A Glean movie guide
Date Night Laughs: Top Rom-Coms for Couples
Perfect for your next movie night.
From timeless classics to modern hits, these picks guarantee a feel-good night in.
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The movie list
- 01
Palm Springs
A clever, fast-paced time-loop comedy that puts a fresh and cynical spin on modern 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.
- 02
When Harry Met Sally...
The gold standard of the genre, exploring whether men and women can ever truly remain just friends.
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?
- 03
Anyone But You
A sharp and scenic 'fake dating' story fueled by great banter and undeniable lead chemistry.
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.
- 04
Game Night
A hilarious, high-energy mystery that highlights a relatable and supportive central married couple.
Max and Annie's weekly game night gets kicked up a notch when Max's brother Brooks arranges a murder mystery party -- complete with fake thugs and federal agents. So when Brooks gets kidnapped, it's all supposed to be part of the game. As the competitors set out to solve the case, they start to learn that neither the game nor Brooks are what they seem to be. The friends soon find themselves in over their heads as each twist leads to another unexpected turn over the course of one chaotic night.
- 05
The Proposal
High-energy physical comedy meets an 'enemies-to-lovers' setup that is consistently entertaining.
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.
- 06
Rye Lane
A vibrant and visually unique walk-and-talk comedy set against the colorful backdrop of 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
Crazy Rich Asians
A grand, funny, and heartwarming look at the chaos of meeting your partner's eccentric, high-society family.
An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.
- 08
Always Be My Maybe
A charming story of childhood sweethearts reuniting, featuring one of the best celebrity cameos in years.
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.
- 09
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
A nostalgic early-2000s staple built on a ridiculous bet and high-stakes dating games.
It's the battle of wills, as Andie needs to prove she can dump a guy in 10 days, whereas Ben needs to prove he can win a girl in 10 days. Now, the clock is ticking—and the wildly entertaining comedy smash is off and running in this irresistible tale of sex, lies and outrageous romantic fireworks!
- 10
Hitch
A smooth and sincere comedy about the art of the first date and the messiness of falling in love.
Dating coach Alex 'Hitch' Hitchens mentors a bumbling client, Albert, who hopes to win the heart of the glamorous Allegra Cole. While Albert makes progress, Hitch faces his own romantic setbacks when proven techniques fail to work on Sara Melas, a tabloid reporter digging for dirt on Allegra Cole's love life. When Sara discovers Hitch's connection to Albert – now Allegra's boyfriend – it threatens to destroy both relationships.