A Glean movie guide
From Friction to Forever
Sparks fly when rivals collide.
The best romantic comedies where mutual dislike turns into undeniable chemistry.
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The movie list
- 01
Anyone But You
A modern, sun-soaked retelling of Shakespeare where two people who can't stand each other must fake a relationship.
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.
- 02
10 Things I Hate About You
High school friction turns into a classic romance in this witty and beloved 90s retelling of a Shakespearean comedy.
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.
- 03
The Hating Game
Professional rivalry reaches a boiling point in this sharp workplace comedy about two assistants competing for promotion.
Resolving to achieve professional success without compromising her ethics, Lucy embarks on a ruthless game of one-upmanship against cold and efficient nemesis Joshua, a rivalry that is complicated by her growing attraction to him.
- 04
The Proposal
A high-powered executive and her overworked assistant are forced into a fake marriage with hilarious consequences.
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
You've Got Mail
Business rivals in the real world unknowingly fall for each other in the early days of internet romance.
Book superstore magnate Joe Fox and independent book shop owner Kathleen Kelly fall in love in the anonymity of the Internet—both blissfully unaware that he's trying to put her out of business.
- 06
Red, White & Royal Blue
An international incident forces a U.S. first son and a British prince into a fake friendship that becomes much more.
After an altercation between Alex, the president's son, and Britain's Prince Henry at a royal event becomes tabloid fodder, their long-running feud now threatens to drive a wedge in U.S./British relations. When the rivals are forced into a staged truce, their icy relationship begins to thaw and the friction between them sparks something deeper than they ever expected.
- 07
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Two people with secret, conflicting agendas engage in a hilarious battle of wits and romantic deception.
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!
- 08
The Cutting Edge
A temperamental figure skater and a cocky hockey player must overcome their mutual disdain to chase Olympic gold.
Two former Olympians, one a figure skater and the other a hockey player, pin their hopes of one last shot at Olympic glory on one another. That is, of course, if they can keep from killing each other in the process...
- 09
It Happened One Night
The definitive road-trip romcom featuring a cynical reporter and a spoiled heiress who find love against all odds.
A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.
- 10
Bridget Jones's Diary
A charmingly relatable woman navigates a disastrous first impression and a complicated love triangle.
Bridget Jones is an average woman struggling against expectations. As a New Year's resolution, Bridget decides to take control of her life, starting by keeping a diary in which she will always tell the complete truth. Her charming boss takes an interest in her, and she cannot stop running into a rather disagreeable acquaintance whom Bridget cannot help finding quietly attractive.
- 11
The Ugly Truth
A cynical TV personality and a hopeless romantic producer clash over the harsh realities of modern dating.
A romantically challenged morning show producer is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love. His clever ploys, however, lead to an unexpected result.
- 12
The Shop Around the Corner
The original masterpiece of workplace rivalry and anonymous letters that inspired generations of romcoms.
Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another, without realising that they are falling in love through the post as each other's anonymous pen pal.