Honestly, there is a huge list of movies every woman should see at least once in her life. It gets even bigger when you take into account that no two people’s list is the same. Whether you prefer love stories, dramas, comedies or a totally unrelated genre, there are great movies out there waiting for you. Some movies, though, really do belong on every list! Check out my picks for four movies that you definitely need to see at least once in your lifetime!
4 Movies Every Woman Should See at Least Once
Steel Magnolias
Steel Magnolias is based on a play, which showcases the illness and death of the writer’s real-life sister who suffered from Type 1 diabetes. It stars Julia Roberts, Shirley MacLaine, Sally Field, Dolly Parton and Daryl Hannah… just to name a few.
You’ll meet a group of strong women who are preparing for the wedding of Shelby and Jackson and dealing with the everyday happenings of life. Months after the wedding, Shelby gets pregnant and is told she could die from complications. Watch this touching movie and you’ll see that women can be both tough as steel and as delicate as a beautiful magnolia.
The Bridges of Madison County
The Bridges of Madison County is based on a popular novel by Robert James Waller. It stars Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep as Robert and Francesca. Robert is a photographer for a famous magazine. Francesca is an Italian war bride turned Iowa housewife.
They meet one summer day when Francesca’s family is away at the county fair. The two end up having an affair that changes both of their lives forever. They plan to run away together. But, fate intervenes. It’s the story of love, heartbreak and the importance of doing the right thing… all rolled into one.
Erin Brockovich
This 2000 film is based on the real-life experiences of Erin Brockovich, a single mom who ends up working at a law firm as a clerk. She gets involved in a complicated case that centers around the Pacific Gas and Electric Company, poison water and town’s people who are dying from cancer.
As Erin digs deeper and deeper into the case, she makes new friends, learns about the law and unknowingly endangers her family. In the end, the gas company loses and is forced to pay the town millions in damages and Erin gets a huge bonus and respect from everyone at the firm.
Where the Heart Is
Where the Heart Is is the story of Novalee Nation, played by Natalie Portman. Novalee is 17 and pregnant. But, that isn’t the worst of it. Her boyfriend decides that he wants nothing more to do with her and abandons her at an Oklahoma Walmart.
Novalee eventually makes friends in town and has the baby. There are trials and tribulations along the way. But, she ends up with the life she always dreamed of.
These are just four (of countless) movies that every woman should watch at least once in her life. They’re all great to watch on a lazy Saturday afternoon with a group of friends or by yourself. Just make sure you have your favorite snacks and a large box of tissues at your disposal.
I’ve seen the first three movies. I love watching this kind of films. I should add Where the heart is on my list.
This is so on point! I have seen them all! Steel Magnolias is definitely my favorite. But I love them all.
I’ve seen all of these except The Bridges of Madison County. My mother was so against it when it came out, lol. Steel Magnolias is one of my absolute favorites.
I have only seen Steal Magnolias. I will have to check out the rest of them. Netflix here I come. 🙂
I am happy to say that I have seen all 4 of these movies! I adore them all. Especially Where The Heart Is and Steel Magnolias!
I have seen all 4 of these and love them. In fact I have watched them all more than a few times!
The only one that I haven’t seen is “The Bridges of Madison County”, and I am a huge fan of Meryl Streep! I think I know what I am doing one of these evenings this weekend – thank you so much for this idea! This just might be the movie I have been waiting to watch – I can’t believe I have missed it, and have not heard about it.
I’ve seen all of these movies and loved each one of them. My favs are Steel Magnolias and Erin Brockovich.
This is a great list of movies a woman should see in her life. I love watching Where The Heart Is and will have to watch it again with my sisters. Thanks for sharing the these awesome movie
These are some great suggestions! One of my favorite’s is Practical Magic. I love how the all women come together at the end and discover that people who are different from you aren’t necessarily bad.
I’ve watched that movie the Bridges of the Maddison County and thought it was a pretty decent movie.
Where the heart is definitely is a favorite of mine! I would add a couple more to this too!
Guess it’s a good thing I’m a guy! Got a solid o-fer. Are they good date night movies?