Watched ‘The Roses’? Here are 7 more romantic comedies worth your time
Watched ‘The Roses’? Here are 7 more romantic comedies worth your time
From age-gap romances to stuntman love stories, these rom-coms are streaming now and totally worth it.
My wife and I saw “The Roses” in theaters over the weekend, and it was a total blast. It’s fun, a little absurd, and fueled by two killer performances from Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman as a married couple trying to shake up their stale routine. Things get… well, dark but always funny, and watching it reminded me why rom-coms are still my favorite genre. There’s just something about watching two people stumble their way into love (or back to it) that always hits. So naturally, I started thinking about all the other romantic comedies I’ve loved lately. Some are sweet, some are spicy, and some are just plain weird. Here are the top 7 romantic comedy movies to stream right now.
Top 7 rom-com movies on streaming right now
No. 7: ‘Kinda Pregnant’ (2025) | Netflix
I watched “Kinda Pregnant” with my wife pretty much as soon as it dropped, and it was exactly what I hoped for: chaotic, funny, and just absurd enough to work. Amy Schumer plays Lainy, a woman who fakes a pregnancy to bond with her newly expecting best friend — and suddenly finds herself in way too deep. From maternity perks to surprise romance, things spiral fast. There’s secondhand embarrassment, a little heart, and some genuinely great jokes. Directed by Tyler Spindel (yep, Adam Sandler’s nephew) and stacked with a game supporting cast, the movie totally delivers on the fake-pregnancy premise. It’s a wild one, but worth the ride.
Kinda Pregnant
When Lainy’s plan to settle down and start a family falls apart, she puts on a fake baby bump, tells a lie — and accidentally falls for her dream guy.
No. 6: ‘Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy’ (2025) | Peacock
Bridget Jones is back and somehow more relatable than ever. In “Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,” she’s now a single mom navigating dating apps, teenage parenting, and a whole lot of emotional landmines. It’s messy in the best Bridget way, and yes — Hugh Grant returns as Daniel Cleaver, still delightfully terrible. Chiwetel Ejiofor and Leo Woodall round out the new love triangle, and the vibe is very much “grown-up chaos.” It’s warm, awkward, and funny in all the right ways. As someone who’s loved this character for years, seeing her stumble through a new chapter of life was oddly comforting.
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Bridget Jones navigates life as a widow and single mum with the help of her family, friends, and former lover, Daniel. Back to work and on the apps, she’s pursued by a younger man and maybe – just maybe – her son’s science teacher.
No. 5: ‘The Idea of You’ (2024) | Prime Video
This one surprised me. Anne Hathaway plays Solène, a divorced mom who ends up at Coachella and accidentally falls for a much younger boy band frontman (Nicholas Galitzine). “The Idea of You” feels like fan fiction in the best possible way. The age-gap dynamic is handled with more sincerity than I expected, and Hathaway sells every moment of self-doubt and swoon. Galitzine, meanwhile, does a great job channeling that pop-star magnetism. It’s jet-setting, it’s messy, it’s got heart — and yeah, if you’ve ever crushed on a celebrity, it scratches that itch.
The Idea of You
40-year-old single mom Solène begins an unexpected romance with 24-year-old Hayes Campbell, the lead singer of August Moon, the hottest boy band on the planet. As they begin a whirlwind romance, it isn’t long before Hayes’ superstar status poses unavoidable challenges to their relationship, and Solène soon discovers that life in the glare of his spotlight might be more than she bargained for.
No. 4: ‘The Fall Guy’ (2024) | Prime Video
My wife and I both loved “The Fall Guy” when it dropped. It’s technically an action movie, but there’s a real rom-com at the center. Ryan Gosling plays a stuntman who gets pulled back into the game when a movie star goes missing — only to realize the film is being directed by his ex, played by Emily Blunt. The chemistry between them is great, the stunts are huge, and there’s a surprising amount of heart. It’s funny, explosive, and totally satisfying. Honestly, this might be one of the best action-romance combos I’ve seen in a while. And if you’re trying to decide between “Hit Man” and “The Fall Guy,” go with this one. Trust me.
The Fall Guy
Fresh off an almost career-ending accident, stuntman Colt Seavers has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.
No. 3: ‘A Family Affair’ (2024) | Netflix
In “A Family Affair,” Zac Efron plays a narcissistic movie star who somehow ends up in bed with his assistant’s mom — played by Nicole Kidman. That assistant? Joey King, who then has to watch her boss date her mom. It’s bananas in the best way. The movie leans into the absurdity, but also lets the characters have real emotional moments. Kathy Bates shows up and steals every scene she’s in, and while critics weren’t super kind to this one, Tara enjoyed it for exactly what it was. Sometimes, the messier the premise, the more fun the movie.
A Family Affair
The only thing worse than being the assistant to a high-maintenance movie star who doesn’t take you seriously? Finding out he’s smitten with your mom.
No. 2: ‘The Wedding Banquet’ (2025) | Rent with Prime Video
Andrew Ahn’s remake of Ang Lee’s classic “The Wedding Banquet” is everything I hoped it would be — funny, sweet, and smart about how complicated love and family can be. The premise: a fake marriage proposal between friends for a green card and to fund fertility treatments. Naturally, everything unravels in hilarious and emotional ways. Bowen Yang and Lily Gladstone are excellent, and the whole thing balances queer identity, cultural tradition, and romantic confusion with a really light touch. It’s got charm for days.
The Wedding Banquet
Frustrated with his commitment-phobic boyfriend Chris and running out of time, Min makes a proposal: a green-card marriage with their friend Angela in exchange for her partner Lee’s expensive IVF. Elopement plans are upended, however, when Min’s grandmother surprises them with an extravagant Korean wedding banquet.
No. 1: ‘A Nice Indian Boy’ (2025) | Hulu
“A Nice Indian Boy” is easily my favorite rom-com of the year. It’s sweet, funny, and just so full of warmth. Karan Soni plays Naveen, a closeted Indian-American doctor who falls for Jay, a white guy raised by Indian parents. Their meet-cute happens at a temple, their chemistry is immediate, and the culture clash that follows is handled with nuance and humor. Jonathan Groff and Sunita Mani are both excellent, and the movie never feels like it’s trying too hard. It’s just a genuinely kind love story that still manages to hit you with some laugh-out-loud moments. Don’t miss it.
A Nice Indian Boy
When Naveen brings his fiancé Jay home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams.