The Romantic Comedy Trivia Questions

True. The 1999 film is a modern adaptation of Shakespeare's play, relocating the story to a high school setting while keeping the core plot of a stubborn woman and her suitor.

True. The character first appeared in 1995 in a column in The Independent, later compiled into the bestselling novel that became the film starring Renée Zellweger.

False. Films like "The Net" (1995) and "Sneakers" (1992) preceded it. "You've Got Mail" popularized online romance but was not the first to use the internet as a central storyline.

True. The MPAA gave it an R rating for language and sexual content, including the famous fake orgasm scene. It was one of the few romantic comedies to receive that rating at the time.

False. While primarily set in London, the film includes scenes shot in Marseille, France (for the writer's storyline) and in the United States (for the storyline where a British character travels to America). Not all filming was in London.

False. While the film prominently features Vera Wang wedding dresses, the designer herself does not appear. The cameo rumor is unsubstantiated; no Vera Wang cameo is listed in the film's credits.

False. The film earned about $30 million domestically on a $16 million budget, which was considered a disappointment. It became a cult classic only years later through home video and cable TV.

False. The film is a fictional comedy written by Pete Chiarelli. There is no documented real-life case that inspired the plot of a boss forcing an employee into a fake marriage to avoid deportation.