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The Best Movies for Women

Updated August 28, 2020 35.2k votes 3.3k voters 259.9k views225 items

List RulesAny films enjoyed by girls and female audiences

The films on this list of the best movies for women have been ranked as the absolute best. From wedding movies to rom-coms, these films are perfect for a ladies' movie night. If you need a movie to watch with your gal pals, this list has them all, with trailers. What are the best movies for women?

This list features the best movies for women, many of which were top box office hits and have won many awards. A number of these films were written and/or directed by women as well. The best movies for women often have a warm-hearted story line, feature a romantic theme, or are female-centric comedies.

The best women’s movies on this list include classic chick flicks like Sixteen Candles, Annie Hall, Working Girl, Beaches, Amelie, Clueless, Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Dirty Dancing, and Gone with the Wind. Vote up the best movies for women below or add a girls night movie idea that you think is great but isn't already on the list.

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The Devil Wears Prada
Anne Hathaway, Heidi Klum
Released: 2006
Directed by: David Frankel
The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 comedy-drama film based on Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel of... more on Wikipedia
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Pride and Prejudice
Laurence Olivier, Greer Garson
Released: 1940
Directed by: Robert Z. Leonard
Pride and Prejudice is a 1940 American film adaptation of Jane Austen's novel Pride and... more on Wikipedia
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Dirty Dancing
Patrick Swayze, Jennifer Grey
Released: 1987
Directed by: Emile Ardolino
Dirty Dancing is a 1987 American romantic drama film. Written by Eleanor Bergstein and... more on Wikipedia
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Bridget Jones's Diary
Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant
Released: 2001
Directed by: Sharon Maguire
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Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts, Richard Gere
Released: 1990
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. A... more on Wikipedia
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Breakfast at Tiffany's
Audrey Hepburn, Mickey Rooney
Released: 1961
Directed by: Blake Edwards
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Titanic
Leonardo DiCaprio, Kate Winslet
Released: 1997
Directed by: James Cameron
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Clueless
Alicia Silverstone, Brittany Murphy
Released: 1995
Directed by: Amy Heckerling
Clueless is a 1995 American comedy film loosely based on Jane Austen's 1815 novel Emma. It... more on Wikipedia
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Steel Magnolias
Sally Field, Dolly Parton
Released: 1989
Directed by: Herbert Ross
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Hidden Figures
Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer
Released: 2016
Directed by: Theodore Melfi
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Legally Blonde
Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson
Released: 2001
Directed by: Robert Luketic
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The Notebook
Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling
Released: 2004
Directed by: Nick Cassavetes
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Bridesmaids
Rose Byrne, Jon Hamm
Released: 2011
Directed by: Paul Feig
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Beauty and the Beast
Emma Watson, Dan Stevens
Released: 2017
Directed by: Bill Condon
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Sense and Sensibility
Kate Winslet, Hugh Laurie
Released: 1995
Directed by: Ang Lee
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Mean Girls
Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams
Released: 2004
Directed by: Mark Waters
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The Favourite
Olivia Colman, Emma Stone
Released: 2018
Directed by: Yorgos Lanthimos
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A League of Their Own
Madonna, Tom Hanks
Released: 1992
Directed by: Penny Marshall
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Sweet Home Alabama
Reese Witherspoon, Matthew McConaughey
Released: 2002
Directed by: Andy Tennant
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Casablanca
Ingrid Bergman, Humphrey Bogart
Released: 1942
Directed by: Michael Curtiz
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When Harry Met Sally...
Meg Ryan, Billy Crystal
Released: 1989
Directed by: Rob Reiner
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Love Actually
Keira Knightley, Elisha Cuthbert
Released: 2003
Directed by: Richard Curtis
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Fried Green Tomatoes
Kathy Bates, Mary-Louise Parker
Released: 1991
Directed by: Jon Avnet
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Notting Hill
Julia Roberts, Alec Baldwin
Released: 1999
Directed by: Roger Michell
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Thelma & Louise
Brad Pitt, Susan Sarandon
Released: 1991
Directed by: Ridley Scott
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