The Ultimate Guide to Romantic Comedies Based on True Stories

Looking for a good romantic comedy to watch? Check out these movies that are based on true stories. You'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll fall in love all over again.

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1. The Big Sick

The Big Sick is a 2017 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter and written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. The film is based on the real-life relationship between Nanjiani and Gordon, and stars Nanjiani as himself and Zoe Kazan as Gordon. The film follows the couple as they navigate the challenges of interracial dating, cultural differences, and a serious illness.

2. Crazy Rich Asians

Crazy Rich Asians is a 2018 American romantic comedy film directed by Jon M. Chu and written by Peter Chiarelli and Adele Lim. The film is based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Kevin Kwan. The film stars Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Awkwafina, and Gemma Chan. The film follows a young Chinese-American woman who travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's wealthy family.

3. The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner is a 2001 American romantic comedy film directed by Adam Shankman and written by Michael Ellis and Pamela Falk. The film stars Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Judy Greer, and Bridgette Wilson. The film follows a wedding planner who falls in love with the groom of one of her weddings.

4. Sleepless in Seattle

Sleepless in Seattle is a 1993 American romantic comedy film directed by Nora Ephron and written by Jeff Arch and Nora Ephron. The film stars Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger, and Rita Wilson. The film follows a widower who falls in love with a woman he meets through a radio talk show.

5. Love Actually

Love Actually is a 2003 British romantic comedy film written and directed by Richard Curtis. The film stars Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Colin Firth, Laura Linney, Emma Thompson, Alan Rickman, Keira Knightley, and Martine McCutcheon. The film follows nine intertwined stories of love and relationships in the weeks leading up to Christmas.

6. The Notebook

The Notebook is a 2004 American romantic drama film directed by Nick Cassavetes and written by Jeremy Leven. The film is based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. The film stars Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams, James Garner, and Gena Rowlands. The film follows a young couple who fall in love in the 1940s and are separated by World War II.

7. The Fault in Our Stars

The Fault in Our Stars is a 2014 American romantic drama film directed by Josh Boone and written by Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber. The film is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by John Green. The film stars Shailene Woodley, Ansel Elgort, Nat Wolff, and Laura Dern. The film follows two cancer-stricken teenagers who fall in love.

8. Me Before You

Me Before You is a 2016 British romantic drama film directed by Thea Sharrock and written by Jojo Moyes. The film is based on the 2012 novel of the same name by Moyes. The film stars Emilia Clarke, Sam Claflin, Janet McTeer, and Charles Dance. The film follows a young woman who takes a job as a caregiver for a quadriplegic man.

9. Five Feet Apart

Five Feet Apart is a 2019 American romantic drama film directed by Justin Baldoni and written by Mikki Daughtry and Tobias Iaconis. The film stars Haley Lu Richardson, Cole Sprouse, Moises Arias, and Kimberly Hebert Gregory. The film follows two cystic fibrosis patients who fall in love.

10. The Sun Is Also a Star

The Sun Is Also a Star is a 2019 American romantic drama film directed by Ry Russo-Young and written by Tracy Oliver. The film is based on the 2016 novel of the same name by Nicola Yoon. The film stars Yara Shahidi, Charles Melton,

The Server: Screen Play Based On A True Story, A Romantic Comedy

by Emily Brontë

4.7 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1077 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Lending	:	Enabled
Print length	:	116 pages

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