WE ALL NEED A GOOD LAUGH –
May 7, 2025 – A group of Vanity Fair’s writers and editors compiled a list of their own top 10 rom-coms. Then—after some number-crunching and establishing what met our unimpeachable rom-com standards (extra points for a running-through-the-airport or musical serenade scene)—we landed on 42 films that ultimately made the list. It’s comprised of undeniable classics like Notting Hill…
While each entry on the list may not be exactly your cup of tea, they all fit the American Film Institute’s broad definition of what it takes to be a romantic comedy. Rom-coms are, by definition, “a genre in which the development of a romance leads to comic situations.” So grab your popcorn and take a gander at Vanity Fair’s 42 favorite romantic comedies of all time.
