There is just something magical about romantic comedies; they take you to a beautiful world, where love can literally fix everything. The characters, plotline, dialogues, and oh-so-romantic scenes make you forget the mundane routine of your life. These movies are the reason why some of us are still hopelessly romantic and looking for that perfect love, which will come to sweep us off our feet. But until that person arrives, why don’t you stream the rom-com that is enough to make your heart happy? 

In this article, we have put together a list of 4 top romantic comedies of all time. These films have stood the test of time and no matter how many times you watch them, you cannot help but feel butterflies in your stomach. 

So, without much further ado, let’s get started!

1. When Harry Met Sally (1989)

How can we start a list of classic rom-com and not mention this iconic film? No chance! When Harry Met Sally introduced us to the friends-to-lovers trope and slow-burn romance. What happens when two people have an undeniable attraction towards each other but the question of whether a boy and girl can ever be friends keeps coming in between? 

To find out if Harry and Sally are going to act upon these lingering feelings, why don’t you stream this film on HBO Max?

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Famous Quote: “I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.” – Harry 

2. Clueless (1995)

Nothing can get better than watching Alivia Silverstone and Paul Rudd fall madly in love with each other under the most unexpected circumstances. The movie tells the story of Cher Horowitz, a high school student, with tendencies of being a bit shallow. Cher likes to have her own projects of match-making but she never thought she would be the one falling for the guy she thought she absolutely hated; her step-brother Josh. 

The movie is based on Emma by Jane Austen, which is an amazing novel in itself. So, don’t wait any longer and watch this movie on Netflix to find out how Cher discovers her own feelings while setting others up for their happy ending. 

Famous Quote: “May I please remind you that it does not say ‘RSVP’ on the Statue of Liberty.” ― Cher

3. Things I Hate About You (1999)

The movie stars Heath Ledger and this is reason enough for all of us to rewatch this classic. 10 Things I Hate About You is one of the most wonderful rom-com of all time. It tells the story of two high school sisters; Kat and Bianca, who cannot be more opposite of each other. Bianca wants to date Cameron but she cannot until Kat has a boyfriend. 

But Kat cannot be more uninterested in love and relationships. Enters the bad boy of the school – Patrick – who gets paid by Bianca to charm her sister. 

You can watch 10 Things I Hate About You on Disney Plus today to find out if Kat and Patrick – a highly unlikely pair – will fall for each other or not. 

Famous Quote: “But mostly I hate the way I don’t hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all.” ― Katarina Stratford

4. The Proposal (2009)

Enemies to lovers, anyone? The Proposal is a perfect watch for all those of you who want to watch how two people, who absolutely hate each other, end up falling in love. Margaret, an editor living in New York, can face deportation but as a last resort to save her visa, she convinces Andrew to marry her in exchange for a promotion. 

Now in order to keep up with the whole pretense, she has to visit his hometown and meet his family, friends, and perhaps, an ex. Will this trip change everything between them? Find out by streaming this film on Amazon Prime. 

Famous Quote: “ ‘Margaret: What am I allergic to? 

Andrew: Pine nuts, and the full spectrum of human emotions.’”

Closing Thoughts 

In recent years, Hollywood has stopped releasing amazing romantic comedies like it used to. But thanks to all the classics available on streaming services, we can still rewatch them and find reasons to fall in love. The abovementioned romcoms are a perfect watch for either a date night or a night to yourself. So, bring back the magical times and take a stroll down memory lane by streaming all these wonderful movies on your next movie night.  

Published by HOLR Magazine.