The Best Romcoms Of 2020

Jason Bancroft
Updated April 12, 2024

Want to laugh while you watch two people fall in love? Then you want to check out the best romantic comedies coming out this year. The best romantic comedies of 2020 will have you rolling on the floor laughing as they warm your heart. Netflix started the year strong with To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You but there are also smaller films you may not have heard of such as A Simple Wedding about a daughter who is overwhelmed by her parents' desire for her to get married and Olympic Dreams. But which of these is the best 2020 romcom? You get to help decide with your votes.

Vote up the rom-coms that you thought were the funniest or most romantic or perfectly blended the two!

  • Holidate
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    Holidate

    Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Kristin Chenoweth
    29 votes
    Fed up with being single on holidays, two strangers agree to be each other's platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way.
  • The Half of It
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    The Half of It

    Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire
    23 votes
    In the quiet town of Squahamish, introverted Ellie Chu (Leah Lewis) makes a living out of writing homework for her classmates. However, when football player Paul Munsky (Daniel Diemer) approaches her with an unusual request - to write love letters to Aster Flores (Alexxis Lemire), the girl they both secretly love - Ellie's life takes an unexpected turn. The Half of It, a coming-of-age drama directed by Alice Wu, weaves a unique tale of friendship, love, and self-discovery. Recognized for its fresh perspective on young love, the film won the Best Narrative Feature award at the 2020 Tribeca Film Festival.
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  • Palm Springs
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    Palm Springs

    Andy Samberg, Cristin Milioti, J.K. Simmons
    28 votes
    In the quirky rom-com Palm Springs, Nyles (Andy Samberg) and Sarah (Cristin Milioti) find themselves trapped in a time loop, reliving the same day over and over again. Stuck in an endless wedding celebration in Palm Springs, these two strangers form an unlikely bond as they navigate their surreal predicament. Their characters evolve amidst the desert backdrop, with comedy and romance interwoven seamlessly into the narrative. The film's unique take on the concept of time has earned it a nomination for Best Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy at the 78th Golden Globe Awards.
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  • The Lovebirds
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    The Lovebirds

    Kumail Nanjiani, Issa Rae, Paul Sparks
    20 votes
    Accused of murder, a desperate couple embark on a dangerous quest to solve the mystery and clear their names.
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  • The Princess Switch: Switched Again
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    The Princess Switch: Switched Again

    Vanessa Hudgens, Sam Palladio, Nick Sagar
    9 votes
    The Princess Switch: Switched Again is a 2020 romantic comedy sequel. Starring Vanessa Hudgens in a triple role, doppelgängers Duchess Margaret and baker Stacy reunite. This time, complications arise when Margaret unexpectedly inherits the throne to Montenaro and hits a rough patch with her boyfriend Kevin. The film takes a twist with the introduction of a third look-alike, party girl Fiona, who hatches a scheme to replace Margaret and claim the crown for herself. The film embraces a high-spirited holiday atmosphere and explores themes of identity, love, and responsibility, all wrapped in a festive, feel-good package.
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  • Love Wedding Repeat
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    Love Wedding Repeat

    Olivia Munn, Sam Claflin, Eleanor Tomlinson
    19 votes
    Jack tries to make sure his little sister has the perfect wedding day.
  • The Wrong Missy
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    The Wrong Missy

    David Spade, Lauren Lapkus, Nick Swardson
    18 votes
    Disaster strikes when a man invites his dream girl to an island resort -- but a previous blind date shows up instead.
  • To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You
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    To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You

    Lana Condor, Noah Centineo, Jordan Fisher
    27 votes
    To All the Boys: P.S. I Still Love You is a delightful rom-com, wherein Lara Jean Covey (Lana Condor) navigates her newly-realized romantic relationship with Peter Kavinsky (Noah Centineo). However, life throws a curveball when another recipient of Lara's old love letters, John Ambrose McClaren (Jordan Fisher), re-enters her life, stirring up a tumultuous love triangle. A sequel to To All the Boys I've Loved Before, this film won the 2020 Teen Choice Award for Choice Drama Movie. It highlights the complexities and thrills of teenage love, while exploring themes of self-discovery and emotional growth.
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  • Emma.
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    Emma.

    Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Bill Nighy
    19 votes
    Beautiful, smart and wealthy, Emma Woodhouse navigates her way through misguided matches, romantic missteps and the challenges of growing up -- all to finally realize the love that has been there all along.
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  • The Kissing Booth 2
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    The Kissing Booth 2

    Joey King, Jacob Elordi, Molly Ringwald
    17 votes
    After a romantic summer together, Noah is off to Harvard, and Elle heads back to high school for her senior year.
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  • Happiest Season
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    Happiest Season

    Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Mary Steenburgen
    12 votes
    Happiest Season is a holiday romantic comedy that puts a fresh spin on the genre with its LGBTQ+ centric storyline. Directed by Clea DuVall, the film revolves around Abby (Kristen Stewart), who plans to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Mackenzie Davis), during Christmas with Harper’s family. Things take a complicated turn when Abby learns that Harper has not come out to her conservative parents. The film examines the challenges of family expectations and the spirit of acceptance. With a notable supporting cast including Dan Levy and Aubrey Plaza, Happiest Season is a heartwarming tale of love and the family dynamics.
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  • Inside The Rain
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    Inside The Rain

    Aaron Fisher, Ellen Toland, Rosie Perez
    8 votes
    Inside The Rain is a 2020 American romantic comedy directed by Aaron Fisher. Facing expulsion from college over a misunderstanding, a bipolar student befriends an outrageous woman and they hatch a madcap scheme to prove his innocence
  • All My Life
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    All My Life

    Jessica Rothe, Harry Shum Jr., Jay Pharoah
    5 votes
    All My Life is a 2020 American romantic drama film directed by Marc Meyers. A couple's wedding plans are thrown off course when the groom is diagnosed with liver cancer.
  • Operation Christmas Drop
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    Operation Christmas Drop

    Kat Graham, Alexander Ludwig, Trezzo Mahoro
    9 votes
    Operation Christmas Drop is a 2020 American Christmas romantic comedy film directed by Martin Wood. A Congressional aide (Kat Graham) misses her family Christmas plans at the behest of her boss to find reasons to defund a beachside Air Force base only to come into conflict with Capt. Andrew Jantz (Alexander Ludwig).
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  • Olympic Dreams
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    Olympic Dreams

    Nick Kroll, Alexi Pappas, Gus Kenworthy
    9 votes
    A young cross-country skier bonds with a volunteer doctor in the Olympic athletes village.
  • A Simple Wedding
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    A Simple Wedding

    Tara Grammy, Christopher O'Shea, Shohreh Aghdashloo
    8 votes
    A Simple Wedding is a 2020 American romantic comedy directed Sara Zandieh. Nousha (Tara Grammy) is an Iranian-Amercian woman who sabotages her relations which frustrates her parents who hope to throw her a real Persian wedding but their hopes are renewed when they discover she is living with her new boyfriend.
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  • Valley Girl
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    Valley Girl

    Jessica Rothe, Josh Whitehouse, Chloe Bennet
    9 votes
    A valley girl and a punk rocker from the city defy their parents and friends to stay together.
  • The Prom
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    The Prom

    Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman
    6 votes
    The Prom is a 2020 American comedy musical film directed by Ryan Murphy, based on the 2018 Broadway musical. When a girl (Jo Ellen Pellman) is banned from attending high school prom with her girlfriend, she is joined by a group of self-obsessed theater stars (Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, and Andrew Rannells) who show up to support her.
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