Romantic comedies are a delightful genre that blend the charm of romance with the humor of comedy, just like the popular film The Ugly Truth. If you’re a fan of this genre, you’re in for a treat. Here are 17 movies that capture the same spirit, wit, and heart.
1. 27 Dresses
Starring Katherine Heigl and James Marsden, 27 Dresses follows the story of a woman who has been a bridesmaid 27 times and is now questioning her own romantic fate. This film is a delightful mix of humor and heartfelt moments.
2. The Proposal
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds star in The Proposal, a film about a high-powered book editor who forces her assistant to marry her to avoid deportation. The chemistry between the leads makes this a must-watch.
3. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey light up the screen in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. The plot revolves around a magazine writer and an advertising executive who each have their own hidden agendas.
4. Crazy, Stupid, Love
With an ensemble cast including Steve Carell, Ryan Gosling, Julianne Moore, and Emma Stone, Crazy, Stupid, Love explores multiple facets of love and relationships with humor and sincerity.
5. Friends with Benefits
Starring Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake, Friends with Benefits follows two friends who decide to add some physical intimacy to their relationship without any emotional complications. Things, of course, get complicated.
6. No Strings Attached
Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher headline No Strings Attached, a film about two friends who decide to have a
o strings attached\ relationship, only to find that they want more.
7. The Holiday
Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, and Jack Black star in The Holiday, a charming film about two women who swap homes for the holidays and find unexpected romance.
8. What Happens in Vegas
Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher team up in What Happens in Vegas, a hilarious film about two strangers who get married during a drunken night in Vegas and must navigate their new relationship.
9. 13 Going on 30
Jennifer Garner stars in 13 Going on 30, a whimsical tale about a 13-year-old girl who magically wakes up as a 30-year-old woman and must navigate the complexities of adult life and love.
10. Bridget Jones’s Diary
Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth star in Bridget Jones’s Diary, a film about a single woman who decides to take control of her life and finds herself caught in a love triangle.
11. She’s the Man
Amanda Bynes stars in She’s the Man, a modern adaptation of Shakespeare’s “Twelfth Night,” where she disguises herself as her brother to join a boys’ soccer team and ends up falling for her roommate.
12. 10 Things I Hate About You
Starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles, 10 Things I Hate About You is a modern retelling of Shakespeare’s “The Taming of the Shrew,” set in a high school with plenty of romance and humor.
13. The Wedding Planner
Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey star in The Wedding Planner, a film about a wedding planner who falls for the groom of one of her clients, leading to a series of romantic complications.
14. Sweet Home Alabama
Reese Witherspoon stars in Sweet Home Alabama, a film about a successful New York fashion designer who must return to her Southern roots to finalize her divorce and discovers her true feelings.
15. The Switch
Jennifer Aniston and Jason Bateman star in The Switch, a film about a woman who decides to have a baby through artificial insemination, only to discover years later that her best friend switched the donor sperm.
16. Leap Year
Amy Adams stars in Leap Year, a charming film about a woman who travels to Ireland to propose to her boyfriend on Leap Day, only to encounter a series of misadventures and a surprising new romance.
17. When in Rome
Kristen Bell stars in When in Rome, a film about a woman who steals coins from a magical fountain in Rome and finds herself pursued by several men who have fallen under the fountain’s spell.
