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Best Rom-Coms of All Time
I am a big fan of the rom-com genre as is my wife. K-Drama rom-coms are among the best made as they have perfected the art of the poignant glance, and the slow-burn romance sub-genre. Bollywood also does rom-coms right as does Hollywood, of course. I often thought that my true love story would make a great rom-com so I have included that at the end. Our “meet cute” story is frankly something out of a fairy tale romance.
Here’s my list from various sources of the best rom-coms of all time. I bolded the ones I have seen. I will update this and my movie list and K drama list from time to time. Stay tuned. And let me know which one of these recommendations you liked the most.
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Notting Hill (1999)
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
When Harry Met Sally (1989)
Say Anything (1989)
About a Boy (2002)
A Matter of Life and Death (1946)
The Naked Gun (1988)
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
Clueless (1995)
Grease (1978)
There’s Something About Mary (1998
The Holiday (2006)
City Lights (1931)
It Happened One Night (1934)
Jules and Jim (1962)
Roman Holiday (1953)
Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Jerry Maguire (1996)
The Wedding Singer (1998)
The Big Sick (2017)
The Big Sick (2017)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 3
Love at First Sight 2024
Enchanted (2007)
Amelie (2001)©The Criterion Collection
Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961)©
The Young Girls of Rochefort (1967)
Forgetting Sarah Marshall (2008)
Punch Drunk Love (2002)
Manhattan (1979)
Some Like it Hot (1959)©United Artists
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937)
Wall-E (2008)
Ponyo (2008)
Amarcord (1973)
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Harold and Maude (1971)
Annie Hall (1977)
Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
The Notebook (2004)
The Fall Guy (2024)
Love Story (1970)
The Parent Trap (1998)
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1988)
Rushmore (1988)
Dirty Dancing (1987)
Step Brothers (2008)
Sense and Sensibility (1995)
Before Sunrise (1995)
After Sunrise sequel
Titanic (1997)
The Princess Bride (1987)
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32. Just Friends (2005)
31. Gorgeous (1999)
30. Young Adult (2011)
29. Twisters (2024)
28. I Love You, Man (2009)
27. The Break Up (2006)
26. Scott Pilgrim vs. The World (2010)
25. Don Jon (2013)
24. Defending Your Life (1991)
23. Tammy and the T-Rex (1994)
22. Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)
21. Spontaneous (2020)
20. City Lights (1931)
19. Knight and Day (2010)
18. The Apartment (1960)
17. High Fidelity (2000)
16. The Lobster (2015)
15. The Wedding Singer (1998)
14. Your Name (2016)
13. Adventureland (2009)
12. Notting Hill (1999)
11. (500) Days of Summer (2009)
10. Hit Man (2023)
9. Cashback (2006)
8. Always Be My Maybe (2019)
7. Dinner in America (2020)
6. I’m a Cyborg, But That’s OK (2006)
5. What’s Up, Doc? (1972)
4. Crazy, Stupid, Love (2010)
3. They Came Together (2014)
2. Palm Springs (2020)
1. Warm Bodies (2013)
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K Rom-Com List
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*my favorites
K-Dramas (Series)
Again My Life Korean: 어게인 마이 라이프 (Eogein Mai Laipeu) rom-com
Wonhae) rom-com
Age of Youth (2016-2017) Korean Title: 청춘시대 (Cheongchunsidae)
- Autumn In My Heart (가을동화) rom-com
- At Eighteen (2019) Korean Title: 열여덟의 순간 (Yeolyeodeolbui Sun-gan)
- Because This Is My First Life Korean: 이번 생은 처음이라 (Ibeon Saengeun Cheoeumira)
Boys Over Flowers (꽃보다 남자, Kkotboda Namja) Rom-com
Business Proposal Korean: 사내 맞선 (Sanae Matseon)
***Castaway Diva rom-com about a woman who lived on a deserted island for ten years and when she was rescued became a diva at age 30 rom-com 무인도의 디바 (Muin-Do-Ui Diva)
Crazy Love (크레이지 러브) Broadcast Dates: March 7, 2022 – April 26, 2022.
***Check-In Hanyang Korean: 체크인 한양 (Chekeuin Hanyang) political intrigue rom-com set in the mid-Joeson period based loosely on a true story
- Cheer Up! (2015) Korean Title: 발칙하게 고고 (Balchikhage Gogo)
- Coffee Prince Korean: 커피프린스 1호점 (Keopipeurinseu 1 Hojom)
**Crash Course In Romance Korean: 일타 스캔들 (Ilta Seukaendeul) about a famous teacher finding love
***Crash Landing On You Korean: 사랑의 불시착 (Sarangui Bulsichak) about a love affair between a North Korean officer and a South Korean heiress who crash lands in N Korea after a para-gliding accident near the border
Crazy Love Korean: 크레이지 러브 (Keureiji Reobeu)
Dali And The Cocky Prince Korean: 달리와 감자탕 (Dalliwa Gamjatang) rom-com
Descendants Of The Sun Korean: 태양의 후예 (Taeyangui Huye) rom-com
- Dear. M (2022) Korean Title: 디어엠 (D-M)
- Destined With You 이 연애는 불가항력 (I Yeonaeneun Bulgahangryeok) rom-com
*Doctor Cha Korean: 닥터 차정숙 (Dakteo Cha Jeongsuk) hospital drama about a middle age woman who returns to finish her residency ten years later rom-com featuring a real jerk of a husband leading to a divorce of course
Doctor John 의사요한 (Uisayohan) hospital rom-com a bit disappointing acting was so-so
***Doctor Romantic 낭만닥터 김사부 (Nangman Dakteo Kim Sabu) one of the better hospital rom-coms, and dramas featuring a doctor who has to decide why he is a doctor in the first place overcoming his desires to become a famous doctor, deals with ethical dilemmas in the medical field
**Doctor Slump 닥터 슬럼프 (Dakteo Seulleompeu) rom-com about a doctor who suffers a mental breakdown and struggles to return, also a slow burn hate turning to love drama
*Eve Korean: 이브 (Ibeu) interesting tango plot
Fated To Love You 운명처럼 널 사랑해 (Unmyeongcheoreom Neol Saranghae) rom-com
Fight For My Way Korean: 쌈, 마이웨이 (Ssam, Maiwei) rom-com
Full House Korean: 풀하우스 (Pulhauseu)
Go Back Couple (고백부부) rom-com
Goong Princess
Korean Title: 궁 (Goong)
Happiness (해피니스) rom-com
Healer 힐러 (Hilleo)
Her Private Life (그녀의 사생활) – A talented curator leads a double life as an idol fan and falls for her new boss. rom-com.
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha 갯마을 차차차 (Gaetmaeul Chachacha) rom-com on my list to see
I Am Not a Robot (로봇이 아니야) – A man who is allergic to humans falls in love with a woman pretending to be a robot. SciiFi rom-com
It’s Okay, That’s Love (괜찮아, 사랑이야) rom-com
***Itaewon Class Korean: 이태원 클라쓰 (Itaewon Keullasseu) revenge rom-com set in Itaewon Koren’s infamous foreign ghetto, features a trans character and a half Korean character
I’m Sorry, I Love You (미안하다 사랑한다) Broadcast: November 8, 2004 – December 28, 20042.
Live Up To Your Name 명불허전 (Myeongbulheojeon) rom-com about a 18th century doctor who finds himself in modern Seoul
Love To Hate You 연애대전 (Yeon-Aedaejeon) rom-com
Mad About You Korean: 미쳐서 너 (Micheoseo Neo) rom-com
***Mine 마인 (Main) rom-com, revenge, rich people behaving badly features a lesbian lead actress
Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo 달의 연인 – 보보경심 려 (Dal-Ui Yeonin – Bobogyeongsim Ryeo) rom-com
One Spring Night (봄밤) rom-com
***· My Love From The Star (별에서 온 그대, Byeoreseo On Geudae) rom-com with an alien
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter…and Spring (Kim Ki-duk, 2003)
When The Camellia Blooms: 동백꽃 필 무렵 (Dongbaekkot Pil Muryeop) rom-com
**Reflections On You: 너를 닮은 사람 (Neoreul Dalmeun Saram) rom-com
*Ray Of Sunshine: 정신병동에도 아침이 와요 (Jeongsinbyeongdongedo Achimi Wayo) about a medical doctor suffering from mental illness
My Demon: Korean: 마이 데몬 (Mai Demon)
Moon Embracing the Sun Korean Title: 해를 품은 달 (Haereul Pumeun Dal) Release Date: January 4, 2012
My Girl Korean Title: 마이걸 (Maigeol) Release Date: December 14, 2005
My Lovely Samsoon Korean Title: 내 이름은 김삼순 (Nae Ireumeun Kim Samsoon) Release Date: June 1, 2005
Pasta Korean Title: 파스타 (Paseuta) Release Date: January 4, 2010
Personal Taste Korean Title: 개인의 취향 (Gaeinui Chwihyang) Release Date: March 31, 2010
See You In My 19th Life: 이번 생도 잘 부탁해 (Ibeon Saengdo Jal Butakhae) rom-com
Stairway to Heaven (천국의 계단) rom-com
True Beauty Korean Title: 여신강림 (Yeosingangrim) rom-com Release Date: December 9, 2020
The Moon Embracing the Sun (해를 품은 달) rom-com
- Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022) Korean Title: 스물다섯 스물하나 (Seumuldaseot Seumulhana)
- While You Were Sleeping (당신이 잠든 사이에) – A fantasy romance about a woman who can see the future through her dreams and a prosecutor who tries to prevent disasters. Rom-copm
W (더블유) rom-com
Save Me (구해줘)
Tempted (위대한 유혹자)
| The Light in Your Eyes | 눈이 부시게 | February 11, 2019 |
he Swoon 더 스운 (Deo Seun)
Trunk 트렁크 (Teureongkeu) Drama
Winter Sonata (겨울연가) Broadcast: January 14, 2002 – March 19, 20021. One Of The First Global K Drama Hits
Can This Love Be Translated? (이 사랑 통역 되나요?) – Q4 202526
When Life Gives You Tangerines (폭싹 속았수다) – March 7, 20258
Recommended from various lists
10 Most Romantic K-Dramas With a Happy Ending, Ranked
‘Shooting Stars’ (2022)
‘King the Land’ (2023)
‘Love to Hate You’ (2023)
‘Because This is My First Life’ (2017)
‘Our Beloved Summer’ (2021)
‘Fight For My Way’ (2017)
‘Touch Your Heart’ (2019)
‘Romance Is a Bonus Book’ (2019)
‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’ (2021)
Mad For Each Other’ (2021)
15 Best Feel-Good K-Dramas, Ranked
Our Beloved Summer
Be Melodramatic
Move To Heaven
Yumi’s Cells
Mr. Queen
What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim
Because This Is My First Life
Sungkyunkwan Scandal
Reply 1988
Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo
Crash Landing On You
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha
Hospital Playlist
It’s Okay To Not Be Okay
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- Age of Youth (2016-2017) Korean Title: 청춘시대 (Cheongchunsidae)
- At Eighteen (2019) Korean Title: 열여덟의 순간 (Yeolyeodeolbui Sun-gan)
- Autumn in My Heart (2000) Korean Title: 가을동화 (Gaeuldonghwa)
- Cheer Up! (2015) Korean Title: 발칙하게 고고 (Balchikhage Gogo)
- Dear. M (2022) Korean Title: 디어엠 (D-M)
- Doona! (2023) Korean Title: 이두나! (I Doona!)
- My First First Love (2019) Korean Title: 첫사랑은 처음이라서 (Cheotsarangeun Cheoeumiraseo)
- Reply 1988 (2015-2016) Korean Title: 응답하라 1988 (Eungdabhara 1988)
- Twenty-Five Twenty-One (2022) Korean Title: 스물다섯 스물하나 (Seumuldaseot Seumulhana)
- Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok-joo (2016-2017) Korean Title: 역도요정 김복주 (Yeokdoyojeong Kim Bokjoo)
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10 K-Dramas That Are Perfect From Start to Finish
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Best Indian Bollywood Rom-Com
| English Title | Native Title (Script) | Romanized Title | Release Date | Leading Stars |
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Jab We Met |
जब वी मेट | Jab We Met | 2007 | Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor |
| Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | ये जवानी है दीवानी | Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani | 2013 | Ranbir Kapoor, Deepika Padukone |
| Band Baaja Baaraat | बैंड बाजा बारात | Band Baaja Baaraat | 2010 | Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma |
| Dil Chahta Hai | दिल चाहता है | Dil Chahta Hai | 2001 | Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshaye Khanna |
| Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | अजब प्रेम की ग़ज़ब कहानी | Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani | 2009 | Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif |
| Bunty Aur Babli | बंटी और बबली | Bunty Aur Babli | 2005 | Abhishek Bachchan, Rani Mukerji |
| Cocktail | कॉकटेल | Cocktail | 2012 | Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone |
| Dostana | दोस्ताना | Dostana | 2008 | Abhishek Bachchan, John Abraham |
| Hum Tum | हम तुम | Hum Tum | 2004 | Saif Ali Khan, Rani Mukerji |
| Ishq Vishk | इश्क़ विश्क | Ishq Vishk | 2003 | Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao |
| Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na | जाने तू… या जाने ना | Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na | 2008 | Imran Khan, Genelia D’Souza |
| Kal Ho Naa Ho | कल हो ना हो | Kal Ho Naa Ho | 2003 | Shah Rukh Khan, Preity Zinta |
| Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | कुछ कुछ होता है | Kuch Kuch Hota Hai | 1998 | Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol, Rani Mukerji |
|
Love Aaj Kal |
लव आज कल | Love Aaj Kal | 2009 | Saif Ali Khan, Deepika Padukone |
Best Euro Rom-Com
- Amélie(French: Le Fabuleux Destin d’Amélie Poulain) – 2001
- Notting Hill(English: Notting Hill) – 1999
- Love Actually(English: Love Actually) – 2003
- The Spanish Apartment(French: L’Auberge Espagnole) – 2002
- A Good Year(English: A Good Year) – 2006
- Midnight in Paris(English: Midnight in Paris) – 2011
- French Kiss(English: French Kiss) – 1995
- Under the Tuscan Sun(English: Under the Tuscan Sun) – 2003
- Leap Year(English: Leap Year) – 2010
- Bridget Jones’s Diary(English: Bridget Jones’s Diary) – 2001
Other Asian Rom-com
- Crazy Little Thing Called Love(สิ่งเล็กเล็กที่เรียกว่า…รัก) – Thai – 2010
- My Sassy Girl(엽기적인 그녀) – Korean (but it’s a movie, not a drama) – 2001
- Our Times(我的少女時代) – Mandarin (Taiwan) – 2015
- Love You You(夏日乐悠悠) – Mandarin (China) – 2011
- Suddenly Seventeen(28岁未成年) – Mandarin (China) – 2016
- You Are the Apple of My Eye(那些年，我們一起追的女孩) – Mandarin (Taiwan) – 2011
- Love in Tokyo(イタズラなKiss～Love in Tokyo) – Japanese – 2013
- Crying Out Love in the Center of the World(世界の中心で、愛をさけぶ) – Japanese – 2004
- Secret(不能說的秘密) – Mandarin (Taiwan) – 2007
- 200 Pounds Beauty(미녀는 괴로워) – Korean – 2006
- A Millionaire’s First Love(백만장자의 첫사랑) – Korean – 2006
- Spellbound(오싹한 연애) – Korean – 2011
- First Love(สิ่งเล็กเล็กที่เรียกว่า…รัก) – Thai – 2010
- Love in a Puff(志明與春嬌) – Cantonese (Hong Kong) – 2010
- Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu(いま、会いにゆきます) – Japanese – 2004
- The Wedding Banquet(囍宴) – Mandarin (Taiwan) – 1993Medium
A Few More
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La Dolce VIlla Set in Italy
FInd Me Falling set in Cyrpus
Tourist Guide to Love Set in Vietnam
Additional lists
20 Best Classic Romance Movies of Hollywood’s Golden Age
Bold I have seen
‘A Matter of Life and Death’ (1946)
‘His Girl Friday’ (1940)
‘Leave Her to Heaven’ (1945)
‘An Affair to Remember’ (1957)
‘Breakfast at Tiffany’s’ (1961)
‘Out of the Past’ (1947)
‘Double Indemnity’ (1944)
‘City Lights’ (1931)
‘Brief Encounter’ (1945)
‘The Apartment’ (1960)
‘Bringing Up Baby’ (1938)
‘Sabrina’ (1954)
‘Notorious’ (1946)
‘Gone with the Wind’ (1939)
‘The Philadelphia Story’ (1940)
‘Roman Holiday’ (1953)
‘To Have and Have Not’ (1944)
‘It Happened One Night’ (1934)
‘Singin’ in the Rain’ (1952)
‘Casablanca’ (1942)
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