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 Netflix romantic comedy, directed by Ol Parker, premieres June 5.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Professional arcs not entirely aside, this is a romantic comedy, full of meet-cutes and related tropes, where love rules; no one’s got it, everyone’s looking for it.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Following a minor role in the 2003 romantic comedy Something’s Gotta Give, Butcher was cast in the 2006 comedy sequel Big Momma’s House 2 as an extra.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
And in France, Two Sleepy People, a romantic comedy made by digital creators for roughly $100,000 in 100 days, was just acquired by Mk2 alt, the alternative arm of the storied French art-house distributor that built its reputation on Truffaut, Kieslowski, and the Chaplin catalogue.
—Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 2 June 2026
Professional arcs not entirely aside, this is a romantic comedy, full of meet-cutes and related tropes, where love rules; no one’s got it, everyone’s looking for it.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2026
Following a minor role in the 2003 romantic comedy Something’s Gotta Give, Butcher was cast in the 2006 comedy sequel Big Momma’s House 2 as an extra.
—Adam England, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
And in France, Two Sleepy People, a romantic comedy made by digital creators for roughly $100,000 in 100 days, was just acquired by Mk2 alt, the alternative arm of the storied French art-house distributor that built its reputation on Truffaut, Kieslowski, and the Chaplin catalogue.
—Tyler Chou, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
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“Romantic comedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/romantic%20comedy. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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