A pinch of good humor and a dose of love always bring the best productions to the cinema screen. However, there are classics that deserve to be remembered and watched again and again. They are the romantic comedies that have marked an era and overcome the barriers of time to make any generation fall in love.
If you’re a fan of this type of movie, don’t miss the chance to marathon this list that we’ve prepared to inspire you, laugh and, who knows, maybe even cry! Check out 8 breathtaking old romantic comedies.
8 Old Romantic Comedies to Watch
1) My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997)
In 1997, Julia Roberts starred in another great success of her career, “My Best Friend’s Wedding”. A story that goes against the clichés of great romance, because in the end our protagonist, who is at the same time an antagonist to herself, does not find herself with her partner in the plot.
However, the plot offers a great lesson for those who fail to realize the value of their love for someone until it is too late. This romantic comedy also features scenes that encapsulate all the beauty and tradition of those pompous weddings with all the extravagance of the 90s.
The cast features stars like Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz, and Rupert Everett. They all play surprising characters with charming personalities that only these classics have.
Netflix, Max and Amazon Prime.
2) Father of the Bride (1991)
The 1991 romantic comedy “Father of the Bride” has become a classic wedding movie. That’s because Steven Martin, the father of the new girl in the film, shows the insecurities of a loving father as he navigates this phase of life when his daughter leaves home to get married.
The interesting thing is that the film is a real success and has already been released in three film versions, the first was in 1950, with Spencer Tracy and Elizabeth Taylor, the second is the one we offer you here, from 1991, and the third was released in 2022. .
The second version won the hearts of the audience and also a part 2, so if you want to watch this classic, there will still be the sequel to watch and its 2 versions.
The 1991 version is not currently available for streaming.
3) Greek Wedding (2002)
That touch of impossible love, a bit like Romeo and Juliet that we love, is definitely part of the story of this romantic comedy. “Greek Wedding” presents a beautiful love story between Toula Portokalos (Nia Vardalos) and Ian Miller (John Corbett). The couple must deal with the traditions of Toula’s Greek family, breaking generations of rules to get married.
The plot is very funny and without a doubt it has become a real phenomenon of humorous novels, given that it is already in its third phase, since the film has already had the second and third part.
Netflix.
4) Bridget Jones’s Diary (2001)
Those who don’t know the most beloved spinster in cinema could not be enchanted by the irreverent Bridget Jones and her adventures in facing the challenges of conquering love. In 2001, Renée Zellweger will play the most memorable role of her career in “Bridget Jones’s Diary”, a story full of ups and downs with an incredible narration by the protagonist who recounts her funniest dramas in her diary.
Without a doubt, the creativity of the story and the ironic humor distinguish this classic that boasts the most hilarious scenes on the small screen in humorous romance films. It is no surprise that the plot has already been written into three films and is entering production number 4.
According to IMDB, the film will be released in 2025, with the title “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”. It will be directed by director Michael Morris and will star actor Hugh Grant, who made history in the first film.
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5) Together by chance (2010)
This romantic comedy also goes against the grain, as the two do not fall in love at first sight, but hate each other long afterward throughout the story. “Juntos pelo Acaso” is a huge hit starring former Grey’s Anatomy actress Katherine Heigl. Her character is paired with heartthrob Josh Duhamel who team up to take care of her orphaned goddaughter who has just lost her parents.
The fun part is that the two of them suddenly became “parents” of a baby and, consequently, are forced to experience all the difficulties of raising and caring for a child.
available for rental on YouTube, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video.
6) Everything is Beautiful (1997)
One thing is for sure: this production will warm your heart, as the story combines love, humor and nice surprises in the plot. Above all, the film shows that love can be experienced at any stage of life and with the least expected people.
Above all, the cast of “As Good as It Gets” is already a great reason to watch the film, as it brings together stars such as Jack Nicholson, Helen Hunt, and Greg Kinnear. In the plot, a writer played by Jack Nicholson plays a sarcastic and rude writer with some problems to deal with, such as obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
Amazon Prime Video.
7) One Day the House Falls Down (1986)
An 80s classic starring none other than Tom Hanks, “A Day at Home” tells the story of a young couple who decide to buy a house, but who begin to experience the difficulties of an increasingly difficult renovation.
However, all the scenes bring that dose of good humor that we love, without forgetting that touch of love that only Tom Hanks knows how to combine like no other.
available for rental on YouTube, Google Play Movies, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video.
8) The Mother-in-Law (2005)
This romantic comedy hit the small screen and won everyone over with the most creative scenes starring the incredible Jennifer Lopez and Jane Fonda. Both show the rivalry between daughter-in-law and mother-in-law at the beginning of the relationship.
However, in this case the mother-in-law intends to upset the couple’s plans from the moment her son asks his girlfriend to marry him. Then, the future bride begins to realize that when she finds the man of her dreams, she will also find the mother-in-law of her worst nightmares.
Max and Amazon Prime Video.
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