A Family Affair is Netflix’s latest rom-com directed by Richard LaGravenese from a screenplay by Carrie Solomon. The Netflix film follows the story of Zara, a young woman with aspirations of becoming a film producer, but currently, she works as an assistant for a self-obsessed and childish movie star, Chris Cole. While Zara hates her job and boss, she still tolerates them, but things get worse when she finds out that her mother and boss are romantically involved. A Family Affair has an amazing cast, including Zac Efron, Nicole Kidman, Joey King, and Kathy Bates. So, if you loved the romance, banter, and hijinks of A Family Affair, here are some similar romcoms you could watch next.
The Idea of You (Prime Video)
The Idea of You is a romantic comedy film directed by Michael Showalter from a screenplay co-written by Showalter and Jennifer Westfeldt. Based on the 2017 novel by author Robinne Lee, the Prime Video film follows the story of a forty-year-old single mom who unexpectedly falls for a 24-year-old popular boy band singer. The Idea of You stars Anne Hathaway and Nicholas Galitzine in the lead roles, with Ella Rubin, Reid Scott, Perry Perry Mattfeld, Viktor White, Ray Cham, and Dakota Adan starring in supporting roles.
Something’s Gotta Give (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video)
Something’s Gotta Give is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Nancy Meyers. The 2003 film follows the story of Harry, an ageing playboy who likes young women and being single, but when he meets an acclaimed dramatist, Erica, he begins to feel like settling down, but the only problem is that he is dating her daughter. Something’s Gotta Give stars Jack Nicholson and Diane Keaton in the lead roles, with Keanu Reeves, Amanda Peet, Frances McDormand, Jon Favreau, Paul Michael Glaser, Rachel Ticotin, and Lorraine Nicholson starring in supporting roles.
Notting Hill (Starz & Rent on Prime Video)
Notting Hill is a romantic comedy film directed by Roger Michell from a screenplay by Richard Curtis. The classic 1999 film follows the story of William Thacker, “a very ordinary boy” who owns a book store in Notting Hill, London, whose life completely changes when he falls in love with the popular American movie star Anna Scott, but their relationship gets complicated because of the paparazzi. Notting Hill stars Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant in the lead roles, with Rhys Ifans, Hugh Bonneville, Gina McKee, Emma Chambers, Tim McInnerny, Mischa Barton, and Emily Mortimer starring in supporting roles.
I Could Never Be Your Woman (Starz & Buy on Prime Video)
I Could Never Be Your Woman is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Amy Heckerling. The 2007 film follows the story of Rosie, a middle-aged divorced mother with a young daughter and a childish ex-husband who falls in love with a charming young man, but their age difference complicates things. I Could Never Be Your Woman stars Michelle Pfeiffer and Paul Rudd in the lead roles, with Saoirse Ronan, Tracey Ullman, Stacey Dash, Sarah Alexander, Fred Willard, Olivia Colman, and Jon Lovitz starring in supporting roles.
Maid in Manhattan (The Roku Channel & Rent on Prime Video)
Maid in Manhattan is a romantic comedy directed by Wayne Wang from a screenplay by Kevin Wade. Based on a story by John Hughes, the 2002 film follows the story of Marisa Ventura, a single mother who works in an upscale hotel in Manhattan where she meets a politician and falls in love with him, who mistakes her for a guest. Maid in Manhattan stars Jennifer Lopez and Ralph Fiennes in the lead roles, with Tyler Posey, Natasha Richardson, Marissa Matrone, Stanley Tucci, Bob Hoskins, and Chris Eigeman starring in supporting roles.
Two Weeks Notice (Apple TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Two Weeks Notice is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Marc Lawrence. The 2002 film follows the story of Lucy, a brilliant lawyer who is extremely annoyed with her real-estate boss because he depends on her for every small decision in her life, and when she gives her two weeks’ notice, but during that time they fall in love with each other. Two Weeks Notice stars Sandra Bullock and Hugh Grant in the lead roles, with Alicia Witt, Heather Burns, Dana Ivey, Robert Klein, Dorian Missick, and David Haig starring in supporting roles.
Stuck in Love (Prime Video, Peacock, Tubi & Pluto TV)
Stuck in Love is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Josh Boone. The 2012 film follows the story of William Borgens, an accomplished novelist who is still in love with his ex-wife, resulting in both of his children struggling in their romantic relationships. Stuck in Love stars Greg Kinnear, Jennifer Connelly, Lily Collins, Nat Wolff, Logan Lerman, Kristen Bell, Liana Liberato, and Glen Powell.