Girls Night In - Movie Night

There’s nothing like watching a good ‘chick flick’ with a group of friends!

Listed below are some recommended tear-jerkers and feel-good films, ranging from stylish 50s tales to modern classics. Shared laughter and tears are guaranteed to unify your group. Enjoy!

Sabrina (1954)

Comedy

(Audrey Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, William Holden)

A classy and funny ‘ugly ducking turns into a swan’ tale starring two silver-screen legends.

Pillow Talk (1959)

Comedy

(Doris Day, Rock Hudson, Tony Randall)

Lots of fun due to plenty of quick-witted dialogue, fab outfits, fancy decor and the superb pairing of Rock and Doris.

Love Story (1970)

Drama

(Ali MacGraw, Ryan O’Neal)

A story about two people completely dedicated to each other, despite class differences and parental disapproval. But ultimately their happiness is out of their hands. If you feel like a good cry, this is for you!

The Goodbye Girl (1977)

Comedy

(Richard Dreyfuss, Marsha Mason)

Multi-award winning, bittersweet comedy about relationships and taking chances.

Terms of Endearment (1983)

Drama

(Shirley MacLaine, Jack Nicholson, Debra Winger)

Plenty of laughter and tears in this tale about the evolving relationship between a widowed mother and her daughter.

Beaches (1988)

Drama

(Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey)

A tale of enduring friendship and character-testing tragedy. Keep a box of tissues handy for this one!

Steel Magnolias (1989)

Drama

(Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Shirley MacLaine, Daryl Hannah, Olympia Dukakis)

A great film about six amazing women and the importance of friendship in times of adversity. There won’t be a dry eye in the house.

Shirley Valentine (1989)

Comedy

(Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Joanna Lumley)

A great film about a married woman who rebels and rediscovers her old spirited self. Filled with some

classic lines, such as: “I think sex is like supermarkets, you know, overrated. Just a lot of pushing and shoving and you still come out with very little at the end.”

Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)

Drama

(Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Chris O’Donnell)

A beautiful story about two friendships – one past and one present – and about regaining control of one’s life.

Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

Comedy

(Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Rosie O’Donnell)

Features a classic chick flick (An Affair to Remember) within a chick flick and some great romantic tunes to sing along to.

Muriel’s Wedding (1994)

Comedy

(Toni Collette, Rachel Griffiths)

She’s not just getting married, she’s getting even! An Aussie classic with plenty of laughs, many memorable scenes and a great sing-a-long soundtrack.

Waiting to Exhale (1995)

Drama

(Angela Bassett)

Sisters are doing it for themselves, featuring arguably the best man-done-me-wrong revenge scene ever!

Erin Brockovich (2000)

True Story

(Julia Roberts, Albert Finney, Aaron Eckhart)

A feisty young mother takes on a huge company in a fight for justice. You go girl!

Chocolat (2000)

Drama (Juliette Binoche, Judy Dench, Johnny Depp)

A very sweet fairytale-style film featuring tasty Johnny Depp as the romantic interest.

Calendar Girls (2003)

True Story (Helen Mirren, Julie Walters)

A funny and touching British film about the loss of a loved one to cancer, the determination of a group of women to do something positive and the perils of fame.