Romantic comedies have a way of entertaining us in a way few film genres can.
Tugging on our heartstrings with their emotionally charged subject matter, a decent romcom also has the ability to tickle our funny bones with their countless humorous sequences, gauging almost every emotion imaginable throughout their relatively short run times.
As expected, there’s no shortage of memorable romantic comedies currently streaming online, many of which happen to be found on Netflix at this very moment. From inventive fantasy films to sprawling ensemble movies, here are some of the greatest romantic comedies streaming on Netflix right now.
Universal Pictures
Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Judd Apatow, and a surprisingly hilarious performance from Lebron James as himself? Talk about a surefire recipe for success. Relying on Schumer’s consistently witty script, Trainwreck is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy as lovably raunchy as it is undeniably charming. With both Schumer and Hader excelling in their roles as an odd couple romantic pairing, this underrated 2015 masterpiece is guaranteed to leave viewers with tears in their eyes (be it from an occasional burst of crying or from unrelenting laughter).
Sony Pictures
Imagine finding your 13-year-old self miraculously trapped in the body of a 30-year-old. Taking that high-concept premise and exploring it to its fullest potential, 13 Going on 30 also poignantly portrays the inherent complexities of time, as well as how the years themselves seemingly change our personalities. Led by a scene-stealing Julia Garner and an equally likable Mark Ruffalo, it’s among the best romantic comedies of the 2000s – one that should be at the top of every viewer’s must-watch list of Netflix movies.
Warner Bros. Pictures
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact reason behind Crazy, Stupid, Love.’s success. Maybe it’s Steve Carrell’s grounded performance as a suddenly single middle-aged father, or Ryan Gosling’s charismatic turn as his carefree bachelor guru. Maybe it’s the wave of cameos from such noteworthy talents as Kevin Bacon or Marisa Tomei, or the more prominent performances of Julianne Moore or Emma Stone. More likely than anything, though, it’s a combination of all these factors and more that make Crazy, Stupid, Love. so thoroughly engaging, roping viewers in with its thoughtful comedy and keeping our interests piqued with its multiple interweaving storylines.
Tugging on our heartstrings with their emotionally charged subject matter, a decent romcom also has the ability to tickle our funny bones with their countless humorous sequences, gauging almost every emotion imaginable throughout their relatively short run times.
As expected, there’s no shortage of memorable romantic comedies currently streaming online, many of which happen to be found on Netflix at this very moment. From inventive fantasy films to sprawling ensemble movies, here are some of the greatest romantic comedies streaming on Netflix right now.
Trainwreck (2015)
Universal Pictures
Amy Schumer, Bill Hader, Judd Apatow, and a surprisingly hilarious performance from Lebron James as himself? Talk about a surefire recipe for success. Relying on Schumer’s consistently witty script, Trainwreck is a laugh-out-loud romantic comedy as lovably raunchy as it is undeniably charming. With both Schumer and Hader excelling in their roles as an odd couple romantic pairing, this underrated 2015 masterpiece is guaranteed to leave viewers with tears in their eyes (be it from an occasional burst of crying or from unrelenting laughter).
13 Going on 30 (2004)
Sony Pictures
Imagine finding your 13-year-old self miraculously trapped in the body of a 30-year-old. Taking that high-concept premise and exploring it to its fullest potential, 13 Going on 30 also poignantly portrays the inherent complexities of time, as well as how the years themselves seemingly change our personalities. Led by a scene-stealing Julia Garner and an equally likable Mark Ruffalo, it’s among the best romantic comedies of the 2000s – one that should be at the top of every viewer’s must-watch list of Netflix movies.
Crazy, Stupid, Love. (2011)
Warner Bros. Pictures
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact reason behind Crazy, Stupid, Love.’s success. Maybe it’s Steve Carrell’s grounded performance as a suddenly single middle-aged father, or Ryan Gosling’s charismatic turn as his carefree bachelor guru. Maybe it’s the wave of cameos from such noteworthy talents as Kevin Bacon or Marisa Tomei, or the more prominent performances of Julianne Moore or Emma Stone. More likely than anything, though, it’s a combination of all these factors and more that make Crazy, Stupid, Love. so thoroughly engaging, roping viewers in with its thoughtful comedy and keeping our interests piqued with its multiple interweaving storylines.