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Here Are the Best Movies To Watch for Galentine’s Day

‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ ‘Barbie,’ ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Waiting to Exhale’ lead our picks for the best girls’ night movies.

Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures

Everyone talks about Valentine’s Day, but the real star of the season is Galentine’s Day. It’s just more fun to get your girls together, drink some wine, eat delicious food and watch all your favorites. If you’re wondering what the best girl power movies are for your Galentine’s Day party, we’ve got a great list right here.

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The Color Purple (2023)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JsCFHhWhkQY

First of all, “The Color Purple” is an amazing movie. The performances and music are all spectacular. The focus on sisterhood and how these women lift each other up through trauma is so perfect for girls’ night. The crew will get particularly rowdy when Sofia belts out “Hell No.”

The Marvels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEnO_EbD44o

Three badass female superheroes working together to save the universe sounds like the perfect girl power movie.

Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ByV3XWl8zWU

Dig out at that silver outfit one last time and get the girls together to enjoy the “Renaissance.” Don’t act like you don’t already have the choreography memorized.

Barbie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAwLMS8fgoA

Come on, if it’s girls’ night, you know you’re going to “Dance the Night Away,” argue over who gets to be which Barbie and cheer like crazy for America Ferrera’s speech.

Magic Mike XXL

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTRBYvtzxeI

In case you were focused on other things during previous viewings, the sequel features Donald Glover singing “Marry You.”

Girls Trip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsxvjYucjyM

For everyone who’s gotten a little crazy during EssenceFest.

Waiting to Exhale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iiTxcuMkqk4

Two words. Angela Bassett. Also, bonus points if you spend the night listening to the soundtrack after you’re done with the movie.

Set It Off

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2RuXsvnQKM

Only your true friends will form a badass bank-robbing crew with you.

Bridesmaids

Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman Photo: Getty Images Amy Sussman

Finally, a movie that understands the true pain of being a bridesmaid.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever

Photo: Marvel Studios Photo: Marvel Studios

As heartbreaking as Wakanda Forever is, I can’t deny how amazing it is to see all the women get time in the spotlight.

The Woman King

Photo: Sony Pictures Photo: Sony Pictures

Sometimes you just need to get your warriors together and take on the world.

Dreamgirls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvFh6sBUIeA

The love stories of the Dreamgirls don’t end great, but you and your crew will have a fun time singing along.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_5eho0zcrs

Our first Black Disney princess is still our favorite.

Homecoming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-69i4FocLJc

You can’t have a proper Galentine’s Day without Beyoncé.

The Bodyguard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3gynU1x2Lk

Come on, Whitney running off the plane into Kevin Costner’s arms as “I Will Always Love You” swells.

The Color Purple

Screenshot: The Color Purple Screenshot: The Color Purple

Yes, the movie is emotional and tough to get through, but it’s worth it when Celie finally leaves Mister, cursing him in the process. I still cheer Whoopi on every time I watch.

Love and Basketball

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqvakYFvdgM

If we’re being honest, Quincy doesn’t really deserve Monica. He never treasures her the way he should. But, Sanaa Lathan is so fantastic, I always have time to watch her confidently outplay all the men doubting her.

Cleopatra Jones, Coffy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPDNZ6SEcDw

In case you need inspiration for how to handle your ex.

Love Jones

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byicVL_dZK0

This movie ruined us all because we’ve been waiting for someone to write us poetry.

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