12 Romantic Comedies of the 90s That Still Hold Up in 2024
Romance is timeless because love never goes out of style. That's why romantic comedies from ten or even thirty years ago feel as fresh and exciting now, even decades after their premieres.
However, in order for a romantic movie to last that long, the quality of the movie, from the acting to the writing, has to be top notch.
Here are 10 '90s comedies that have stood the test of time:
As you may have noticed, most of the movies on this list are insanely popular, and fans still watch them every Valentine's Day, marveling at how well they've managed to hold up compared to the modern romcoms.
That said, we made a conscious decision to include some underrated titles on the list, spotlighting films like "The Wedding Banquet," "Fever Pitch," and "Waiting to Exhale" to help you refresh your romance watchlist a bit.
Despite their exclusion from the zeitgeist, these movies are actually much better than some of the popular romcoms out there, as their directors really tried to update the tired formula to modern standards, paying more attention to realism and the dramatic aspects of being hopelessly in love.
Don't sleep on these movies! But even if you decide to rewatch "Pretty Woman" for the hundredth time this Valentine's Day, don't beat yourself up for choosing the tried-and-true instead of the new. After all, romances have always been about comfort.
Here are all the films mentioned: Clueless (1995), But I'm a Cheerleader (1999), 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), How Stella Got Her Groove Back (1998), Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994), Waiting to Exhale (1995), Sleepless in Seattle (1993), Fever Pitch (1997), Pretty Woman (1990), The Best Man (1999), The Wedding Banquet (1993), Notting Hill (1999).