8. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

One of the most iconic romantic comedies of all time is also one of the most problematic. The relationship between these two is filled with toxicity; both Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey’s characters manipulate and deceive each other throughout the entire film, and there are tons of gendered stereotypes.

9. Almost Famous

While this movie was supposed to be a romantic foray into the music world, it was actually about musicians being creeps who groomed people into their world. In the film, Penny Lane and the other groupies are all underage at 15, 16, and 17, and were groomed by older men. One of them even sold her for $50 and a case of beer in a poker game. Isn’t that trafficking?

10. You’ve Got Mail

In this movie, Tom Hanks’ character doesn’t just bankrupt Meg Ryan — he acts like a total narcissist in the process. He conceals his identity and catfishes her, using her info to manipulate and lovebomb her into agreeing to have a relationship with him while he secretly plans to destroy her bookstore. If that’s not a red flag, what is?