10 Movies that highlight the power of female friendships

Women Unite: 10 Movies that promote the power of female friendships

Lim Han

22 Mar 2017

1/10
Charlie’s Angels
Is there anything more empowering than a dynamic trio of formidable female heroines defeating evil and upholding good? Through their assigned missions, we witness the stunning chemistry between three private investigators, Dylan Sanders, Natalie Cook and Alex Nuncy, as they extract secret intelligence and battle daunting villains. Female friendship never looked so badass.
2/10
Beaches
Cecilia Carol receives an alarming phone call which sends her driving off to a unspecified destination. She begins to recollect her past with her childhood best friend, Hilary Whitney. The film follows the two of them and the myriad of incidents that break their relationship along the way. A lesson on friendship and love, this film shows how girlfriends always find their way back to each other.
3/10
Bride Wars
Two best friends go head to head when a web of misunderstandings lead to both their weddings being scheduled on the same day and at the same location. Endless sabotages occur, as both women try to ruin the other one’s wedding. At the same time, each woman faces an onset of personal problems, leading them to realise the monumental significance of their former friendship.
4/10
Thelma & Louise
When you think of female friendships, Thelma and Louise are bound to come to mind. This classic film revolves around two women who escape from the harsh realities of their lives and embark on a road trip together. Going through different ordeals along the way, the two women display an incredible loyalty that binds the two of them together to the very end.
5/10
The Help
Set in the 1960s Mississippi where racial equality is a thing unheard of, The Help focuses on the social disparity between the white and black races. With the Negro women supporting one another and the unlikely alliances forged between the white and black women, an empowering and touching story is told about the power of female friendship that overlooks all ethnic differences and social backgrounds.
6/10
Frances Ha
If you didn’t know Frances Halladay and Sophie Levee, you would think they’re sisters. The two of them are simply inseparable. Until, Sophie decides to move away to her dream neighbourhood, leaving Frances to find a new abode. The film trails both women embarking on individual journeys without each other, exploring themes of distance and reconciliation.
7/10
Whip It
A teenage girl who’s chained to the world of beauty pageants by her mother, Bliss Cavendar secretly goes against her by delving into the world of Roller Derby. Through this high-intensity albeit violent sport, she lands herself a group of supportive girlfriends who guide her in her journey to securing her identity.
8/10
Fried Green Tomatoes
Age is really just a number when it comes to female friendships. Starkly exhibited in Fried Green Tomatoes, this film intertwines two stories, each of deep genuine friendships between two women. Evelyn Couch gets acquainted with Ninny Threadgoode at a nursing home, who shares the story revolving around the two women. This spirals into frequent meetings between Evelyn and Ninny, which gradually builds an unbreakable bridge of friendship. Get your tissues ready, this one’s a tearjerker.
9/10
Friends With Money
This film centers on a band of four close-knit women who journey life together, supporting one another as they tackle individual struggles, from money matters to problematic romances. Leaning on each other for support, the power of female friendship and camaraderie is acutely displayed in this endearing film.
10/10
Princess Protection Programme
Parents, your kids are going to love this. When Costa Luna Princess Rosalinda is forced to take refuge in the humble abode of a secret agent, Carter Mason, she finds herself sharing a room with his daughter, Carter. Although initial friction occurs, over time, the two warm up to each other and a blossoming friendship ensues. Together, they battle high school struggles and romance issues. Comedic yet heartwarming, this film is bound to be a family favourite.

Grab your popcorn and soda, the show’s about to start.

Girlfriends – what would we do without them? From the late night babbles over the phone to the impromptu sleepovers of wild dancing and nail-painting, there are just some things you can’t do with your guy friends. Girls just have this natural inexplicable connection. After all, only we would understand the painful struggles of having a period. There’s just no denying the power of female friendship.

What better way to celebrate this inexorable feminine bond than by blowing them up into blockbuster films? The cinematic realm has certainly done its job well, unleashing countless films revolving around beautiful female friendships. Head over to our gallery to get started on prepping your upcoming movie marathon. Don’t forget to invite your girlfriends as well!

Lim Han

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