The 25 best romantic comedies of the 2000s to laugh, cry and fall in love with again

The romantic comedies of the 2000s are a true treasure of entertainment: filled with adorable clichés, memorable soundtracks, questionable hair and dialogue that lives in our heads to this day. Between resentful bridesmaids, relationships that start with lies, impossible (but inevitable) love and lots of kisses in the rain, these films defined what it is to love with humor.

If you love remembering stories that warm your heart and make you laugh, this selection is for you! There are 25 titles that have stood the test of time and continue to be the perfect choice for any day when all you need is a dose of romance with a happy ending (or almost).

In “She’s the Man”, Amanda Bynes plays Viola, a young soccer player who, to prove that girls can play sports as much as boys, decides to impersonate her brother at the new boarding school to play. And the plot unfolds with Viola trying to maintain her posture, even though she is in love with Duke (Channing Tatum), her brother’s roommate.

Where to watch: Prime Video

She wants to remove a man in 10 days to write an article. He bets that he can make a woman fall in love in 10 days. Result? A war of love sabotage with plenty of chemistry between the protagonists and lots of romantic confusion.

Where to watch: Paramount+ e Globoplay

On a trip to Italy, Sophie (Amanda Seyfried) finds a forgotten love letter and decides to respond. This begins a hunt for lost love complete with vineyards, British accents and melting hearts.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Jane (Katherine Heigl) has been bridesmaid 27 times, but never the bride. Everything changes when her sister steals her crush and she meets a reporter who seems to know too much about dresses and wedding stories.

Jenna (Jennifer Garner) makes a wish at age 13 and wakes up at 30 – successful, beautiful, but with zero idea of ​​how she got there. A nostalgic comedy about growing up, without losing the glitter of the 80s. In addition to Garner, the cast includes Mark Ruffalo, Christa B. Allen, Judy Greer and Andy Serkis

Where to watch: Netflix e Globoplay

Tom (Patrick Dempsey) realizes that he loves his best friend just when she announces that she is getting married. And the worst: she invites him to be “godmother”. He accepts, of course, but with a plan B – to “discreetly boycott the wedding”.

Where to watch: Prime Video

A classic from Disney’s golden age, “The Princess Diaries” tells the story of Mia (Anne Hattaway), a teenager who lives a normal life until she discovers that she is the direct heir to the throne of Genovia – her father’s country of origin. From clumsy to princess, she tries to balance royalty and school life with lots of humor and lessons in self-esteem.

David (Mark Ruffalo) rents an apartment and discovers that it is “haunted” by a woman who swears she is still alive. A romantic comedy with touches of the supernatural, emotion and good twists with none other than Reese Witherspoon.

Sydney (Amanda Bynes) enters college and realizes that the world of fraternities is more poisonous than a fairy tale. So she forms her own clan, with seven super different faces, in a modern and cute version of Snow White.

Where to watch: Prime Video

During a flight, Oliver (Ashton Kutcher) and Emily (Amanda Peet) meet and the chemistry is instant. But life insists on separating them, until love – finally – gets the timing right.

Where to watch: Prime Video

In the plot, Will Smith is Hitch, a relationship coach who helps shy men conquer their passions – and he’s very good at it. But when he himself falls in love, he discovers that love doesn’t follow any formula.

Ashley (Lindsay Lohan) is the luckiest girl in New York, she is successful at work and all doors open for her. Everything changes when she kisses Jake Hardin (Chris Pine), an unlucky guy at a masquerade ball and their lucks are changed. When everything starts to go wrong, she needs to reverse the chaos (and understand that life isn’t just about luck). The plus of this film is the participation of the band McFly.

Wild animal veterinarian Henry Roth (Adam Sandler) lives in Hawaii, where he is famous for winning over many tourists. But when he meets Lucy (Drew Barrymore) he falls in love, but she suffers from a lack of short-term memory. So, Henry has the mission to win her over day after day.

Joel (Jim Carrey) and Clementine (Kate Winslet) erase their memories of their relationship after the breakup. But forgetting someone who marked your life is not as simple as it seems. A different, sensitive and mind-blowing novel.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Denis (Paul Rust) is the speaker at his high school graduation and decides to declare his love for cheerleader Beth Cooper (Hayden Panettiere). She then decides to treat him to an unforgettable night – full of confusion, lost teenagers and, of course, a little romance.

Upon entering the University of California, Samantha wants to be an ordinary person, but there is one detail that prevents her from having a “normal life”: she is the daughter of the president of the United States. When she meets James (Marc Blucas), she experiences things she didn’t know about – including falling in love -, but everything changes when she discovers that he is an agent in charge of her security.

Where to watch: Disney+, Netflix e Prime Video

After heartbreaks, Iris (Kate Winslet) – who writes a famous column about weddings in London – and Amanda (Cameron Diaz) – owner of an advertising agency in Los Angeles – decide to exchange houses. Result? Unexpected love, charming accents and snow, lots of snow. The cast also includes Jack Black and Jude Law.

Where to watch: Globoplay, Prime Video and Apple TV

What would you do if you had the chance to relive your last day with someone you love? After a life-changing accident, Ian (Paul Nicholls) realizes he’s been given the chance to do everything over again – only in a better way. A romantic story with tears, love lessons and that guaranteed lump in your throat.

Kate (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is the perfectionist chef of a sophisticated Manhattan restaurant who sees her life turned upside down when she has to take care of her niece and deal with Nick (Aaron Eckhart), a new and very spontaneous cook. The film is a dish full of love and irresistible recipes.

Where to watch: Max, Prime Video e Apple TV

Jonathan (John Cusack) and Sara (Kate Beckinsale) meet by chance and let fate decide whether they will meet again. Years later, signs begin to appear. If you believe in luck and cosmic love, this film is for you.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Nick Marshall (Mel Gibson) is a macho executive who, after surviving an accident, develops the ability to read women’s thoughts. At first, it’s chaos, but later he learns to have empathy and how to win over a real woman.

Where to watch: Prime Video

Margaret (Sandra Bullock) is a bossy boss who, to avoid deportation, convinces her assistant, Andrew Paxton (Ryan Reynolds) to tell him they are engaged. They travel to meet his family… and then the comedy (and romance, of course) begins.

Where to watch: Play Market and Disney+

This is not a love story. It’s a story about love and what happens when it’s not reciprocated. An honest, stylish film that will break your heart – but gently.

On the eve of the wedding, Sophie (Amanda Seyfriend) invites three of her mother’s ex-boyfriends – who is, simply, Meryl Streep – to find out who her father is. Packed with ABBA songs, incredible scenery and high energy, “Mamma Mia!” It’s a timeless classic.

Where to watch: Prime Video and Apple TV

Bridget is an ordinary woman trying to balance life, weight, wine and two completely different men. A classic British romantic comedy that never gets old.
Where to watch: Prime Video

Now just choose your favorite, play and fall in love (again, and again, and again…).