Time Out's Top 10 Rom-Coms: From Roman Holiday to When Harry Met Sally
Time Out has compiled a list of the 100 greatest romantic comedies, highlighting the top 10 selections. Securing the tenth spot is Roman Holiday (1953), featuring Audrey Hepburn as a princess in Rome. Following closely at ninth is Show Me Love (1998) by Lukas Moodysson, which tells the story of two teenage girls in a mundane town. Eighth place goes to Broadcast News (1987) by James L. Brooks, a satire on newsroom aspirations. The Philadelphia Story (1940) takes seventh, showcasing Katharine Hepburn. Punch-Drunk Love (2002), directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, is sixth with Adam Sandler in a heartfelt performance. Groundhog Day (1993) ranks fifth, focusing on personal development. A Matter of Life and Death (1946) is fourth, while Harold and Maude (1971) is third. Annie Hall (1977) is in second place, and When Harry Met Sally… (1989) is the top romantic comedy.
Key facts
- Time Out published a ranking of the 100 best romantic comedies of all time.
- The top 10 list includes films from 1940 to 2002.
- Roman Holiday (1953) is ranked 10th and launched Audrey Hepburn's stardom.
- Show Me Love (1998) is ranked 9th and is a Swedish queer coming-of-age film.
- Broadcast News (1987) is ranked 8th and satirizes the news industry.
- The Philadelphia Story (1940) is ranked 7th and stars Katharine Hepburn.
- Punch-Drunk Love (2002) is ranked 6th and features Adam Sandler in a dramatic role.
- Groundhog Day (1993) is ranked 5th and uses a time-loop premise.
- A Matter of Life and Death (1946) is ranked 4th and blends romance with fantasy.
- Harold and Maude (1971) is ranked 3rd and features an unconventional pairing.
- Annie Hall (1977) is ranked 2nd and won Best Picture at the Academy Awards.
- When Harry Met Sally… (1989) is ranked 1st and is considered the genre's gold standard.
Entities
Artists
- Audrey Hepburn
- Lukas Moodysson
- James L. Brooks
- Albert Brooks
- William Hurt
- Holly Hunter
- Jack Nicholson
- Katharine Hepburn
- Paul Thomas Anderson
- Adam Sandler
- Emily Watson
- Robert Elswit
- Harold Ramis
- Bill Murray
- Andie MacDowell
- Michael Powell
- Emeric Pressburger
- Hal Ashby
- Cat Stevens
- Woody Allen
- Diane Keaton
- Rob Reiner
- Nora Ephron
- Billy Crystal
- Meg Ryan
- Carrie Fisher
- Bruno Kirby
Institutions
- Time Out
- Academy Awards
- Columbia Pictures
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Sweden
- United States
- United Kingdom
Sources
- Quartz —