10 Best Hugh Grant Rom-Coms, Ranked By IMDb

Hugh Grant dominated the world of romantic comedies with his floppy hair, thin-framed glasses, and boyish charm. From playing a far more likable prime minister than what the UK has at the moment to the shy owner of a bookstore in Notting Hill, Hugh has proved he can play different roles but still continue to win the hearts of viewers.

IMDb user Pencho15 decided with the help of the general public to rank Hugh Grant’s romantic comedies but will it be his bachelor ways that achieve top spot or the more reserved singer viewers grow to love in Music and Lyrics?

Bridget Jones: The Edge Of Reason (2004)

One of Hugh Grant’s most well-known roles was as ladies man, Daniel Cleaver in the Bridget Jones series. Viewers thought that Daniel had changed his ways but his romantic charm, whilst sweet, is soon overshadowed by his lack of actual care for Bridget when she finds herself in trouble.

Daniel can certainly charm women through his rehearsed romance but with Bridget that is different, he is able to lower his perfected act and reveal a softer side to him that is open to being challenged in humour and personality. His soft nature when it comes to Bridget is what makes Hugh’s role in the trilogy so heartwarming but ultimately Daniel cant quite get rid of his promiscuous personality in the 2nd film which is perhaps why this isn’t Hugh’s most romantic role.

Sirens (1994)

In Sirens, Hugh Grant plays a reverend who becomes protective over his wife after visiting an artist whose paintings had raised eyebrows. Estella begins to be drawn in by the sirens resulting in her going through a sexual awakening, although the reverend is quite liberal he becomes worried regarding his wife’s desire to join in.

Hugh’s role within the film showcases his desire to change for his wife while sticking to his morals, Hugh’s character is willing to go to extensive lengths to retain his wife’s attention. The protective nature of Hugh’s character suggests that he worries about losing his wife to something more exciting which highlights his commitment towards his wife in this unusual rom-com.

Music And Lyrics (2007)

Music And Lyrics is one of the most underrated Hugh Grant films where he impressed viewers with his singing ability. Hugh plays the role of Alex, an ex-pop star whose run with fame has come to an end, however in an attempt to make a comeback, Alex agrees to write a song for a younger artist with the woman who waters his plants.

His move away from the bookstore geeky vibe seen in earlier rom-coms is replaced with a more self assured personality however this makes him even more lovable. He takes his confidence in career and uses it to build Sophie’s confidence by offering her support, the pair fall in love through the simple pleasures of life with Alex claiming that he had the best time sitting next to Sophie at that Piano. This may have been one of Hugh’s more underrated roles but it didn’t make it less romantic, yes there weren’t any grand gestures but it shows the sweet realities of falling in love with someone through conversation, shared time and common interests.

Bridget Jones Baby (2016)

Hugh Grant didn’t actually star in Bridget Jones Baby but it would be wrong to release the final movie of the trilogy without a nod to Daniel Cleaver. Within the film, Bridget is seen to be attending a memorial for Daniel, viewers may not have seen much of Daniels’s romance but they did get to hear about them.

A former flame reflected on memories shared with the lothario however those memories sounded very familiar to Bridget. This scene was a firm reminder and humorous reference to Daniels’s reputation but it also highlighted that although Daniel was a serial dater, he did have a way with words that would have anyone under his charm making this performances of Hugh’s semi-romantic.

About A Boy (2002)

In About A Boy, Hugh’s character Will takes on a more fatherly role when he meets Marcus that sees the film have two heartwarming relationships when Will later meets Rachel but lies to retain her affection towards him.

Will’s player exterior is soon broken down through his love of Marcus and Rachel which encourages him to stop pretending and tell the truth. His desire to tell the truth contrasts the lies he so fleetingly tells to other women, showcasing the admiration he has for Rachel. Will’s mask slips enough that sees his character develop into an honest, loving partner and role model, seeing it rank high in Hugh’s best romcoms.

Two Weeks Notice (2002)

Hugh Grant is often cast as an arrogant chauvinist but he somehow seems to charm all of his love interests and that is no different in Two Weeks Notice. George is a businessman who employs Lucy but Lucy finally reaches her breaking point and gives her two weeks’ notice.

The couple begins to fall in love and George suddenly realizes just how much he appreciates Lucy and in the end this appreciation leads to a grand gesture that sees George save the community center. His grand gesture results in a happy ending and sees his arrogant traits replaced by much softer ones, proving that true love really does cure all problems, or at least it does in the 1990s rom-com Two Weeks Notice.

Bridget Jones Diary (2001)

Daniel was an arrogant character but his way with words could have easily seen him achieve an A* in flirting, his performance in Bridget Jones Diary was perhaps his most romantic within the trilogy. Daniel charmed his way into Bridget’s life through his sweet nickname for her and top notch flirting but ultimately he could not commit.

Whilst some fans found his character questionable, others couldn’t help but love to hate him, Daniel may have been specifically trained in flirting but it was also clear he had a softer and more likeable side that was echoed in all three movies however his desire for Bridget was the clearest in the first movie.

Four Weddings And A Funeral (1994)

Hugh Grant’s role as Charles in Four Weddings And A Funeral sees him embody a fear of commitment despite attending four weddings. Charles may not want to settle down but that doesn’t stop his admiration with Carrie who he declares his love for.

This was a vulnerable moment for Charles but the pair eventually end up together when his anxiety around settling down is cured. Charles was a particularly English character with his charming accent and floppy hair but it was the chemistry between the pair that reminded viewers that if two people are meant to be together then fate will make it happen.

Notting Hill (1999)

Anna Scott and William Thacker are one of the most wholesome rom-com couples. The pair meet when Anna visits Williams’s book store, from then their relationship is met with confusion due to the pair’s contrasting classes, jobs, and lives.

But that ends up being unimportant when Anna reminds viewers that she is simply “just a girl. Standing in front of a boy”. Notting Hill is one film that saw Hugh Grant become the king of romcoms, William helped to break down Anna’s wall by proving that he loved her for her which becomes the main reason why the pair are such a heartwarming one to watch.

Love Actually (2003)

In Love Actually, viewers see Hugh take on what they deem to be his most romantic role yet. Within the film he plays the role of prime minister, and whilst he gives a great speech that has the majority of the UK wishing he was actually in charge of running the country, he also falls in love with Natalie.

The couple has viewers hooked from the moment Hugh threatens to get the SAS involved after learning Natalie’s ex-boyfriend called her fat. He seeks to protect her from harm but love always prevails and thankfully the couple reunite at the school play. The final scene when Natalie jumps into Hugh’s arms is one that’s resulted in this Prime Minister becoming an icon with it acting as a reminder that authoritative figures do in fact have hearts.

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