Valentine’s Day may be the holiday of love, but let’s not forget about the day that celebrates women friendships: Galentine’s Day!
This day is all about celebrating the bond between women who have stood by us through thick and thin, making us laugh and lifting us up when we need it the most.
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So why not gather your closest friends, pop some popcorn, and indulge in a movie marathon that celebrates the power of friendship? So whether you are planning a lavish girls night or just sharing a (few bottles) of wine check out movies that celebrate friendships.
Support The Girls
Sometimes your work friends turn into your real friends and sometimes your boss turns into a friend. If you can relate, you all will love Support the Girls.
Seriously Single
Laughter, tears, bad advice, good advice, dating fails and wins, and embarrassing stories are all that make up this movie and a great friendship.
Deliver Us From Eva
Most of the story may center on Eva’s dating life, when they do show us her sisterhood, they don’t skimp on the necessity for a woman to have that type of relationship, whether it be her real sisters or honorary sisters.
Vacation Friends
This movie is for the friends who became friends by either vacation or through marriage.
Little
What’s better than watching a boss woman transform into a better well-rounded person with the help of a genuine friend, and a reminder of her childhood. Exactly nothing.
Waiting to Exhale
Grab some wine and indulge in all the toxic relationship themes throughout this film. When it is over feel free to go through all y’all toxic relationships and laugh (unless it still is triggering. In that case, drink more wine).
Girls Trip
What happens on your girls’ trip stays on your girls’ trip. This is one of those movies that celebrate friendships because that’s exactly what they are doing in this film.
The First Wives Club
This film follows the story of three former college friends, Elise, Brenda, and Annie, who reunite after their marriages fall apart. With a shared desire for revenge, they band together to take on their ex-husbands and navigate the ups and downs of starting over. Filled with witty one-liners, relatable moments, and an all-star cast, this film is the ultimate feel-good movie for anyone who’s ever needed a little extra support from their friends.
Someone Great
This is a fun friendship story that is also clouded in heartbreak. This is definitely a tribute to how friends are essential in getting you through your heartbreaks.
Set It Off
You and your friends are one another’s ride or dies, right? Set it Off is one of those movies that celebrate friendships through the thick of it, the bank-robbing thick of it. We just have one question, who in your friend group is Stony?
B.A.P.S.
If your girls don’t support your dreams like Nisi and Mickey do, you don’t have a solid group around you.
Now and Then
This coming-of-age story follows the lives of four childhood friends as they navigate through the ups and downs of growing up. From first loves to heartbreak, this film is packed with moments that will leave you feeling nostalgic and grateful for the memories of your own youth. Get ready to laugh, cry, and be transported back to the good old days with this heartwarming film.
Hidden Figures
“Over here we measure success by how many people successful next to you” – shout out to the cliques that are breaking those glass ceilings together. Not only is this movie for y’all but we salute you all!
Secret Life of Bees
Your friends and business partners may just be your sisters. There is something beautiful about having a sister you can call your best friend.
Hustlers
We all have that one friend or it could be you’re who clique. The one who makes sure we are always in VIP when we go out and drinks are never on us.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody
The biopic centered on Whitney Houston’s life and career but made sure to include her friendship with Robin that was extremely vital as she grew in her music career.
Birds of Prey
Ever became friends with someone due to special circumstances? If so, y’all are on some Birds of Prey vibes and we love it.
Moxie
Get ready to be inspired by the power of girl power with “Moxie”! This film follows the story of a high school student named Vivian who starts a feminist revolution at her school after becoming fed up with the sexist behavior of her classmates and administration. With the help of her mother and a group of like-minded friends, Vivian starts a secret zine called “Moxie” to give a voice to the girls at her school and spark change. This film is a hilarious and heartwarming look at the power of friendship and the importance of standing up for what you believe in.
Dreamgirls
“Dreamgirls” tells the story of girl group “The Dreamettes” on their rise to fame in the music industry. Despite obstacles and fallouts, their bond of friendship and shared love of music eventually helps them restore their bond. With powerhouse performances and an emotional soundtrack, “Dreamgirls” is a celebration of female friendship, determination, and the power of dreams.
Beaches
This film will take you on a journey through the unbreakable bond of friendship between two women, CC and Hillary. As they navigate through life’s joys and sorrows, their friendship proves to be stronger than ever. Whether you’re laughing or crying, this film will have you feeling all the emotions.
Mean Girls
Your friendship may be as solid as they come but the friends in Mean Girls aren’t. It doesn’t mean you can’t laugh at just how schemey frienemies can be.
Nobody’s Fool
With our friendships, we don’t play. We vet everyone and are ready to go to war whenever someone on the outside violates. We are Nobody’s fool, one of those movies that celebrate.
Black Panther
While Black Panther doesn’t specifically celebrate women, it is the collectiveness of the women who protect their king and kingdom that makes one of our movies that celebrate friendships.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants
This film follows the story of four best friends, Lena, Tibby, Carmen, and Bridget, as they navigate through the challenges of growing up and embark on different summer adventures. Despite the distance, they stay connected through their shared love of a magical pair of jeans that seems to fit each of them perfectly.
Girlhood
It’s easy to recognize bits of your own adolescence in this coming of age film, which explores a young woman’s process of gaining self-confidence after meeting three carefree girls.
Steel Magnolia
There are so many lessons about friendships to learn from watching Steel Magnolia. This movie will undoubtedly make you cry but the lessons and story are worth it.
With This Ring
Your friends may get married one day, how will you react it you are still single. This film gives hilarious insight into the lengths our friends may go to not be the last single gal standing.
Booksmart
The film follows the story of two best friends, Amy and Molly, who, on the eve of their high school graduation, realize they’ve missed out on the fun and partying that their classmates have been enjoying. In an attempt to make up for lost time, they embark on an epic adventure to have the night of their lives before they head off to college. With an all-star cast, this film will have you laughing out loud and feeling like a teenager again.