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Cuddle Up & Catch Feelings:Romcoms That Actually Hit
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items If you're in the mood for feel-good vibes, a bit of drama, and a whole lot of heart-eyes, here’s a list of romcoms that’ll make you laugh, cry (just a little), and believe in love all over again.
These are the kind of movies you watch with snacks, co...
Okay, so you HAVE to watch this movie. Seriously, I just saw it, and I'm still reeling. It's called 'Plus One,' and it's a romantic comedy, but trust me, it's not your typical rom-com. It's about these two friends who make a pact to be each other's p...
Plus One (2019)
Ah this movie,I saw it a few days ago and I'm still thinking about it. It's called 'About Time,' and it's a rom-com, but with a big twist. The main guy discovers he can time travel, and he uses it to try and get the girl. But it's not just about the ...
About Time (2013)
If you haven’t seen Crazy Rich Asians yet, you’re seriously missing out—it’s one of those feel-good movies that’s glamorous, emotional, and just plain fun. I watched it not really knowing what to expect, and I ended up loving every minute of it. It’s...
Crazy Rich Asians(2018)
Okay, let me just say—The Proposal is one of those rom-coms I can rewatch a million times and still laugh at the same parts. If you haven't seen it yet (or it’s been a while), do yourself a favor and put it on.
It stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynol...
The Proposal (2009 film)
I know it’s a classic rom-com, but How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days still holds up—and honestly, it’s way more clever than I remembered. I rewatched it recently, and it felt like pure comfort with just enough chaos to keep me laughing the whole way throu...
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003)
Okay, so I finally watched Notting Hill again—and honestly, it’s one of those movies that just never gets old. It’s sweet, funny, a little awkward in the best way, and somehow manages to feel both dreamy and totally down-to-earth at the same time.
It...
Notting Hill (1999)
The Holiday is honestly one of my all-time favorite comfort movies. It’s cozy, charming, and just the kind of film you want to curl up with on a quiet evening—especially around the holidays, but honestly, it works any time of year. The story follows ...
The Holiday (2006) - IMDb
Love, Rosie completely wrecked me—in the best way. It’s one of those stories where you’re constantly rooting for the main characters to finally just say how they feel, but life keeps getting in the way. If you’ve ever had a “what if” person in your l...
Love, Rosie (2014)
If you're in the mood for a rom-com that's a little different from the usual happy-ever-after story, I Give It a Year is definitely worth checking out. It’s a hilarious, sometimes awkward look at the first year of marriage, and it doesn’t sugarcoat t...
I Give It a Year (2013)
If you haven’t watched 10 Things I Hate About You yet, please do yourself a favor and watch it—it’s honestly iconic. It’s one of those teen rom-coms that totally holds up, even years later. Funny, sharp, and just the right amount of emotional.
It’s l...
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
So I stumbled across this movie called The Decoy Bride kind of by accident, and I’m so glad I did. It’s one of those lesser-known romantic comedies that actually feels refreshing—funny, cozy, and just the right amount of ridiculous in the best possib...
The Decoy Bride (2011)
Okay, so if you're in the mood for something sweet, feel-good, and a little bit nostalgic, To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is honestly such a gem. I didn’t expect to love it as much as I did—it’s cute, but also surprisingly emotional in the best wa...
To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)
Sleeping with Other People surprised me in the best way. On the surface, it kind of looks like a typical rom-com—you know, two attractive people with messy love lives trying not to fall for each other. But it’s actually way more thoughtful (and funny...
Sleeping with Other People (2015)
I didn’t expect The Incredible Jessica James to resonate with me as much as it did, but from the first scene, I was pulled in. It’s not your typical rom-com—it's sharper, funnier, and refreshingly real. Jessica Williams completely owns the screen. Sh...
The Incredible Jessica James (2017)
If you haven’t seen Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001), you’re seriously missing out. It’s one of those films that just gets it—like, all the awkward, hilarious, and painfully relatable parts of being a single woman in her 30s trying to figure life out.
Br...
Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
What If (also known as The F Word) is honestly one of my favorite modern rom-coms—it’s sweet, witty, and actually made me believe in the idea of falling in love with your best friend (even if it gets complicated).
It follows Wallace, this awkward but...
What If (2013)
The Half of It really caught me off guard—in the best way. It’s marketed as a teen coming-of-age story, but it’s so much deeper than that. It’s quiet, thoughtful, and full of emotion that kind of sneaks up on you.
The story follows Ellie Chu, this su...
The Half of It (2020)
Then Came You really surprised me—it’s this sweet, tender story that’s both funny and heartfelt without ever feeling heavy-handed. It follows Calvin, a cynical guy who works at an airport and is kind of stuck in his own world, and Skye, a young woman...
Then Came You (2020)
The Big Sick honestly took me by surprise. I thought I was just settling in for a cute rom-com, but it turned out to be so much more—it’s funny, emotional, and deeply human in a way that really sticks with you.
It’s based on the real-life love story ...
The Big Sick (2017)
Happy Accidents is such a quirky, offbeat romantic drama that totally surprised me. It’s not your typical love story—it’s part sci-fi, part romance, and full of these weird, fascinating twists that keep you guessing.
The movie follows Lucy, this swee...
Happy Accidents (2000)
Juliet, Naked is such a refreshing take on romance and midlife crises—it’s funny, a bit messy, and totally relatable in the best way. It follows Annie, a woman stuck in a dull relationship with Duncan, who’s obsessed with this faded rock star named T...
Juliet, Naked (2018)
Laggies is one of those movies that feels surprisingly real about growing up—like, not the usual “find yourself and everything’s perfect” kind of story, but the messy, confusing in-between phase. It follows Megan, who’s basically hit a quarter-life c...
Laggies (2014)
So In a World... is one of those underrated indie gems that I stumbled on, and honestly, I didn’t expect to like it as much as I did—but it totally won me over. It’s smart, funny, and has this quirky charm that sticks with you.
The story centers arou...
In a World... (2013)