romantic comedy
noun
plural romantic comedies
: a light, comic movie or other work whose plot focuses on the development of a romantic relationship
This brings us to romantic comedies. … They make money, spawn franchises, and are popular in books, movies, and on television. Sexual tension is fun to watch, and we like rooting for a will-they-won't-they couple.—
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also
: this style or genre of work
an actor with a talent for romantic comedy
called also rom-com
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The 2018 romantic comedy Crazy Rich Asians, which broke box office records, featured a memorable scene involving a Mah Jongg game between the movie’s star, Rachel, and her boyfriend’s mother.
—Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Her diverse filmography spans everything from Batman & Robin (1997) and Les Misérables (1998) to the romantic comedy Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) and the action flick The Old Guard 2 (2025).
—EW.com, 11 July 2025
Now, Dunham is returning to the small screen with Too Much, a new 10-episode romantic comedy series available to stream on Netflix.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 July 2025
Bachelor starred in Netflix comedy Coffee and Kareem, alongside Taraji P. Henson, Ed Helms and Betty Gilpin, the Netflix horror The Babysitter: Killer Queen with Jenna Ortega, and the romantic comedy Holidate with Emma Roberts and Kristin Chenoweth.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
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Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Her diverse filmography spans everything from Batman & Robin (1997) and Les Misérables (1998) to the romantic comedy Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) and the action flick The Old Guard 2 (2025).
—EW.com, 11 July 2025
Now, Dunham is returning to the small screen with Too Much, a new 10-episode romantic comedy series available to stream on Netflix.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 10 July 2025
Bachelor starred in Netflix comedy Coffee and Kareem, alongside Taraji P. Henson, Ed Helms and Betty Gilpin, the Netflix horror The Babysitter: Killer Queen with Jenna Ortega, and the romantic comedy Holidate with Emma Roberts and Kristin Chenoweth.
—Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 July 2025
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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