As winter approaches we are all in need of something spicy to watch to make our temperature rise and if you are a fan of romantic comedies, then we have the perfect recommendations for you. From critically acclaimed movies like Rye Lane to iconic romantic comedy movies like Knocked Up, Hulu has everything you need. So, here are the 8 best R-rated romantic comedy movies available on Hulu right now.
If you want to watch more R-rated romantic comedy movies here are some more recommendations for you available on Netflix and Max (formerly known as HBO Max).
Punch-Drunk Love
Punch-Drunk Love is an absurdist romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson. The 2002 film follows Barry Egan, the owner of a bathroom supply business, who suffers from violent outbursts despite being shy and timid. Barry leads a lonely and uneventful life mostly because of the constant berating from his seven sisters but soon everything is about to change when he falls in love with a woman and becomes the victim of an extortionist. Punch-Drunk Love stars Adam Sandler in the lead role with Philip Seymour Hoffman, Emily Watson, Luis Guzmán, and Mary Lynn Rajskub.
High Fidelity
High Fidelity is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Stephen Frears from a screenplay co-written by D.V. DeVincentis, Steve Pink, John Cusack, and Scott Rosenberg. Based on the 1995 British novel of the same name by author Nick Hornby, the 2000 film follows Rob Gordon, the owner of a failing record store in Chicago. Rob finds it hard to get along with anyone but he is still looking for the right woman until he finds the perfect one and screws it up just by being himself. High Fidelity stars John Cusack in the lead role with Jack Black, Lisa Bonet, Iben Hjejle, Joan Cusack, Tim Robbins, Todd Louiso, and Catherine Zeta-Jones starring in supporting roles.
Life Partners
Life Partners is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Susanna Fogel who also co-wrote the script with Joni Lefkowitz. The 2014 film revolves around two women in their late 20s with one of them being straight and the other lesbian. Their friendship is soon tested when one of them gets into a serious relationship. Life Partners stars Gillian Jacobs, Leighton Meester, and Adam Brody in the lead roles with Kate McKinnon, Gabourey Sidibe, Beth Dover, and Abby Elliott starring in supporting roles.
Long Shot
Long Shot is a romantic comedy film directed by Jonathan Levine from a screenplay co-written by Dan Sterling and Liz Hannah. The 2019 film follows Journalist Fred as he gets reacquainted with his childhood babysitter, Charlotte, who is in the process of running to be the President of the United States of America. Soon, both Fred and Charlotte find themselves drawn to each other. Long Shot stars Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron in the lead roles with June Diane Raphael, Andy Serkis, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Alexander Skarsgård, Bob Odenkirk, Randall Park, and Lisa Kudrow starring in supporting roles.
Plus One
Plus One is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Jeff Chan. The 2019 film revolves around Ben and Alice, two college friends as they make a pact to attend weddings together but soon after they find themselves falling for each other. Plus One stars Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine in the lead roles with Brianne Howey, Anna Konkle, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Park, Ed Begley Jr., and Brandon Kyle Goodman starring in supporting roles.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a sci-fi romantic comedy film directed by Max Barbakow from a screenplay by Andy Siara. The 2020 film revolves around Nyles and Sarah as they get stuck in a time loop and live the same day over and over again during a wedding and soon find themselves falling for each other. Palm Springs stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti in the lead roles with Camila Mendes, Meredith Hagner, Tyler Hoechlin, J.K. Simmons, and Peter Gallagher starring in supporting roles.
Rye Lane
Rye Lane is a British romantic comedy film directed by Raine Allen-Miller from a screenplay co-written by Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia. The 2023 film revolves around two youngsters in South London recovering from bad breakups as they bond over the course of a day. Rye Lane stars David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah in the lead roles with Simon Manyonda, Karene Peter, Benjamin Sarpong-Broni, Malcolm Atobrah, and Alice Hewkin starring in supporting roles.
The Hating Game
The Hating Game is a romantic comedy film directed by Peter Hutchings from a screenplay by Christina Mengert. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by author Sally Thorne, the 2021 film follows the story of Lucy, an executive assistant as she goes up against Joshua, her colleague who is also vying for the same promotion opportunity as her but soon their animosity begins to fade when they feel attracted to each other. The Hating Game stars Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell in the lead roles with Kathryn Boswell, Gina Torres, Damon Daunno, Sakina Jaffrey, Corbin Bernsen, and Nicholas Baroudi starring in supporting roles.