25 top romantic comedies on Prime Video for cozy cuddle nights

There’s nothing quite like the perfect romantic comedy to lift your spirits. Whether you’re single or happily coupled up, these movies have a way of making everything feel sweet and simple. Every problem has a simple solution, and the most important thing is that two likable and attractive people end up together in 100 minutes or less. Sometimes we just need a break from the complexities of life and these movies provide the perfect escape. So, if you’re looking to unwind and relax, here are some of the best romantic comedies currently streaming for free on Prime Video. They’re easy to watch, they’re comforting, and they pair perfectly with a glass of wine.

1. Red, White & Royal Blue

Red, White & Royal Blue tells the story of Alex Claremont-Diaz, the son of the United States President, and Prince Henry, the Duke of Cambridge. Will these two high-profile men form their own “special relationship” amidst the political drama? This charming film, based on the best-selling novel by Casey McQuiston, captures all the excitement and anticipation of a budding romance. Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine shine in their roles, making this a delightful watch. — Kristina Grosspietsch, Freelance Contributor

How to watch: Red, White & Royal Blue is now available on Prime Video.

2. Charade

Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant star in this 1963 classic filled with mystery and romance. As Hepburn’s character navigates a dangerous situation after her husband’s death, Grant’s character comes to her aid, leading to a series of twists and turns. Directed by Stanley Donen, Charade is a perfect blend of suspense and humor, with the charismatic leads delivering a memorable performance. Walter Matthau and James Coburn also make appearances in this entertaining film. — Kristy Puchko, Deputy Entertainment Editor

Where to watch: Charade is currently streaming on Prime Video.

3. Priceless

Priceless is a French romantic comedy that follows the story of a gold digger who finds herself in a humorous situation after mistaking a hotel waiter for a wealthy suitor. The film cleverly explores themes of vanity and excess while keeping the tone light and entertaining. Audrey Tautou and Gad Elmaleh deliver delightful performances that will leave you laughing throughout. — K.G.

How to watch: Priceless is now streaming on Prime Video.

Daniel Radcliffe forms an instant connection with a woman at a party, only to find out she’s happily in a long-term relationship. The pair decide to just be friends, despite the doubtful scoffing of everyone around them. Though the premise sounds PTSD-inducing to those of us who wasted years pining over unavailable crushes, What If (or The F Word, if you live outside the states) is a deeply comforting watch. Playful and grounded, the film soars thanks to its cast, featuring a magnetic Zoe Kazan, Radcliffe oozing relatability, and an unexpected (and chaotic) Adam Driver predictably stealing his scenes. Because, duh. — K.G.

How to watch: What If is available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

7. Overboard

A little zany, a little underrated, and very ’80s, this Goldie Hawn/Kurt Russell movie gained popularity over the years and deserves a spot on your binge list. Hawn plays the heiress Joanna Stayton, who ends up getting amnesia after falling off her yacht. Her husband uses this to abandon her, while local carpenter Dean (Russell) pretends Joanna is his wife and uses her for unpaid labor. The two fall in love in the way that only rom-com amnesia can bring people together, but Dean lives in fear that she might recall her own life and leave, hating him forever. — Proma Khosla, Senior Entertainment Reporter

Where to watch: Overboard is available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

8. Tortilla Soup

Tortilla Soup is a cozy and heartwarming watch that remains pleasant from start to finish. The American remake of Ang Lee’s Taiwanese hit Eat Drink Man Woman, this romantic-comedy-drama features Héctor Elizondo as a retired chef worried about his three adult daughters still living in his suburban LA home. While the plot focuses heavily on the four main characters’ romantic trials and errors, it also gives time and space to exploring their evolving familial relationships as well. This makes Tortilla Soup a broader entry than many others on this list, and a perfect pick for when you’re in the mood for something comforting — much like the many mouthwatering Mexican dishes this film serves up. — K.G.

How to watch: Tortilla Soup is now streaming on Prime Video.

Based on Jane Austen’s posthumously published novel Lady Susan, Love & Friendship is an 18th-century rom-com that’s surprisingly raunchy for what we’ve come to expect from Austen. The titular character of Lady Susan is a widow and a notorious flirt whose reputation precedes her when she comes to live with her brother and sister-in-law at their country manor and proceeds to seduce a variety of characters. Love & Friendship was adapted and partially rewritten by director Whit Stillman, who also released a version of the novel with the movie’s title to supplement a retelling that “vindicates” Lady Susan from the salacious gossip that, as seen in the movie, is pretty much entirely true. — A.N.

Where to watch: Love & Friendship is now streaming on Prime Video.

12. Marry Me

Jennifer Lopez is a queen of rom-coms, having headlined The Wedding Planner, Maid in Manhattan, Jersey Girl (opposite her current husband Ben Affleck), and the recently released Shotgun Wedding (also on Prime). But the most charming of the bunch may be this 2022 treasure, which has JLo playing a pop diva who falls for a mild-mannered math teacher (Owen Wilson). The unlikely couple marry onstage the night they meet because fame is strange. But love can be even stranger — and sweeter. By breaking the rules of romantic comedies past, Lopez and Wilson bring fresh thrills and plenty of chances to swoon. Bonus: The fashion in this one is a love affair all its own. — K.P.

Where to watch: Marry Me is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

13. I Want You Back

A rom-com starring Charlie Day and Jenny Slate, I Want You Back enchanted Mashable’s Nicole Gallucci with its willingness to skip over some of the most played-out tropes of the genre. “Every successful rom-com has a source of authentic chemistry, and Slate and Day’s natural rapport delivers,” she wrote in her review. “The two shine as heartbroken hot messes who desperately want their search for soulmates to be over, and their shared sense of humor proves to be ceaselessly charming.” — Caitlin Welsh, Australia Editor

How to watch: I Want You Back is now streaming on Prime Video.

14. Clueless

Clueless, first of all, is iconic. Nearly 30 years have passed, but it’s still a cultural touchstone for today’s teens. Perhaps its staying power comes from its plot, directly lifted from the literal founder of the romantic comedy, Jane Austen. Like Austen’s Emma Woodhouse, Clueless‘ Cher (Alicia Silverstone) acts as a matchmaker to everyone around her but can’t seem to get her own love life in order. The story alone does not fully capture the movie’s charm. Clueless is both hilarious and sweet, features unforgettable costumes, and most importantly, is filled to the brim with memorable, quotable lines. Cinema has never heard a more cutting insult than “You’re a virgin who can’t drive.” — K.G.

How to watch: Clueless is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

15. The Idea of You

Anne Hathaway gives a significantly better performance than she needed to for this sexy little rom-com about a single mother falling for a younger pop star (Nicholas Galitzine). It was inspired by a Harry Styles fantasy — we were going to watch it no matter what! But Hathaway, who also produced the film, gives a simply captivating performance, elevating this crowd-pleasing romance to a complex story about a woman reinventing herself. You’ll be surprised how quickly and how deeply you become invested in this sparkling 2023 hit. — K.G.

How to watch: The Idea of You is now streaming on Prime Video.

16. Notting Hill

The movie that cemented Hugh Grant’s place in cinema history as one of the most lovable bumbling Brits of all time, Notting Hill is a rom-com hall-of-famer. This dreamy and captivating love story, bursting with heart, is just as poignant now as it was in 1999. If you aren’t moved by the final scene, then we’re sorry, your heart is simply made of stone, and there’s not much we can do about that.

Julia Roberts absolutely glows as international movie star Anna Scott, who tries to hide from the paparazzi by wandering into an adorable bookstore owned by an equally adorable dude named William Thacker (Grant). Because, as previously mentioned, Grant is at his most criminally charming here, an unlikely romance blooms between the pair from completely different worlds. A superb supporting cast and an airtight script from rom-com veteran Richard Curtis (Bridget Jones’s Diary, Four Weddings and a Funeral, About Time) makes Notting Hill the definitive take on the “celebrity falls for regular person” genre — the standard to which all subsequent romances have been held. — K.G.

How to watch: Notting Hill is now available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

17. Warm Bodies
Whoever says romantic comedies can’t also be zombie thrillers just hasn’t seen **Warm Bodies** yet. Nicholas Hoult is a zombie who lives in an abandoned airport and spends his time consuming human flesh so he can experience the memories of his victims before they die. But when he sees Julie (Teresa Palmer), everything changes. He doesn’t want to eat her. He wants to protect her. The more time he spends in her company, the more human he feels. His heart begins to beat, and slowly, he even regains the ability to speak. Now the misfit pair must not only save themselves from the hordes of zombies they’re surrounded by, they must also find a way to share the discovery that zombie-ism might be reversible.

**Warm Bodies** is both romantic and gory, touching and irreverent. It straddles multiple genres with confidence and style: a captivating and utterly unique love story that you won’t forget anytime soon. — K.G.

### How to watch:
**Warm Bodies** is now streaming on Prime Video.

### The Map of Tiny Perfect Things
Mark (Kyle Allen) is a teenager stuck in a time loop, living the same day over and over, and he has completely perfected it. He knows exactly where and when he needs to be to help his family, friends, and the attractive girls around town with their tasks to make his repeatable day as enjoyable as possible. Until the day something happens he does not expect: Margaret (Kathryn Newton) interrupts his routine. She’s stuck in a time loop as well! Will they find a way to escape… together? (Yes, it’s basically **Palm Springs**, with teenagers!)

Written by Lev Grossman, based on one of his own short stories, **The Map of Tiny Perfect Things** is a sweet and entertaining romantic comedy about getting stuck in patterns and the courage it takes to break out of them. — K.G.

### How to watch:
**The Map of Tiny Perfect Things** is now streaming on Prime Video.
Ana (Camila Mendes) is a long-suffering intern at an auction house, dreaming of a lavish career in art while sleeping on the couch at her sister’s apartment. But one day, after finally getting promoted to assistant, she finds herself on a first-class flight to London. Seated next to her is the handsome William (Archie Renaux), who assumes Ana is wealthy like himself — and Ana doesn’t correct him. *Upgraded* is a surprisingly funny modern-day *Cinderella* retelling directed by Carlson Young. It’s got everything you want from a romantic comedy: charismatic leads, over-the-top villains (Marisa Tomei is excellent as the nightmare boss), and ridiculous, low-stakes shenanigans you can get behind. *— K.G.*

**How to watch:** *Upgraded* is now streaming on Prime Video.

##Bridget Jones’s Diary

*Bridget Jones’s Diary* is a perfect movie, and we’re not hearing any opinions to the contrary, thank you! Renée Zellweger gained 20 pounds to snag the role of Bridget, already a beloved character in the UK thanks to Helen Fielding’s wildly popular *Bridget Jones* novels. The Brits were in an uproar about an American being cast in a role that was archetypally British, but Zellweger’s performance (and accent!) were so spot-on, the complaints quickly gave way to rave reviews.

The start of a film franchise and the best movie of the lot, *Bridget Jones’s Diary* introduces us to an ordinary thirtysomething woman in London who, after turning 32 alone, vows to lose weight, quit smoking, stop drinking, and find love. Enter Hugh Grant as Bridget’s preternaturally charming boss, and, because this is a *Pride and Prejudice* adaptation, Colin Firth as the man who couldn’t seem more wrong for Bridget (his name is literally Mr. Darcy!!!). Even if you know where this funny and grounded rom-com is going, you’re sure to have a blast along the way. *— K.G.*

**How to watch:** *Bridget Jones’s Diary* is available for rent or purchase on Prime Video.

##Molli and Max in the Future

Let’s get one thing out of the way. Michael Lukk Litwak’s quirky, sci-fi rom-com is absolutely bonkers — and that’s what makes it so dang lovable. It’s *When Harry Met Sally*, set a billion years in the future!

Molli (Zosia Mamet) is an impulsive, wannabe space witch, and Max (Aristotle Athari) is a methodical robotics whiz. The two crash into each other, literally, and quickly form a friendship. Over the course of 12 standard galactic years, their paths diverge and come back to each other, again and again. Are they friends? Or could they be something more? *— K.G.*

**How to watch:** *Molli and Max in the Future* is now streaming on Prime Video.