Rate These Rom-Coms and We'll Match You to a Comfort Movie to Watch While Stuck at Home

By: Alex Wittman

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Image: Lauren Shuler Donner Productions

About This Quiz

OOF, if the current state of EVERYTHING is making you feel like you need an escape, don't worry: You're not alone. Well, if you're practicing social distancing, you might actually be alone, but IN SPIRIT, we're right there with you. Since hugging is forbidden for the foreseeable future, we've put together this quiz as a way to give you a virtual embrace.

Rate these rom-coms and we'll match you to a comfort movie to watch while you're at home!

Spill the tea on how you feel about these classic and modern romantic comedies. Do you think "Pretty Woman" lives up to the hype? Is "Long Shot" worth a watch? What are your thoughts about "13 Going on 30"?

From cult classics like "Sixteen Candles" to 2000s darlings like "Crazy, Stupid, Love," we want your opinions on 30 of the most beloved rom-coms of all time. Some people like movies that make them laugh. Some people like movies that make them cry. But, we're all about the films that make you do both.

The sooner you get to rating rom-coms, the sooner you'll have your perfect comfort movie for watching at home. If you're tired of scrolling aimlessly through Netflix, this quiz is for you! Stop saying "I don't know what to watch" and discover your perfect feel-good flick today.

Touchstone Pictures/ Silver Screen Partners IV/ Regency International Pictures/ Buena Vista Pictures

Such a classic! 💃 How do you feel about "Pretty Woman"?

This classic lives up to the hype.

Can't say I've seen it.
Nope, not for me.

It's fine.

Paramount Pictures

Love us some Cher Horowitz. How do you rate "Clueless"?

This film was very formative for me.

It's so good!
Nope, it's not in my repertoire.

Teen movies are OK.

TriStar Pictures

Tom Hanks is such a sweetheart. 💕 Where does "Sleepless in Seattle" rank among your fave rom-coms?

Sorry, I can't say I've seen it.

It's amazing!
I grew up with this movie.

It's whatever.

Little Bird/ StudioCanal/ Working Title Films/ United International Pictures/ Miramax Films/ Mars Distribution

Such a goodie (but that's just our opinion)! How do you rate "Bridget Jones's Diary"?

Tbh, Bridget Jones annoys me.

Love, love, love!
I haven't seen it.

It's OK ...

Paramount Pictures

Audrey Hepburn! What's your opinion on "Breakfast at Tiffany's"?

One of my favorites!

Everyone should see it once.
I haven't seen it.

Too old-school for me

Universal Pictures/ Channel Productions

Make a wish. 🎂 How do you feel about "Sixteen Candles"?

An oldie but a goodie!

Nope, not for me.
From what I remember, it's decent.

Actually, I haven't seen it.

Act III Communications/ Buttercup Films/ The Princess Bride Ltd./ 20th Century Fox/ Interaccess Film Distribution

An '80s classic! What are your thoughts on "The Princess Bride"?

Yes, I love this one.

Sorry, that's not in my wheelhouse.
It's fine.

Thank u, next.

Great American Films Limited Partnership/ Vestron Pictures

Who says you can't have the time of your life watching a movie? Rate "Dirty Dancing."

Such a classic!

I like it.
Eh, whatever.

I can't say I've seen this one.

Paramount Pictures/ 20th Century Fox/ Lightstorm Entertainment

When you need a good cry, would you hit play on "Titanic"?

It's solid.

I'm IN LOVE with this movie.
Terrible, terrible film

I'd call it more of a romantic drama, but it's good.

Lauren Shuler Donner Productions/ Warner Bros.

Don't cry, Shopgirl. How would you rate "You've Got Mail"?

It's pretty good.

Honestly, it's the perfect movie.
I haven't seen it.

Not my vibe

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer/ MGM/UA Communications Co.

Snap out of it! What are your thoughts on "Moonstruck"?

It's pretty much perfect.

I definitely like it.
OOF, please never make me watch that again.

I can't rate something I haven't seen.

Touchstone Pictures/ Buena Vista Pictures

What we would give to have Heath Ledger serenade us. What do you think about "10 Things I Hate About You"?

It's decent.

Heath is everything.
Yuck, too cheesy!

Oops, I've never seen it.

The Mirisch Company/ United Artists

This one is so funny, but also a bit melancholy. How do you feel about "The Apartment"?

One of my favorites!

It's well done.
Sorry, I haven't seen it.

No way, not for me.

Summit Entertainment/ Good Universe/ Point Grey Pictures/ Denver + Delilah Productions/ Lionsgate

This newer rom-com stars Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen. What are your thoughts on "Long Shot"?

Ah, I love it!

Oops, I haven't seen it.
It's pretty good.

I'll stick with the classics, thanks.

Arwin Productions/ Universal-International

Doris Day and Rock Hudson crack us up in this one! 😂 What do you think of "Pillow Talk"?

This one is comedy gold.

It's good.
Idk this movie.

Pass!

Fox 2000 Pictures/ Spyglass Entertainment/ Dune Entertainment III, LLC./ 20th Century Fox

Always a bridesmaid, never a 👰. Does "27 Dresses" rank among your fave rom-coms?

Tbh, I hate this movie.

I'm always down to watch this.
It's fine, I suppose.

Huh, haven't seen it.

StudioCanal/ Working Title Films/ DNA Films/ Universal Pictures

It's not the holidays without this flick. How do you feel about "Love, Actually"?

Tbh, I haven't seen it.

It's a decent rom-com.
Ah, one of my favorites!

Um, it's not really my style.

PolyGram Filmed Entertainment/ Universal Pictures

Give us all the unlikely romances. How would you rate "Notting Hill"?

Omg, Hugh Grant is too cute.

It's just OK.
Whoops, haven't seen it.

Sorry, it's lame.

Touchstone Pictures Original Film/ Buena Vista Pictures

Reese Witherspoon is 😍. What's your appraisal of "Sweet Home Alabama"?

It's mediocre.

Yes, bring movies like this back.
Tbh, I can't stand this movie.

Sorry, can't say I'm familiar with that one.

Columbia Pictures/ Happy Madison/ Anonymous Content/ Flower Films/ Sony Pictures Releasing

You've got to remember this one. How do you rate "50 First Dates"?

Tbh, I don't know it.

This movie is a gem.
Meh, I've seen better.

Ugh, I hate this movie.

Touchstone Pictures/ K/O Paper Products/ Mandeville Films/ Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures

OOF, don't you hate it when your boss insists on marrying you? 😅 What are your honest feelings on "The Proposal"?

I could watch this movie right now.

Yeah, idk what this movie is.
Eh, not too impressive.

It's fine.

Apatow Productions/ Universal Pictures

Ouch, getting dumped hurts. 💔 What's your opinion of "Forgetting Sarah Marshall"?

OOF, way too pathetic for me.

I LOVE this movie!
Nah, I've never seen it.

Sure, it's nice or whatever.

Gracie Films/ 20th Century Fox

The boombox scene, though! What do you think of "Say Anything..."?

This movie made me who I am.

It's solid.
Actually, I've never seen it.

I just couldn't relate to it.

Columbia Pictures/ Revolution Studios/ Sony Pictures Releasing

Awww, time travel can be so cute. How do you rate "13 Going on 30"?

I'd watch it again.

Sorry, I'm not familiar with this one.
Cinematic gold!

Ugh, an awful movie.

Relativity Media/ Littlestar Productions/ Playtone/ Universal Pictures

Just try to watch this movie without dancing around your living room. Does "Mamma Mia!" rank among your fave rom-coms?

It's one of my favorites!

I just like the soundtrack.
I haven't watched it ...

Nah, not my vibe.

Paramount Pictures/ W2 Film Production GmbH/ MMP Verwaltungsgesellschaft MbH/ Paramount Pictures/ United International Pictures

Talk about chemistry. 🧪 What are your thoughts about "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days"?

Ah, I love this movie!

There are so many better rom-coms.
It's pretty average.

Nope, I haven't seen it.

Hollywood Pictures/ Caravan Pictures/ Buena Vista Pictures Distribution, Inc.

Sandra Bullock at Christmastime! 🥰 What's your appraisal of "While You Were Sleeping"?

I don't love the premise.

It's like the movie version of a cozy sweater!
So, so good!

I haven't seen it, sorry.

Apatow Productions/ Universal Pictures

Amy Schumer is 😂. How do you feel about "Trainwreck"?

Nope, just nope

Yes, please!
It was pretty good.

Eh, it was OK.

Carousel Productions/ Di Novi Pictures/ Warner Bros. Pictures

Ryan Gosling? Yes, please! What's your opinion of "Crazy, Stupid, Love"?

Love!

Just OK
I haven't seen it.

I'm always down to watch this movie.

Fox 2000 Pictures/ Flower Films/ Bushwood Pictures/ Never Been Kissed Productions/ 20th Century Fox

Drew Barrymore heads back to high school. How do you rate "Never Been Kissed"?

👍

👎
🤷‍♀️

Oops, I'm not familiar with this one.

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