Originally by Ranker FilmList RulesGreat movies for young girls to watch.
The films on this list of the best movies for girls have been ranked as the absolute best by the community, when it comes to movies that tweens will love to watch during sleepovers. These films feature strong female characters facing crisis, learning from their mistakes, and kicking butt.
This list ranks the best movies for girls, many of which have been top box office hits and have received awards. The best movies for girls often have a warm-hearted storyline, feature a romantic theme, or have an element of comedy. Great clean movies for girls span many genres, from comedy, to romance, to musicals, and dramas. If you're looking for a little more to watch, check out the best TV shows for young girls.
This list features the best girl movies of all time, which are good for teen and tween girls. Use this list if you are looking for popular girly movies for sleepovers or if you just want to keep your girl entertained throughout the day. Vote up the best movies for girls and vote down any you wouldn't show your own kids.
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2,202568The Parent Trap
1998Actors: Lindsay Lohan, Dennis Quaid, Kat Graham, Dina Lohan, Natasha Richardson
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
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1,997540Actors: Anne Hathaway, Mandy Moore, Julie Andrews, Sandra Oh, Larry Miller
Directed by: Garry Marshall
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1,982745Mean Girls
2004Actors: Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried, Tina Fey, Amy Poehler
Directed by: Mark Waters
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1,415542Freaky Friday
2003Actors: Lindsay Lohan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Mark Harmon, Chad Michael Murray, Julie Gonzalo
Directed by: Mark Waters
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1,173416Actors: Anne Hathaway, Julie Andrews, Chris Pine, Raven-Symoné, Stan Lee
Directed by: Garry Marshall
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697202Actors: Angela Lansbury, Frank Welker, Jerry Orbach, Robby Benson, David Ogden Stiers
Directed by: Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise
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883323Moana
2016Actors: Auli'i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Rachel House, Temuera Morrison, Jemaine Clement
Directed by: Ron Clements, John Musker
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1,132472Maleficent
2014Actors: Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Juno Temple, Peter Capaldi, Imelda Staunton
Directed by: Robert Stromberg
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1,123492Enchanted
2007Actors: Amy Adams, Susan Sarandon, Julie Andrews, Patrick Dempsey, Idina Menzel
Directed by: Kevin Lima
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436126Matilda
1996Actors: Danny DeVito, Mara Wilson, Paul Reubens, Jon Lovitz, Rhea Perlman
Directed by: Danny DeVito
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1,178481Pitch Perfect
2012Actors: Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Alexis Knapp
Directed by: Jason Moore
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1,297600Clueless
1995Actors: Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Wallace Shawn
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
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910432Brave
2012Actors: Emma Thompson, Craig Ferguson, Billy Connolly, Kevin McKidd, Julie Walters
Directed by: Mark Andrews, Brenda Chapman
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1,013536Ella Enchanted
2004Actors: Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum, Vivica A. Fox, Minnie Driver, Hugh Dancy
Directed by: Tommy O'Haver
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904343Actors: Hilary Duff, Jennifer Coolidge, Chad Michael Murray, Regina King, Madeline Zima
Directed by: Mark Rosman
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25981Wonder Woman
2017Actors: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Danny Huston, David Thewlis
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
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875516Grease
1978Actors: John Travolta, Olivia Newton-John, Stockard Channing, Sid Caesar, Joan Blondell
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
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1,04147613 Going on 30
2004Actors: Jennifer Garner, Ashley Benson, Mark Ruffalo, Renee Olstead, Judy Greer
Directed by: Gary Winick
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762394Actors: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker, Nicholas Hammond, Heather Menzies
Directed by: Robert Wise
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326139Aquamarine
2006Actors: Emma Roberts, JoJo, Sara Paxton, Arielle Kebbel, Dichen Lachman
Directed by: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
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613337Nanny McPhee
2005Actors: Emma Thompson, Angela Lansbury, Colin Firth, Kelly Macdonald, Imelda Staunton
Directed by: Kirk Jones
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532296Frozen
2013Actors: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Alan Tudyk, Ciarán Hinds, Jonathan Groff
Directed by: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee
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720442Camp Rock
2008Actors: Demi Lovato, Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas, Maria Canals Barrera, Kevin Jonas
Directed by: Matthew Diamond
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584343School of Rock
2003Actors: Sarah Silverman, Jack Black, Miranda Cosgrove, Joan Cusack, Amy Sedaris
Directed by: Richard Linklater
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630384Actors: Selena Gomez, Maria Canals Barrera, Jennifer Stone, Jake T. Austin, David Henrie
Directed by: Lev L. Spiro
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