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1. The Parent Trap (1998)

PG | 128 min | Adventure, Comedy, Drama

Identical twins Annie and Hallie, separated at birth and each raised by one of their biological parents, discover each other for the first time at summer camp and make a plan to bring their wayward parents back together.

Director: Nancy Meyers | Stars: Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Natasha Richardson, Elaine Hendrix

Votes: 155,509 | Gross: $66.31M

2. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

PG | 105 min | Comedy, Drama, Romance

A recently widowed man's son calls a radio talk-show in an attempt to find his father a partner.

Director: Nora Ephron | Stars: Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger, Rita Wilson

Votes: 191,387 | Gross: $126.53M

3. The Parent Trap (1961)

Passed | 129 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Teenage twin sisters swap places and scheme to reunite their divorced parents.

Director: David Swift | Stars: Hayley Mills, Maureen O'Hara, Brian Keith, Charles Ruggles

Votes: 24,068

4. It Takes Two (1995)

PG | 101 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

Alyssa and Amanda are two little girls who are identical, but complete strangers, that accidentally meet one day.

Director: Andy Tennant | Stars: Kirstie Alley, Steve Guttenberg, Mary-Kate Olsen, Ashley Olsen

Votes: 24,960 | Gross: $19.47M

5. Milk Money (1994)

PG-13 | 110 min | Comedy, Romance

A group of young boys befriend a prostitute named V.

Director: Richard Benjamin | Stars: Melanie Griffith, Ed Harris, Michael Patrick Carter, Malcolm McDowell

Votes: 13,111 | Gross: $18.14M

6. Billboard Dad (1998 Video)

G | 92 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

One's a surfer. The other's a high diver. When these two sisters team up to find a new love for their newly single Dad, it's a fun-loving, eye-catching California adventure gone wild.

Director: Alan Metter | Stars: Ashley Olsen, Mary-Kate Olsen, Tom Amandes, Jessica Tuck

Votes: 5,038

7. Christmas Angel (2012 TV Movie)

Not Rated | 88 min | Drama, Family

Christmas wishes made before a long-abandoned house that start coming true lead an elementary-school girl to discover a reclusive woman living inside.

Director: Brian Herzlinger | Stars: Della Reese, Teri Polo, Tamera Mowry-Housley, Kevin Sorbo

Votes: 1,291

8. Make a Wish (1937)

Passed | 77 min | Comedy, Musical, Romance

While at summer camp in the Maine woods, little Bobby Breen befriends composer Basil Rathbone, who left the city to try and break his creative block, and is soon playing matchmaker for his widowed singer mother and Rathbone.

Director: Kurt Neumann | Stars: Bobby Breen, Basil Rathbone, Marion Claire, Henry Armetta

Votes: 210

9. The Magic of Marciano (2000)

Not Rated | 100 min | Drama

A 10-year-old boy shares an intense bond with his mentally ill mother. The youth's life is turned upside down when his mother lapses into violent psychosis. A former psychiatrist takes pity on, and then custody of, the child.

Director: Tony Barbieri | Stars: Nastassja Kinski, Robert Forster, Cody Morgan, Jason Cairns

Votes: 693

10. Crush (2000)

27 min | Short, Comedy, Drama

Tina has a big crush on her new friend, Robbie. But one day, she discovers that he's gay. She is disappointed, but still tries to fix Robbie with his crush, Tim.

Director: Phillip J. Bartell | Stars: Brett Chukerman, Ema Tuennerman, Weston Mueller, Rengin Altay

Votes: 603

11. What Animals Want (2012 TV Movie)

89 min | Comedy, Family, Romance

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Director: Christian Theede | Stars: Jasmin Gerat, Oliver Mommsen, Max Boekhoff, Roman Knizka

Votes: 42

12. Wink des Himmels (2005 TV Movie)

88 min | Drama

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Director: Karola Hattop | Stars: Elisabeth Lanz, Helmut Zierl, Ludwig Zimmeck, Annekathrin Bürger

Votes: 31

13. Poetry in Motion (I)

Short, Comedy, Romance | Filming

A young boy helps an older man score the woman of his dreams.

Director: Martin Horlacher | Star: Martin Horlacher

14. The Courtship of Eddie's Father (1969–1972)
Episode: Guess Who's Coming for Lunch (1969)

Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Eddie gets a new second best friend - Tom will always be his best friend - by the name of Max, who Eddie wants to spend time with when best friend Tom needs to do his adult things. Tom ... See full summary »

Director: Ralph Senensky | Stars: Bill Bixby, Miyoshi Umeki, James Komack, Brandon Cruz

Votes: 28

15. The Doris Day Show (1968–1973)
Episode: The Matchmakers (1968)

TV-G | 23 min | Comedy

The annual father/son picnic leaves grandpa sore and tired and the boys disappointed in coming in last in all events. They think that if they help their mom meet someone new who's younger ... See full summary »

Director: Bruce Bilson | Stars: Doris Day, Denver Pyle, Fran Ryan, James Hampton

Votes: 41

16. Punky Brewster (1984–1988)
Episode: The Matchmaker (1987)

Not Rated | 30 min | Comedy, Family

Punky sets Henry up with the school librarian, while Mrs. Johnson goes on a dating game show.

Director: Gary Menteer | Stars: George Gaynes, Soleil Moon Frye, Susie Garrett, Cherie Johnson

Votes: 31

17. Who's the Boss? (1984–1992)
Episode: Jonathan Plays Cupid (1986)

Not Rated | 24 min | Comedy, Romance

Afraid that Tony will leave one day, Jonathan sets up an anonymous Valentine's Day date between Tony and Angela, in the hopes of them getting married.

Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Tony Danza, Judith Light, Alyssa Milano, Danny Pintauro

Votes: 99

18. Gilmore Girls (2000–2007)
Episode: 'S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous (2006)

TV-PG | 50 min | Comedy, Drama

Lorelai and Christopher have begun to date, and although Lorelai is finding it difficult to fully commit to the relationship, Christopher keeps coming up with romantic dates to win her over... See full summary »

Director: Victor Nelli Jr. | Stars: Lauren Graham, Alexis Bledel, Scott Patterson, Melissa McCarthy

Votes: 710

19. The Bad News Bears (1979–1980)
Episode: Three's a Crowd (1979)

TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Sport

Amanda schemes to get her mother back together with Buttermaker.

Director: Alan Myerson | Stars: Jack Warden, J. Brennan Smith, Tricia Cast, Billy Jayne

Votes: 20