A Glean movie guide
The Ultimate Rom-Com Watchlist
Love, laughter, and happily ever afters.
From timeless classics to modern favorites, these are the essential movies for romantics.
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The movie list
- 01
When Harry Met Sally...
A witty and definitive exploration of whether men and women can ever truly be 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?
- 02
Notting Hill
A charming fairy tale about an ordinary bookstore owner who falls for the world's most famous movie star.
London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely romance challenged by their vastly different worlds.
- 03
Roman Holiday
A legendary princess escapes her royal duties for a magical, lighthearted day of adventure in Rome.
Overwhelmed by her suffocating schedule, touring European princess Ann takes off for a night while in Rome. When a sedative she took from her doctor kicks in, however, she falls asleep on a park bench and is found by an American reporter, Joe Bradley, who takes her back to his apartment for safety. At work the next morning, Joe finds out Ann's regal identity and bets his editor he can get exclusive interview with her, but romance soon gets in the way.
- 04
Crazy Rich Asians
A vibrant and lavish celebration of love, family, and the complications of extreme wealth in Singapore.
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.
- 05
Clueless
A stylish and sharp-witted update of Jane Austen’s Emma set in the colorful world of 90s Beverly Hills.
Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other. Emboldened by her success, she decides to give hopelessly klutzy new student Tai a makeover. When Tai becomes more popular than she is, Cher realizes that her disapproving ex-stepbrother was right about how misguided she was -- and falls for him.
- 06
Palm Springs
A clever and hilarious twist on the time-loop genre that finds heart in the middle of an endless wedding day.
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.
- 07
Moonstruck
An operatic and deeply felt comedy about the messy, passionate reality of falling in love with the wrong person.
37-year-old Italian-American widow Loretta Castorini believes she is unlucky in love, and so accepts a marriage proposal from her boyfriend Johnny, even though she doesn't love him. When she meets his estranged younger brother Ronny, an emotional and passionate man, she finds herself drawn to him. She tries to resist, but Ronny, who blames his brother for the loss of his hand, has no scruples about aggressively pursuing her while Johnny is out of the country. As Loretta falls for Ronny, she learns that she's not the only one in her family with a secret romance.
- 08
10 Things I Hate About You
A rebellious and smart high school romance that perfectly captures the angst and charm of young love.
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.
- 09
Rye Lane
A visually stunning and energetic walk-and-talk through South London that breathes new life into the genre.
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.
- 10
The Proposal
A high-stakes enemies-to-lovers comedy fueled by the undeniable chemistry of its two lead stars.
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.