Romantic Comedies

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Whether you're looking for a movie for your teen's sleepover or a good laugh for family movie night, there's nothing like a romcom. From classics such as The Philadelphia Story to more modern love stories like To All the Boys I've Loved Before, this list of our favorite romantic comedies has love and laughter for all ages. Just keep in mind that some of these movies might push the boundaries with sexy stuff, so you might want to view before showing your kids. For more cute options, take a look at our list of Romance Movies and Best Sleepover Movies.

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Enchanted

age 6+

Adorable fairy tale is a fabulous family flick.

November 21, 2007 2007 PG (107 minutes)

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Bringing Up Baby

age 8+

Classic screwball comedy with loads of tame laughs.

February 18, 1938 1938 NR (102 minutes)

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Roman Holiday

age 9+

Delightful classic is perfect for family movie night.

September 2, 1953 1953 NR (118 minutes)

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The Princess Bride

age 9+

Witty, winsome fairy tale has violence, language.

September 25, 1987 1987 PG (98 minutes)

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Irish Wish movie poster: Lindsay Lohan between two men.

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Irish Wish

age 10+

Lightweight Ireland-set romcom has mild language, drinking.

March 15, 2024 2024 NR (93 minutes)

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It Could Happen to You Movie Poster: Nicolas Cage, dressed as a police officer, holds up a lottery ticket to Bridget Fonda, dressed as a waitress

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It Could Happen to You

age 10+

Charming 1990s romcom has language, a little violence.

July 29, 1994 1994 PG (97 minutes)

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It Happened One Night

age 10+

Still one of the best screwball comedies.

February 23, 1934 1934 NR (105 minutes)

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La Luna

age 10+

Charming romantic comedy has peril and violence.

February 9, 2024 2024 NR (109 minutes)

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Runaway Bride

age 10+

Cute romantic comedy OK for most older kids.

July 30, 1999 1999 PG (116 minutes)

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You've Got Mail

age 10+

Predictable-but-sweet romantic comedy.

December 18, 1998 1998 PG (119 minutes)

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13 Going on 30

age 11+

Touching, hilarious coming-of-age romcom.

April 23, 2004 2004 PG-13 (98 minutes)

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Groundhog Day

age 11+

'90s comedy offers witty, sarcastic take on redemption.

February 12, 1993 1993 PG (101 minutes)

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Maid in Manhattan

age 11+

Undeniably pleasing if not particularly memorable.

December 13, 2002 2002 PG-13 (104 minutes)

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Sabrina (1954)

age 11+

Romance-comedy classic for tweens and up.

September 22, 1954 1954 NR (113 minutes)

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Sleepless in Seattle

age 11+

Romantic '90s fairy tale has some cursing, sex.

December 15, 1993 1993 PG (100 minutes)

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Solo Mio movie poster: Kevin James sits on a bench in a tux holding a bouquet of white flowers, with St. Peter's Basilica in the background

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Solo Mio

age 11+

Charming Italian-set romcom has heavy drinking.

February 6, 2026 2026 PG (100 minutes)

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Some Like It Hot

age 11+

One of the wildest romantic farces ever.

March 29, 1959 1959 NR (121 minutes)

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The Grass Is Greener movie poster: Cary Grant, Deborah Kerr, Robert Mitchum, and Jean Simmons look at each other, smiling

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The Grass Is Greener

age 11+

Smoking and drinking in classic love triangle romcom.

December 23, 1960 1960 NR (104 minutes)

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The Philadelphia Story

age 11+

'40s screwball romance still charms; lots of drinking.

January 17, 1941 1941 NR (112 minutes)

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While You Were Sleeping

age 11+

Appealing family comedy with old-fashioned feel.

April 21, 1995 1995 PG (103 minutes)

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