The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Romantic Comedies of All Time
A look at the romantic comedy genre's biggest box office successes and their unique qualities.
Introduction
Romantic comedy movies are (mostly) universally loved, given that they are feel-good watches that are the perfect escape from reality, especially because they are oftentimes quite unrealistic. Whether the films do well at the box office can be hit or miss, depending on multiple factors, like marketing, star power, source material, the director, and so on. In particular, these ten romantic comedies saw massive success during their theatrical runs.
Introduction
The Top 10 Highest-Grossing Rom-Coms
The ten highest-grossing romantic comedy films of all time (regarding the domestic box office) are My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Sex & The City: The Movie, Runaway Bride, What Women Want, Pretty Woman, The Proposal, Hitch, Crazy Rich Asians, Knocked Up, There's Something About Mary, and Runaway Bride. Each feature has its own extraordinary qualities that aided in its success and earned it a spot on the highest-grossing romantic comedy movies list. However, some of the aforementioned movies do outrank the others, not only in terms of quality but also related to their placement within the rom-com genre.
Exploring the Top 3 Rom-Coms
Let's take a closer look at the top 3 highest-grossing romantic comedies of all time and what makes them stand out from the rest. These films have captured the hearts of audiences and left a lasting impact on the rom-com genre, solidifying their place as box office powerhouses.
