23 of the best movies for some sisterly bonding
Sisters aren’t only biologically connected. Oh no, they range from sorority sisters to the people at work who make the day feel less daunting to those who never turn down a chance to catch up over dinner. So when it’s time to sit down for a movie night with these special people in one’s life, these sisterly bonding movies cannot be beaten!
'The Parent Trap'
Lindsay Lohan’s remake of The Parent Trap should be considered the gold standard of remakes, as this sisterly tale is as perfect as the original.
'Sisters'
A movie in which so many Saturday Night Live alumni are involved is never a bad time, especially when it’s Tina Fey and Amy Poehler playing polar opposite siblings.
'Little Women'
Greta Gerwig didn’t come up with Little Women, but she sure did make it her own when she adapted it in 2019.
‘Frozen’
Frozen is for the sisters that have had their differences but never cease to be there for one another when times get rough.
‘A League of Their Own’
There’s no crying in baseball, but there’s a cascade of sisterhood wonder in A League of Their Own.
‘Soul Food’
Soul Food isn’t just a movie that explores sisterhood but a tale about family as a whole.
‘Mermaids’
Cher, Christina Ricci, and Winona Ryder. It’s hard to do anything other than praise this cinematic gem that exerts girl power!
‘Hocus Pocus’
The Sanderson sisters legit wanted to take out a town full of children, and moviegoers still found themselves adoring them.
'Barbie'
These Barbies are sisters that would do anything to take down the Kentriarchy!
‘It Takes Two’
If sisterly bonding is what you’re seeking, then you can never go wrong with anything in the vast Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen catalog, including one of their best, It Takes Two. A movie where perfect strangers look exactly the same, but no one seems that freaked out about it.
'80 For Brady'
A heartfelt tale of friendship and fandom that every sisterhood that’s obsessed over something together can appreciate.
'Girls Trip'
When life gets rough and the sisterly bonding time needs to include a cascade of laughs, Girls Trip is a must.
'Lilo & Stitch'
Nani Pelekai belongs in the Sister Hall of Fame.
'Practical Magic'
A witching tale for sisters who live for the spooktacular.
'A Little Princess'
A Little Princess demonstrates how even in the worst scenarios, having at least one person by your side can make things less dismal.
'Thelma & Louise'
Thelma & Louise have been sister (and friendship) goals since 1991.
'The Baby-Sitters Club'
The Baby-Sitters Club is a constant reminder of how beautiful and important those early friendships are in life.
'In Her Shoes'
Just one of the many films that teach sisters that their differences should never be what keeps them apart.
'10 Things I Hate About You'
Anyone who’s had their differences growing up will love having a Blockbuster night with this ‘90s teen movie classic.
'The Banger Sisters'
Goldie Hawn and Susan Sarandon’s 2002 comedy is a reminder that some bonds are never broken, no matter how much time has been spent away from one another.
'Twitches'
Tia and Tamera Mowry didn’t have to go that hard in this Disney Channel Original Movie, but they did just that.
'Steel Magnolias'
Grab the tissues because there is no making it through Steel Magnolias without an emotional breakdown.
'Ramona and Beezus'
Those who grew up with Beverly Cleary books on their shelves will appreciate this 2010 family film starring Selena Gomez and Joey King.
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