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Plot Summary:
The story of Quinn and Graham, two engineering students who discover a mathematical formula to pick up women with ease.
IMDB Rating: 2.6
IMDB Votes: 755
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, captivating, sexy, touching, realistic, semi serious, sexual, crying
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Formula 17 (2004)
Plot Summary:
More interested in romance than sex, "Formula 17" swoons with youthful innocence. Naive country-boy Tien-Tsai travels to Taipei, where his quest to lose his virginity is impeded by his insistence on finding true love first. The film's Chinese title translates as "17-Year-Old's World" which accurately describes its niche.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: Taiwan
Duration: 88 min
Plot tags: feel good, semi serious, humorous, realistic, sexual, sexy, queer cinema
Similar in 79%
The Wedding Unplanner (2020)
Plot Summary:
Marina is a woman in her thirties who works organizing weddings. Not because she is an inveterate romantic just because, as she says, "when people are in love, they don't care about money". Unlike her customers, she enjoys a life without ties or commitments, until the moment when she falls in love with Carlos. The problem is not only he is about to get married, but also his fiancee is Marina's childhood friend and they have hired her as their Wedding Planner.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: Spain
Duration: 110 min
Plot tags: feel good, semi serious, light, humorous, captivating, entertaining, crying, slapstick comedy, freeze frame, remake of french film
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Let's Get Those English Girls (1976)
Plot Summary:
When their little cheat fails, Alain and Jean Pierre fail their final high-school exams in English. Their parents deny them the planned vacation to the Cote D'azur and send them instead to Ramscale in England, to improve their English. However many other parents had the same idea, so they meet more of their own than English folks and end up more at beach parties than in class. Only with the girls they seem to have no luck, although they desperately try.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 580
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: France
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: sex comedy, sexy, teen sex comedy, feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious, sexual, freeze frame, period piece
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Hold Your Peace (2011)
Plot Summary:
Hold Your Peace is the story of Aiden, a man asked to be the best man at his ex-boyfriend's commitment ceremony. Rather than risk going alone, he finds the most unlikely of dates in his roommate's more 'stereotypical' friend, Lance. As time goes on, he discovers that things are far more complex than he thought he could handle. A gay romantic comedy with a lot of heart, it explores how we all decide who we're going to spend our lives with, and what happens when we try to deny what's really in our hearts.
IMDB Rating: 4.4
IMDB Votes: 253
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, captivating, realistic, semi serious, sexual, sexy, queer cinema
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The Last Summer (2019)
Plot Summary:
Standing on the precipice of adulthood, a group of friends navigate new relationships, while reexamining others, during their final summer before college.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 14000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 109 min
Plot tags: romantic comedy, sincere, thought provoking, touching, humorous, romantic, feel good, sentimental, teen comedy
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Rice on White (2017)
Plot Summary:
'Rice on White' is a crass yet heartfelt romantic comedy with an un-PC take on how Asian-American men are perceived in today's dating scene. In the film, a group of disillusioned Asian guys try to master the art of seduction with results that are often hilarious, but sometimes unexpectedly sweet. Think of it as 'American Pie' meets 'Swingers' with an Asian twist.
IMDB Rating: 5.3
IMDB Votes: 32
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 105 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, sexy, contemplative, independent film, unusual plot structure
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The Hottie & the Nottie (2008)
Plot Summary:
Nate moves to L.A. to track down Cristabel, the woman he's been in love with since childhood, only to discover that his plan to woo her only has one hurdle to overcome: what to do with June, Cristabel's ever-present, not-so-hot best friend? What's even more complicating is Nate's growing feelings for June, whose true beauty starts to emerge.
IMDB Rating: 2.0
IMDB Votes: 39000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 91 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, feel good, touching, parody, romantic, sex comedy, disgusting, realistic, semi serious
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A Big Love Story (2012)
Plot Summary:
Sam is a former college football star whose chance to play in the NFL abruptly ends with a blown out knee. Seven years later, he finds himself alone, working a minimum wage job and weighing a deadly 413lbs. The time has come for some change! The time has come for some weight loss! Enter Cassie, a personal trainer who not only helps him lose weight but find love. Steering clear of the standard transformation formula seen on many current television shows such as, "Biggest Loser," Sam finds acceptance - and love - in unexpected places.
IMDB Rating: 6.3
IMDB Votes: 523
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: humorous, captivating, light, feel good, realistic, semi serious, sexual, sexy
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Cupid (2012)
Plot Summary:
With Valentine’s Day approaching, Eve Lovett, a workaholic TV talk show host with a string of failed relationships, is worried she will never find true love. But when a mysterious stranger named Vernon Gart shows up on the set claiming to work for Cupid, Inc., Eve has no idea her love life is about to get an arrow right through the heart.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 403
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 80 min
Plot tags: touching, feel good, humorous, light, captivating, realistic, semi serious, independent film, sexual, sexy
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Woo (1998)
Plot Summary:
Gorgeous and extraverted Woo meets insecure and straight-laced law clerk Tim at a blind date.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: sexy, feel good, semi serious, black comedy, independent film, humorous, realistic, stylized, neurotic, sex comedy
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The Favor (1994)
Plot Summary:
Kathy is married to Peter. Now she can't help but wonder how things could have been if she got together with her old boyfriend, Tom. Being married prevents from doing that so she asks her friend, Emily to go to him and see if she can sleep with him then tell Kathy how it was. When Emily tells Kathy that things were awesome, their friendship suffers, at the same so does Kathy's marriage. Things get even more complicated when Emily learns she's pregnant, and she's not certain if it's Tom's or her boyfriend, Elliot.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 97 min
Plot tags: sexy, light, humorous, entertaining, independent film, offbeat, realistic, talky, semi serious, sex comedy
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Sex, Politics & Cocktails (2002)
Plot Summary:
Latin American filmmaker Sebastian Cortez (Julien Hernandez) is unable to commit to his girlfriend and, at age 30, finds himself alone and never in love in this irreverent comedy. On a mission to find the love of his life, he solicits help from his friend Daria (Marisa Petroro). When she acquaints Sebastian with her bevy of gay friends, he finds himself on the adventure of a lifetime that includes makeovers for his penis and unusual threesomes.
IMDB Rating: 4.1
IMDB Votes: 223
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, witty, semi serious, independent film, clever, realistic, talky, sexual, sex comedy
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Sex Ed (2014)
Plot Summary:
Eddie lands his first teaching gig at an inner city middle school and finds his highly pubescent pupils are receiving no form of sexual education. Eddie isn't really equipped to teach them...he's not exactly experienced romantically.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 6000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: sex comedy, humorous, not serious, sexy, funny, light, social, non fiction, relaxing, feel good
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Hairshirt (1998)
Plot Summary:
Danny Reilly (Dean Paras) is a self-obsessed man who, after dumping Renee Weber (Neve Campbell), falls in love again with Corey Wells (Katie Wright). But Renee makes it her mission to see that Danny never falls in love again and sets out for attack when he falls for Corey. Who will get the girl when Danny's constantly talking roomie Tim (Stefan Brogren) falls in love with Corey too?.
IMDB Rating: 4.2
IMDB Votes: 724
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: feel good, realistic, humorous, semi serious, independent film
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Worth Winning (1989)
Plot Summary:
Taylor is a man who has no problems with women. So confident is he that he accepts a challenge from his friends: he has to secure proposals of marriage from three women of their choice.
IMDB Rating: 5.7
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 103 min
Plot tags: light, melancholic, talky, feel good, semi serious, humorous, witty, romantic comedy, realistic, sex comedy
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The Coalition (2012)
Plot Summary:
A group of women form an unlikely alliance to get their revenge on a pro athlete and his three friends who played them. The guys are used to getting what they want when they want it, but that's all about to change.
IMDB Rating: 3.9
IMDB Votes: 500
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 101 min
Plot tags: humorous, light, captivating, feel good, emotional, realistic, semi serious, independent film, suspense
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Nice Guys Sleep Alone (1999)
Plot Summary:
Carter (O'Bryan) wonders if he's ever going to find a woman who wants to be more than "just friends." His conniving best friend Pat and beautiful step-sister Erin (Vanessa Marcil) both know what's causing the problem: He's too nice! Having never taken them seriously in the past, Carter reconsiders when he meets Maggie (Sybil Temchen), a woman he feels just might be the one. Could it be time for this nice guy to finally start playing games? Set among the gorgeous backdrop of Kentucky horse country, "Nice Guys Sleep Alone" is a hilarious, touching and thoughtful romantic comedy.
IMDB Rating: 5.8
IMDB Votes: 570
Genere: Romance, Comedy
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: independent film, sentimental, touching, feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Love at First Hiccup (2009)
Plot Summary:
A high school romantic comedy about freshman Victor who has contracted a case of Anya-itis, (acute and incurable love passion for high school senior Anja.) And why shouldn't he?.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 3000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA, Denmark
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: humorous, teen sex comedy, feel good, light, captivating, sentimental, romantic, sensual, heartfelt, realistic
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Kiss the Bride (2007)
Plot Summary:
In high school, Matt and Ryan were best friends. More than friends, actually. But in the ensuing ten years, they've lost contact. So when Matt receives an invitation to Ryan's wedding he's surprised - especially that Ryan is marrying a woman!.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 2000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: sentimental, touching, realistic, feel good, humorous, semi serious, independent film, queer cinema
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Mango Kiss (2004)
Plot Summary:
"Mango Kiss" is a story about Lou whose world turns upside-down when she falls in love with her best friend Sassafras. They journey to San Francisco and stumble into the wild world of role-playing and non-monogamous S/M dykes. Comedy ensues as these wholesome girls get in over their heads.
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 460
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 84 min
Plot tags: semi serious, humorous, realistic, sexy, independent film, sexual, queer cinema
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April's Shower (2003)
Plot Summary:
April's Shower begins with a group of people gathered for a wedding shower for April. At first, it seems to be a normal gathering for such an occasion but, as time goes on, secrets and stories begin to be revealed. Alex is a chef and a maid of honor at April's wedding. She ultimately reveals her true feelings which ends up taking an effect on everybody at the shower.
IMDB Rating: 5.0
IMDB Votes: 718
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 100 min
Plot tags: sentimental, feel good, humorous, captivating, light, entertaining, touching, realistic, talky, semi serious
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Lovely Complex (2006)
Plot Summary:
Koizumi Risa an unusually tall high school girl, meets the "vertically challenged" young man Otani Atsushi. They find common ground in height anxieties and interests. Risa (Ema Fujisawa), a tall Japanese girl, gets rejected by a boy because she is taller than him. Otani (Teppei Koike), a short Japanese guy, gets rejected by a girl because he is shorter than her. Obviously these two would make the oddest of couples and would never be a good match for each other right? Well love doesn’t always follow such logic as Love Complex shows.
IMDB Rating: 6.2
IMDB Votes: 964
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 99 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, feel good, realistic, romantic, dorama, shoujo
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What Love Is (2007)
Plot Summary:
It's Valentine's Day and Tomhas big plans. He's about to get engaged and has a surprise party planned to share the good news with friends. But things take a turn for the worse. Tom returns home only to discover his girlfriend has packed up and left him. Now, instead of a surprise party, the surprise is on Tom. Fortunately, his friends are there to help him make sense of it all.
IMDB Rating: 5.2
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 93 min
Plot tags: humorous, realistic, talky, witty, semi serious, sexual, sexy
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Pretty Cool Too (2007)
Plot Summary:
After graduating from high school, lovable geek Walter (Eric Fagundes) receives a cell phone as a gift which could solve all of his problems. It comes with a personal genie that could control anyone, including Walter's overprotective parents, his pesky brother, and sexy neighbors. With such incredible powers at his disposal, Walter sets out to make his wildest dreams come true.
IMDB Rating: 3.5
IMDB Votes: 1000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 89 min
Plot tags: sex comedy, humorous, not serious, sexy, independent film, feel good, tense, light, captivating, erotic
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Dating Games People Play (2005)
Plot Summary:
Nick Jenkins finds himself back in the single scene as his relationship with his fiancee abruptly fall apart. With his roommate and best friend Jed Rollins, Nick jumps into the dating world. Mona, Jed, and Robin accompany him as they meander throught the quagmire of awkward situations they encounter on their dating escapades.
IMDB Rating: 4.8
IMDB Votes: 210
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 95 min
Plot tags: humorous, feel good, captivating, sincere, independent film, realistic, semi serious, sexual, sexy
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Cherry on the Cake (2012)
Plot Summary:
Amanda believes men are too complicated and has lost faith finding the perfect one. Her friend and a psychoanalyst have a plan how to make her fall in love. She insists that Amanda not stay home alone on New Year's Eve, and only gets her way after swearing that all the other guests will be couples, except for Maxime, a gay colleague. But Maxime leaves at the last minute to join his lover in Amsterdam, and Antoine, recently separated from his wife, arrives alone at the party.
IMDB Rating: 5.5
IMDB Votes: 393
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: France, Italy
Duration: 83 min
Plot tags: humorous, touching, feel good, captivating, funny, light, realistic, semi serious
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BachelorMan (2003)
Plot Summary:
In these times of enlightened sexual politics, Ted Davis is a scoring machine. He's got the rap, the charm and his little black book weighs several pounds. Ted has become a guru to his buddies who can only aspire in awe to his greatness. This is a man's man, a ladies man, a super-hero: He's Ted Davis: "BachelorMan".
IMDB Rating: 4.6
IMDB Votes: 466
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 90 min
Plot tags: feel good, humorous, realistic, semi serious
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Perfect Combination (2010)
Plot Summary:
This is the story of a fairly successful young black man, just shy of 30 years old, who decided he needs to be less of a workaholic and meet and date women, with marriage and family as a goal.
IMDB Rating: 3.7
IMDB Votes: 302
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 92 min
Plot tags: humorous, semi serious, light, captivating, touching, realistic, sexual
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40 Days and 40 Nights (2002)
Plot Summary:
Matt Sullivan's last big relationship ended in disaster and ever since his heart's been aching and his commitment's been lacking. Then came Lent, that time of year when everybody gives something up. That's when Matt decides to go where no man's gone before and make a vow: No sex. Whatsoever. For 40 straight days. At first he has everything under control. That is until the woman of his dreams, Erica, walks into his life.
IMDB Rating: 5.6
IMDB Votes: 75000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA, UK, France
Duration: 96 min
Plot tags: sexy, sex comedy, humorous, light, romantic, romantic comedy, teen, erotic, funny, realistic
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What's Your Number? (2011)
Plot Summary:
Ally Darling (Anna Faris) is realizing she's a little lost in life. Her latest romance has just fizzled out, and she's just been fired from her marketing job. Then she reads an eye-opening magazine article that warns that 96 percent of women who've been with 20 or more lovers are unlikely to find a husband. Determined to turn her life around and prove the article wrong, Ally embarks on a mission to find the perfect mate from among her numerous ex-boyfriends.
IMDB Rating: 6.0
IMDB Votes: 86000
Genere: Comedy, Romance
Country: USA
Duration: 106 min
Plot tags: feel good, sexy, romantic, humorous, funny, romantic comedy, light, sweet, cute, teen