Best Romantic Comedy

Hundreds of years ago, the Chinese zodiac spirits and their god swore to stay together eternally. United by this promise, the possessed members of the Souma family shall always return to each other under any circumstances. Yet, when these bonds shackle them from freedom, it becomes an undesirable bu...

The elite members of Shuchiin Academy's student council continue their competitive day-to-day antics. Council president Miyuki Shirogane clashes daily against vice-president Kaguya Shinomiya, each fighting tooth and nail to trick the other into confessing their romantic love. Kaguya struggles within...

Prison Playbook is a 2017 South Korean television series directed by Shin Won-ho and starring Park Hae-soo and Jung Kyung-ho. The drama aired on tvN from November 22, 2017 to January 18, 2018, spanning sixteen episodes broadcast weekly. It marked Park Hae-soo’s debut as a lead actor in a television...

When Harry Met Sally (1989) is a celebrated romantic comedy exploring the complexities of male-female relationships. The film’s enduring appeal stems from its realistic portrayal of friendship evolving into romance and features memorable dialogue and performances. It resonates particularly with audi...

My Liberation Notes is a South Korean drama series featuring Lee Min-ki, Kim Ji-won, Son Suk-ku, and Lee El. The 16-episode show aired on JTBC from April 9 to May 29, 2022, with broadcasts occurring every Saturday and Sunday at 22:30 KST. It is currently accessible for streaming through Netflix in c...

Before Sunset is a 2004 romantic drama film directed by Richard Linklater, continuing the story of Jesse and Céline nine years after their initial meeting. The sequel to *Before Sunrise*, it depicts the couple’s reunion in Paris and their subsequent interactions. It was produced by Warner Independen...

Nora Ephron's masterpiece remains the gold standard for romantic comedies. The film explores the age-old question of whether men and women can truly be 'just friends' through the witty and insightful interactions of Harry and Sally over several years. Its sharp dialogue, realistic portrayal of relat...

City Lights is a 1931 film by Charlie Chaplin featuring his character, the Tramp. The narrative centers on the Tramp’s relationship with a blind woman and an alcoholic millionaire, utilizing synchronized musical score and sound effects rather than dialogue. It depicts a series of comedic and dramati...

Modern Times depicts Charlie Chaplin’s Little Tramp navigating the challenges of a rapidly industrializing society in 1936. The film features supporting performances by Paulette Goddard and other actors alongside Chaplin's iconic role. It is a satirical comedy exploring themes of adaptation within a...

The Shop Around the Corner is a 1940 romantic comedy-drama film directed by Ernst Lubitsch. It stars Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart as two individuals who unknowingly correspond while shopping at a New York store. The story adapts the 1937 Hungarian play *Parfumerie* by Miklós László, featuring...

Sullivan’s Travels depicts a Hollywood comedy director seeking authentic experience through travel as a tramp. He joins forces with an aspiring actress during his journey, mirroring themes explored in Jonathan Swift's *Gulliver's Travels*. The film satirizes the film industry and explores a characte...

During a whirlwind trip to Rome, Princess Jo Bonaparte (Audrey Hepburn) attempts to escape her royal obligations and experience the city authentically. A chance encounter with American reporter Henry Fawl (Gregory Peck) leads to an unexpected romance amidst the historical backdrop of the Italian cap...

The Princess Bride is a 1987 fantasy-adventure-comedy film adapted from William Goldman’s novel. It recounts the journey of Westley, who seeks to rescue Princess Buttercup from Prince Humperdinck, alongside a group of allies. The narrative incorporates a metafictional element, presented as a story b...

Shuchiin Academy’s student council room: the place where Student Council Vice President Kaguya Shinomiya and President Miyuki Shirogane met. After a long battle in love, these two geniuses communicated their feelings and, at the Hoshin Festival, had their very first kiss. However, there was no clear...

The Gold Rush is a 1925 silent comedy directed by Charlie Chaplin and featuring the Little Tramp character. It stars Chaplin alongside Georgia Hale and other cast members including Mack Swain and Tom Murray. The film was produced by Chaplin himself and explores comedic situations within a gold rush...

The Lady Eve is a 1941 comedy directed by Preston Sturges and starring Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda. The story centers on a couple’s evolving relationship after they meet aboard an ocean liner, based on a Monckton Hoffe screenplay. It was selected for preservation in the U.S. National Film Regis...

Joy of Life is a 2019 Chinese television series adapted from Mao Ni’s novel Qing Yunian, starring Zhang Ruoyun and featuring Li Qin and Chen Daoming. It debuted on Tencent Video and iQiyi in November 2019 and received positive critical reception, winning awards for its screenplay. Three seasons of t...

Annie Hall is a 1977 film directed by Woody Allen featuring Alvy Singer and Annie Hall. The narrative explores the complexities of a romantic relationship and attempts to analyze its breakdown through Singer’s perspective. It was produced by Charles H. Joffe, based on a screenplay by Allen and Marsh...

Sweet Smell of Success is a 1957 New York-set drama directed by Alexander Mackendrick. Featuring Burt Lancaster and Tony Curtis, the film utilizes noir cinematography and a jazz score to depict the world of newspaper advertising. James Hill produced the movie for United Artists, with contributions f...

The 1976 drama follows a television network’s desperate attempts to boost ratings after a news anchor’s on-air mental collapse becomes a sensational event. Howard Beale's broadcast unexpectedly generates significant viewership, prompting the network to exploit his situation for profit. The film star...

Woody Allen’s Annie Hall (1977) is a New York-based romantic comedy exploring themes of relationships and self-awareness. The film's sharp dialogue and realistic portrayal of anxieties resonated deeply with audiences and established a new approach to the genre. It remains notable for its influence o...

The Apartment is a 1960 romantic comedy directed by Billy Wilder. Jack Lemmon plays an insurance clerk who unwittingly facilitates affairs within his apartment, leading to complications involving a colleague and his girlfriend. Ray Walston and Edie Adams appear in supporting roles within the narrati...

Nights of Cabiria is a 1957 Italian film directed by Federico Fellini, starring Giulietta Masina as a Rome-based sex worker named Cabiria. The story follows her experiences and challenges as she seeks personal fulfillment alongside co-stars François Périer and Amedeo Nazzari. It was developed from a...

Bringing Up Baby is a 1938 RKO Radio Pictures comedy directed by Howard Hawks, starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant. The film centers on a paleontologist’s increasingly chaotic situation involving an heiress and a leopard named Baby. It was adapted from a short story by Hagar Wilde originally p...

Sentimental Value is a drama film exploring familial relationships through the lens of memory and regret. The story focuses on Nora and Agnes, sisters confronting their estranged father Gustav’s return after many years. Joachim Trier directs this cinematic work starring Elle Fanning. It's intended f...

That Obscure Object of Desire is a 1977 film by Luis Buñuel, adapted from Pierre Louÿs’ novel. It depicts Mathieu's recollections of his complicated relationship with Conchita, spanning flashbacks set in Spain and France during a period of political unrest. The film received an Academy Award nominat...

Fleabag is a critically acclaimed British television series created by and starring Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The show explores themes of grief, family relationships, and loneliness through dark humor and intimate storytelling. Adapted from Waller-Bridge’s original stage performance, Fleabag garnered wi...

Wes Andersons 'The Grand Budapest Hotel' is a visually stunning and delightfully quirky comedy set in a fictional European hotel between the two World Wars. The films meticulous production design, eccentric characters, and witty dialogue create a unique and immersive cinematic experience. While the...

The General is a 1926 silent film starring Buster Keaton. Based on a true Civil War incident, it portrays an audacious attempt to sabotage the Confederate railway. Keaton’s dual role as actor and director creates a unique blend of comedy and drama. The movie offers a fascinating glimpse into 1920s f...