10 Movies & Shows Like I Feel Pretty

Description: A satirical yet warm-hearted look at teenage life and personal growth, featuring a fashionable protagonist who learns important life lessons.

Fact: The film popularized many 90s slang terms and fashion trends. It's loosely based on Jane Austen's novel 'Emma,' transposed to a Beverly Hills high school.

Description: A humorous take on personal transformation and challenging societal expectations, particularly around beauty and femininity, with a strong female lead.

Fact: Sandra Bullock performed most of her own stunts. The pageant scenes were filmed at the actual Miss America pageant venue in Atlantic City.

Description: A lighthearted yet empowering story about defying stereotypes and proving one's worth through intelligence and determination, wrapped in a comedic package.

Fact: Reese Witherspoon's performance earned her a Golden Globe nomination. The movie sparked a real-life increase in women applying to law schools.

Description: A charming fantasy-comedy about self-discovery and appreciating one's true self, with themes of nostalgia and personal transformation.

Fact: Jennifer Garner's dance sequence to 'Thriller' was improvised. The film's production design carefully recreated 1980s aesthetics for the flashback scenes.

Description: A gender-bending comedy that explores identity and self-expression through its protagonist's humorous transformation and romantic entanglements.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Shakespeare's 'Twelfth Night.' Amanda Bynes trained for three months to convincingly portray a male soccer player.

Description: A comedy-drama that explores themes of self-discovery and transformation in the high-pressure world of fashion, blending humor with personal growth.

Fact: The film is loosely based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, which was inspired by her experiences working at Vogue under Anna Wintour. Many of the fashion items featured were loaned by top designers.

Description: A romantic comedy featuring a strong-willed professional who undergoes personal transformation, with themes of vulnerability and unexpected love.

Fact: The naked collision scene between Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock was completely improvised. Much of the film was shot in Massachusetts despite being set in Alaska.

Description: A romantic comedy that humorously explores gender dynamics and personal growth, featuring a strong female lead who learns to embrace vulnerability.

Fact: The restaurant scene where Katherine Heigl's dress malfunctions was achieved with hidden wires. Much of the film's humor comes from the leads' improvised banter.

Description: A witty coming-of-age story that explores themes of reputation, self-perception, and the social consequences of rumors, delivered with sharp humor.

Fact: Emma Stone ad-libbed many of her lines. The film's plot was inspired by Nathaniel Hawthorne's 'The Scarlet Letter,' with numerous references throughout.

Description: A raunchy yet heartfelt comedy about female friendships and self-worth, blending physical humor with emotional depth and personal growth.

Fact: The food poisoning scene was largely improvised. The film was groundbreaking for proving that female-led R-rated comedies could be box office successes.