Ten years can seem like a distant memory, but some of our favorite lovable romantic comedies such as Love, Rosie, The Last Five Years, and About Last Night all turn ten this year!
Ten years ago our world was blessed with these amazing romances and we have never been the same! Though there are so many amazing releases from 2014, but, here are the top ten romantic comedies that were released a decade ago!
10 – Two Night Stand
Two Night Stand stars Miles Teller and Lio Tipton after an extremely regrettable, yet not forgettable one-night stand! These two strangers wake up to find themselves snowed in with no sign of escaping! Now they are trapped together in his tiny apartment, forced to get to know each other way more than any one-night stand should. Will they run each other ragged or will they give it another shot?
Two Night Stand had a limited theatrical release on September 26, 2014, before heading to streaming! With a 38% Critic and 45% Audience score from Rotten Tomatoes, a 4.5 on Metacritic, and a 6.3 on IMDb, the final score is 47.75!
Be sure to watch Two Night Stand now on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV!
9 – Ask Me Anything
Ask Me Anything was released in the early months of 2014, on April 19, 2014! This rom-com stars Britt Robertson, Molly Hagan, Andy Buckley, and Christian Slater! Britt Robertson shined in this film earning the award for Best Actress and the 2014 Nashville Film Festival! Ask Me Anything follows a confused teenager who writes a blog revealing her daily activities after being advised to do so by her high school guidance counselor after moving to her first year in college! As you may know, college can get messy, and here is no different! The film was given a 64% critic and 40% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, a 3.4 on Metacritic, and a 7.0 on IMDB giving it a final score of 52!
You can stream this hilarious not so innocent film on both Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV!
8 – Sex Ed
Sex Ed, different from Netflix’s Sex Education that you may know and love, follows Eddie after he lands his first teaching gig at an inner-city middle school! After realizing that his high students are receiving no form of sexual education, Eddie goes off lesson plan anyway, delving into the world of menstrual cycles and STIs! All the while he’s falling in love with the older sister of one of his students. What could possibly go wrong?
Sex Ed is the only movie to be released by the film company Sweet Tomato Films and was, released on November 7, 2014. It stars Haley Joel Osment, Lorenza Izzo, Kevin Balmore, and Glen Powell! The film was given a 31% critic and 64% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, a 4.4 on Metacritic, and a 7.1 on IMDb giving it a final score of 52.5!
Make sure to catch this hilarious rom-com on Peacock and Pluto TV!
7 – Love, Rosie
If you are a fan of the iconic friends-to-lovers trope, then Love, Rosie is just for you! Rosie and Alex have been best friends since they were five years old! As they go through life they just end up getting separated time and time again! They could never be together, they’re too close! When will they realize they are meant to be together?
Love, Rosie stars Lily Collins and Sam Claflin. This perfect pair made their debut on October 17th, 2014, and have never gone out of style! With a 66% critic and 42% audience score from Rotten Tomatoes, a 5.1 on Metacritic, and a 6.3 on IMDb, the final score is 55.5!
The film can be streamed on Pluto TV and Apple TV!
6 – The Rewrite
The Rewrite follows an Oscar-winning writer played by the one-the-only Hugh Grant as he is in a slump. He leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom played by Marisa Tomei who is taking classes there! This setup is exactly what we are all looking for in any rom-com!
Everyone knows that Hugh Grant is a wizz in any romantic comedy and The Rewrite is no different! This lovable relationship was released on June 14, 2014, at the Shanghai International Film Festival and remains a favorite to many. This film was given a 45% Audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, a 6.3 on Metacritic, and a 6.0 on IMDb, scoring this film a 56 overall!
You can watch The Rewrite now on Hulu!
5 – They Came Together
Who wouldn’t love a rom-com with everyone’s favorites Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler? They Came Together follows Molly who owns a quaint little sweet shop and Joel who works for a gigantic candy company threatening to shut her down. How convenient? They hilariously discuss how they meet, fall in love, break up, to eventually get back together in this rom-com spoof!
They Came Together was released back on September 2, 2014, and we can not move on from this quirky twist on the classic romantic comedy! There is nothing funnier than actively making fun of the movie genre you are portraying! They Came Together was given a 70% critic and 40% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, a 6.0 on Metacritic, and a 5.6 on IMDb, scoring this film a 56.5 overall!
Make sure you catch these hilarious Paul Rudd and Amy Poehler moments on Freevee or PlutoTV!
4 – The Last Five Years
Do you know what makes every rom-com better? Making it a musical! That is exactly what makes The Last Five Years such a rewatchable classic! Starring two musical powerhouses, Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, The Last Five Years was sure to catch the hearts of their fans! The Last Five Years follows a struggling actress and her novelist lover each illustrating the struggle and deconstruction of their love affair, through song!
The Last Five Years made its original premiere on September 7, 2014! With a 60% critic and 57% audience score from Rotten Tomatoes, a 6.0 on Metacritic, and a 5.8 on IMDb, the final score is 58.75!
Go watch this catchy and hilarious romantic comedy on Amazon Prime Video!
3 – The Little Death
The Little Death stands out amongst the rest with its bold and witty approach to love and relationships! This Australian film, starring Bojana Noakovin, Josh Lawson, and Damon Herriman, dives into the lives of five couples who explore their sexual fantasies and desires. Each of their stories is woven together with humor and heartfelt moments, showcasing how their desires not only affect themselves but also their relationships!
Released on September 25, 2014, The Little Death brings a refreshing take on the romantic comedy with its clever script and compelling performances! With a 60% critic and 64% audience score from Rotten Tomatoes, a 4.6 on Metacritic, and a 7.0 on IMDb, the final score is 60!
You can catch this gem on both Peacock and Pluto TV!
2 – About Last Night
About Last Night stars Kevin Hart, Micheal Ealy, Joy Bryant, and Regina Hall, in this contemporary adaptation of David Mamet‘s play Sexual Perversity in Chicago! It follows two new couples who find that their sexually charged relationships may not have the substance to thrive in the cold, hard light of day. The tagline says it all, “It’s about compromise. It’s about love. It’s about a good wingman.”
About Last Night released on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2014, and oh boy was James Brown’s “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine)” stuck in our heads! This film was given a 68% critic and 64% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, a 6.2 on Metacritic, and a 6.0 on IMDb, scoring this film a 63.5 overall!
You can go back and rewatch this classic on YouTube or Apple TV!
1 – The One I Love
Though this might not be your typical lighthearted romantic comedy, The One I Love should be at the top of your watchlists! This dark romance thriller reinvigorates what the romantic-comedy is! Starring icons like Mark Duplass, Elisabeth Moss, and Ted Danson, The One I Love has just about everything! When Ethan and Sophie are on the brink of separation, they escape to a beautiful vacation house for a weekend getaway to save their marriage! What begins as this life-changing retreat soon turns for the worst when an unexpected discovery forces the two to examine themselves, their relationship, and their future! With an 83% critic and 76% audience score from Rotten Tomatoes, a 6.6 on Metacritic, and a 7.0 on IMDb, the final score is 73.75!
Released on January 21, 2014, The One I Love has held the hearts of many ever since! This feature holds a certified fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes with an 83% Tomatometer score and a 7.0 on IMDb!
Watch this loving, yet thrilling romance on Tubi and Amazon Prime Video!
