rom-coms
Lighthearted love movies
Rom-coms are romantic comedies—films or TV shows that blend love stories with humor.
The genre follows a predictable arc: two people meet, face obstacles, and end up together.
I spent Sunday watching rom-coms on Netflix.
The term emerged as the genre became a Hollywood staple in the 1990s.
Romantic drama about widower's son
- Notting HillAffluent West London district
- Pretty WomanAppealing female person
- You've Got MailEmail arrival notification phrase
- Four WeddingsMultiple marriage ceremonies
Bridget Jones · The Proposal · Crazy Rich Asians · Love Actually
Narrative of romantic involvement
- meet-cuteContrived charming first encounter
- misunderstandingFailure to grasp meaning
- happy endingStory concludes well
- love triangleThree-person romantic entanglement
best friend · grand gesture · wedding scene · makeover · bet · fake relationship · second chance · reunion
Movie targeting female audiences
- date movieFilm suited for couples
- feel-goodInducing cheerful contentment
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
- predictableAble to be foreseen
formulaic · escapism · entertainment · streaming · Netflix · Hallmark · blockbuster · indie
Reese Witherspoon · Drew Barrymore · Tom Hanks · Richard Gere · Kate Hudson · Jennifer Lopez · Nora Ephron
Principal female performer
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
- love interestRomantic focus of a story
- ex-boyfriendFormer male romantic partner
- rivalOne who competes against
wedding planner · boss · coworker · roommate · childhood sweetheart · mysterious stranger
America's largest city
- ParisFrance's chief city
- LondonEngland's capital city
- small townModest rural settlement
- officeProfessional work location
bookshop · coffee shop · apartment · wedding venue · Christmas · beach · countryside · airport
Sleepless in Seattle
Romantic drama about widower's son
- Notting HillAffluent West London district
- Pretty WomanAppealing female person
- You've Got MailEmail arrival notification phrase
Bridget Jones · Four Weddings · The Proposal · Crazy Rich Asians · Love Actually
love story
Narrative of romantic involvement
- meet-cuteContrived charming first encounter
- misunderstandingFailure to grasp meaning
- happy endingStory concludes well
love triangle · best friend · grand gesture · wedding scene · makeover · bet · fake relationship · second chance · reunion · confession
chick flick
Movie targeting female audiences
- date movieFilm suited for couples
- feel-goodInducing cheerful contentment
- lightheartedCheerful and without worry
predictable · formulaic · escapism · entertainment · streaming · Netflix · Hallmark · blockbuster · indie · screenplay
Meg Ryan
Matthew McConaughey · Reese Witherspoon · Drew Barrymore · Tom Hanks · Richard Gere · Kate Hudson · Jennifer Lopez · Nora Ephron
leading lady
Principal female performer
- heartthrobObject of romantic admiration
- love interestRomantic focus of a story
- ex-boyfriendFormer male romantic partner
rival · wedding planner · boss · coworker · roommate · childhood sweetheart · mysterious stranger
New York City
America's largest city
- ParisFrance's chief city
- LondonEngland's capital city
- small townModest rural settlement
office · bookshop · coffee shop · apartment · wedding venue · Christmas · beach · countryside · airport · high school
- sentimental comediestearjerkers, dramedy
- entertainmentmovie, movies, films, band, television
- romancelove story, amor, love, boyfriend, courting
- mass culturepop culture, popular culture, mass media, mass communication, entertainment
- Movie Nightpopcorn, snacks, streaming, Netflix, binge-watching
- romantic escapismfairy tales, love stories, chick flicks, bodice rippers, happily ever after
rom-comstragedies
Dramas with fatal endings
tearjerkers · weepies · downers · horror films · psychological thrillers
rom-comsaction films
Movies featuring combat, chases
war movies · slasher films · crime thrillers · disaster movies · shoot-em-ups