Romantic Comedy (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1983, Romantic Comedy is a comedy and romance film directed by Arthur Hiller, running about 103 minutes. “Only two things can screw up their relationship. He's one. She's the other.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Jason Carmichael is a popular New York City playwright in desperate need of a new writing partner who can provide him with inspiration. Phoebe Craddock is a small-town teacher who aspires to be a writer.
Who’s in it. Romantic Comedy stars Dudley Moore as Jason Carmichael, Mary Steenburgen as Phoebe Craddock, Frances Sternhagen as Blanche Dailey and Janet Eilber as Allison St. James, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Romantic Comedy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Romantic Comedy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Romantic Comedy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Romantic Comedy (1983)?
- In US, Romantic Comedy is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Romantic Comedy worth watching?
- Romantic Comedy holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Romantic Comedy?
- Romantic Comedy stars Dudley Moore, Mary Steenburgen, Frances Sternhagen, Janet Eilber and Robyn Douglass.
- When was Romantic Comedy released?
- Romantic Comedy was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.