Only A Girly Girl Can Name All The Men From These Rom-Coms
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Ladiiiesss! This quiz is for all the romantic movie lovers out there, the true aficionados of everything in the romantic Genre. Anyone who watches romantic movies will probably tell you that the best thing about them is the portrayal of true love, the way that one can count on the couple to end up together when the credits role. This is true of course; there is nothing like a tale of endearing love to get the eyes watering on any given evening. But the true treasure of romantic films? The leading men.
These guys are dreaming in a whole other way, they know exactly what to say and when to say it (thanks of course to the fabulous writers behind their movies). These guys are literally made for the women they are co-staring with, and they will usually stop at nothing to make sure their leading lady feels loved and romanced. They are cute and charming and ok, sometimes a little awkward but always in an endearing way. Not all romantic movie guys are created equal of course, just as not all romance films are the same. This quiz is designed to be the ultimate test of romcom knowledge. Who can name the leading men of these 50 memorable romantic movies?
who is the leading male actor in the Notebook?
Easily the most romantic movie of all time, The Notebook has been making people cry since it was released in 2004. The movie starts with an elderly man reading to a woman in a nursing home form a notebook. He reads to her a story of a young couple who defies all odds to end up together. The actor who plays the young man from the story in the notebook is what most women dream about, with his blond hair and his blue eyes (though he had to wear brown contacts for the movie!). Who is the leading male actor in the Notebook?
Who can remember the name of the leading actor from Shakespeare in love?
Shakespeare in Love told the reimagined story of a troubled playwright who found love in his beautiful muse. The version of Shakespeare that fans got to see in the movie was everything that the leading star in a romantic movie should be. He was swarthy and handsome, with dark curly hair and luxurious good looks. The movie was passionate, like any good Shakespeare story. Who can remember the name of the leading actor from Shakespeare in love?
Who is the leading actor in The Lobster?
The Lobster tells the unusual tale of finding love in a world where marriage is mandatory, which redefined the romance genre. In the dystopian world of The Lobster, single people must live in the woods and cannot couple up. Anyone who is married must be able to prove the success of their relationship, and when it doesn't work, they are sent to The Hotel to find a new mate. If they don't find a mate, they are turned into an animal. Who is the leading actor in The Lobster?
Who plays Graham from The Holiday?
In this romantic film, two women are unsatisfied with their lives when they decide to put their respective homes up on a vacation rental swap site. They match, and set off for the holiday of their lives. One is from a small town in England, and the other is from Los Angeles, there is some initial shock at the swap but the two settle in well eventually. They both find love, and for the woman who finds herself in England, that love comes in the form of Graham. Who plays Graham from The Holiday?
Who can remember the dashing male lead from the classic film Sabrina?
Though Audrey Hepburn stole the stage in the old but good film Sabrina, her male co star deserves ample credit for his time on the stage, stealing the hearts of all female audience members. This man played opposite Hepburn several times, and was an incredibly well loved actor for his time. Of all the actors from that time period, he is probably the most well remembered. Who can remember the dashing male lead form the classic film Sabrina?
Who plays Anna Brady’s boyfriend in Leap Year?
Traditions can be tricky things, as one couple discovers when they travel to Ireland in the film Leap Day. Anna Brady has it all figured out, including the perfect way to get her boyfriend to accept a marriage proposal. According to Irish legend, any man who is proposed to on Leap Day must accept. In classic rom-com fashion, things get out of hand quickly, but all’s well that ends well. Who plays Anna Brady’s boyfriend in Leap Year?
Who plays Vince in My Fake Fiancé?
There are a lot of reasons to get married. Generally, it’s for love but some of the less romantic reasons include stability and money, or a last minute pregnancy! In My Fake Fiancé, Jennifer and Vince are total strangers who are both flat broke. They come up with an elaborate plan to make some money. They will stage a fake engagement, followed by a fake wedding, in order to cash in on all the presents and gifts. Who plays Vince in My Fake Fiancé?
Who is the male lead in Atonement?
This truly gut-wrenching story of the effects of false blame on a human life tracks the effects of one crime on a series of individuals over many years. The film of course is Atonement, and it is deeply, heartachingly romantic. The movie, which starts in the 1930s begins with a man being falsely accused of a crime by the younger sister of the woman that he has fallen in love with. The story only gets more heartbreaking from there, and it is truly a romance for the ages. Who is the male lead in Atonement?
Who plays Kevin in 27 Dresses?
“Always a bridesmaid, never a bride” is the curse of the character played by Katherine Heigl in the classic chick flick 27 Dresses. The movie follows the story of a woman who has been a bridesmaid not once, not twice, but 27 times but yet is afraid to make a move to get the man that she has been dreaming of. Until her little sister snatches him up and makes Jane her wedding planner. Though Jane does not get the man she thought she loved, she gets someone better— her friend Kevin. Who plays Kevin in 27 Dresses?
Who played Mr. Smith in Mr. and Mrs. Smith?
Few movies juggled the genres of spy films and romance flicks as effortlessly as Mr. and Mrs. Smith. The movie tells the story of two assassins, who married each other as a front without realizing who the other one was. Their life is going well until they are assigned to terminate each other and all hell breaks loose. The fight scenes are great, as are the dance scenes, and the couple is sure to have fans laughing. Who played Mr. Smith?
Who plays the male lead in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
Another conflict of interest movie is How To Lose A Guy In 10 Days, in which a high level advertising executive hoping to win a bet and a writer on assignment, end up dating. The executive’s bet was that he could make a woman fall in love with him in ten days. Unfortunately for him, the woman he decides to date is on assignment— working a piece on how to lose a guy in ten days. Cue the hilarity! Who plays the male lead in How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days?
Who is the male main character in Vicky Christina Barcelona?
Love triangles are always complicated. Especially when they become love squares. Two young women on holiday in Barcelona fall for the same artist—a painter with an ex-wife who surprises them all by coming back into the picture unannounced. The movie is raunchy and just the right amount of fun. The actor who plays the male lead in Vicky Cristina Barcelona has had super successful work since the movie, though most of his movies have been in other genres. Who remembers which actor this is?
Who plays the lead in Scott Pilgrim vs. The world?
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World was a hilarious 2010 film following the love of Scott Pilgrim for a girl named Ramona Flowers. Scott does get the girl, but there is a catch— he has to defeat her seven exes to be with her. The movie is quirky in all the right ways and has some seriously memorable quotes, including the moment where Scott realizes that there are carbs in bread. Or as he puts it “Bread makes you fat?!?”. Who plays the lead in Scott Pilgrim vs. The world?
Who is the actor from Silver Linings Playbook?
Silver Linings Play Book was a brilliant film in all the right ways. At one point, the leading man— Pat Solitano— said the following quote: “The world will break your heart ten ways to Sunday. That's guaranteed. I can't begin to explain that. Or the craziness inside myself and everyone else. But guess what? Sunday's my favorite day again. I think of what everyone did for me, and I feel like a very lucky guy.” Who is the actor from Silver Linings Playbook?
Who plays the cute young Prime Minister in Love Actually?
Few movies are more quintessentially romantic than Love Actually. The movie follows eight couples who could hardly be more different from one another as they try to navigate love and family around the holidays. One of the pairs is David and Natalie. The issue with their love is that David is the newly elected Prime Minister of the UK and Natalie is a junior staff member in Downing Street. Who plays the cute young Prime Minister in Love Actually?
What actor portrays this leading man from Love Actually?
Love Actually gets two questions in this quiz, because it has so many leading men to mention. One of these leading men is named Harry. Harry is happily married, but he does nothing to dissuade the bad advances of his new secretary. His wife, who is a stay at home mother to their children, finds out about the fling when she finds a present that Harry purchased for his secretary. What actor portrays this leading man from Love Actually?
Who can remember the heartthrob who plays the leading role in Dear John?
A back home love story with classic only in America values, Dear John is the story of a service man who falls in love with a conservative college student while home on leave. They get serious fast, meeting each other’s families and exchanging promises. He decides not to return to service, but then the 9/11 attacks take place. When he returns to the service life, they write each other constantly— until things get complicated. Who can remember the heartthrob who plays the leading role in Dear John?
Who is the leading man that would stop at nothing to get his girl in My Big Fat Greek Wedding?
My Big Fat Greek Wedding is definitely more on the romantic comedy scale than just the straight romantic film genre, but it’s hard to find a more romantic leading man than the one in this movie. As a young woman growing up in a conservative Greek family in America, the leading lady just wanted to fit in with those around her. When she finds her true love, it is his turn to do whatever it takes to become her family. Who is the leading man that would stop at nothing to get his girl?
Who can remember the fresh-faced young star who played Romeo?
Perhaps one of the most romantic pieces of theater of all time, William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet has been adapted for the big screen plenty of times. But one version is remembered above all. Starring Claire Danes as Juliet, the adaptation was released in 1996. It was set in the United States rather than ‘Fair Verona’ and had all the modern trappings of a 90’s movie— fast cars and mafia lifestyles, big guns and 90’s fashion. Who can remember the fresh-faced young star who played Romeo?
Who can remember the name of the lead from When Harry Met Sally?
An oldie but a goodie, When Harry Met Sally is one of the few romantic movies from the 90s that didn’t become dated the minute smartphones and Facebook became universally used. When Harry Met Sally is the story of a friendship, or rather of the debate over the possibility of friendship between the opposite genders. The movie is known for one line in particular— “I’ll have what she’s having!”— a line which wasn't said by either of the leads. Who can remember the name of the lead from When Harry Met Sally?
Who can remember the actor who played Cal in Crazy, Stupid, Love?
Learning to live again after divorce can be extraordinarily challenging. It definitely is for Cal, a middle aged man who can’t imagine his life without his wife Emily until he has to, when she leaves him with now warning. Cal is the marriage sort, and was prepared to live the rest of his life with her. Suddenly unmoored, Cal goes on a journey of self-discovery and refinds love in Crazy, Stupid, Love. Who can remember the actor who played Cal?
Who plays the leading man, named Ted, in There’s Something About Mary?
A classic movie about love that doesn't fade— the 1998 movie There’s Something About Mary, staring Cameron Diaz as Mary, is a story of a boy who loved a girl in high school and finds that as an adult, his feelings remain. The only problem being he is not the only one who is crazy about Mary, and he has to go to some pretty serious lengths to get the girl of his dreams. Who plays the leading man, named Ted, in There’s Something About Mary?
Who can remember the name of this leading man in P.S. I Love You?
Loosing a loved one can be incredibly painful. For the widow in P.S. I Love You the blow is softened by the messages her late husband has left her to help ease her pain. It is a love story from beyond the grave, about accepting the unacceptable and moving on in the face of losing the one you love most. The leading man is sweet and portrays the dedicated husband having to work through the unthinkable— counseling his own wife after his departure. Who can remember the name of this leading man?
Who remembers the leading male actor in A Friend For The End of the World?
When an asteroid is announced to be heading strait towards earth, two people pair up in an attempt to make it home to their families. It’s a romantic movie that can only end in one way, but still manages to take viewers on a heck of a ride as the characters bounce between being together and finding their own ways in the end of times. A witty, charming movie Seeking A Friend for The End of the World is a true delight. Who remembers the leading male actor?
Who plays Joe Bradley in the 1953 release Roman Holiday?
Few actresses are as universally well loved as Audrey Hepburn, and few movies carry with them the lovely romantic charm of Roman Holiday. Audrey stars as a princess seeking escape from the clutches of her royal life, who falls into the arms of the charming newspaper man Joe Bradley. The two get up to all sorts of adventures before she has to be returned to her royal duties, and move on with her life. Who plays Joe Bradley in the 1953 release Roman Holiday?
Who plays the male lead in Life As We Know It?
Two people have two best friends. They set these friends up on a blind date and to say that it does not go well would be to dramatically oversell it. Years later, their friends perish in a car accident and leave the two as guardians of their infant child. The two must learn to live together for the sake of the baby, and though they hit many pitfalls, they of course end up becoming one big happy family. Who plays the male lead in Life As We Know It?
Who played Kumail in The Big Sick?
The Big Sick took theaters by storm when it was released recently. The story of a struggling stand up comic trying to make his way, who falls in love with a grad student named Emily. The two try to make it work, despite very different backgrounds— Kumail is from a Muslim family that expects him to marry someone they choose. The two get in a huge fight, and are not speaking when Emily falls into a coma, but love wins out. Who played Kumail in The Big Sick?
Who plays Andy in a 40-Year-Old Virgin?
Life unfolds differently for everyone. Some people mature early, while others check off the boxes of life a little later down the road. Andy Stitzer is one of the latter types of people. At 40 years old, Andy is still a virgin— and he keeps it a secret. Well, he does until he lets it slip to his friends at a poker game. Like all good friends they promise to help him do the deed. Hilarity ensue, and Andy meets a woman named Iris who he falls for. Who plays Andy in a 40-Year-Old Virgin?
Who played Johnny in Dirty Dancing?
A beloved tale of quintessential romance, Dirty Dancing is a coming of age movie with all the right plot points. Frances “Baby” Houseman is 17 years old, and spending the summer of 1963 at a resort called Kellerman’s in the Catskill Mountains. Her whole life changes when she falls in with the staff of the resort, and becomes friends with the head dance instructor— Johnny. Johnny and Baby hit it off despite her fathers protest and have a great (if highly complicated!) summer. Who played Johnny in Dirty Dancing?
Who plays the boyfriend, Nick, in Crazy Rich Asians?
Crazy Rich Asians is a romantic movie for the generation. When two young Asians in America fall in love, they think they are perfect for each other in every way. He invites her home to Singapore to meet his family, and doesn’t mention that they are insanely wealthy— like totally out of this world beyond comparison rich. She does her best to find her place in his family, and their love is strengthened. Who plays the boyfriend Nick?
Who payed the male lead in Wanderlust?
Wanderlust is the story of a married couple who find themselves trapped in their routine and look around for a way out. After an extensive search, they decide to try life on a rural commune—which is far stranger than either of them could have anticipated. Between the free love and the shared property the two get taken quickly. All’s well that ends well in this story about finding yourself in a partnership, and the two don’t forget what they learned when they move back to Manhattan. Who played the male lead?
Who can remember the leading man who plays the reformed misogynist in The Ugly Truth?
In The Ugly Truth, this leading man plays an overly misogynist morning show host, who wraps his uptight producer in a series of ridiculous tests to prove his chauvinistic theories on relationships. Like any good rom-com however, things get complicated as the results of his seemingly straight-forward tests don’t go as he would want them and the two end up falling in love. Who can remember the leading man who plays the reformed misogynist in The Ugly Truth?
Who played Alex in Safe Haven?
Safe Haven is a movie about the kind of love that protects us, and keeps us sane. Katie is a woman of mystery who lands in a small town in North Carolina. Though Katie is reluctant to do so at first, she forms bonds with her neighbors—including the widower Alex, father of two. Things are going well until a ghost from Katie’s past comes to town to remind her why she generally lives her life on the run. Who played Alex in Safe Haven?
Who plays Oliver in A Lot Like Love?
A lot can happen on a flight from LAX to JFK. The flight time is just over six hours, which gives plenty of time for small talk with a willing seat mate. Oliver and Emily spend a flight getting to know each other, but decide that they have no future together. Until of course the world throws them together time and time again. They form a tentative friendship, and then grow closer and closer until they become lovers. Who plays Oliver in A Lot Like Love?
Who played the male lead in Step Up?
In the genre of teen dance movies, there are none that come close to the legendary Step Up. The movie started a series that went on for five movies, but there is nothing quite like the magic of the first film which follows the story of a girl at a dance academy who makes an unlikely friend and partner in the young man doing community service at her school. The two begin to dance with each other, and change both of their lives forever. Who played the male lead in Step Up?
Who was the male lead in The Fault in Our Stars?
One of the most iconic teen romances of all time, The Fault in Our Stars follows the story of two terminally ill cancer patients who find themselves on a life affirming journey to Amsterdam to meet a famous author. Beloved by fans of all ages for its timeless story of the love and friendship humanity can find even in the face of demise, The Fault in Our Stars is based off of the book by John Green. Who was the male lead in The Fault in Our Stars?
Who plays Drew Baylor in the movie Elizabethtown?
Drew Baylor decides to take his own life after losing a sum of close to one billion dollars of his company’s money. The universe chimes in however, in the form of a call from his sister informing him that his dear father has just passed away. Drew takes a red eye home to be with his mother, and on the flight, he bonds with the stewardess—Claire Colburn. The two strike up a charming romance as Drew comes to terms with his loss and looks forward to the rest of his life. Who plays Drew Baylor in the movie Elizabethtown?
Who plays the leading man in 13 Going on 30?
Part chick flick part endearing romance story for the ages, the little girl in 13 Going On 30 wants nothing more than to grow out of her awkward teenage phase and begin life as an adult. Jenna Rink gets her wish when she wakes up as a 30-year-old, but things do not turn out as planned and she spends the movie adjusting to her new life and searching for her childhood best friend. Who plays the leading man in 13 Going on 30?
Who remembers the name of this leading actor in What If?
What If is a movie about the power of love found through friendship. Wallace is a jaded man who has put his love life on hold, feeling that all his relationships are doomed to end in not working. Chantry is a sweet and hilarious girl who is happily in a relationship. Wallace and Chantry meet, and become friends, and fall in love— but are unwilling to take the leap and do anything to mess up their friendship. Who remembers the name of this leading actor?
Who was the leading actor in Groundhog Day?
“When Chekhov saw the long winter, he saw a winter bleak and dark and bereft of hope. Yet we know that winter is just another step in the cycle of life. But standing here amongst the people of Punxsutawney and basking in the warmth of their hearths and hearts, I couldn't imagine a better fate than a long and lustrous winter.” Groundhog day is a romantic movie— but it is also so much more. Who was the leading actor?
Who was the leading actor in 28 Days?
Generally known for his more serious roles, this actor stole hearts when he acted alongside Sandra Bullock in the rom-com 28 Days. Sandra ex-wife character is an addict, who is given a choice between 28 Days in a facility, and 28 days in jail. She chooses the facility, but doesn’t participate or work towards her recovery until she meets a man named Eddie. Only a true girly girl can remember the actor behind this leading man.
Who played the leading male role in Nerve?
This recent release is part action movie and part teen romance. When a fun new online game comes out, teens jump at the chance to complete dares for money and Internet fame. The premise is simple— you create an account, and then you either watch and vote for people or you participate by completing dares. When one girl signs up, she doesn’t imagine where it will lead her, least of all to a daring guy with whom she falls madly in love. Who played the leading male role in Nerve?
Who was the leading man in Say Anything?
Nothing says romantic movie like the film Stand By Me. Also known as “That movie where the cute guy stands out front of his girlfriends house holding a boom box over his head until she pays attention to him in possibly the most romantic gesture of all time,” Say Anything is a classic tale of high school love between social status’, of boy meets girl way out of his league and falls for her. He is a chronic underachiever, she is valedictorian; they find love anyway. Who was the leading man?
Who plays Charles (aka Charlie) from the charming, morbid, romantic movie Four Weddings and a Funeral?
“Oh, I don't know, Charlie. Unlike you, I never expected "the thunderbolt." I always just hoped that, that I'd meet some nice friendly girl, like the look of her, hope the look of me didn't make her physically sick, then pop the question and, um, settle down and be happy. It worked for my parents. Well, apart from the divorce and all that.” Who plays Charles (aka Charlie) from the charming, morbid, romantic movie Four Weddings and a Funeral?
Who plays the male lead in 500 Days of Summer?
500 Days of Summer is a delightful story of a failed relationship. One of the most warming stories of heart break out there. The movie is told in a non-linear style, with viewers getting the story of each of the 500 days of a failed relationship, but not in chronological order. The days are instead in an order picked by the male lead, and so we get to know him through his story telling as well as through the events he is portraying. Who plays the male lead in 500 Days of Summer?
Who played Spider-man in the original movies?
People don’t always think of Spider-Man as a romantic movie, but that romantic side-plot with Mary Jane is not to be undersold. Superman has Louise Lane, and Spider-Man has Mary Jane— the perpetual love interest. The one he always goes back to and can never get out of his head. Though there have been many Spider-Man movies in recent years, there was a trio that started it all— about three Spider-man actors ago. Who played Spider-Man in the original movies?
Who remembers the name of the actor who played Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain?
A romantic movie with a twist, Brokeback Mountain was a cowboy fantasy film with a soft side. The movie told the story of two friends who discover that they might actually be more than friends. The only issue is that they are living in a conservative middle America town, where their being together would be a huge social issue. The friend’s names are Jack Twist and Ennis Del Mar. Who remembers the name of the actor who played Jack Twist in Brokeback Mountain?
What actor played Jack in the movie Titanic?
Few films are quite as Iconic as the 1997 film, Titanic. An epic tale of love and loss and social strata on the high seas. Titanic is a movie that is set on the real historical ship Titanic. This makes it a difficult film to watch as everyone knows how it ends—with the ship sinking. But some people did survive, which makes it bearable. The film centers around two young people on the boat—Jack and Rose. What actor played Jack in the movie Titanic?
Who remembers the name of this actor in Playing It Cool?
Playing It Cool is a movie about a man who has a job as a rom-com writer. The only issue is— he doesn’t believe in love. Michelle Monaghan plays the woman that he ends up falling in love with. Of course, she is engaged to be married, but her fiancé gives the jaded writer something to focus on other than the enormity of his feelings. The two do end up together in a happily ever after ending. Who remembers the name of the actor?
Who plays the leading man in The Proposal?
Of all the plots that have been used and re-used over the course of romcom history, green card marriages have made very few appearances. The only movie on the topic that really counts is The Proposal, which was released in 2009. Sandra Bullock plays a high-powered business executive who finds out that she is at risk of deportation. She reacts in a hilarious way— by hiring her assistant to marry her. Who plays the leading man in The Proposal?