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Launch of Amazon Prime Video I want you to come back last February, adding to its collection of gripping and entertaining romantic comedies.
There are thousands of rom-coms available on streaming sites, making it almost impossible for rom-com fans to sift through the load and choose the best watches. Amazon Prime has some outstanding choices in its collection, from high school comedy movies like John Tucker must die, to more serious and considered choices such as The big sick and 500 days of summer, and some well-known hits like Proposal.
ten You Again (2010) – 5.7
In this family romantic comedy, a woman, Marni (Kristen Bell), returns home for her brother’s wedding, furious to learn that he is marrying the woman who tortured her in high school. To escalate the conflict in the film, her mother (Jamie Lee Curtis) discovers that the woman’s aunt is her former best friend from high school with whom she had a huge falling out.
It’s a great movie for viewers who enjoy good laughs with ridiculous scenes that amp up the conflict for the main character. It’s also ideal for those who enjoy a satisfying redemption at the end.
9 John Tucker Must Die (2006) – 5.7
John Tucker must die is one of the best high school romantic comedies streaming on this platform. In this hilarious flick, a group of teenage girls plan to bring down the boy who dated them and dumped three by making him fall in love with a sweet new girl.
It’s a great story for audiences who appreciate an act of good revenge mixed with its comedy. However, the film also has a satisfying resolution, with a few friendships forged and new relationships beginning to bud.
8 This Means War (2010) – 6.3
In this action-packed comedy, two men working as CIA agents, Foster (Chirs Pine) and Tuck (Tom Hardy), go to war when they discover they are dating the same woman, Lauren (Reese Witherspoon ).
It’s a nice twist on the love triangle trope. While two friends pitted against each other due to a shared love interest is an overused plot, the addition of the gadgets and skills that come with being spies gives a fresh take on the same old. It is also an interesting film for fans of comedy and action, mixing the two genres.
7 I Want You Back (2022) – 6.6
During a chance meeting, two new friends, Peter (Charlie Day) and Anne (Jenny Slate), learn that they have both recently been dumped. After they both share their feelings about sudden breakups, they decide to help each other win their exes back by breaking up the relationships their exes have recently started.
This film is perfect for those who love ridiculous shots that produce outrageous results. It’s also satisfying for fans of the movies that don’t quite go to plan, ending in a bit of a mystery as to how the characters’ lives will unfold.
6 The Proposal (2009) – 6.7
In this romantic comedy, Margaret (Sandra Bullock), a top editor, faces deportation after not knowing her visa has expired. Convincing her assistant, Andrew (Ryan Reynolds), to marry her in exchange for a promotion he longs for, she travels to Alaska with her new fake fiancé to meet his family.
Although this movie didn’t get well-reviewed by critics, audiences seem to like it. Proposal. The plot is filled with hilarious and sometimes unexpected scenes, ending with a satisfying (if somewhat expected) union of hearts.
5 Love and Other Drugs (2010) – 6.7
Set in Pittsburgh in the 1990s, a newly hired drug dealer, Jamie (Jake Gyllenhaal), begins a romantic relationship with a woman, Maggie (Anne Hathaway), who suffers from Parkinson’s disease.
The plot of this story follows many ups and downs in the lives of the main characters, focusing on the struggles of someone dealing with an illness as well as how those who love him struggle. to face. It’s a comforting watch for those who like to focus on romance and drama.
4 Something’s Gotta Give (2003) – 6.7
In this romantic comedy-drama, Harry (Jack Nicholson), an older man who often dates much younger women, falls in love with Erica (Diane Keaton), who is much closer in age than his former girlfriends ( one of which is being Erica’s daughter).
A success at the box office, something must give was received mostly positively by critics. It’s a good movie for audiences who love romantic comedies that center their comedy around the complexities of love and life.
3 What If (2013) – 6.8
Wallace (Daniel Radcliffe), a medical school dropout who’s had a series of terrible breakups, falls in love with Chantry (Zoe Kazan) almost instantly. However, the problem is that Chantry is already in a long-term relationship, leading the two down a path of friendship tied to mutual attraction.
This scenario is ideal for those who love when the guy falls in love with the girl first, pining for her knowing that she is not accessible. Although it has its share of comedy, audiences who like a bit of drama will appreciate this movie.
2 The Big Sick (2017) – 7.5
One of the best romantic comedies of the last decade, The big sick follows Pakistani-born Kumail (Kumail Nanjiani) as he falls in love with a graduate student, Emily (Zoe Kazan), but struggles with their clashing cultures. When Emily suddenly falls ill, Kumail must fight against her family’s opinions to stay by her side.
This comedic romance film is an appealing watch for those who appreciate a plot that challenges and explores expectations and biases about different cultures and race relationships.
1 500 Days of Summer (2009) – 7.7
In this comic exploration of the complexities of relationships, Tom Hansen (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), after being dumped by his girlfriend, Summer (Zooey Deschanel), reflects on their relationship and how it ended.
500 days of summer is a great movie for those who like a non-linear plot, the story often goes back in time as Tom reminisces about the 500 days he spent with Summer. It’s also gripping for audiences who appreciate a reflective story in which the main character is able to understand their misdeeds and learn from them.
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