As winter approaches we are all in need of something spicy to watch to make our temperature rise and if you are a fan of romantic comedies, then we have the perfect recommendations for you. From critically acclaimed movies like Rye Lane to iconic romantic comedy movies like Knocked Up, Hulu has everything you need. So, here are the 7 best R-rated romantic comedy movies available on Hulu right now.
If you want to watch more R-rated romantic comedy movies here are some more recommendations for you available on Netflix and Max (formerly known as HBO Max).
Knocked Up
Knocked Up is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Judd Apatow. The 2007 film revolves around Ben, a jobless man, and Alison, a TV host after they have a one-night stand and get pregnant. When Alison decides to keep the baby, both of them try to make their non-existent relationship work. Knocked Up stars Seth Rogen and Katherine Heigl in the lead roles with Paul Rudd, Leslie Mann, Jonah Hill, Jason Segel, Jay Baruchel, Martin Starr, and Maude Apatow starring in supporting roles.
Garden State
Garden State is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Zach Braff. The 2004 film follows the story of Andrew, a down-and-out young man as he returns home to attend his mother’s funeral but soon finds himself on a journey of self-realization and meets Sam, an enigmatic young woman. Garden State stars Zach Braff and Natalie Portman in the lead roles with Peter Sarsgaard, Jim Parsons, Jean Smart, Method Man, Michael Weston, and Ian Holm starring in supporting roles.
Plus One
Plus One is a romantic comedy film written and directed by Jeff Chan. The 2019 film revolves around Ben and Alice, two college friends as they make a pact to attend weddings together but soon after they find themselves falling for each other. Plus One stars Jack Quaid and Maya Erskine in the lead roles with Brianne Howey, Anna Konkle, Finn Wittrock, Victoria Park, Ed Begley Jr., and Brandon Kyle Goodman starring in supporting roles.
Palm Springs
Palm Springs is a sci-fi romantic comedy film directed by Max Barbakow from a screenplay by Andy Siara. The 2020 film revolves around Nyles and Sarah as they get stuck in a time loop and live the same day over and over again during a wedding and soon find themselves falling for each other. Palm Springs stars Andy Samberg and Cristin Milioti in the lead roles with Camila Mendes, Meredith Hagner, Tyler Hoechlin, J.K. Simmons, and Peter Gallagher starring in supporting roles.
Love & Other Drugs
Love & Other Drugs is a romantic comedy-drama film directed by Edward Zwick from a screenplay co-written by Charles Randolph, Zwick, and Marshall Herskovitz. Based on the 2005 non-fiction book titled Hard Sell: The Evolution of a Viagra Salesman by Jamie Reidy, the 2010 film follows the story of Jamie Randall, a pharmaceutical salesman as he meets an ill woman and gets involved with her intimately but soon he begins falling for her. Love & Other Drugs stars Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway in the lead roles with Gabriel Macht, Oliver Platt, Katheryn Winnick, Judy Greer, Josh Gad, and Hank Azaria starring in supporting roles.
Rye Lane
Rye Lane is a British romantic comedy film directed by Raine Allen-Miller from a screenplay co-written by Nathan Bryon and Tom Melia. The 2023 film revolves around two youngsters in South London recovering from bad breakups as they bond over the course of a day. Rye Lane stars David Jonsson and Vivian Oparah in the lead roles with Simon Manyonda, Karene Peter, Benjamin Sarpong-Broni, Malcolm Atobrah, and Alice Hewkin starring in supporting roles.
The Hating Game
The Hating Game is a romantic comedy film directed by Peter Hutchings from a screenplay by Christina Mengert. Based on the 2016 novel of the same name by author Sally Thorne, the 2021 film follows the story of Lucy, an executive assistant as she goes up against Joshua, her colleague who is also vying for the same promotion opportunity as her but soon their animosity begins to fade when they feel attracted to each other. The Hating Game stars Lucy Hale and Austin Stowell in the lead roles with Kathryn Boswell, Gina Torres, Damon Daunno, Sakina Jaffrey, Corbin Bernsen, and Nicholas Baroudi starring in supporting roles.
