Summary

• Amazon Prime Video offers a wide selection of romantic comedies, ranging from classic favorites to newer hits.
• The best rom-coms on Amazon Prime Video have a perfect balance of love and laughter, making them enjoyable for subscribers.
• Amazon Prime Video's original romantic comedies stand out among the rest and deliver compelling love stories with a touch of humor.

The best romantic comedies on Amazon Prime Video represent some of the greatest movies that mix "aww" moments with laugh-out-loud mishaps. Amazon Prime Video has emerged as one of the best streaming services when it comes to movies and television, with a wide variety of options available across all genres. For those interested in compelling love stories that can make them laugh as well, there are many great rom-com options the platform has available right now, from old favorites to new hits.

Amazon Prime Video's original content has delivered some standout romantic comedies in the past few years, though the platform also has an extensive catalog of existing movies that include some of the best rom-coms of all time on any streaming platform. The best romantic comedies on Amazon Prime Video range from classic friends-to-lovers stories through to complicated high school romances and LGBTQ+ inclusive tales of love. However, the very best Amazon Prime Video rom-coms truly stand out among the rest for their perfect balance of love and laughs.

15 I Want You Back (2022)

Starring Charlie Day & Jenny Slate

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia star Charlie Day) and Anne (Jenny Slate), learn they've both recently been dumped. After they both share their feelings about the sudden split-ups, they decide to help each other win back their exes by breaking up their former partners' new relationships.

I Want You Back is perfect for Amazon Prime Video subscribers who like ridiculous plans that produce outrageous results. It's also satisfying for fans of the films that don't go quite the way it's expected to, ending with a bit of mystery as to how the characters' lives will turn out.

14 Chasing Amy (1997)

Starring Ben Affleck & Joey Lauren Adams

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After Kevin Smith hit it big with Clerks and then struggled somewhat with the follow-up, Mallrats, he set his eyes on a more traditional rom-com. However, Smith didn't take an easy topic as he chose to direct a movie about a straight man who falls in love with a gay woman. Chasing Amy is slightly problematic today, as Holden (Ben Affleck) tries everything he can to win Alyssa (Joey Lauren Adams) over despite her sexuality, but at its heart, that is the purpose, as the man realizes that isn't how the world works.

Smith saw his greatest early success with Chasing Amy, and it remains one of his top critically acclaimed releases. It received a Criterion Collection release and Smith won Best Screenplay at the Independent Spirit Awards for the script, while Jason Lee won for Best ing Actor.

13 The Sweetest Thing (2002)

Starring Cameron Diaz, Christina Applegate, & Selma Blair

WATCH NOW ON PRIME VIDEOThe set-up of The Sweetest Thing starts with several men being interviewed about a woman named Christina (Cameron Diaz), someone that they consider to be a player and a of men. The movie then switches over to the life of Christina, who sets out with her friend Courtney to console Jane, who has just broken up with her boyfriend. However, while they are trying to help Jane recover, it is Christina who finds a new man (Thomas Jane) and this causes problems for her and her friends.

The movie received a critical bashing in reviews, but it remains an underrated movie on Amazon Prime Video, as it has a lot of great moments as the three friends set out on a road trip. What results is a sex-positive female-led movie with a great cast.

12 Coming 2 America (2021)

Starring Eddie Murphy, Jermaine Fowler, & Nomzamo Mbatha

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Coming 2 America is the sequel to 1988 comedy Coming to America. It follows the new king of Zamunda (Eddie Murphy), who sets out to find the son he never knew existed, from his first trip to America. However, the romantic comedy here is not about Murphy's Akeem. It is about his son, Lavelle, and his relationship with Mirembe, a royal groomer who falls in love with the king's son. The movie then has Lavelle set out to prove he is worthy of her love.

While not as successful as the original, Coming 2 America has plenty of laughs, including the barbershop friends getting back together again, and it actually has some smarter comedy than the original when it comes to breaking stereotypes. It also earned an Oscar nomination for Best Makeup and Hairstyling.

11 The Bounty Hunter (2010)

Starring Jennifer Aniston & Gerard Butler

Jennifer Aniston was coming into her own as a romantic comedy star in 2010. During this time, she appeared in The Bounty Hunter that same year with Gerard Butler, who himself had been dabbling in the genre for a few years at that time. Aniston stars as a news reporter who was out on bail after assaulting a police officer. However, when she skips her court date to chase the lead on a possible murder cover-up, her ex-husband Milo is sent out to bring her in, something he is more than happy to do.

While the movie received bad reviews, fans seemed to love it, and it ended up as a box office success, making $136.3 million on a $40 million budget (via Box Office Mojo). It also picked up a nomination at the Teen Choice Awards with Butler earning a nomination for Choice Movie Actor — Romantic Comedy.

10 Made Of Honor (2008)

Starring Patrick Dempsey & Michelle Monaghan

WATCH NOW ON PRIME VIDEOMade of Honor stars Patrick Dempsey, who had exploded in popularity thanks to his role as McDreramy in Grey's Anatomy. Looking to capitalize on his new popularity, the movie casts him as a lifelong playboy who falls in love with his best friend - but it is too late because she is about to marry someone else. She asks him to be her maid of honor, which puts him in a very difficult situation. Michelle Monaghan stars as the bride-to-be and Kevin McKidd as her fiance, a wealthy Scottish Duke.

Made of Honor picked up lukewarm reviews. However, credit went to Monaghan for her performance as well as that of Sydney Pollack in his final role before his death. Dempsey also showed comic timing, allowing him to be seen in a different light from his role in Grey's Anatomy.

9 The Wedding Planner (2001)

Starring Matthew McConaughey & Jennifer Lopez

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Matthew McConaughey was the biggest male romantic comedy star in 2001 and Jennifer Lopez was rising fast at the time. That made their pairing in 2001's The Wedding Planner a big deal and the movie ended up as a breezy, yet familiar rom-com trope. Mary (Lopez) is a wedding planner who is hired to be the planner for a wealthy heiress, only to find out that her fiancé is a man who saved her from an accident that she fell for. This puts her in a tough spot, as her future in her company is on the line.

While the movie shared a lot in common with the superior My Best Friend's Wedding, it remains a fun watch. The performances are top-notch, and the movie is a quick watch and easy to enjoy for anyone who loves the genre.

8 The Map Of Tiny Perfect Things (2021)

Starring Kyle Allen & Kathryn Newton

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The Map of Tiny Perfect Things is a time-travel romantic comedy based on the novel by Lev Grossman (The Magicians). In the movie, Mark is a teenage boy who is stuck in a time loop where he just keeps repeating the same day over and over again. He has found a routine of helping people, but the one thing he can't do is finally connect with a girl he likes. However, everything is shaken up when a new person shows up in the time loop named Margaret, and it turns out she is stuck in the same loop.

It is here that Mark learns that this might not be his story at all, and he might be caught in Margaret's time loop, and she has a very good reason for not wanting it to end. The Prime Video original romantic comedy received positive reviews and earned a nomination for Best Movie Made for Television at the Critics' Choice Awards.

7 About Last Night (2014)

Starring Kevin Hart, Michael Ealy, Reginal Hall, & Joy Bryant

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About Last Night is a 2014 remake of a 1980s romantic comedy. While the original movie starred Demi Moore and Rob Lowe, the remake has a predominantly Black cast but keeps the story mostly the same. In the movie, two couples decide to test out their relationship in the real world and realize they have a lot to learn, not only about each other but about themselves as well. Kevin Hart and Regina Hall carry the load when it comes to comedy, but the entire cast is in top form. The movie earned positive reviews, mostly praising the cast's performances.

6 Couples Retreat (2009)

Starring Vince Vaughn & Malin Akerman

WATCH NOW ON PRIME VIDEOCouples Retreat is an ensemble romantic comedy with Vince Vaughn in the main lead role. The movie sees several couples whose relationships are in various stages of distress head to a couple's retreat on an island, hoping to rekindle their romance. The cast had several recognizable faces, including Jason Bateman, Jon Favreau, and Kristen Bell. It was also a huge box office success, making $171 million on a $60 million budget. While familiar and formulaic, it provides a lot of laughs and remains a fun watch.