10 Best Romantic Comedies to Stream on Netflix Today, According to Fans

There is no genre more comforting than romantic comedy. Whether you are happily in love, overcoming brutal heartbreak, or just looking for someone to fall in love with, romantic comedies can be as healing as they are inspiring.

Unfortunately, there's still a lot of critical bias against the genre, so the Rotten Tomatoes score can be deceiving when it comes to figuring out which movie is worth seeing and which isn't. Here are 10 romantic comedies handpicked by fans of the genre that you can easily find on Netflix.

Crazy Rich Asians (2018)

Crazy Rich Asians is one of those movies that audiences and critics agree on. Beautifully shot and brilliantly written, the story of Rachel Chu, who discovers that her longtime boyfriend is one of Singapore's most eligible bachelors with the most disapproving mother, stands at 91% on Rotten Tomatoes and is worth every minute spent watching.

Hit Man (2023)

Hit Man is not the most talked about Glen Powell movie, but many fans think it should be. The movie balances comedy, romance, and suspense in just 2 hours and immediately captivates its audience. If you somehow missed last year's release, be sure to add Hit Man to your movie night list.

Long Shot (2019)

This movie may not be a conventional take on the romcom genre, but that's exactly what makes it stand out from the rest. The story of an aspiring journalist hired as a speechwriter for his former babysitter and first crush, who is now running for president, is as complicated, funny and absurd as it sounds.

Set It Up (2018)

Another Glen Powell movie only further establishes him as the romantic comedy leading man we all deserve. Set It Up is the story of two people who are completely fed up with the way they are treated at work, so in order to make their bosses a little happier and get them off their backs, they decide to set them up. Of course, things don't go quite as planned.

The Holiday (2006)

No matter how harsh the critics were on this movie, pushing it down to a 50% score on Rotten Tomatoes, audiences loved it back in the 2000s and continue to love it today. The Holiday may not be your usual summer pick, but if you miss the snowy days and long for the Christmas escape, this is the movie for you.

Always Be My Maybe (2019)

If you believe in second chance romance and still long for someone from your past, Always Be My Maybe is an inspiring and sweet movie to watch. It is still a romance, but it approaches the story in a very realistic way, showing how time can separate two people into two completely different worlds, and how hard it is to find the way back.

Purple Hearts (2022)

If you, like the rest of the world, were smitten by Anne Hathaway and her co-star Nicholas Galitzine in The Idea of You, you might want to give his previous work, Purple Hearts, a chance. The film was bombed by critics who pointed out all the stereotypes it relied on, but it's actually a solid and slightly tear-jerking romantic story.

No Hard Feelings (2023)

While there was a lot of debate about whether this Jennifer Lawrence-led film was morally correct, the story still made a lot of people laugh out loud while it was playing in theaters, and even more so with people who streamed it from home. So if you were on the fence last year, this is the perfect time to give it a try.

Blended (2014)

We all know what people usually think about Adam Sandler rom coms, but more often than not, they are wrong. This one story of a recently divorced mom and a widowed dad who had a disastrous first date but ended up being thrown together by fate is a nice watch for all Drew Barrymore fans and those looking for a mature love story.

Look Both Ways (2022)

There are many ways your life can change, and Look Both Ways is a romance about how to make the best of both. It follows the life of Natalie, whose life splits into two parallel realities after her college graduation party. In each of them, she manages to find her happily ever after.

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