13 Best Chick Flicks on HBO Max (March 2024)

While we wonder why genres like buddy comedy only apply to male friendship, its female counterpart, chick flick, is a traditional genre in film classification. Traditionally, the genre refers to films that cater to a predominantly teen and particularly female demography, and many movies high in romance and sentiments fall under the umbrella category. While a genre is just a tag, we have a few films you should note if you are heading to a girls’ night-in on HBO Max.

13. Sydney White (2007)

A modern retelling of the classic story of Snow White, ‘Sydney White’ follows the titular character, a teenager (played by Amanda Bynes) who joins as a freshman at Southern Atlantic University, aiming to pledge to the sorority of her late mother. However, when Kappa Sorority head Rachel Witchburn (Sara Paxton) denies her induction into the organization, seven guys who are outcasts/dorks usher her into their house with warmth. She then decides to run for the student council president. How she garners popularity by taking a stand against elitism that is prevalent inside the college campus and whether she wins the elections are what we get to see in this teen rom-com. ‘Sydney White’ can be streamed right here.

12. Jennifer’s Body (2009)

This horror-comedy follows Jennifer (Megan Fox), who returns from the dead after being possessed by a demon in the aftermath of a botched ritual performed by a boy band who intended to sacrifice her as a virgin to Satan. However, she wasn’t a virgin and is now back, thirsty for the flesh and blood of boys. It is up to her friend Needy (Amanda Seyfried) to find a way to stop her. Dark, sexually charged, and gory, ‘Jennifer’s Body’ is an unlikely chick flick that still makes itself felt as one. It is directed by Karyn Kusama. You can stream it here.

11. Serendipity (2001)

Directed by Peter Chelsom, ‘Serendipity’ stars John Cusack, Kate Beckinsale, Jeremy Piven, Bridget Moynahan, and Eugene Levy. It follows Jonathan and Sara, who bump into each other during Christmas shopping in New York, and a night of romance follows. However, Sara mentions she takes help from fate in her life decisions, and she thus makes up her mind to let fate decide if they should be together. The two people are thus separated, and ten years later, after two engagements, both decide to meet one another once again. Will fate let them? Well, fate did make them think of meeting each other at the same point in their respective lives, right? So will it allow them to meet, or will their romance make fate bow instead? ‘Serendipity’ is a classic must-watch rom-com that you can see right here.

10. Uptown Girls (2003)

Directed by Boaz Yakin, this movie explores the relationship between 8-year-old Ray (Dakota Fanning) and her new nanny, Molly (Brittany Murphy), who has just lost all her fortune left by her dead rock star father, Tommy Gunn, who died with Molly’s mom in a plane crash. Since she was a kid, Molly has had no idea of responsibilities but now has to take on the toughest of them. While she is carefree, Ray is all about order. Will these two opposing personalities be able to share the same roof? How the two get along, what experiences each of them undergoes, and what the outcomes are is what we find out in this classic chick flick. You can stream ‘Uptown Girls’ here.

9. Celeste And Jesse Forever (2012)

What if two best friends get married and then separate? Will they remain best friends? Should they remain best friends? There are a lot of unasked questions that linger in the air, which are tough to answer. This is what happens to Celeste and Jesse, who have been best friends since high school and got married, but it doesn’t stick for long. However, this doesn’t keep them from each other, as they still share that best-friend dynamic. Even though their friends find it wrong, they do not. But when Jesse starts seeing another woman, Celeste finds it difficult to accept reality. ‘Celeste And Jesse Forever,’ directed by Lee Toland Krieger, is heartbreaking in the sweetest way, if that’s even possible, and Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg are perfect as Celeste and Jesse, respectively. You can watch the film here.

8. My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002)

Directed by Joel Zwick, ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ centers on Toula (Nia Vardalos), a Greek, 30 and unmarried, who finally falls for Ian Miller (John Corbett), who is a non-Greek. While she is ready to marry him, her parents, who want her to get married to a nice Greek boy, are furious. Now, Ian and Toula have to find a way to make Toula’s grandfamily accept him, and Toula’s mother and father also have to learn to accept Ian as a non-Greek son-in-law. How these struggles turn into a giant romantic comedy is what ‘My Big Fat Greek Wedding’ chronicles. If you are up for a wedding movie, this one promises a great watch that you can experience right here.

7. Legally Blonde (2001)

Directed by Robert Luketic, ‘Legally Blonde’ is a classic chick flick that deserves to be seen by everyone. Featuring Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Coolidge, and Luke Wilson, it tells the story of Elle (Witherspoon), who is dumped by her boyfriend, who leaves for Harvard Law School, where his former flame is. Elle thus decides to win him back by doing whatever it takes, through the right means, to get into the School and prove that there is more to her than being blonde. She is going to be “legally blonde.” More than 20 years have passed since this movie dropped, and it is still as fresh as it was and is an all-time favorite among cinephiles. You can stream ‘Legally Blonde’ here.

6. Grease (1978)

Speaking of cult classics, we bring you a musical about high school teens exploring love and friendship. Starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John as Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson, respectively, ‘Grease’ shows how they fall in love but part ways because Sandy has to return home to Australia. But that doesn’t happen, and she ends up attending Rydell High, the same high school that Danny attends. Danny leads the T-Birds, a bunch of leather-clad greasers, while Sandy becomes a part of The Pink Ladies, who dress in pink and are led by Rizzo (Stockard Channing).

How Danny and Sandy come together again is what we get to find out in the coolest manner. Directed by debutant Randal Kleiser, the movie is based on the stage musical ‘Grease’ by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey and became the highest-grossing musical film of the time. The album was the second-best-selling album of 1978, the first one being the previous year’s ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which also featured Travolta. If you want to experience the thrill of falling in love while shaking a leg, you can get yourself some ‘Grease’ available here right away.

5. The Intern (2015)

Starring Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway, this cult classic follows retired 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker (De Niro), who realizes retirement is not his cup of tea. He thus applies for and is even hired as a senior intern at a popular e-commerce fashion startup run by its founder Jules Ostin (Hathaway). ‘The Intern’ is a heartwarming buddy comedy that showcases Ben’s experiences at the startup, his budding relationship with his much younger peers, especially Jules, and how he helps Jules deal with her issues while she helps him get familiarized with the work culture. Featuring two Academy Award winners who are at their most colloquial versions ever, ‘The Intern’ is a must-watch. You can watch it here.

4. Barbie (2023)

From director Greta Gerwig comes a societal satire that took the world by storm. While showcasing America’s if not the world’s most iconic and popular doll (first live-action version), Barbie, who lives in the matriarchal Barbieland along with other Barbies and Kens, the film serves as a commentary on the male-dominated real world and how Barbie deals with it after arriving in it following a crisis that can compromise her very existence. Margot Robbie stars as Barbie, while Ryan Gosling plays Ken. The rest of the cast includes Simu Liu, Emma Mackey, Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, and Will Ferrell. You can watch this masterpiece right here.

3. Singin’ in the Rain (1952)

A classic musical rom-com directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ stars Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, and Jean Hagen. The film showcases the change from silent films to talkies using a story set in 1920s Hollywood. Don Lockwood (Gene Kelly) and Lina Lamont (Jean Hagen) have been very popular as a romantic couple, but the advent of talkies means the need for good voices, and in this case, Lina’s voice takes the fall. She shall be dubbed by rising theater actress Kathy Selden (Debbie Reynolds). How the events unfold is portrayed beautifully and musically, underscored by an immortal moment in film history. You can stream ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ here.

2. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

Directed by David Frankel and featuring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, and Emily Blunt, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ has, over time, become a part of American culture, and rightfully so. It tells the story of Andrea “Andy” Sachs (Anne Hathaway), who gets hired as a second assistant to the proud, cold, and demanding Miranda Priestly (Streep). However, the job is only a stepping stone for Andy, who wants to explore a career in journalism. However, as days pass, her personal life is compromised by Miranda’s daily orders, tasks, and assignments, which are only made worse by her cold behavior. How Andy deals with this cruel treatment and whether she can come out of it are what follows. All the actors nailed their performances to give us a movie that seems to age like fine wine. You can taste it right here.

1. Casablanca (1942)

The number one position on this list goes to the black-and-white classic romance starring the greats Ingrid Bergman and Humphrey Bogart. Directed by Michael Curtiz, the movie is set during the early years of World War II and tells the story of Rick Blaine (Bogart), owner of a nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco, that serves as a refuge for people fleeing from the Germans to America. Faced with the choice of either getting back to his old flame Ilsa (Bergman), whom he bumps into at his café or helping her husband Victor Laszlo (Paul Henreid), a leader of the Czech resistance, escape Casablanca and thus from the Germans, Rick finds himself in a tough dilemma.

From the dialogues to the theme song to the lead characters, every aspect of the movie became iconic with time, and today, ‘Casablanca’ is considered one of the best films ever made. The story of the film is adapted from an unproduced play called ‘Everybody Comes to Rick’s’ written by Murray Burnett and Joan Alison in 1940. You can stream the classic film here.

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