Movies like Runaway Bride

In The Proposal, the comedic elements of a faux relationship turning real, much like in Runaway Bride, are at play when Sandra Bullock's character coerces her assistant, played by Ryan Reynolds, into a fake engagement. This movie also presents a strong and independent female lead who faces challenges in her personal life, with a tone of humor and romance throughout.

Also directed by Garry Marshall and starring Julia Roberts alongside Richard Gere, Pretty Woman shares a charming tone with Runaway Bride. It's a romantic and comedic portrayal of an unexpected relationship that blossoms between a wealthy businessman and an escort. Fans of Runaway Bride are likely to revel in the chemistry between Roberts and Gere once more.

Katherine Heigl stars in 27 Dresses as a perennial bridesmaid whose own love life is non-existent. This movie's focus on weddings and the path to finding true love makes it resonate with fans of Runaway Bride's romantic escapades and wedding-centric storyline.

This film pairs Julia Roberts with Hugh Grant in a love story between a famous actress and a simple bookstore owner. Notting Hill explores themes of love beyond social classes and the pressures of the media, similar to the themes of introspection and love in Runaway Bride.

Featuring Reese Witherspoon as a Southern woman who must confront her past before she can move forward with her New York lifestyle and wedding, Sweet Home Alabama echoes the theme in Runaway Bride of returning to one's roots and past relationships to discover true desires and identity.

Julia Roberts stars in this romantic comedy about a woman who realizes she loves her best friend after he announces his engagement. With a similar theme of pre-wedding jitters as Runaway Bride, My Best Friend's Wedding offers a blend of humor, romance, and a complex portrayal of love and friendship.

Bridget Jones's Diary features Renée Zellweger as the eponymous Bridget, a single woman struggling with her love life and career. With its comedic take on relationships and self-discovery, this film aligns with the humorous and heartwarming tone found in Runaway Bride.

Jennifer Lopez and Matthew McConaughey star in The Wedding Planner, about a professional wedding planner who breaks the cardinal rule of not falling in love with the groom. It offers a similar mix of professional determination and unexpected romantic entanglements as seen in Runaway Bride.