Ah,romantic comedies.

And what’s not to love?

The writer and director of the movie isSusannah Grant, and this was her directorial debut.

Hugh Grant and Drew Barrymore in the songwriting process in Music and Lyrics.

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Shepreviously wroteErin Brockovich, for which she was nominated and won several high accolades.

How have you missed Queen Streep’s rom-com drama, you ask?

Thurman and Streepare joined by Bryan Greenbergin this heartwarming rom-com.

Timothy Olyphant as Fritz and Jennifer Garner as Gray talking to each other and smiling in Catch and Release

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When Lisa realizes Rafi is talking about her son, she becomes different.

He and Faris are joined byAmy SmartandChris Klein, among others.

The Jane Austen Book Clubfollows six Californians who form a book club to discuss Jane Austen’s novels.

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Witherspoon was also the film’s producer, a role she took on frequently during her career.

After generations of only sons, Penelope (Ricci) is born.

Overall,Penelopeis an endearing and heavily underrated movie, worth watching.

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Hutcherson was joined byCharlie Rayas his love interest, whileBradley WhitfordandCynthia Nixon portrayed his parents.

Little Manhattanfollows 10-year-old Gabe (Hutcherson) and his first ever romantic experience.

He lives in Manhattan with his parents, who have a strained relationship.

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It kind of criticizes and celebrates everything a typical rom-com wants to be.

Another rom-com set in NYC, the movie’s been called thoughtful and clever, and the cast charismatic.

This is one of the rare underrated comedies that has received mostly praise from critics and audiences.

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A political consultant tries to explain his impending divorce and past relationships to his 11-year-old daughter.

Music and Lyricsfollows Alex Fletcher (Grant), a former pop star past his prime.

There is alsoa same-name Broadway musical, created in 2015.

Meryl Streep as Lisa leaning on the door in her office and looking anxious in Prime (2005).

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Jocelyn (Maria Bello) & Grigg (Hugh Dancy) stand and face each other in The Jane Austen Book Club.

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Christina Ricci sitting with a confused look on her face in Penelope

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Young Josh Hutcherson as Gabe and young Charlie Ray as Rosemary stand next to each other in Little Manhattan

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Renée Zellweger as Barbara Novak and Ewan McGregor as Catcher Block standing side by side in Down with Love.

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Ryan Reynolds as Will Hayes and Abigail Breslin as Maya Hayes in Definitely, Maybe looking at each other.

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A political consultant tries to explain his impending divorce and past relationships to his 11-year-old daughter.

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Drew Barrymore and Hugh Grant singing together in ‘Music and Lyrics’

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Jenna stands inside a restaurant kitchen staring off camera and smiling slightly in Waitress.

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