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MANILA, Philippines – Celebrating International Women’s Day this March, we acknowledge and celebrate all kinds of women — their struggles and triumphs — as they begin to carve their spaces in our society.
But no one goes through it alone. Women build unshakable bonds with friends who just get it — whether it’s sticking together on a trip to the restroom, having a romcom movie night, or standing up for each other when it matters most.
Speaking of movie nights, what better way to celebrate than with a cozy night in with the girls? Throw on your favorite matching pajamas, whip up some snacks, and enjoy this lineup of films that highlight the magic of women’s friendships.
Thelma & Louise (1991) by Ridley Scott
Who doesn’t love road trips?!
Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) set out for a short, harmless escape from their lives — one from a controlling husband, the other from the weight of the world. But when a night out takes an unexpected turn, they are forced to run, making a choice that changes everything.
Their friendship is tested and strengthened with every mile they drive. From the dusty highways, stolen cars, and narrow roads, nothing else mattered, just their friendship and absolute freedom, on their terms.
This film perfectly captures the essence of friendships — it makes us braver than we ever thought we could be, especially when we are with them. Because, when the world backs you into a corner, sometimes the only way out is to grab your best friend’s hand and hit the gas.
Miss Congeniality (2000) by Donald Petrie
And our Miss United States is… an undercover agent?!
When the FBI receives a letter from a terrorist, they discover that the next target is none other than the Miss United States beauty pageant. With no other options, they send in their tough-as-nails agent, Gracie Hart (Sandra Bullock), the only female agent in her office.
Her firearms and tactical training quickly turn to catwalk sessions and makeovers. Posing as Miss New Jersey, Gracie finds herself surrounded by contestants from different states and backgrounds, forcing her to blend in fast. While pageants are often seen as competitions for the crown, they are also spaces where women uplift and protect each other, celebrating their strength and sisterhood.
After all, making a difference — and striving for #WorldPeace — is never a one-woman mission.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005) by Ken Kwapis
One pair of jeans, four girls, and a summer that will change everything.
Lena (Alexis Bledel), Tibby (Amber Tamblyn), Bridget (Blake Lively), and Carmen (America Ferrera) have spent their entire lives together, but for the first time, they are spending the summer apart. Just before they go their separate ways, they stumble upon a pair of jeans that, miraculously, fits all of them despite their different shapes and sizes.
Determined to stay connected, they make a pact to share the jeans, mailing them back and forth as a way to hold on to each other. From Greece to a soccer camp in Mexico, from a hometown film project to an unexpected family reunion, the pants become a symbol of their friendship, love, and the growing pains of adolescence. Through heartbreak, loss, and self-discovery, they prove that no matter the distance, their sisterhood will always hold strong.
At its heart, The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants reminds us that sisterhood is not just about being together — they are about holding each other up, no matter the distance.
Wild Child (2008) by Nick Moore
Poppy (Emma Roberts) is a 16-year-old spoiled brat who always gets what she wants. After pulling one final prank on her father’s girlfriend, her fed-up dad sends her off to a strict boarding school in England. There, she clashes with the stern headmistress and meets a group of girls who are nothing like her usual crowd.
At first, their differences make it impossible to connect, but as Poppy gets to know her roommates, an unexpected friendship forms. Desperate to escape the school and return home, she receives their full support to get herself expelled — as the only way out of the boarding school and to stop her feeling of homesickness.
In this movie, girls support girls, no matter what. But as the story unfolds, their loyalty and friendship are put to the test.
Bridesmaids (2011) by Paul Feig
This film follows the story of Annie (Kristen Wiig), a woman whose life is in shambles — broke, single, and caught in a dead-end job. But when her lifelong best friend, Lillian (Maya Rudolph), gets engaged, Annie is determined to be the best maid of honor one could ever wish for.
Though lovelorn and broke, Annie bluffs her way through the expensive and chaotic pre-wedding rituals. However, when Helen (Rose Byrne) — Lillian’s suspiciously perfect new friend — enters the picture and outshines Annie at every turn, she starts to realize that maybe she and Lillian aren’t as close as they used to be.
Jealousy, rivalry, and absolute chaos ensue! But amidst all the mess and missteps, Bridesmaids is a hilarious yet heartfelt reminder that friendships evolve, jealousy is ugly, but sometimes, you just need to hit rock bottom before finding your way back to the people who matter to you.
Tangerine (2015) by Sean Baker
How far can you go for your best friend and her drama?
Set in Los Angeles and famously shot entirely on an iPhone 5S, Tangerine is, at its core, a story of unwavering friendship. It follows Sin-Dee Rella (Kitana Kiki Rodriguez) and Alexandra (Mya Taylor), two transgender sex workers navigating the chaos of Christmas Eve.
When Sin-Dee discovers her boyfriend-slash-pimp has been cheating on her, she storms through the city in search of answers — and Alexandra, ever the loyal friend, tags along despite having her own plans and struggles to face that night.
Through all the mess, betrayals, and revelations, Tangerine is a raw, unfiltered love letter to friendship —the kind where you yell at each other, fight, make up, and still show up when it matters most. It’s about having someone who will stand beside you, even when your world is falling apart.
Because at the end of the day, love comes and goes, but your best friend? She is the one who is always there, ready to walk beside you, no matter how wild the journey gets.
Booksmart (2019) by Olivia Wilde
Is one night enough to make the most out of your missed high school fun? Maybe!
Molly (Beanie Feldstein) and Amy (Kaitlyn Dever) are best friends, academic weapons, and the top two students in their graduating class — valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively. Their college acceptances are secured, their futures are bright, and they have spent the past four years laser-focused on their studies.
But then, a shocking revelation shakes their world: their classmates, the ones who partied, slacked off, and seemingly never took school seriously, also got into top-tier colleges. Turns out, they could have had fun and gotten into good schools.
Feeling like they wasted their high school years, Molly and Amy set out on a wild, one-night mission to cram four years of missed experiences into a single, unforgettable adventure full of chaos, lessons, and their friendship even put to the test.
Booksmart is a tribute to the kind of best friends who stick by your side with a warm embrace and a gentle reminder to all students, that sometimes, it is not bad to take a break and party.
Friendship among women takes on many forms — fierce, funny, messy, and deeply unbreakable. Whether it’s a loyal sisterhood, a chaotic rivalry that turns into love, or a road trip that changes everything, these films remind us that the bonds we form with our friends shape who we are. – Rappler.com
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