42 Underrated Romantic Comedies That Are Actually Really, Really Good

    Now you'll never run out of things to watch.

    Spencer Althouse
    by Spencer Althouse

    BuzzFeed Staff

    We asked the BuzzFeed Community to tell us their absolute favorite ~underrated~ rom-coms. Here are the must-see results.

    1. Stuck in Love (2012)

    Informant Media

    Who's in it: Greg Kinnear, Lily Collins, Logan Lerman, Kristen Bell, Jennifer Connelly, and Nat Wolff.

    What it's about: "An acclaimed writer, his ex-wife, and their teenaged children come to terms with the complexities of love in all its forms over the course of one tumultuous year."

    —hanelizabeth21

    2. Obvious Child (2014)

    A24

    Who's in it: Jenny Slate, Jake Lacy, Gaby Hoffmann, and David Cross.

    What it's about: "A 20-something comedienne's unplanned pregnancy forces her to confront the realities of independent womanhood for the first time."

    —kristenp4509

    3. Someone Great (2019)

    Netflix

    Who's in it: Gina Rodriguez, Brittany Snow, DeWanda Wise, and LaKeith Stanfield.

    What it's about: "After a devastating breakup on the eve of her cross-country move, Jenny enjoys one last NYC adventure with her two best pals. It unconventional rom-com focuses on love, loss, growth, and the everlasting bond of female friendship."

    —sarahwainschel

    4. About Time (2013)

    Universal Pictures

    Who's in it: Rachel McAdams, Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, and Bill Nighy.

    What it's about: "At the age of 21, Tim discovers he can travel in time and change what happens and has happened in his own life. His decision to make his world a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out not to be as easy as you might think."

    —mkatherinekelly

    5. Laggies (2014)

    A24

    Who's in it: Keira Knightley, Chloë Grace Moretz, Sam Rockwell, and Ellie Kemper.

    What it's about: "In the throes of a quarter-life crisis, Megan panics when her boyfriend proposes. Then, taking an opportunity to escape for a week, she hides out in the home of her new friend, 16-year-old Annika, who lives with her world-weary single dad."

    —simplydybest13

    6. The Five-Year Engagement (2012)

    Apatow Productions

    Who's in it: Jason Segel, Emily Blunt, Chris Pratt, Alison Brie, and Jacki Weaver.

    What it's about: "One year after meeting, Tom proposes to his girlfriend, Violet, but unexpected events keep tripping them up as they look to walk down the aisle together."

    —lenaaaaaaa

    7. In Her Shoes (2005)

    Fox 2000 Pictures

    Who's in it: Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette, and Shirley MacLaine.

    What it's about: "Strait-laced Rose breaks off relations with her party girl sister, Maggie, over an indiscretion involving Rose's boyfriend. The chilly atmosphere is broken with the arrival of Ella, the grandmother neither sister knew existed."

    —bratmobile

    8. Celeste & Jesse Forever (2012)

    Sony Pictures Classics

    Who's in it: Rashida Jones, Andy Samberg, Elijah Wood, Emma Roberts, and Chris Pine.

    What it's about: "A divorcing couple tries to maintain their friendship while they both pursue other people."

    —jessh4a84df90f

    9. French Kiss (1995)

    20th Century Fox

    Who's in it: Meg Ryan, Kevin Kline, and Timothy Hutton.

    What it's about: "A woman flies to France to confront her straying fiancé, but she gets into trouble when the charming crook seated next to her uses her for smuggling."

    —katelynguzman3

    10. Before We Go (2014)

    Wonderland Sound and Vision

    Who's in it: Chris Evans, Alice Eve, and Emma Fitzpatrick.

    What it's about: "Two strangers stuck in Manhattan for the night grow into each other's most trusted confidants when an evening of unexpected adventure forces them to confront their fears and take control of their lives."

    —ggonzalez19

    11. Saving Face (2004)

    Sony Pictures Classics

    Who's in it: Lynn Chen, Michelle Krusiec, and Joan Chen.

    What it's about: "A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations."

    —casswoj

    12. Benny & Joon (1993)

    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

    Who's in it: Johnny Depp, Julianne Moore, Oliver Platt, and Mary Stuart Masterson.

    What it's about: "A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton."

    —eliseh6

    13. Leap Year (2010)

    Spyglass Entertainment

    Who's in it: Amy Adams, Matthew Goode, Adam Scott, and John Lithgow.

    What it's about: "Anna Brady plans to travel to Dublin, Ireland, to propose marriage to her boyfriend on Leap Day because, according to Irish tradition, a man who receives a marriage proposal on a leap day must accept it."

    —harleejo

    14. Untamed Heart (1993)

    Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

    Who's in it: Christian Slater, Marisa Tomei, and Rosie Perez.

    What it's about: "A waitress hardly notices a shy busboy who secretly loves her; until one night she's attacked and he comes to her rescue. From there, a relationship sparks but one secret could mean disaster for these fated lovers."

    —jaimem4348b3795

    15. Hav Plenty (1997)

    Miramax Films

    Who's in it: Christopher Scott Cherot, Chenoa Maxwell, and Hill Harper.

    What it's about: "Lee Plenty is a nearly broke would-be novelist. His friend, Havilland Savage, is a rich and very beautiful woman. When she invites him to her home for New Year's Eve, they start to build up a romance."

    —ondreai

    16. Love Me If You Dare (2003)

    Mars Distribution

    Who's in it: Marion Cotillard and Guillaume Canet.

    What it's about: "As adults, best friends Julien and Sophie continue the odd game they started as children – a fearless competition to outdo one another with daring and outrageous stunts. While they often act out to relieve one another's pain, their game might be a way to avoid the fact that they are truly meant for one another."

    —xcansuk12

    17. Only You (1994)

    TriStar Pictures

    Who's in it: Marisa Tomei, Robert Downey Jr., Bonnie Hunt, and Billy Zane.

    What it's about: "As a teen, Faith was told that her destiny is a man named Damon Bradley. Years later, Faith is about to marry another man. Damon Bradley calls to wish them all the best. Faith blows off the wedding and follows Damon to Italy."

    —heatherl4d2ec9c10

    18. Head Over Heels (2001)

    Universal Pictures

    Who's in it: Freddie Prinze Jr., Monica Potter, Timothy Olyphant, and Ivana Miličević.

    What it's about: "A young woman is attracted to a man despite her thinking she's seen him kill someone."

    —jaimem4348b3795

    19. While You Were Sleeping (1995)

    Hollywood Pictures

    Who's in it: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, and Peter Gallagher.

    What it's about: "A hopeless romantic Chicago Transit Authority token collector is mistaken for the fiancée of a coma patient."

    —r46143bf89

    20. I Could Never Be Your Woman (2007)

    Bauer Martinez Studios

    Who's in it: Michelle Pfeiffer, Paul Rudd, Saoirse Ronan, and Tracey Ullman.

    What it's about: "A mother falls for a younger man while her daughter falls in love for the first time. Mother Nature messes with their fates."

    —bauxjangles

    21. What's Your Number? (2011)

    20th Century Fox

    Who's in it: Anna Faris, Chris Evans, Ari Graynor, Blythe Danner, and Chris Pratt.

    What it's about: "A woman looks back at the past 19 men she's had relationships with in her life and wonders if one of them might be her one true love."

    —sac9488

    22. Happythankyoumoreplease (2010)

    Anchor Bay Films

    Who's in it: Kate Mara, Josh Radnor, Malin Åkerman, and Tony Hale.

    What it's about: "Captures a generational moment – young people on the cusp of truly growing up, tiring of their reflexive cynicism, each in their own ways struggling to connect and define what it means to love and be loved."

    —elainea48aa2e5f5

    23. Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist (2008)

    Columbia Pictures

    Who's in it: Michael Cera, Kat Dennings, and Aaron Yoo.

    What it's about: "High school student Nick O'Leary meets college-bound Norah Silverberg when she asks him to be her boyfriend for five minutes."

    —oliviab4a17c385c

    24. Sliding Doors (1998)

    Mirage Enterprises

    Who's in it: Gwyneth Paltrow, John Hannah, and Jeanne Tripplehorn.

    What it's about: "A London woman's love life and career both hinge, unknown to her, on whether or not she catches a train. We see it both ways, in parallel."

    —jena4166f4a0c

    25. Love, Simon (2018)

    Fox 2000 Pictures

    Who's in it: Nick Robinson, Katherine Langford, Jennifer Garner, and Josh Duhamel.

    What it's about: "Simon Spier keeps a huge secret from his family, his friends, and all of his classmates: he's gay. When that secret is threatened, Simon must face everyone and come to terms with his identity."

    —richardh4b8aae6c6

    26. Imagine Me & You (2005)

    Ealing Studios

    Who's in it: Piper Perabo, Lena Headey, and Matthew Goode.

    What it's about: "A newlywed bride becomes infatuated with another woman who questions her sexual orientation, promoting a stir among the bride's family and friends."

    —xilluminate

    27. Just Wright (2010)

    Flavor Unit Entertainment

    Who's in it: Queen Latifah, Common, Paula Patton, Pam Grier, and Phylicia Rashad.

    What it's about: "A physical therapist falls for the basketball player she is helping recover from a career-threatening injury."

    —jasminc4512

    28. Mr. Right (2015)

    Focus World

    Who's in it: Anna Kendrick, Sam Rockwell, and Tim Roth.

    What it's about: "A girl falls for the 'perfect' guy, who happens to have a very fatal flaw: he's a hitman on the run from the crime cartels who employ him."

    —paisleyp

    29. Serendipity (2001)

    Miramax Films

    Who's in it: Kate Beckinsale, John Cusack, Bridget Moynahan, and Eugene Levy.

    What it's about: "A couple searches for each other years after the night they first met, fell in love, and separated, convinced that one day they'd end up together."

    —sidneyj43952c0e9

    30. One Day (2011)

    Random House Films

    Who's in it: Anne Hathaway, Jim Sturgess, Romola Garai, and Patricia Clarkson.

    What it's about: "After spending the night together on the night of their college graduation, Dexter and Emma are shown each year on the same date to see where they are in their lives. They are sometimes together, sometimes not, on that day."

    —l43e063214

    31. Playing It Cool (2014)

    Vertical Entertainment

    Who's in it: Chris Evans, Michelle Monaghan, Aubrey Plaza, Topher Grace, and Luke Wilson.

    What it's about: "Unrequited love motivates a guy to write about his experiences."

    —sololoba

    32. TiMER (2009)

    Capewatch Pictures

    Who's in it: Emma Caulfield, Michelle Borth, John Patrick Amedori, and Desmond Harrington.

    What it's about: "If a clock could count down to the moment you meet your soul mate, would you want to know?"

    —melissak4f9598632

    33. Something New (2006)

    Focus Features

    Who's in it: Sanaa Lathan, Simon Baker, Blair Underwood, and Alfre Woodard.

    What it's about: "An accountant finds love in the most unexpected place when she agrees to go on a blind date with Brian Kelly, a sexy and free-spirited landscaper."

    —s4bb472

    34. Stranger than Fiction (2006)

    Columbia Pictures

    Who's in it: Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Emma Thompson, Queen Latifah, and Dustin Hoffman.

    What it's about: "An I.R.S. auditor suddenly finds himself the subject of narration only he can hear: narration that begins to affect his entire life, from his work, to his love interest, to his death."

    —melissak4f9598632

    35. Desk Set (1957)

    20th Century-Fox

    Who's in it: Katharine Hepburn, Spencer Tracy, Gig Young, and Joan Blondell.

    What it's about: "Two extremely strong personalities clash over the computerization of a television network's research department."

    —spenceralthouse

    36. To All the Boys I've Loved Before (2018)

    Netflix

    Who's in it: Lana Condor and Noah Centineo.

    What it's about: "A teenage girl's secret love letters are exposed and wreak havoc on her love life."

    —kaylayandoli

    37. A Life Less Ordinary (1997)

    20th Century Fox

    Who's in it: Cameron Diaz, Ewan McGregor, Stanley Tucci, and Holly Hunter.

    What it's about: "A desperate guy kidnaps a daughter of his former boss who recently fired him. Two angels are sent to Earth to check if love is possible in this case."

    —cailac3

    38. What If / The F Word (2013)

    Entertainment One

    Who's in it: Daniel Radcliffe, Zoe Kazan, Adam Driver, and Megan Park.

    What it's about: "Wallace, who is burned out from a string of failed relationships, forms an instant bond with Chantry, who lives with her longtime boyfriend. Together, they puzzle out what it means if your best friend is also the love of your life."

    —lieslannas

    39. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl (2015)

    Fox Searchlight Pictures

    Who's in it: Olivia Coke, RJ Cyler, Thomas Mann, Nick Offerman, Connie Britton, and Molly Shannon.

    What it's about: "High schooler Greg, who spends most of his time making parodies of classic movies with his co-worker Earl, finds his outlook forever altered after befriending a classmate who has just been diagnosed with cancer."

    —hannahk4ef

    40. Sleeping with Other People (2015)

    IFC Films

    Who's in it: Alison Brie, Jason Sudeikis, Adam Scott, Natasha Lyonne, Adam Brody, and Amanda Peet.

    What it's about: "A good-natured womanizer and a serial cheater form a platonic relationship that helps reform them in ways, while a mutual attraction sets in."

    —sololoba

    41. Enough Said (2013)

    Fox Searchlight Pictures

    Who's in it: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, James Gandolfini, Catherine Keener, and Toni Collette.

    What it's about: "A divorced woman who decides to pursue the man she's interested in learns he's her new friend's ex-husband."

    —musicismytherapy97

    42. And Set It Up (2018)

    Netflix

    Who's in it: Zoey Deutch, Glen Powell, Lucy Liu, and Taye Diggs.

    What it's about: "Two corporate executive assistants hatch a plan to match-make their two bosses."

    —loreleiw3