The dilemma: you’re in the mood to catch a great movie, but what should you watch and where do you find it?
Our guide to the great romantic comedies of the 1980s and ’90s will steer you in the right direction.
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994):
Adorable dork Charles (Hugh Grant) has always been unlucky in the romance department. But after meeting the gorgeous Carrie (Andie MacDowell), things quickly change for this English chap. Only problem? She’s from the United States. It’ll take a few events to bring these two together, but luckily, this movie has a ton of them.
Where to watch:
Pop this flick on repeat on Stan this month.
Never Been Kissed (1999):
Who could forget the tale of reporter Josie Geller (Drew Barrymore) as she strives to get the goss on all things youth culture for the Chicago Sun-Times. Josie quickly becomes the scoop of her own story, and finally has the high-school experience she’s always longed for.
Where to watch:
Never be without Never Been Kissed again. Nab your very own copy at JB Hi-Fi.
Mystic Pizza (1988):
In the sleepy town of Mystic, Connecticut, three teenage girls navigate the highs and lows of adolescence and first loves, all while working at the Mystic Pizza restaurant.
Where to watch:
Find out what makes these girls so mystical on Stan this month.
Julia Roberts gives advice for a successful marriage
Overboard (1987):
When snobby heiress Joanna (Goldie Hawn) finds herself in need of a repairman for her fancy yacht, Dean (Kurt Russell) takes on the job. But things quickly turn ugly when she refuses to pay him for his efforts. After Joanna falls off the boat and resurfaces with amnesia, Dean sees an opportunity to teach her about working-class life – he tricks her into believing they’re married!
Where to watch:
Get on board with this classic gem this month on Stan.
Look Who’s Talking (1989):
After a doomed affair, single mum Mollie (Kirstie Alley) is left to raise her baby, Mikey, on her own. That is, until James (John Travolta), her taxi driver to the hospital, steps in as a helper and potential love interest.
Where to watch:
Head to Netflix for all your talking baby/John Travolta needs.
John Travolta talks about his daughter dating
Sleepless in Seattle (1993):
After Sam (Tom Hanks) loses his wife to cancer, his young son, Jonah (Ross Malinger), calls a local radio show to help him find love again. Labelled as “Sleepless in Seattle”, Sam opens up about his grief – and wins the heart of every female listener in Seattle. Baltimore-based writer Annie (Meg Ryan) feels a connection to Sam and embarks on a quest to find him.
Where to watch:
Stay up all night with Sleepless In Seattle on Netflix.
Steel Magnolias (1989):
It was billed as the funniest movie to ever make you cry, and little has changed. Shelby (Julia Roberts) is getting ready to walk down the aisle, but her happily-ever-after might not be on the cards. It’ll take time, love and friendship to help Shelby and her gal pals endure and overcome all that life throws at them.
Where to watch:
Revisit an old favourite with Foxtel Now.
