Top 10 Flirty Fight Scenes in Movies
These flirty fights were heated in more ways than one. Welcome to MsMojo, and today we’re looking at our favorite on-screen arguments or battles with flirtatious undertones.
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00:00Welcome to MissMojo, and today we're looking at our favorite on-screen arguments or battles
00:10with flirtatious undertones. Beware of spoilers.
00:1710. Nocturnal Activities – Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
00:28The second Indiana Jones movie is actually a prequel, which explains the sudden absence
00:32of previous leading lady, Marion Ravenwood. In Temple of Doom, Indy gets a new love interest,
00:38nightclub singer Willie Scott.
00:53They're not exactly well-suited. In fact, they can't stand each other. But nevertheless,
00:58the simmering sexual tension is there from the beginning. While guests for the night
01:02at the lavish Pancot Palace, the pair are given two rooms across the hall from each
01:07other. When he knocks on her door late at night, it seems that the inevitable is about
01:22to happen. Though they kiss, neither party wants to be the first to give in. Who can
01:27say what would have happened, had Indy not been inconveniently abducted?
01:349. Hot Air Balloon – The Ugly Truth This battle-of-the-sexes comedy pits Katherine
01:46Heigl's control freak Abby against Mike Chadway, Gerard Butler's cynical chauvinist. At first,
01:52their dislike is mutual. But when Mike persuades Abby that he can help her get the guy she's
02:05pining after, they begin to get to know each other better. After one sexy dance and a passionate
02:10kiss in a hotel elevator, it becomes obvious that they've both caught feelings. But can
02:22they stop bickering long enough to admit it to themselves? The hot-air-balloon scene
02:26sees Mike stumble into an admission of love, after first provoking Abby into an argument.
02:31These two epitomize the enemies-to-lovers trope, and keep challenging each other right
02:35up until the movie's final moments.
02:418. Trust Exercise – Bulletproof Monk In this fun fight scene, pickpocket Carr drops
02:55in on his crush Jade to return her necklace and ask for her help. But since he stole the
03:08necklace from her in the first place, she's not too happy about that, even if he was just
03:12looking for an excuse to see her again. The couple first meet on the streets of the city,
03:16when Carr gets into a fight with Jade's gang leader. Carr thinks she's from a similar background
03:21as him, so he's surprised to discover her in such lavish surroundings. They've both
03:36got some impressive moves, but also a twinkle in their eye. It's more of a play-fight than
03:41anything, with some decidedly flirty undertones.
03:477. Beatrice and Benedict – Much Ado About Nothing
03:52From rom-com couples, some flirtatious verbal sparring is a necessity. With this in mind,
03:58we can't leave out the duo that started it all, Shakespeare's own Beatrice and Benedict.
04:12The 1993 movie adaptation of Much Ado stars Emma Thompson and Kenneth Branagh. The then-married
04:18couple brought the required chemistry and playfulness to the Bard's tale of warring
04:23The movie has a dreamy romantic setting, but the dialogue is fast-paced and funny.
04:37From their first scene together to their final kiss, Beatrice and Benedict are constantly
04:41arguing. They tear strips off each other with their barbed words, and always have a ready
04:46comeback. But in their last flirtatious argument, they finally admit their love to the world.
04:566. Shootout – Mr. & Mrs. Smith
05:00Mr. & Mrs. Smith stars Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie as two assassins in a failing marriage.
05:08They both work for different contract-killing agencies, and neither is aware what the other
05:12really does for a living. When they're finally pitted against each other, they discover the
05:16truth. This is the movie that brought the two actors together in real life, and the
05:20attraction between them is painfully evident.
05:32After a few failed attempts to finish the job they've been assigned, the Smiths come
05:35together in their marital home, where they face off in an explosive shootout. They both
05:40do equally well, but in the end, they can't bring themselves to kill each other. Instead,
05:44their love is reignited with a passionate kiss.
05:505. I Can Do Without You – Calamity Jane
05:54Doris Day is probably best known for her romantic comedies of the 50s and 60s, including another
06:00hate-to-love classic, Pillow Talk. But Calamity Jane, the musical about the eponymous heroine
06:09in the Wild West, might just be her best-loved role.
06:12Calam's relationship with friend Bill Hickok is fiery. They're always at each other's throats,
06:17and both do their best to wind the other up.
06:34They might not see each other in a romantic way, but everyone around them can tell that
06:37they're made for one another. Their duet, I Can Do Without You, is a masterpiece of
06:41physical comedy and underlying romantic tension. Howard Keel is a very masculine presence
06:51next to the tiny day, and their on-screen chemistry has the sparks flying.
06:564. First Dance – Pride and Prejudice
07:00Jane Austen's beloved novel puts the clashing couple, Elizabeth and Darcy, at its center,
07:05and this adaptation does a wonderful job capturing their dynamic.
07:12They get off on the wrong foot when he snubs her at a local ball, but eventually, he asks
07:17her to dance at another event, and she accepts. At this point, Lizzie genuinely dislikes him,
07:22but Darcy has already fallen hard. She has no suspicion of his true feelings, and therefore
07:27is as rude to him as her nature will allow. Still, we can tell something's brewing. Later,
07:37a misjudged proposal becomes a full-blown argument, which Pride and Prejudice and Zombies
07:42reimagined as a physical altercation.
07:54But it's the fight on the dance floor that feels the most romantically charged.
07:583. The Fountain – The Princess Diaries 2 – Royal Engagement
08:03Since Michael didn't return for Princess Diaries 2, Mia traded him in for a new love
08:08interest. Chris Pine plays the handsome Nicholas, a rival for the Genovian throne who also attempts
08:13to win the heart of its princess. Nicholas and Mia are attracted to each other from the
08:32jump, but his attempts at seduction initially can't be taken at face value, thanks to a
08:37sneaky ulterior motive. She also gets engaged to someone else, but this pair are sparky
08:55together. In the crucial fountain scene, Mia has a momentary lapse in judgment and stops
09:00fighting her feelings for her royal rival amid their bickering. But really, who can
09:21blame her? Their explosive connection turns this sequel into romantic comedy gold.
09:272. Paintball – 10 Things I Hate About You
09:29In 1999, writing duo Karen McCullough and Kirsten Smith turned one of Shakespeare's
09:35most problematic plays into one of the best teen rom-coms of all time. The power dynamic
09:56between Kat and Patrick is exciting, but unlike in the original, you never feel like
10:00he's breaking her spirit. They're well-matched, and when things are good between them, their
10:05scenes are joyful to watch.
10:25The paintball date, set to the song Fascinating New Thing by Semisonic, is especially cute.
10:31The playful war sees both characters lower their defenses while they have some flirty
10:35fun. The cherry on top is the perfect, sweet kiss they share. Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger
10:47have an electric bond we just can't get enough of here.
10:52Before we unveil our top pick, here are a few honorable mentions.
10:55Drunken Dancing – The Man from Uncle A tipsy Gabby goads Ilya into a physical
11:02tussle.
11:11Dion and Murray – Clueless They're constantly bickering, but are obviously
11:15really into each other.
11:31Snowball Fight – Beauty and the Beast It seems there's something there that wasn't
11:35there before.
11:48The Mandarin vs Ying Li – Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings
11:52This elegant battle marks the start of a love story.
12:22In this iconic scene, Zorro is fleeing the governor's house when he's confronted by
12:26Elena, his host's daughter.
12:36They draw their swords and Elena proves his match. She's the first to score a point,
12:40but the tables soon turn. The air is charged as their foils flash back and forth and Zorro
12:46steals a kiss or two. It's all rather different from the corresponding scene in the old Hollywood
13:05movie, and just a little bit tongue-in-cheek. But Antonio Banderas and Catherine Zeta-Jones
13:10have a fabulous rapport, and the sword fight itself is fast and furious.
13:15Ultimately, Zorro is the victor, but Elena doesn't seem to mind too much.
13:31Which of these couples do you think has the most chemistry? Let us know in the comments.
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