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 romantic comedy stars Andrew Garfield and Florence Pugh in a decades-long romance about a couple embarking on a path challenged by the limits of time.
—Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024
The film has writer-director Piani drawing inspiration from Austen’s classic novels, while giving the romantic comedy a contemporary spin.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
Her other popular screen credits include starring in Martin Scorsese’s New York, New York, the romantic comedy film series Arthur, and the satirical sitcom Arrested Development.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
The May-December romantic comedy centers the romance between Kidman’s character and the younger Efron’s.
—Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
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Vincent Perella, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024
The film has writer-director Piani drawing inspiration from Austen’s classic novels, while giving the romantic comedy a contemporary spin.
—Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2024
Her other popular screen credits include starring in Martin Scorsese’s New York, New York, the romantic comedy film series Arthur, and the satirical sitcom Arrested Development.
—Raven Brunner, Peoplemag, 6 Aug. 2024
The May-December romantic comedy centers the romance between Kidman’s character and the younger Efron’s.
—Asia Moore, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 15 Sep. 2024.
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