The best friend romantic comedy is any film where the eventually romantic pairing begin as close friends. Romance is not initially on the radar during interactions of the pairing but something inevitably changes that makes eyes open. Sometimes one member of the friendship carries a secret unfilled love but often someone experiences an eye-opening awareness during the film. Whether feelings were concealed out of fear or enjoyment of the existing stress-free relationship, the truth must be told. All of our recommended films on this page concern pairings that begin as close friends before taking the plunge to lasting love.
Made of Honor
Rated: PG-13; Runtime: 2h 9 min
A habitual playboy realizes that his casual relationships don’t compare to the feelings he has for his best friend. However, when the friend enters into an engagement will he act as the supportive friend and man-of-honor, or confess his feelings and risk losing her forever?
The cast includes Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin McKidd, Kadeem Hardison, Chris Messina, and Richard Arquette as well as others.
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Single All the Way
Rated: TV-PG; Runtime: 1h 39 min
A Christmas-based rom-com where a man returns home with his best friend for the holiday season. Both single during cuffing season, the two friends realize they feel more than just friendship for each other as they take part in the festive season.
The cast includes Michael Urie, Philemon Chambers, Luke MacFarlane, Jennifer Coolidge, Kathy Najimy, and Jennifer Robertson along with others.
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My Best Friend’s Wedding
Rated: PG-13; Runtime: 1h 45 min
The one where the friend doesn’t end up with their love interest. This movie doesn’t play by the traditional rom-com playbook and shows the messier side of love. Not even Julia Roberts can counteract destiny; despite how hard she tries.
The cast includes Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, and Cameron Diaz along with others.
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“All the world’s a stage, and most of us are desperately unrehearsed.” -Single All the Way