Movies About Female Friendship

From Tate Taylor, starring Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Octavia Spencer, Bryce Dallas Howard
Rated PG-13

The Help is a drama movie set in Jackson, Mississippi during the 1960s. It follows the story of Skeeter Phelan, a young white woman who aspires to be a writer. Skeeter is determined to uncover the truth about how African American maids, employed by white families, are treated in the town. She teams up with Aibileen Clark, a wise and strong-willed African American maid, and Minny Jackson, a sassy, independent maid. Together, they form an unlikely friendship and embark on a mission to help the African American maids of Jackson by writing their stories. With the help of the maids’ stories, Skeeter confronts the racism and injustices perpetuated in the town. Ultimately, the courage and determination of the maids and Skeeter leads to a positive resolution, redefining the relationships between the maids and their employers.

From David Lynch, starring Naomi Watts, Laura Harring, Justin Theroux, Jeanne Bates
Rated R

Mulholland Drive is a surreal neo-noir thriller directed by David Lynch. The film follows the story of two women, Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) and Diane Selwyn (Laura Harring), who unexpectedly meet in Los Angeles. Betty is an aspiring actress who moves to Hollywood to pursue her dreams. Diane is an amnesiac who is searching for her identity and her past. As the women search for answers, they get intertwined in a mysterious and dangerous net of secrets, lies, and murder. As their story unravels, the two women's lives become intertwined and their destinies become entwined. Mulholland Drive is a dreamlike exploration of identity and illusion, offering an enigmatic and twisty journey into the dark side of Hollywood.

From Jon Avnet, starring Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, Mary-Louise Parker
Rated PG-13

Fried Green Tomatoes is a 1991 drama film directed by Jon Avnet. The film follows the story of two women, Evelyn Couch (Kathy Bates) and Ninny Threadgoode (Jessica Tandy). Evelyn is a bored housewife from Alabama who embarks on a journey of self-discovery when she meets Ninny, an elderly woman in a nursing home. Through Ninny's stories of her friendship with the feisty tomboy Idgie Threadgoode (Mary Stuart Masterson) and her love for the gentle Stuckey (Stan Shaw), Evelyn finds inspiration and courage to take control of her own life. Ninny's stories also serve to remind Evelyn of the value of friendship and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. Fried Green Tomatoes is a powerful and moving story of two women who, through their friendship, help each other find the strength to go after their dreams and find the courage to face the hardships of life.

From Abdellatif Kechiche, starring Léa Seydoux, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Salim Kechiouche, Aurélien Recoing
Rated NC-17

Blue Is the Warmest Colour (2013) is a French romantic drama film written and directed by Abdellatif Kechiche. The film follows Adèle, a French teenager, as she discovers her budding sexuality and embarks on a passionate and tumultuous relationship with a blue-haired art student named Emma. As Adèle's journey progresses, she begins to grapple with the complexities of adult relationships and the difficulties of self-acceptance. Through a series of beautiful and intimate sequences, the film captures the fragility of young love and the power of an unexpected connection. Along the way, Kechiche explores themes of sexuality, identity, and the struggles of growing up. The film was met with critical acclaim, receiving the Palme d'Or at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival.

From Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee, starring Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad
Rated PG

From Greta Gerwig, starring Saoirse Ronan, Laurie Metcalf, Tracy Letts, Lucas Hedges
Rated R

From James Mangold, starring Winona Ryder, Angelina Jolie, Clea DuVall, Brittany Murphy
Rated R

From Todd Haynes, starring Cate Blanchett, Rooney Mara, Sarah Paulson, Kyle Chandler
Rated R

From Jason Moore, starring Anna Kendrick, Brittany Snow, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp
Rated PG-13

From Lars von Trier, starring Kirsten Dunst, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Kiefer Sutherland, Alexander Skarsgård
Rated R

From Robert Stromberg, starring Angelina Jolie, Elle Fanning, Sharlto Copley, Lesley Manville
Rated PG

From Amy Heckerling, starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Paul Rudd
Rated PG-13

From Paul Feig, starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Terry Crews
Rated R

From Chris Columbus, starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris, Jena Malone
Rated PG-13

From Gurinder Chadha, starring Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anupam Kher
Rated PG-13

From Audrey Wells, starring Diane Lane, Raoul Bova, Sandra Oh, Lindsay Duncan
Rated PG-13

From Ken Kwapis, starring Amber Tamblyn, Alexis Bledel, America Ferrera, Blake Lively
Rated PG

From Garry Marshall, starring Julie Andrews, Anne Hathaway, Hector Elizondo, Heather Matarazzo
Rated G

From Directors: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore, starring Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell, Christina Applegate
Rated R

From McG, starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, Bill Murray
Rated PG-13

From April Mullen, starring Erika Linder, Natalie Krill, Sebastian Pigott, Mayko Nguyen
Rated Not Rated

From Gary Winick, starring Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen, Bryan Greenberg
Rated PG

From Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum, starring Emma Roberts, JoJo, Sara Paxton, Jake McDorman
Rated PG