A lot of people would agree that the first decade of the 2000s was when the best rom-com movies were created. There are a lot of them that you can easily add to your list, but here are some that were hits during their time and even now.
1. 'The Bounty Hunter'
Protagonist Milo Boyd was a former detective who now made a living by capturing fugitives for a commission. His day was suddenly a lot better after being offered the job of hunting down his ex-wife and bringing her to jail. The ex-wife and reporter Nicole turns out to be investigating a case that involves one of their friends, and so they end up working together.
You can watch it on Apple TV
2. '27 Dresses'
It's rare for one person to have been a bridesmaid in 27 weddings, but that's what the protagonist, Jane, has done. She is known as a reliable friend when it comes to wedding plans. However, reliability has its limits, especially when your sister, who has been deceptive, is about to marry the man of your dreams.
You can watch it on Amazon Video
3. 'Hitch'
If you don't have the confidence to approach someone you like, maybe you could find someone like Alex Hitchens. The main character in the film is in the business of coaching people who cannot get a date to save their lives. However, Hitchens finds that his techniques do not work on one particular girl, who might destroy a career he has worked for.
You can watch it on Netflix
4. '13 Going on 30'
The movie is a tale about the saying: "Be careful what you wish for." When a teenage girl, Jenna Rink, failed to achieve her goal of being a popular kid, she found herself wishing that she was "30, and flirty, and thriving." Her wish came true as she found herself 17 years ahead with no memory of anything past 13 years old, placed in a life she did not recognize.
You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video
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5. 'How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days'
Two characters collide with situations that push on one another. The girl, Andie Anderson, is set on dating a guy and losing him in 10 days so she can write a genuine article about what not to do in dating. The guy, on the other hand, is set on having the girl fall in love with him in 10 days to prove a point to his boss.
You can watch it on Apple TV
6. '50 First Dates'
It's hard enough to win someone over nowadays, but Henry Roth has to do it every day as the girl he likes, Lucy Whitmore has short-term memory loss. How short? Her memory only lasts a day due to a vehicular accident. With this situation, Henry has to always come up with something that would surely catch Lucy's attention.
You can watch it on Amazon Prime Video
7. '500 Days of Summer'
This will not be your typical love story, but it is one that could give you a lesson or two about relationships. As the movie suggests, it tells about the days the protagonist, Tom Hansen, spends with the girl, Summer Finn. In a non-linear progression, you will see how a blissful relationship can crumble as uncertainty and incompatibility set in.
You can watch it on Disney+
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