Romantic comedieshave always been a popular and successful genre in cinema, with many dedicated fans. Mostly due to the movies in the genre being easy watches and giving audiences an escape from real-world love while still maintaining a sense of realism. While the genre might not light up the box office as it did in the 1990s, the genre is still going strong, and the2010sdelivered a plethora of heartfelt and hilarious romantic comedies.
Update July 12, 2025: This article has been updated with even more great romantic comedies from the 2010s.
While generally remaining formulaic to the genre, many rom-coms from the decade broke the mold and elevated the genre in new ways. The late 2010s saw a resurgence in the genre. Films likeCrazy Rich Asians,To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before,andAlways Be My Maybeshowed a wider range of representation, showcasing how anyone could be at the center of these movies. Here are some of the best rom-coms of the 2010s.
15Something Borrowed (2011)
While being a flop with critics,Something Borrowedgained a cult following due to the film’s realistic outlook on love, friendship, and relationships.Something Borrowedis unlike any other rom-com, showing audiences how messy love can really be, as opposed to the happy endings audiences are usually familiar with. Starring Kate Hudson, Ginnifer Goodwin, and John Krasinksi, the film follows a successful attorney who is a loyal, generous friend, and after one drink too many, she wakes up in bed with her long-time crush, who happens to be engaged to her best friend. The film may not be as iconic as other movies on the list, but it certainly is influential in gifting audiences numerous life lessons about hidden love and friendship that we should all follow.
14Love Rosie (2014)
While this is another clichéd romantic-comedy movie,Lilly Collinsand Sam Claflin’s engaging performances and believable chemistry make this formulaic rom-com shine above many romantic films of the decade. The story is engaging and beautiful, telling the tale of lifelong best friends who have always had feelings for one another but never had the chance to truly connect.Love RosieIs a must-watch. While not being a game changer for the genre, the film delivers what it intended to do in a genuinely charming way.
13Think Like a Man (2012)
Tim Story’sThink Like a Manintroduces four best friends who think they have everything under control until they realize that their significant others used tips and tricks on them in order to steer their relationships according to their wishes. What follows is a battle between the man and the woman.
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While this movie might fall into the category of a more standard romantic comedy, it still manages to stand out with its incomparable humor. With a talented cast, includingKevin HartandTaraji P. Henson, the movie is still gaining fans to this day.Think Like a Manis a perfect choice for a comfortable movie night with a ton of laughter, and maybe even has one or the other lesson to teach.
12Someone Great (2019)
At the time of its release and even to this day, the romantic comedySomeone Greatcatches the trend of the times as it reflects important societal developments. Giving space to significant topics such asself-growth, healthy friendships, and the ups and downs of love, this movie has achieved to build a rollercoaster with wonderfully varied emotions reaching from utter heartbreak to genuine joy.
Apart from the entertaining storyline, it is also the cast that ensures a great experience.Gina Rodriguez, DeWanda Wise, and Brittany Snow portray the three best friends, and it is needless to say that they do a marvelous job.Someone Greatis a feel-good movie that can be watched at any stage of life and will leave you feeling empowered in any case.
11Stuck In Love (2013)
Before he directedThe Faul in Our Stars, Josh Boone made his directorial debut with the underrated romantic comedyStuck in Love. The movie features an all-star cast that includes Jennifer Connelly, Greg Kinnear, Lily Collins, Logan Lerman, Kirsten Bell, and Nat Wolff. The center of the movie is the relationship between ex-husband and wife, played by Kinnear and Connely, respectively, and their relationship with their kids, Collins and Wolff, and how their divorce impacted their own romantic relationships.
Stuck in Love might feature more dramatic scenes than a traditional rom-com, but it has plenty of heartwarming moments and sweet scenes that make it a must-watch. As the title implies, sometimes the relationship ending doesn’t always mean the love goes away.
10Always Be My Maybe (2016)
This hilarious romantic comedy was a hit with critics and audiences alike, with everyone praising Ali Wong andRandal Park’sperformances and chemistry.Always Be My Maybedoesn’t do anything new with the genre and is very formulaic, but with the infectious chemistry, genuine performances, and laugh-out-loud wit, the film manages to stand out in a very crowded genre. Perhaps the standout moment of the movie is the genius and hilarious cameo from the Hollywood legend;Keanu Reeves, playing an over-the-top version of himself, which only adds to the quality of this sweet and genuine rom-com.
9Bridget Jones’s Baby (2016)
Bridget Jones’s Diarywas one of the defining romantic comedies of the 2000s, so it makes sense for the long-awaited third film to be one of the best of the 2010s.Bridget Jones’s Babyfollows Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) as she finds out she is pregnant but realizes that two people could be the father. It is either her long-time love Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), or her new love Jack Qwant (Patrick Dempsy).
The film features the hallmarks one associates with the genre, like misunderstandings and awkward mix-ups, but it also features some incredibly romantic moments that make one’s heart take flight.Bridget Jones’s Babyis a great final end to this story.
8Love, Simon (2018)
This marks the first of four romantic comedies from 2018 in a row on this list, as there was clearly something in the air that audiences craved from the genre.Love, Simonis very reminiscent of the classic romantic comedies from the great John Hughes. The film is most notable for being the first film by a major Hollywood studio tofocus on a gay teenage romance.
Being a smash hit with critics,Love, Simonhas become a beloved classic rom-com. Critics praised the movie for its diverse and talented cast, comedy, big heart, and revolutionary normalcy.Love, Simonwas nominated for many awards, with Nick Robinson taking many of the nominations for his performance as Simon. The film was so popular that Hulu released a spin-off series in 2020 set in the same universe;Love, Viktor.
7To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before (2018)
Based on the book series of the same name,To All The Boys I’ve Loved Beforedelivers a delightful, sweet, and heartfelt teenage romance. The film was a critical success, with the consensus of reviews praising the cast and lighthearted nature of the film for being a fun teenage romance, which exceeds in what it intended to do.
While sticking to the traditional rom-com formula and feeling very cheesy, the film manages to exceed all expectations and succeeds in feeling unique and fresh. Using all the traditional tropes in the genre and perfecting each and every element, the film set the standard even higher for what we expect in a great rom-com.
6Set It Up (2018)
Set It Uphas the answer to the question of what would happen if two assistants want to have more freedom in their jobs and their bosses are a potential love match. Without a doubt, the two workaholics,Zoe Deutch’s Harper, andGlen Powell’s Charlie, would do anything to impress their bosses, but they realize that they are slowly but surely annoyed by the workload.
When it eventually comes to climbing their own career ladder from assistant to a higher position, they are willing to go above and beyond. If that includes stepping into the role of Cupid, then so be it. The only problem is that their concocted plan not only changes the lives of their bosses but also their own.Set It Upis a light-hearted approach to romantic comedies and will certainly evoke far more than one smirk.
