Fall In Love With These Movies For Your Upcoming Galentine’s Day
Who said you need a partner to celebrate Valentine’s Day when you can turn it into a night of fun with your gal pals?! Bring out the popcorn and chocolate strawberries for a female-centric movie marathon. Pop Culture Planet contributor Paola Cardenas rounds out the best Galentine’s Day movies to watch with your besties.
Clueless
Some 90s nostalgia is waiting for you with Clueless where you can indulge in Cher’s (Alicia Silverstone) world of designer fashion. Cher’s bond with Dionne (Stacey Dash) showcases the importance of female friendships and support. From the fashion to the memorable quotes, this film is a classic.
Clueless is on Paramount+ and Showtime.
The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants
The Sisterhood Of The Traveling Pants is one of those feel-good films that you can’t help but watch over and over again. It follows four best friends — Lena (Alexis Bledel), Tibby (Amber Tamblyn), Bridget (Blake Lively), and Carmen (America Ferrera) — as they navigate the challenges of adolescence and young adulthood of their first summer apart while sharing a pair of jeans that fits each of them despite their different body types. These four besties learn valuable lessons about love, loss, and self-discovery through their shared experiences.
Bad Moms
Moms need to let loose sometimes, right? Well, these three moms in Bad Moms think so! The film follows three overworked and underappreciated moms as they decide enough is enough and embrace not only their flaws, but some chaotic fun.
While Amy (Mila Kunis), Kiki (Kristen Bell), and Carla (Kathryn Hahn) go through wild antics and comedic misadventures, they form an unexpected sisterhood as they navigate the ups and downs of motherhood together.
Bad Moms is on Hulu.
Wine Country
When Abby (Amy Poehler) decides to celebrate Rebecca’s (Rachel Dratch) 50th birthday with a weekend getaway in Napa, California, her and her longtime friend group embark on a wine-fueled adventure. There’s laughter, down-to-earth conversations, chaos, and challenges along the way that bring them together closer than ever. The film also stars Ana Gasteyer, Maya Rudolph, Paula Pell, Emily Spivey, Tina Fey, Maya Erskine, Jason Schwartzman, and more.
Wine Country is on Netflix.
Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, And Blonde
Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) proved herself of her unwavering determination to be the best law student in Legally Blonde. What is equally as impressive is her taking on Congress in Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, And Blonde to pass Bruiser’s Bill. Through her advocacy, she demonstrates the power of friendship and staying true to oneself which inspires the people around her, even the doubters.
Chase your dreams with Legally Blonde 2: Red, White, And Blonde on Max.
Booksmart
Missing out on your teenage years? Molly (Beanie Feldstein) and Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) in Booksmart are too — so they decide to cram four years of unrestrained fun into one night of partying.
As two overachieving high school seniors, they both have planned out their lives together after high school. When some things that have been bubbling under the surface come out, their friendship is put to the test. The film serve as a reminder to cherish the friendships that shape us, embrace differences, and enjoy life to the fullest.
Bridesmaids
Being the maid of honor is a lot of work that one may not realize. Surely, Annie (Kristen Wiig) didn’t expect it to be that time consuming and expensive. The film follows Annie’s best friend Lillian (Maya Rudolph) getting engaged and bestowing Annie the honor of… being her maid of honor. She’s determined to make everything perfect, but winds up on a messy road of mishaps. This comedy movie will have you laugh out loud all night with your go-to gals.
Bridesmaids is on FuboTV and Prime Video.
Now And Then
Sometimes childhood friendships don’t last, but when you rekindle with them it’s like nothing has changed. That’s the case for Samantha (Demi Moore), Tina (Melanie Griffith), Roberta (Rosie O’Donnell) and Chrissy (Rita Wilson) who made a pact to always be there for each other. However, they grow apart in adulthood until Chrissy gives birth to her first child. The besties reminisce on their eventful summer in 1970 and reignite the pact they once made.
Girls Trip
Speaking of rekindling friendships, these three best friends known as the Flossy Posse reunite when one of them is offered to be a keynote speaker at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. During their road trip, they engage in some classic adult fun and conflicts along the way.
Follow their Girls Trip on Peacock.
Princess Protection Program
We’re one in the same! Starring Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato, this Disney movie follows princess Rosie Gonzalez (Lovato) escaping her home country of Costa Luna for a normal life in Louisiana after a political dictator has plans to take c ontrol. From there, Rosie lives with Carter Mason (Gomez) and the two clash and bond over their different worlds.
Watch how the enemies turn to besties in Princess Protection Program on Disney+.
