A noteworthy part of girlhood is watching romantic comedies. Growing up in the 2000s and 2010s, we have seen lots of comedies as well as romances. When picking a feel-good movie for movie night, you may land on one of the brilliant romcoms from the late 90s, 2000s, or early 2010s.
Luckily for us, a trend in romantic comedies is expected to reappear in 2024. The year is off to a great start with the highly anticipated Anyone but You, starring Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney. We can expect to see titles such as Lisa Frankenstein (Cole Sprouse and Kathryn Newton), It Ends with Us (Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni), Challengers (Zendaya, Mike Faist, and Josh O’Connor), and Which Brings Me to You (Lucy Hale and Nat Wolff) in 2024.
To prepare for the upcoming romcoms in 2024, we have prepared a list of the classic romcoms from the late 90s, 2000s, and early 2010s for you to binge-watch.
- 10 Things I Hate About You
First off, we have 10 Things I Hate About You (1999). This movie is incredibly special and coming-of-age for the girlies who never could see themselves with a boy. Kat Stratford is a role model for women who are powerful and independent. This movie will get you in the feels and give you a good laugh.
Kat Stratford, portrayed by Julia Stiles, is considered the epitome of a girl boss. Kat Stratford rejects the idea of love and boys. She stays true to her ways until her sister Bianca (Larisa Oleynik) is not allowed to date. Their father’s house rule says that Bianca cannot date until Kat gets a boyfriend. Bianca desperately wants Kat to find a boyfriend. Will Kat’s idea of romance change when she meets Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger)?
- How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Continuing with our list, we have How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003). You may have seen trending scenes of Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey on TikTok in 2023. You may have heard the TikTok audio, “And all the girls dreamed that they’d be Ben’s partner, they’d be Ben’s partner…” This movie and its characters provide watchers with tummy-aching laughs.
Andie Anderson (Kate Hudson), an advice columnist, decides to push the limits. To impress her boss, she wants to prove in her article that you can get any guy to leave you within 10 days. On the other hand, the charming Ben Berry (Matthew McConaughey) believes he can get any woman to fall in love with him in 10 days. The pair are destined to meet. Their plans backfire when they are too stubborn to give up their silly experiment.
- She’s The Man
Amanda Bynes and Channing Tatum were everybody’s crushes in the 2000s. She’s The Man (2006) should be on your to-be-watched list. Love gets confusing in this witty teen comedy. This movie will have you grinning from ear to ear. If you do not like She’s The Man, then it is safe to say that you might not like romantic comedies.
Viola Johnson (Amanda Bynes) poses as her brother, Sebastian, at his new boarding school when he decides to follow his lifelong dream of being in a band. Immediately, Viola acts to replace Sebastian. Viola aims to prove her liar ex-boyfriend wrong about her abilities to play soccer better than the other guys at her high school. Viola encounters a new problem when she falls in love with her stunning roommate, Duke (Channing Tatum).
- Red, White & Royal Blue
Red, White & Royal Blue (2023) may have sparked the return of romantic comedies in 2024. You would be lying if this movie did not appear on your TikTok feed in the summer of 2023. The iconic lovers are portrayed by Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez. What makes this movie even better is that it is a book adaptation! The novel Red, White, & Royal Blue, written by Casey McQuiston, was a BookTok sensation. It was not long before Prime Video took a shot at adapting the characters.
Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the first son of the United States, and young Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine) fall in love. Despite the vast ocean being between the pair, they are politically apart. They spent much of their time despising one another before recognizing their true feelings for each other. Unfortunately, the pair must keep their relationship a secret at all costs.
- Crazy Rich Asians
Along with Red, White & Royal Blue, the engrossing Crazy Rich Asians (2018) is a book adaptation. Originally published in 2013, the book was nothing but a success. It was not long until the book hit the big screen! The movie features big stars such as Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Ken Jeong, and the iconic Awkwafina. This is the ultimate comfort movie with the most lovable characters.
Rachel Chu (Constance Wu) accompanies her boyfriend, Nick Young (Henry Golding), to his best friend’s wedding in Singapore. There, she is surprised to learn that her boyfriend’s family is incredibly wealthy and well-known in Singapore. Unexpectedly, Rachel is thrust into the spotlight. She fights off Singapore’s societal judgments and the opinions of Nick’s relatives. She is unprepared to fight the worst of all… Nick’s mother.