From Hitch To 27 Dresses: Ten Rom-Coms On Hulu That'll Help You Unwind This Weekend

Rom-coms are my go-to whenever I feel down or out of energy. There's a sense of security and affection which nurtures the melancholic heart and makes it lively and full of love again. After a stressful day at work, a good rom-com will definitely light up your mood.

Girl meets guy, they fall in love and fall apart only to find their way back to each other- this trope has been put to use for ages yet we can't seem to get enough of it. Perhaps the comfort of a happy ending gives us both a sense of hope and security. It tells us that despite bad dates and terrible online encounters while looking for a prospective partner is just a phase that'll pass. Even the most hopeless of unromantic hearts desire this comfort so that they keep looking for love and never lose faith.

Here are the best rom-coms on Hulu:

Plus One

The 2019 film stars Maya Erskine and Jack Quid in the lead roles as two college friends. As the wedding season approaches, the two agree to become each other's dates which makes their relationship complicated. Will they eventually find love in each other's company or will this relationship cost them their friendship? The movie is directed by Jeff Chan and Andrew Rhymer.

Suggested Reading: Eight Much-Awaited Telugu And Tamil Films Releasing In April This Year

Palm Springs

When Brooklyn 99's Andy Samberg and How I Met Your Mother's Cristin Milioti come together, the quirkiness multiplies. The two present a budding romance as they become stuck in a time loop in the 2020 film, while falling for each other all over again, reliving the same day. Palm Springs is directed by Max Barbakow.

27 Dresses

A still from 27 Dresses.

Katherine Heigl-starrer 27 Dresses follows the story of Jane, who has served as a bridesmaid 27 times and now is shocked when her sister announces her wedding to the man she loves. Hailed as a classic rom-com, the film also stars James Marden, Malin Akerman, Edward Burns, Judy Greer, Peyton List among others. The 2008 film is directed by Anne Fletcher and written by Aline Brosh McKenna.

Leap Year

This 2010 romance-comedy follows the story of Anna, who decides to travel to Dublin to propose to her boyfriend Jeremy on a leap day, February 29 since the Irish tradition forbids a man from refusing a proposal on that day. However, the girlfriend experiences many challenges during her journey. Will she be able to make it on time? I guess you'll just have to see for yourself. Leap Year is directed by Anand Tucker and features Amy Adams and Matthew Goode in the lead.

The Boy Downstairs

The Boy Downstairs marks the directorial feature debut of Sophie Brooks who is also the writer of the film. Actors  Zosia Mamet, Matthew Shear, Deirdre O'Connell, Sarah Ramos and Diana Irvine lead this rom-com that came out in 2010. The plot revolves around a Brooklyn-based writer who breaks up a serious relationship to move to London. However, when she returns to Brooklyn after three years, she finds that her apartment is in the same building as her ex-boyfriend and things get bit complicated since he has now started dating someone else.

Hitch

This 2005 feel-good rom-com revolves around Alex 'Hitch' Hitchen, who helps men with their complicated love lives as a dating coach. However, his own tricks fall short when he is attracted to writer Sara Melas. Further conflicts arise when Hitch attempts to hide the true nature of his job from her. Actors Will Smith and Eva Mendes star in this romantic-comedy film directed by Andy Tennant.

Love, Simon

Released in 2018, Love, Simon is a coming of age movie starring Nick Robinson as a closeted gay student in the titular role. He starts connecting with a classmate, who is also closeted about his sexuality, using a pseudonym. However, when things go south, Simon is compelled to come out in front of his friends, family and classmates. The film also stars Keiynan Lonsdale, Alexandra Shipp, Katherine Langford and Jennifer Garner among others.

Suggested Reading: Check Out These New OTT Films And Shows To Watch This Weekend

Sixteen Candles

If you haven't watched this classic 80s film, it's time to get the popcorn tub ready! While there are some instances in the film which haven't aged well, the movie is surely worth a watch as Molly Ringwald plays the role of a typical 16-year-old, Sam. The plot follows the daily events in the life of an average teen- Sam's family forgets her sixteenth birthday, she has a crush on her hot senior and refuses the advances made by her nerdy classmate.

A Nice Girl Like You

A still from A Nice Girl Like You.

After realising her issues with intimacy fresh off a breakup, Lucy (Lucy Hale) decides to create a kinky to-do wishlist which sends her off on a journey of self-discovery. Quite evidently, she meets a hot guy at a wedding and just when things get real between the two, they also get equally complicated. The film stars  Lucy Hale and Leonidas Gulaptis in lead roles. A Nice Girl Like You is based on 2007 memoir Pornology by Ayn Carrillo Gailey.

New Year's Eve

With an ensemble cast of Halle Berry, Jessica Biel, Jon Bon Jovi, Zac Efron, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Ashton Kutcher among others, New Year's Eve follows the story of different people who attempt to find happiness on a New Year's eve and how the day affects them. Will it prove to be a happy ending after all? New Year's Eve is directed by Garry Marshall and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures and New Line Cinema. 

What other rom-com films do you like to watch? Tell us in the comments.