As the sweltering summer days continue, diving into a warm-feeling romantic comedy can be a wonderful escape Romantic comedies are a beautiful blend of life's wonders and hilarious foibles, taking us far away from our troubled present and into a fantastic world where happiness is truly waiting for us somewhere At least, part of it

If you're looking for the best romantic comedies this summer, Prime Video has some of the best options From classics like “The First Wives Club” to new productions like “Your Idea,” there is something for everyone Romantic gestures, witty flirting, and encounters, these romantic comedies on Prime Video will make you long for love

First up is a classic, Mermaid Starring Cher, Winona Ryder, and a young Christina Ricci, the film focuses on the complicated relationship between mother and daughter Cher gives a charming performance as Mrs Flux, the matriarch of a small family, who often pushes her daughter to explore outside her comfort zone Ryder's Charlotte, on the other hand, perfectly portrays the awkward transitional period that takes us all beyond childhood and into the complexities of youth and all the newness that comes with it And Christina Ricci's strange but daring Kate is always willing to push her own boundaries

But this is not just about a mother-daughter relationship; it is also about finding love Charlotte discovers potential romance while contemplating becoming a nun In addition, Cher finds the eccentric Lou Lansky (Bob Hoskins)

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Imagine hopping into a New York City cab and having it take you home to Los Angeles Sounds expensive, right? That's the premise of the romantic comedy Take Me Home

The film tells the story of Claire (Amber Yeager) She is having a bad day when she learns that her father had a heart attack in California while her husband is flirting with his secretary She runs into Tom (Sam Yeager), who has just been evicted and is driving an illegal cab; the two hook up and Claire pays him to drive her to California

What makes the film special is that Sam and Amber Yeager are married, which adds reality to their relationship It's an unusual premise, and while I wouldn't try it on my own, it's worth playing out on film

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This May-December romance film tells the story of a 40-year-old single mother, Solène (Anne Hathaway), who begins a romance with 24-year-old Hayes (Nicholas Galitzine) The two meet when Solène chaperones her daughter to the Coachella Music Festival As is typical in rom-coms, sparks fly between the two However, Hayes' fame begins to complicate things

The film also introduces the complexities of fame in romance (which few people actually get to experience), offering more than the typical romantic comedy Furthermore, it is nice to see Hollywood portraying women in their forties as attractive, fun, and exciting

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If you like the romantic elements of “The Grand Budapest Hotel,” “Asteroid City” is not to be missed Directed and co-written by Wes Anderson and co-written by Roman Coppola, known for his many films including “Moonrise Kingdom,” the film takes us back to 1955 The film is about a TV show that films a play set in the fictional small town of Asteroid City, where Junior Stargazers and Space Cadets gather for an Asteroid Day celebration

The plot revolves around an alien landing on Earth, but the complexities of romance, relationships, and life are told through quirky humor And Anderson's unique filmmaking touch is known and appreciated by many fans

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Last but not least is another classic, The First Wives Club Starring the always talented trio of Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton, the film focuses on three divorced women who meet after the death of a friend; when they reunite after 30 years, they realize their husbands are using them and decide to seek revenge

While the premise doesn't sound like a romantic comedy, finding and rediscovering love is at the heart of the film It is wonderful to see these women pull together and rise to the top at a time in their lives when they feel they are not at the “top of things” Those who have not seen the film will enjoy the trio's rousing rendition of Leslie Gore's classic “You Don't Own Me”

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