden relationship with an aristocrat (Gwyneth Paltrow). To be with him, she disguises herself as a male in one of his plays. Talk about a drama flick worth checking out.

• Cast: Katherine Heigl, James Marsden, Malin Akerman
• Rating: PG-13

Let’s be honest, we’ve all love seeing Katherine Heigl try all 27 dresses. This rom-com took being a bridesmaid to the next level and falling for James Marsden’s character is a nice touch.

• Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Michael Sheen, Candice Bergen
• Rating: PG-13

Reese Witherspoon is the Queen of rom-coms, so it's no surprise that she continues to make our hearts melt and our eyes tear up with laughter. In Home Again she plays a mom letting three young filmmakers stay in her home; along the way she finds happiness in more ways than one.

• Cast: Reese Witherspoon, Patrick Dempsey, Fred Ward
• Rating: PG-13

Speaking of Witherspoon, if you have any rom-com on your list, make it this one. Melanie has it all: her dream job, her fiancé, Andrew Hennings, and true happiness. The thing is, she's kind of still married to her high school sweetheart back at home.

• Cast: Audrey Hepburn, Gregory Peck
• Rating: G

Princess Ann decides to take a break from royal life for one night and in the process meets an American reporter Joe Bradley. While Bradley has an agenda, he soon realizes his love for the princess outweighs a hit story.

• Cast: Christine Baranski, Pierce Brosnan, Dominic Cooper, Colin Firth, Amanda Seyfried
• Rating: PG-13

Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to sing. Donna is preparing for her daughter's wedding and her daughter is trying to get to the bottom of finding out who her father is. The soundtrack includes every ABBA song you know and an all-star cast that succeeds at bringing the classic musical to the silver screen.

• Cast: Abigail Breslin, Ryan Reynolds, Isla Fisher
• Rating: PG-13

Ryan Reynolds should always be a narrator and this 2008 rom-com proves that point. Will Hayes is getting a divorce and is asked by his young daughter about his love life before he got married. Follow along as we learn about three different women (including her mother) and figure out who he deserves to be with in the end.

• Cast: Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Joan Cusack
• Rating: PG

Richard Gere stars as Homer, a curious reporter who's tasked with writing about Maggie Carpenter, a young woman who has left multiple guys at the altar. But before he knows it, Homer starts to fall for the infamous “runaway bride” himself.

• Cast: David Spade, Lauren Lapkus, Nick Swardson
• Rating: TV-MA

Tim Morris finds himself in a bit of a pickle when he accidentally invites a woman from an awful blind date on a work retreat. Get ready to laugh your socks off.

• Cast: Julia Ormond, Harrison Ford, Julia Ormond, Greg Kinnear
• Rating: PG

Sabrina Fairchild, a chauffeur's daughter, gets the ultimate glow-up after visiting Paris. But when she returns to the wealthy family she grew up with, she gets involved in a love triangle with her longtime crush…and his older brother.

• Cast: Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt
• Rating: PG-13

As he bonds with his neighbor's dog, Melvin, a bitter novelist, tries to pursue a relationship with a kind single mom named Carol. Truly one of Nicholson’s finest.

• Cast: Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, Spike Lee
• Rating: TV-MA

Not to be confused with Spike Lee’s reboot series of the same name (although it’s equally compelling), She's Gotta Have It follows the sexually liberated Nola Darling, a graphic artist who's juggling romantic relationships with three suitors.

• Cast: Gina Rodriguez, Brittany Snow, DeWanda Wise, Lakeith Stanfield
• Rating: R

Jenny, a New York-based music journalist, gets dumped by her boyfriend right before heading off to San Francisco for her dream job. To cope with the heartbreak, she embarks on one last adventure with her best friends.

• Cast: Adam Sandler, Jennifer Aniston, Nick Swardson
• Rating: PG-13

Plastic surgeon Danny Maccabee finds himself entangled in a web of lies when he goes out of his way to woo an attractive high school math teacher. It may have been panned by critics, but if you enjoy Sandler’s brand of comedy (think 50 First Dates and Click), then you’re in for a treat.

• Cast: Winona Ryder, Keanu Reeves
• Rating: R

Ryder and Reeves flaunt their comedic chops in this witty rom-com, which follows two wedding guests who meet for the first time and start an unlikely relationship.

• Cast: Hayden Christensen, Emma Roberts, Alyssa Milano
• Rating: R

If you’re a sucker for forbidden love stories, meet your new favorite movie. Little Italy follows Leo Campo and Nikki Angioli, two BFFs-turned-lovers whose parents happen to be rival New York pizzeria owners.

• Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Jennifer Garner, Lacey Chabert, Emma Stone
• Rating: PG-13

Think A Christmas Carol, minus the snowy landscapes and holiday cheer. After attending his brother’s wedding, a womanizing photographer is visited by three ghosts who take him through his romantic past, present and future.

• Cast: Nina Dobrev, Jimmy O. Yang, Darren Barnet
• Rating: TV-MA

Nina Dobrev stars as an L.A. writer, who falls for an East Coast guy through a dating app. But when she heads to his hometown for a surprise in-person visit, she realizes that she's been catfished. Something tells us Max Joseph would appreciate this film.

• Cast: Christina Milian, Jay Pharoah, Sinqua Walls
• Rating: TV-14

This feel-good rom-com follows Erica, an aspiring pop star whose worst nightmare comes to life when she’s hired to perform at her ex-fiancé’s wedding. Yikes.

• Cast: Ludovica Francesconi, Giuseppe Maggio, Jozef Gjura, Gaja Masciale
• Rating: TV-MA

In this offbeat Italian film, Marta, who lives with a rare terminal illness, is determined to win the heart of the guy she likes. With the help of her optimistic friends, she sets out to make this dream a reality.

• Cast: María Valverde, Álex González
• Rating: TV-MA

Just when Maca, a 30-year-old assistant, finds her footing as a career woman, her worst mistake—better known as her ex, Leo—comes back into her life to stir up some trouble.

• Cast: Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield
• Rating: PG-13

After ringing in her 30th birthday with a wild party and way too many drinks, Rachel ends up in bed with her BFF’s fiancé (and longtime crush). Talk about awkward…

• Cast: Olympia Dukakis, Brenda Fricker
• Rating: NR

In this heartfelt ode to Thelma and Louise, Stella and Dotty are a lesbian couple, who venture on a road trip to Nova Scotia to tie the knot. But during their journey, they cross paths with a hitchhiker and form an unlikely bond.

• Cast: Ava Michelle, Griffin Gluck, Sabrina Carpenter, Paris Berelc
• Rating: PG

When 16-year-old Jodi Kreyman, the tallest girl at school, falls hard for a foreign exchange student, she gets reeled into a rather complicated love triangle. Is it cheesy? You bet. But the charming storyline is sure to win you over.