A bachelorette party is all about celebrating the bride-to-be with laughter, fun, and a bit of nostalgia.What better way to do that than to huddle up with a movie marathon? Whether you have a laid-back slumber party or a weekend of wild events planned, a list of the best movies to watch at a bachelorette party is a necessity. From classic comedies to heartfelt dramas, here’s your ultimate guide to the perfect films for a girls' night.
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From 13 to 30
IMDb: 6.3
2004, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance
USA, PG-13
Director: Gary Winick
Top cast: Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer
'From 13 to 30' is a magical film filled with comedy, love, and a touch of the supernatural. It is pretty good for a bachelorette party because it reflects the journey from teenage fantasies to the hard-hitting truths of adulthood, just like how the bride is about to change into a new page in her life. The story concerns Jenna Rink, an ordinary 13-year-old who wants to be grown up. Enigmatically, she wakes up like a woman of 30. As Jenna tries to live in her new body, she gains new lessons about friendship, love, and enjoying the journey.
Mamma Mia!
IMDb: 6.5
2008, Comedy, Musical, Romance
USA, Germany, United Kingdom, PG-13
Director: Phyllida Lloyd
Top cast: Meryl Streep, Pierce Brosnan, Amanda Seyfried
‘Mamma Mia!’ is a joyous musical focusing on love, on friendship, and on having a lot of fun. This rom-com is set on a beautiful Greek island with the music of ABBA — it’s more than enough to get you singing and dancing. Bride-to-be Sophie Sheridan is living on a paradise Greek island with her mother, Donna. A few days into her wedding, Sophie stumbles upon Donna’s old diary and discovers she has three potential fathers: Sam, Bill, and Harry. Without telling her mother, Sophie invites all three men to the wedding, hoping to find out who her real father is. Panic and chaos ensue with the arrival of her potential fathers. It is a tale full of ABBA songs and heartfelt moments, rejoicing in the special bond between a mother and her daughter and the unpredictability of love.
Bride Wars
IMDb: 5.5
2009, Comedy, Romance USA, PG
Director: Gary Winick
Top cast: Kate Hudson, Anne Hathaway, Candice Bergen
‘Bride Wars’ is a must-watch for any bride-to-be. This comedy is dedicated to showing the chaos that may rise when the best of friends plan their weddings on the same day. It is a fun reminder of the importance of friendship and compromise. Liv and Emma are lifelong best friends with the dream of their weddings being held at the Plaza Hotel. A clerical mistake puts their weddings on the same day, and neither of them is going to budge an inch to change the date. They get into a ridiculous competition with each other, trying to outdo one another at every step with sabotages. But as it unravels that perfection is a state of mind, they come to realize their friendship is more important than perfecting their wedding day, and reconcile their love story.
Helpless
IMDb: 6.7
2012, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
South Korea, R
Director: Young-Joo Byun
Top cast: Lee Sun-kyun, Kim Min-hee, Jo Sung-ha
‘Helpless’ is a gripping drama that includes a hint of suspense in your movie night. This is perfect if you want something different for bachelorette night and want your guests hanging on the edge of their chairs. It follows Moon-ho, who is a detective whose bride-to-be, Sun-young, vanishes a few days prior to their wedding. Eager to know where she went, Moon-ho starts digging into the background of Sun-young and stumbles upon some shocking secrets, revealing that she was not what she seemed. As Moon-ho closes in on the mystery, he finds himself ensnared in a web of lies and danger.
Bad Moms
IMDb: 6.2
2016, Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama
USA, R
Directors: Jon Lucas, Scott Moore
Top cast: Mila Kunis, Kathryn Hahn, Kristen Bell
‘Bad Moms’ is a raucous comedy that celebrates the imperfect side of motherhood and friendship. A great pick for a bachelorette party, because it is relatable, funny, and shows the importance of cutting loose. Amy Mitchell is an overworked mother who tries to make everything work with her work, family, and a personal life. When she learns that her husband is not faithful to her, Amy has decided to take a break from the stress of her routine. She teams up with two other moms, Kiki and Carla, who are kinda mothers, and together they go crazy, rebelling against perfect motherhood. They go on madcap and funny escapades that cause a showdown with an Alpha Mom, Gwendolyn, who heads the PTA. And in the process, they realize that it might not be so bad to act a bit imperfect and start putting their happiness first.
Best Night Ever
IMDb: 4.0
2013, Comedy
USA, R
Directors: Jason Friedberg, Aaron Seltzer
Top cast: Desiree Hall, Samantha Colburn, Eddie Ritchard
‘Best Night Ever’ is an outrageous comedy that perfectly sets the spirit of a wild bachelorette party. It sets an ideal atmosphere for fun and carefreeness to ensure everybody is in for a night with laughter and many surprises. This movie is about four friends embarking on an epic bachelorette party in Las Vegas. It all starts as any other night out but quickly turns into a series of adventures. From getting stranded without money to crazy run-ins with eccentric people, the women are exposed to one weird mishap after another. As the night rolls on, they support each other in their shared misfortunes and end up having the times of their lives.
Girls Trip
IMDb: 6.2
2017, Biography, Comedy, Crime, Drama
USA, R
Director: Malcolm D. Lee
Top cast: Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett Smith
‘Girls Trip’ is a hilarious comedy celebrating the strength and joy in female friendships. It’s just a great pick for a bachelorette party, for emphasizing the fun and connection that comes with a girls' night out. Four best friends — Ryan, Sasha, Lisa, and Dina — travel to New Orleans to attend the annual Essence Festival. As they dance and revel in all the excitement that can only come with a girls' trip, they rekindle old friendship and rediscover ways to express their wild sides. Fueled by new wine, old tensions, the ladies let loose from their normal lives and rapidly make up for lost time. The film is full of outrageous humor, heartwarming moments, and dynamite performances, so it is guaranteed to be the perfect choice for celebrating the bonds of friendship.