There are quite a few movies that have become classics over the years, and quite a few rom-coms that stand out in their genre, but this is the definitive list of the 14 best romantic comedies ever.
1. Princess Diaries
Arguably the best series in Hathaway's career, this chronicles some of the trials and tribulations of a girl learning how to be a Princess and ultimately (spoiler alert) a Queen. It's a go-to movie for a sick day or a girls night in.
2. The Prince and Me
Julia Stiles is every sarcastic girl in a nut shell, and she takes no slack from anyone, not even a Prince in disguise. Not the typical ending for a rom-com—it keeps you on your toes!
3. The 10 Things I Hate About You
Speaking of Julia Stiles, she really knows how to play that sarcastic role, here alongside Heath Ledger. This movie is the epitome of high school and the drama filled with a little bit of sibling misunderstanding. Perfect for a rainy day, or every day of the week.
4. Miss Congeniality
Okay, I will admit that I'm seriously crushing on Sandra Bullock, and her performance is fantastic in this movie. Not only is there a remarkable transformation outwardly, but she learns quite a bit about herself and her close-mindedness while falling for a fellow cop.
5. 13 Going on 30
Jennifer Garner plays a 13-year-old trapped in her 30-year-old body after wishing under some magical dust and Mark Ruffalo plays her kid best friend. She has to navigate this new world that she's already been living, and tries to recreate a friendship that had ended years ago. Super romantic and absolutely adorable.
6. Leap Year
Amy Adams wants to be engaged to her boyfriend of many years, and decides to take matters into her own hands. So, on Leap Day as the old Irish tradition tells, a woman can propose to a man, and why not when her boyfriend is in Ireland for business?! She gets a bit side-tracked when her plane is grounded for bad weather, though, and ends up on the crazy adventure of a lifetime to get to her boyfriend while spending quite some time with a new Irishman.
7. Enchanted
Yet again, Amy Adams strikes while being absolutely adorable and sweet. Of course, she is a fairy-tale character, so it does make sense! She winds up out of her Disney life and shoved into NYC—the starkest difference from Disney when it comes to real life. The story follows her bringing unadulterated joy into one mans life and changing his view on everything.
8. The Princess Bride
An incredibly romantic tale full of adventure, danger and plenty of laughs. Told by a grandfather to his grandson, and absolutely riveting.
9. Drive Me Crazy
Alright, I'm a huge Melissa Joan Hart fan, but I also really love Adrian Grenier. The two play neighbors who have a fake relationship to make their exes jealous, and things don't go quite as planned...
10. My Fake Fiancé
These two have such great chemistry (something they played with in Melissa and Joey) even though they don't know it at first. Joey's character owes a mobster some money and Melissa's character has no savings left after paying for a brand-new apartment, so they decide to have a sham wedding to pay off his debts and buy her some furniture that she so desparately needs. Super corny, but who doesn't love a good ABC Family movie?
11. Legally Blonde
Elle Woods? Best-dressed, best lawyer, sweetest personality. This movie is definitely an identifier for Reese Witherspoon, and her performance was inspired. What starts off as a way to get her ex back turns into something much, much better.
12. Maid in Manhattan
Who doesn't love Jennifer Lopez? If you say you don't, you're clearly lying. She plays a loving single mother with a kid (Tyler Posey) working as a maid trying to move up in the ranks of her hotel. One day while playing dress-up, she meets a guest who may take her world for a spin.
13. The Nanny Diaries
Based off of the #1 New York Times Best Seller, this movie follows Scarlett Johansson as a newly graduated student from college turned nanny. Although the romantic counterpart of her story isn't a huge part of the film, her connection with the boy she nannies is where all of the love is found.
14. Forrest Gump
There's a lot of humor mixed into this incredible tale, but in the end it's really about one mans unending love for his sweetheart. He lives his whole life for her, and never gives up hope. In a truly touching performance, Tom Hanks makes Forrest such a lovable man, and this movie a classic.
