Cozy up, grab your snacks, and brace yourself for the ride. Seriously. Let’s dive into some unforgettable must-watch movies! #BigSisApproved
APPLE TV, AMAZON PRIME (BUY)
A Cinderella Story (2004)
A modern day take on Cinderella, starring Hillary Duff and Chad Michael Murray in all their 2000s glory. This film is a modernization of the classic Cinderella folklore, centered around two internet pen pals planning to meet at their high school’s Halloween dance. I’ve watched this movie more times than any other on this list, my friends and I WORSHIPPED IT. The ending scene in the rain… don’t even get me started. This movie defined my teenage years.
Top 10 Movies Every Sleepover or Movie Night Needs
Bend It Like Beckham (2002)
Get ready for a feel-good flick where culture, tradition, and soccer collide! Starring Keira Knightley, this movie will ignite your inner athlete and fuel your dreams of becoming the ultimate sporty chick.
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005)
Follow the adventures of four best friends, featuring a young Blake Lively, as they share a magical pair of jeans that somehow fits them all perfectly. This movie is a celebration of friendship, love, and the moments that shape us.
A Walk to Remember (2002)
One of Mandy Moore’s earliest films that will have you sobbing harder than The Notebook. Follow the touching journey of two teenagers as they discover the power of love and faith in the face of adversity. Get ready for a rollercoaster of emotions.
Coyote Ugly (2000)
The movie that had me hooked even though I was definitely too young to watch it when it came out! Join Violet as she embarks to NYC to pursue her dreams, and discovers the electrifying world of Coyote Ugly. Get ready, girl!
Save The Last Dance (2001)
Follow the journey of Sara, a talented dancer navigating love, loss, and the pursuit of her dreams in a new city.
Hulu, Disney+, fuboTV, Freeform, Amazon Prime (Buy)
10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
One of my all-time favorite teenage rom-coms follows new student Cameron James (played by the very young and adorable Mr. Gordon-Levitt), who is smitten with the hot popular girl Bianca Stratford. He tries to get bad boy Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger, may his beautiful soul rest in peace) to date her antisocial older sister Kat (Julia Stiles) to get around her father’s strict dating rules.
FUBOTV, HULU (PREMIUM), Freeform, amazon prime (buy)
John Tucker Must Die (2006)
Three popular hotties from different cliques discover they’re all girlfriends of the super-hot, John Tucker. They hatch a revenge plot and set their serial cheater ex boyfriend up to fall for the new girl in town. This movie has the ultimate cast and will always be one of the best.
Amazon prime, apple tv (buy)
Bring It On (2000)
This ICONIC movie centers around two rival high school cheerleading teams as they prepare for a national competition. Torrance (Kirsten Dunst), the new captain of the ‘upper-class’ Rancho Carne High School cheer team, discovers that the previous captain was stealing their cheers from the low-income East Compton High (led by THE Gabrielle Union. This movie is an absolute MUST-watch, and it’s my duty as your Big Sis to tell you to turn it on right NOW. I’m not ashamed to admit I know every single cheer and dance in this entire movie, and soon you will too.
Go Toros!
HBO MAX, AMAZON PRIME (BUY)
American Pie (1999)
Watched sneakily by everyone I knew, ‘American Pie’ was definitely not something we confessed to our parents about. But as your big sister, I’m obligated to spill the beans because it shaped my generation. Get ready for a laugh-out-loud and SPICY journey through teenage antics that will have you gasping aloud.