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There’s something utterly all-consuming about a classic rom-com. The yearning, the missed signals, the dramatic confessions in extreme weather—it’s a beloved genre, and for good reason. With the Nora Ephrons of the world cementing their place in the rom-com canon, it’s easy to overlook a handful of underrated gems.
Whether they didn’t get much promo or just quietly slipped under the radar, these eight rom-coms deserve a second look.
Scroll to see all the underrated rom-coms we honestly still can't get enough of in 2025!
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1. Love, Rosie
If you’re a sucker for the infamous right-person-wrong-time trope, then this movie should be at the top of your list.
Rosie (Lily Collins) and Alex (Sam Claflin) have been inseparable since childhood, always side by side and completely in sync. But as they step into adulthood, unspoken feelings start to surface, right as life begins throwing them in totally different directions.
Between miscommunications, missed chances, and messy timing, their connection gets tested in just about every way. As they navigate new relationships and big life changes, the film keeps you wondering: Will they ever get it right? It's heartbreakingly sweet and frustrating in all the best ways.
IFC Films
2. Sleeping With Other People
Featuring Allison Brie and Jason Sudeikis, this one’s for the romantics who also believe healing can be hilarious.
Lainey and Jake lost their virginity to each other back in college, then parted ways, thinking it was just a one-time thing. Years later, they reunite unexpectedly in a sex addicts support group (yes, really) and realize they both have a complicated relationship.
To avoid falling into old patterns, they make a pact to just be friends—no hooking up, no pressure. But the emotional intimacy they build starts to challenge that rule, and suddenly, they’re questioning everything they thought they knew about love, connection, and what it means to be “just friends.”
Focus Features
3. Emma
This version of Emma, starring Anya Taylor-Joy, gives Jane Austen’s classic story a modern edge while keeping all the delicious drama intact.
Emma is rich, beautiful, and a total know-it-all when it comes to love… except her matchmaking never really goes as planned. While she tries to orchestrate everyone else’s relationships, she’s totally blind to her own feelings, especially when it comes to Mr. Knightley.
With sharp dialogue, over-the-top fashion, and the kind of chemistry that builds slowly then hits hard, this one is as fun as it is romantic.
Hulu
4. Palm Springs
This time-loop rom-com is chaotic in the best way.
Starring Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti, Palm Springs takes place at a wedding where two guests end up stuck in a never-ending day. What starts off as a weird sci-fi setup turns into something surprisingly sweet and existential.
As they relive the same day over and over, they let their guards down—and start to fall for each other in the most unexpected way. It’s funny, strange, and way deeper than you'd expect.
Universal Pictures
5. It’s Complicated
If you think rom-coms are only for the 20-somethings, think again. It’s Complicated stars Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, and Steve Martin in a love triangle that’s anything but boring.
Meryl plays a successful bakery owner who starts hooking up with her ex-husband, who just so happens to be married to someone else. Meanwhile, a sweet architect enters the picture, and things get even more… complicated.
It’s a grown-up romance with all the charm and chaos of a classic rom-com, plus the dream kitchen of your Pinterest board.
Universal Pictures
6. About Time
This one might technically count as a time-travel movie, but at its heart, it’s a love story—and a really tender one.
Domhnall Gleeson plays Tim, a guy who learns he can travel through time (but only in his own life). He uses this power to win over Mary (played by Rachel McAdams), but along the way, he realizes love isn’t about getting everything perfect—it’s about being present.
It’s soft, a little magical, and full of those small, everyday moments that make life beautiful.
Netflix
7. The Incredible Jessica James
This indie rom-com is criminally underrated and full of personality.
Jessica Williams (Shrinking) plays a confident, hilarious, and wildly opinionated aspiring playwright in New York who’s recovering from a breakup. When she starts casually dating a sweet, awkward app developer (Chris O’Dowd), it forces her to let her guard down and reimagine what love could look like.
It’s sharp, refreshing, and doesn’t rely on clichés. Jessica James is the kind of character you root for instantly.
RLJE Films
8. Plus One
If you’ve ever had a friend become your last-minute wedding plus-one, this one will hit close to home.
Maya Erskine and Jack Quaid star as two single friends who agree to be each other’s dates to every wedding of the season. They bicker, tease, drink too much—but of course, start catching real feelings along the way.
The banter is top-tier, and the chemistry is undeniable. It’s one of those movies that feels grounded and chaotic in the best way, like real love often is.
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