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The Greatest Guilty Pleasure Romance Movies

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Is there anything more indulgently delightful than cheesy romance movies? Whether you buy into the corny sentiments in spite of yourself or just like laughing at dumb plots and ridiculous dialogue, you've come to the right place. Below, you'll find a list of the best guilty pleasure romance films. Truly some of the cheesiest films out there, these movies all involve plots that are unbelievable, romantic gestures that induce eye rolls, and characters that are a little flat and predictable. But, hey! You don't always want Casablanca. Sometimes, you just want to kick back and enjoy some easy romance films to switch your brain into off mode. Browse the list below to find the perfect film for the next time you're in the mood for a silly love story.

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Sleepless in Seattle
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan
Released: 1993
Directed by: Nora Ephron
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You've Got Mail
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan
Released: 1998
Directed by: Nora Ephron
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Splash
Tom Hanks, John Candy
Released: 1984
Directed by: Ron Howard
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Larry Crowne
Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks
Released: 2011
Directed by: Tom Hanks
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Silver Linings Playbook
Jennifer Lawrence, Robert De Niro
Released: 2012
Directed by: David O. Russell
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Call Me by Your Name
Armie Hammer, Timothee Chalamet
Released: 2017
Directed by: Luca Guadagnino
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A Walk to Remember
Shane West, Mandy Moore
Released: 2002
Directed by: Adam Shankman
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The Notebook
Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling
Released: 2004
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
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About a Boy
Rachel Weisz, Hugh Grant
Released: 2002
Directed by: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz
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Dirty Dancing
Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey
Released: 1987
Directed by: Emile Ardolino
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Mamma Mia!
Amanda Seyfried, Meryl Streep
Released: 2008
Directed by: Phyllida Lloyd
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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
Kate Hudson, Matthew McConaughey
Released: 2003
Directed by: Donald Petrie
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The Proposal
Sandra Bullock, Ryan Reynolds
Released: 2009
Directed by: Anne Fletcher
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P.S. I Love You
Gerard Butler, Hilary Swank
Released: 2007
Directed by: Richard LaGravenese
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A Cinderella Story
Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge
Released: 2004
Directed by: Mark Rosman
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Two Weeks Notice
Sandra Bullock, Hugh Grant
Released: 2002
Directed by: Marc Lawrence
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Step Up
Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan
Released: 2006
Directed by: Anne Fletcher
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Twilight
Kristen Stewart, Ashley Greene
Released: 2008
Directed by: Catherine Hardwicke
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The Bodyguard
Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner
Released: 1992
Directed by: Mick Jackson
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Water for Elephants
Reese Witherspoon, Robert Pattinson
Released: 2011
Directed by: Francis Lawrence
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The Vow
Rachel McAdams, Channing Tatum
Released: 2012
Directed by: Michael Sucsy
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Never Been Kissed
Jessica Alba, Drew Barrymore
Released: 1999
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
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10 Things I Hate About You
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Gabrielle Union
Released: 1999
Directed by: Gil Junger
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Meet Joe Black
Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins
Released: 1998
Directed by: Martin Brest
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Pride & Prejudice
Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan
Released: 2005
Directed by: Joe Wright
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