Movies like When in Rome: 20 to watch next
If you loved When in Rome (2010) — a comedy, fantasy and romance film directed by Mark Steven Johnson — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of When in Rome most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like new york city, rome, italy and workaholic. 9 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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The Purple Rose of Cairo 1985★ 7.4
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Cecilia is a waitress in New Jersey, living a dreary life during the Great Depression. Her only escape from her mundane reality is the movie theatre. After losing her job, Cecilia goes to see 'The Purple Rose of Cairo' in hopes of raising her spirits, where she watches dashing archaeologist Tom Baxter time and again.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Love Potion No. 9 1992★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Romance, Fantasy
Unlucky in love, chemist Paul Matthews visits gypsy Madame Rosa for help. Quickly realizing he is a hopeless nerd, she gifts him with Love Potion No. 8, which makes anyone who wears it irresistible to the opposite sex for four hours. Paul and animal psychologist coworker Diane Farrow decide to test it on themselves. The awkward pair suddenly find themselves alluring to anyone they approach, but soon realize they are most attracted to each other.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Isn't It Romantic 2019★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
For a long time, Natalie, an Australian architect living in New York City, had always believed that what she had seen in rom-coms is all fantasy. But after thwarting a mugger at a subway station only to be knocked out while fleeing, Natalie wakes up and discovers that her life has suddenly become her worst nightmare—a romantic comedy—and she is the leading lady.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Two of a Kind 1983★ 6.1
Shares: Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
God has had enough of the bad behavior and attitude of humankind, and has decided to start it all over. It is up to a struggling inventor and a bank teller, both with very amateur criminal minds, to save the world by falling in love.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Relationship Goals 2026★ 6.3
Shares: Romance, Comedy
When TV producer Leah Caldwell aims to become the first woman running New York's top morning show, her ex competes for the same role. Leah stays focused on her career, until chemistry with her ex challenges her priorities.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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She's Funny That Way 2015★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Romance
On the set of a playwright's new project, a love triangle forms between his wife, her ex-lover, and the call girl-turned-actress cast in the production.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Other End of the Line 2007★ 6.5
Shares: Comedy, Romance
An employee at an Indian call-center travels to San Francisco to be with a guy she falls for over the phone.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Wrong Paris 2025★ 6.7
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Dawn thinks she's joining a dating show in Paris, France, only to land in Paris, Texas. She has an exit plan — until sparks fly with the cowboy bachelor.
Stream in India on Netflix
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The Curse of the Jade Scorpion 2001★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Romance
CW Briggs is a veteran insurance investigator, with many successes. Betty Ann Fitzgerald is a new employee in the company he works for, with the task of reorganizing the office. They don't like each other - or at least that's what they think. During a night out with the rest of the office employees, they go to watch Voltan, a magician who secretly hypnotizes both of them.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Out-of-Towners 1999★ 5.8
Shares: Comedy, Romance
The adventures of married couple Henry and Nancy Clark, vexed by misfortune while in New York City for Henry's job interview.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Everyone Says I Love You 1996★ 6.4
Shares: Comedy, Romance
A New York girl sets her father up with a beautiful woman in a shaky marriage while her half sister gets engaged.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Whatever Works 2009★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Whatever Works explores the relationship between a crotchety misanthrope, Boris and a naïve, impressionable young runaway from the south, Melody. When Melody's uptight parents arrive in New York to rescue her, they are quickly drawn into wildly unexpected romantic entanglements. Everyone discovers that finding love is just a combination of lucky chance and appreciating the value of "whatever works."
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Crossing Delancey 1988★ 5.9
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Thirty-something Isabelle spends her time going from her tiny, solitary West Side apartment to that of her grandmother on the Lower East Side. While her grandmother plots to find her a romantic match, Isabelle is courted by a married, worldly author, Anton, yet can't seem to shake the down-to-earth appeal of Sam, a pickle vendor.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Pretty Woman 1990★ 7.4
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Vivian is a carefree, streetwise diamond in the rough when she meets sophisticated billionaire Edward in a chance encounter that turns into a week-long business arrangement. But Vivian's energetic spirit challenges Edward's no-nonsense approach to life, and soon they are teaching each other – and falling in love!
Stream in India on JioHotstar
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It Happened One Night 1934★ 7.8
Shares: Comedy, Romance
A runaway heiress makes a deal with the rogue reporter trailing her but the mismatched pair end up stuck with each other when their bus leaves them behind.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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Yoh! Bestie 2026★ 6.2
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Thando is perpetually unlucky in love, but when her bestie returns from his travels with a fiancée in tow, she's forced to face a new emotion — jealousy.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Only the Lonely 1991★ 6.2
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Danny Muldoon, a Chicago policeman, still lives with his overbearing mother Rose. He meets and falls in love with Theresa Luna, whose father owns the local funeral parlour. Naturally, his mother objects to the relationship, and Danny and Theresa must either overcome her objections or give up the romance.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Broken Hearts Gallery 2020★ 7.1
Shares: Comedy, Romance
Lucy is a young gallery assistant who collects mementos from her relationships. She discovers that she must let go of her past to move forward, and comes up with a lovely, artistic way to help herself and others who have suffered heartbreak.
Stream in India on Sony Pictures Amazon Channel
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My Best Friend's Wedding 1997★ 6.6
Shares: Comedy, Romance
When she receives word that her longtime platonic pal Michael O'Neal is getting married to debutante Kimberly Wallace, food critic Julianne Potter realizes her true feelings for Michael -- and sets out to sabotage the wedding.
Stream in India on Sony Liv, Sony Pictures Amazon Channel, Sonyliv Amazon Channel
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The Rebound 2009★ 6.5
Shares: Romance, Comedy
Upon discovering her husband's infidelity, Sandy leaves the suburbs and moves into the city. There, she befriends Aram, a guy whose wife only married him so she could get a green card. Sandy hires Aram to be her nanny, and it isn't long until Aram and Sandy find out they get along wonderfully and start to date. But is their relationship real or is it, in fact, just a rebound for both of them?
Stream in India on JioHotstar