A Glean movie guide
Date Night Laughs: The Best Rom-Coms
Laugh together, stay together.
Perfectly balanced picks for couples who want both heart and humor.
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The movie list
- 01
When Harry Met Sally...
The definitive look at whether friends can stay just friends, packed with iconic wit.
Sex always gets in the way of friendships between men and women. At least, that's what Harry Burns believes. So when Harry meets Sally Albright and a deep friendship blossoms between them, Harry's determined not to let his attraction to Sally destroy it. But when a night of weakness ends in a morning of panic, can the pair avoid succumbing to Harry's fears by remaining friends and admitting they just might be the perfect match for each other?
- 02
Palm Springs
A clever, fast-paced time-loop comedy that puts a cynical spin on wedding-season romance.
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
- 03
Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Intersecting stories of heartbreak and seduction anchored by an incredible ensemble cast.
Cal Weaver is living the American dream. He has a good job, a beautiful house, great children and a beautiful wife, named Emily. Cal's seemingly perfect life unravels, however, when he learns that Emily has been unfaithful and wants a divorce. Over 40 and suddenly single, Cal is adrift in the fickle world of dating. Enter, Jacob Palmer, a self-styled player who takes Cal under his wing and teaches him how to be a hit with the ladies.
- 04
The Proposal
High-stakes banter and physical comedy drive this charming story of a fake marriage gone wrong.
When she learns she's in danger of losing her visa status and being deported, overbearing book editor Margaret Tate forces her put-upon assistant, Andrew Paxton, to marry her.
- 05
Always Be My Maybe
Childhood sweethearts reconnect in this hilarious exploration of fame and old flames.
Reunited after 15 years, famous chef Sasha and hometown musician Marcus feel the old sparks of attraction, but struggle to adapt to each other's worlds.
- 06
Rye Lane
A vibrant, walk-and-talk comedy that captures the spark of a chance encounter in South London.
Two twenty-somethings, both reeling from bad break-ups, connect over the course of an eventful day in South London – helping each other deal with their nightmare exes, and potentially restoring their faith in romance.
- 07
The Big Sick
A deeply funny and moving true story about navigating cultural differences and unexpected hurdles.
Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings.
- 08
Anyone But You
Sharp-tongued rivals are forced to play nice in this scenic, trope-filled modern favorite.
After an amazing first date, Bea and Ben’s fiery attraction turns ice cold — until they find themselves unexpectedly reunited at a destination wedding in Australia. So they do what any two mature adults would do: pretend to be a couple.
- 09
10 Things I Hate About You
A witty, high-school reimagining of Shakespeare that remains as charming as ever.
On the first day at his new school, Cameron instantly falls for Bianca, the gorgeous girl of his dreams. The only problem is that Bianca is forbidden to date until her ill-tempered, completely un-dateable older sister Kat goes out, too. In an attempt to solve his problem, Cameron singles out the only guy who could possibly be a match for Kat: a mysterious bad boy with a nasty reputation of his own.
- 10
About Time
A sweet and funny British tale about using time travel to get the girl and cherish the moment.
The night after another unsatisfactory New Year's party, Tim's father tells his son that the men in his family have always had the ability to travel through time. They can't change history, but they can change what happens and has happened in their own lives. Thus begins the start of a lesson in learning to appreciate life itself as it is, as it comes, and most importantly, the people living alongside us.