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 The Big Sick to new and popular romantic comedy movies like The Idea of You, Prime Video has everything you need. So, here are the 7 best R-rated romantic comedy movies available on Prime Video right now.
If you want to watch more R-rated romantic comedy movies here are some more recommendations for you available on Netflix, Hulu, and Max (formerly known as HBO Max).
The Idea of You
The Idea of You is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay co-written by Showalter and Jennifer Westfeldt. Based on the 2017 novel of the same name by author Robinne Lee, the 2024 film follows the story of a 40-year-old single mom who begins a whirlwind romantic relationship with an immensely popular 24-year-old boy band singer. The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine, Ella Rubin, Reid Scott, Viktor White, and Perry Mattfeld starring in supporting roles.
Snack Shack
Snack Shack is a coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Adam Rehmeier. The 2024 film is set in the 1990s and it follows the story of two inseparable best friends AJ and Moose dreaming of becoming rich as they rent the rundown snack shack at the local swimming pool, but things soon change when they meet a cool lifeguard, Brooke. Snack Shack stars Conor Sherry and Gabriel LaBelle in the lead roles with Mika Abdalla, Nick Robinson, David Costabile, Gillian Vigman, and June Gentry starring in supporting roles.
The Big Sick
The Big Sick is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay co-written by Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani. The 2017 film follows the story of Kumail, a Pakistani stand-up comedian as he falls in love with Emily, but because of his traditional parents and his lifestyle their relationship kind of ends. But when Kumail finds out that Emily suddenly fell sick and is now in an induced coma he begins taking care of her while bonding with her parents. The Big Sick stars Kumail Nanjiani and Zoe Kazan in the lead roles with Holly Hunter, Ray Romano, Zenobia Shroff, Adeel Akhtar, Kurt Braunohler, Bo Burnham, Aidy Bryant, and Anupam Kher starring in supporting roles.
Upgraded
Upgraded is a romantic comedy film directed by Carlson Young from a screenplay co-written by Christine Lenig, Justin Matthews, and Luke Spencer Roberts. The 2024 film follows the story of Ana Santos, an aspiring art intern as she is invited on a work trip to London where she meets a wealthy young stranger, William. Upgraded stars Camila Mendes and Archie Renaux in the lead roles with Marisa Tomei, Lena Olin, Anthony Head, Thomas Kretschmann, Grégory Montel, and Rachel Matthews starring in supporting roles.
I Want You Back
I Want You Back is a romantic comedy film directed by Jason Orley from a screenplay co-written by Isaac Aptaker and Elizabeth Berger. The 2022 film revolves around Peter and Emma, two total strangers who meet each other after their respective partners but they soon devise a plan to get their exes back by making their exes break up with their new partners. I Want You Back stars Charlie Day and Jenny Slate in the lead roles with Manny Jacinto, Scott Eastwood, Isabel May, Pete Davidson, Ben McKenzie, Gina Rodriguez, and Clark Backo starring in supporting roles.
Shotgun Wedding
Shotgun Wedding is a romantic action-comedy film directed by Jason Moore from a screenplay by Mark Hammer. The 2022 film revolves around Darcy and Tom, a soon-to-be married couple in a destination wedding where all of their friends and family have gathered but things go awry when dangerous gunmen take everybody hostage and now it’s up to them to rescue everyone. Shotgun Wedding stars Jennifer Lopez and Josh Duhamel in the lead roles with Jennifer Coolidge, Sônia Braga, Cheech Marin, Callie Hernandez, Desmin Borges, and D’Arcy Carden starring in supporting roles.
Somebody I Used to Know
Somebody I Used to Know is a romantic comedy film directed by Dave Franco from a screenplay co-written by Dave Franco and Alison Brie. The 2023 film follows the story of Ally, a workaholic TV producer on a trip to her hometown where she meets her ex Sean, and begins to question her current life, but things only get more complicated when she discovers that Sean is getting married to another woman who reminds Ally of the person she used to be. Somebody I Used to Know stars Alison Brie in the lead role with Jay Ellis, Kiersey Clemons, Danny Pudi, Haley Joel Osment, Julie Hagerty, Sam Richardson, Ayden Mayeri, and Hannah Barefoot starring in supporting roles.
