Here Are 27 Highly-Rated Rom-Com Movies, And I'm Genuinely Curious How Many You Have Seen

What it's about: "Pakistan-born comedian Kumail Nanjiani and grad student Emily Gardner fall in love but struggle as their cultures clash. When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail finds himself forced to face her feisty parents, his family's expectations, and his true feelings."

What the critics say: "Funny, heartfelt, and intelligent, The Big Sick uses its appealing leads and cross-cultural themes to prove the standard romcom formula still has some fresh angles left to explore."

What it's about: "Faced with an unplanned pregnancy, an offbeat young teen makes an unusual decision regarding the unborn child."

What the critics say: "One of the brightest, funniest comedies of the year, Juno's smart script and direction are matched by assured performances in a coming-of-age story with a 21st century twist."

What it's about: "Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid, over who is the bride's best friend, threatens to upend the life of an out-of-work pastry chef."

What the critics say: "A marriage of genuine characters, gross out gags, and pathos, Bridesmaids is a female-driven comedy that refuses to be boxed in as Kristen Wiig emerges as a real star."

What it's about: "This contemporary romantic comedy, based on a global bestseller, follows native New Yorker Rachel Chu to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family."

What the critics say: "With a terrific cast and a surfeit of visual razzle dazzle, Crazy Rich Asians takes a satisfying step forward for screen representation while deftly drawing inspiration from the classic — and still effective — rom-com formula."

What it's about: "Harry and Sally have known each other for years, and are very good friends, but they fear sex would ruin the friendship."

What the critics say: "Rob Reiner's touching, funny film set a new standard for romantic comedies, and he was ably abetted by the sharp interplay between Billy Crystal and Meg Ryan."

What it's about: "For fun-loving party animal Ben Stone, the last thing he ever expected was for his one-night stand to show up on his doorstep eight weeks later to tell him she's pregnant with his child."

What the critics say: "Knocked Up is a hilarious, poignant and refreshing look at the rigors of courtship and child-rearing, with a sometimes raunchy, yet savvy script that is ably acted and directed."

What it's about: "After being dumped by the girl he believes to be his soulmate, hopeless romantic Tom Hansen reflects on their relationship to try and figure out where things went wrong and how he can win her back."

What the critics say: "A clever, offbeat romantic comedy, 500 Days of Summer is refreshingly honest and utterly charming."

What it's about: "Shallow, rich and socially successful Cher is at the top of her Beverly Hills high school's pecking scale. Seeing herself as a matchmaker, Cher first coaxes two teachers into dating each other."

What the critics say: "A funny and clever reshaping of Emma, Clueless offers a soft satire that pokes as much fun at teen films as it does at the Beverly Hills glitterati."

What it's about: "While home sick in bed, a young boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love."

What the critics say: "A delightfully postmodern fairy tale, The Princess Bride is a deft, intelligent mix of swashbuckling, romance, and comedy that takes an age-old damsel-in-distress story and makes it fresh."

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."

What the critics say: "Love, Simon hits its coming-of-age beats more deftly than many entries in this well-traveled genre — and represents an overdue, if not entirely successful, milestone of inclusion."

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

What the critics say: "To All the Boys I've Loved Before plays by the teen rom-com rules, but relatable characters and a thoroughly charming cast more than make up for a lack of surprises."

What it's about: "A man gets a chance to meet up with his dream girl from high school, even though his date with her back then was a complete disaster."

What the critics say: "There's Something About Mary proves that unrelentingly, unabashedly peurile humor doesn't necessarily come at the expense of a film's heart."

What it's about: "After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own."

What the critics say: "Silver Linings Playbook walks a tricky thematic tightrope, but David O. Russell's sensitive direction and some sharp work from a talented cast gives it true balance."

What it's about: "Goaded by his buddies, a nerdy guy who's never 'done the deed' only finds the pressure mounting when he meets a single mother."

What the critics say: "Steve Carell's first star turn scores big with a tender treatment of its titular underdog, using raunchy but realistically funny comedy to connect with adult audiences."

What it's about: "A noble underachiever and a beautiful valedictorian fall in love the summer before she goes off to college."

What the critics say: "One of the definitive Generation X movies, Say Anything... is equally funny and heartfelt -- and it established John Cusack as an icon for left-of-center types everywhere."

What it's about: "To satisfy his nagging parents, a gay landlord and a female tenant agree to a marriage of convenience, but his parents arrive to visit and things get out of hand."

What the critics say:  "Ang Lee's funny and ultimately poignant comedy of manners reveals the filmmaker's skill across genres."

What it's about: "Over the course of five social occasions, a committed bachelor must consider the notion that he may have discovered love."

What the critics say: "While frothy to a fault, Four Weddings and a Funeral features irresistibly breezy humor, and winsome performances from Hugh Grant and Andie MacDowell."

What it's about: "Having thought that monogamy was never possible, a commitment-phobic career woman may have to face her fears when she meets a good guy."

What the critics say:  "Trainwreck drags commitment out of all but the most rom-com-phobic filmgoers with sharp humor, relatable characters, and hilarious work from Amy Schumer."

What it's about: "The world's greatest ever playwright, William Shakespeare, is young, out of ideas and short of cash, but meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays."

What the critics say:  "Endlessly witty, visually rapturous, and sweetly romantic, Shakespeare in Love is a delightful romantic comedy that succeeds on nearly every level."

What it's about: "Devastated Peter takes a Hawaiian vacation in order to deal with the recent break-up with his TV star girlfriend, Sarah. Little does he know, Sarah's traveling to the same resort as her ex — and she's bringing along her new boyfriend."

What the critics say: "With ample laughs and sharp performances, Forgetting Sarah Marshall finds just the right mix of romantic and raunchy comedy."

What it's about: "A self-centered Pittsburgh weatherman finds himself inexplicably trapped in a small town as he lives the same day over and over again."

What the critics say: "Smart, sweet, and inventive, Groundhog Day highlights Murray's dramatic gifts while still leaving plenty of room for laughs."

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

What the critics say: "Set It Up follows the long-established outlines of the rom-com template — and in the process, proves there's still substantial pleasure to be wrought from familiar formulas."

What it's about: "The life of a simple bookshop owner changes when he meets the most famous film star in the world."

What the critics say: "A rom-com with the right ingredients, Notting Hill proves there's nothing like a love story well told -- especially when Hugh Grant and Julia Roberts are your leads."

What it's about: "Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly."

What the critics say: "A sharp and deceptively layered comedy that's further fueled by the odd couple chemistry of its leads, this Long Shot largely hits its marks."

What it's about: "A girl's 'sweet' sixteenth birthday becomes anything but special, as she suffers from every embarrassment possible."

What the critics say: "Significantly more mature than the teen raunch comedies that defined the era, Sixteen Candles is shot with compassion and clear respect for its characters and their hang-ups."

What it's about: "Marion and Jack try to rekindle their relationship with a visit to Paris, home of Marion's parents — and several of her ex-boyfriends."

What the critics say: "Delpy proves not only to be an adept actress, but makes her mark as a writer and director in this thought-provoking comedy that breaks the romantic comedy mold."

What it's about: "Amélie is an innocent and naive girl in Paris with her own sense of justice. She decides to help those around her and, along the way, discovers love."

What the critics say: "The feel-good Amélie is a lively, fanciful charmer, showcasing Audrey Tautou as its delightful heroine."