2023 is set to be an incredible year for romantic comedies! Get ready for a wave of exciting new releases that cater to all kinds of tastes. Whether you’re seeking a charming rom-com to enjoy with your special someone or a witty and uproarious one to watch with your pals, there’s a movie for everyone!
One particular film that is causing a stir is “You People,” a delightful creation from the talented director Kenya Barris, featuring the dynamic duo of Jonah Hill and Lauren London. This movie marks Barris’s first foray into directing and promises to kickstart a year filled with brilliant romantic comedies. With a plethora of amazing films hitting the screens, it’s going to be a challenge to predict which ones will make it into the coveted top ten, or even snatch the highly sought-after number one spot. Get ready for a rollercoaster ride of laughter and love in the coming year!
1. What’s Love Got to Do with It?
Actors: Lily James, Shazad Latif, Shabana Azmi, Emma Thompson, Sajal Aly
Released: 2022
Directed by: Shekhar Kapur
2. Rye Lane
Actors: David Jonsson, Vivian Oparah, Charlie Knight, Simon Manyonda, Levi Roots
Released: 2023
3. A Tourist’s Guide to Love
Actors: Rachael Leigh Cook, Scott Ly, Missi Pyle, Ben Feldman, Andrew Barth Feldman
Released: 2023
Directed by: Steven K. Tsuchida
4. Somebody I Used to Know
Actors: Alison Brie, Jay Ellis, Kiersey Clemons, Danny Pudi, Olga Merediz
Released: 2023
Directed by: Dave Franco
5. Happiness for Beginners
Actors: Ellie Kemper, Luke Grimes, Gus Birney, Nico Santos, Alexander Koch
Released: 2023
Directed by: Vicky Wight
6. Your Place or Mine
Actors: Reese Witherspoon, Ashton Kutcher, Steve Zahn, Wesley Kimmel, Rachel Bloom
Released: 2023
Directed by: Aline Brosh McKenna
7. Beautiful Disaster
Actors: Dylan Sprouse, Ginny Gardner, Austin North, Libe Barer, Rob Estes
Released: 2023
Directed by: Roger Kumble
8. Space Oddity
Actors: Kyle Allen, Alexandra Shipp, Madeline Brewer, Kevin Bacon, Simon Helberg
Released: 2022
Directed by: Kyra Sedgwick
9. Other People’s Children
Actors: Virginie Efira, Roschdy Zem, Chiara Mastroianni
Released: 2023
Directed by: Rebecca Zlotowski
10. You People
Lauren London and Jonah Hill give it a shot to introduce their families to each other, but it turns out it won’t be a smooth ride. This romantic comedy takes a closer look at the challenges of blending friends and families, rather than just focusing on the undeniable chemistry between the main couple.
In this film, Lauren London and Jonah Hill play a couple who appear to be a perfect match. However, things get complicated when they decide to bring their families together. It becomes clear that their parents don’t exactly mesh well, and it’s going to require some serious effort for them to get along.
Rather than following the typical romantic comedy formula, this movie takes a refreshing approach by highlighting the struggles of blending families and friends. It explores the complications and comedic moments that arise when two different worlds collide.
Through humorous situations and relatable characters, the film showcases the challenges that arise when trying to merge two families. It delves into the dynamics of these relationships and shows that sometimes, love between two people isn’t enough to overcome the hurdles of family integration.
With a neutral and informal tone, this romantic comedy offers a lighthearted yet realistic portrayal of the difficulties that many couples face when combining their loved ones. It reminds us that creating a harmonious bond between families requires patience, understanding, and a good dose of humor.
Actors: Jonah Hill, Lauren London, Eddie Murphy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nia Long
Released: 2023
Directed by: Kenya Barris
11. Elemental
Actors: Leah Lewis, Mamoudou Athie, Ronnie del Carmen, Shila Ommi, Wendi McLendon-Covey
Released: 2023
Directed by: Peter Sohn