Best Chick Flicks of All Time - Based on 62 Published Sources

Scene from The Notebook (2004) ranked number one chick flick of all time.

Welcome to our Reel Fives pre-launch movie rankings for the best chick flicks movies of all time. After an extensive online search, we found 62 published rankings for chick flicks. Reel Fives has taken all of those rankings and aggregated them into definitive rankings for the top 118 chick flicks movies of all time. For each ranked list of top movies for the chick flicks film genre we found online, we have taken the top five ranked films. The original sources of rankings on top chick flicks movies are included at the bottom of this post and include rankings of the best chick flick movies created by movie experts as well as chick flicks movie rankings from polling sites.

Chick flicks are movies often revolving around romance targeted, as the name states, to women. Chick flicks differ from romantic comedies in that women play stronger characters than in other romance films. Strong women demand what they want and though love is important in all of the films, there is more to these films than just love. Consider the all-time best chick flick The Notebook (2004). The Notebook (2004) has what is considered one of the best on-screen kisses of all time; the kiss in the rain between Noah and Allie shows the unrequited love between the two even after seven years apart. The film shows the early stages of romance between teenagers and how circumstance tore them apart. Allie remained committed to Noah, but it was her mother who tried to keep them apart, until she could not. Mean Girls (2004), ranked second, revolves a high school clique. When new girl Cady Heron (Lindsay Lohan) falls for Plastic Regina George’s (Rachel McAdams) ex-boyfriend, she lands in uncharted territory. Cady decides to infiltrate the group and play by their rules to destroy the clique. Pretty Woman (1990), ranked third, plays with the rags to riches motif. Prostitute Vivian Ward (Julia Roberts) and businessman Edward Lewis (Richard Gere) fall for each other, but Vivian is skeptical of men because of her history with men. Vivian remains headstrong and stubborn throughout the whole film, even while she falls for Edward. Clueless (1995), ranked fourth, is another high school film revolving around high school cliques and popularity. Cher (Alicia Silverstone) wants to help Tai (Brittany Murphy) become popular and find a boyfriend, only to realize she wants a boyfriend too. Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961), ranked fifth, chronicles the life of hopeful, young Holly (Audrey Hepburn) who falls for Paul (George Peppard). However, Holly wants to do things her way. She has her own apartment and gets by best she can.

Love remains central in chick flicks and our rankings show that. 10 Things I Hate About You (1999), ranked sixth, is a classic high school love story. Kat Stratford (Julia Stiles) has no interest in dating Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger), but her sister Bianca (Larisa Oleynik) wants to date and she cannot until her older sister dates. How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), ranked ninth, is the traditional 2000s chick flick. Addie Anderson (Kate Hudson) goes out with Ben Barry (Matthew McConaughey) and both are on opposite missions. One wants to break up and the other wants to fall in love—all within ten days. This chick flick is the basis of chick flicks of the 2000s. Couples get together, then conflict, and then happily ever after. Legally Blond (2001), ranked tenth, follows Elle Woods to Harvard Law School to win back a boy. Instead she spites the boy through working hard in law school. She does find love along the way and solves a murder case. Bad boy Landon Carter (Shane West) falls for Christian girl Jamie Sullivan in A Walk to Remember (2002), ranked eleventh. Landon must participate in the school play and enlists Jamie for help. Jamie only has one condition, telling Landon that he has to promise to not fall in love with her. This heartbreaking love story shows the power of teenage love. Finally, Dirty Dancing (1987), ranked twelve, focuses on Baby (Jennifer Grey) a young teen at summer camp that falls for the dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze). The film contains what is considered one of the best dance scenes in chick flick history. The chemistry between Johnny and Baby is strong and powerful.

The rankings surprised us with how many newer films made the top 10. Five of the ten films were made after 2000. Since the rankings have over 100 films, the list is extensive. A chick flick is not just made for women; it is made for all audiences. We would like to see some diversity in the films. All of the top ten films show Caucasian and heterosexual couples and that is not representative of all relationships. 

 

Top 116 Chick Flicks based on 62 published rankings
Percent of online top fives movies appear in shown
1 . The Notebook (2004): 27.4%
2 . Mean Girls (2004): 25.8%
3 . Pretty Woman (1990): 22.5%
4 . Clueless (1995): 19.3%
5 . Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961): 16.1%
6 . 10 Things I Hate About You (1999): 16.1%
7 . When Harry Met Sally (1989): 14.5%
8 . Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997): 14.5%
9 . How to Lose a Guy in 10 days (2003): 11.2%
10 . Legally Blonde (2001): 11.2%
11 . A Walk to Remember (2002): 11.2%
12 . Dirty Dancing (1987): 9.67%
13 . 13 Going on 30 (2004): 8.06%
14 . Sleepless in Seattle (1993): 8.06%
15 . The Devil Wears Prada (2006): 8.06%
16 . You’ve Got Mail (1998): 8.06%
17 . Love Actually (2003): 8.06%
18 . An Affair to Remember (1957): 6.45%
19 . Titanic (1997): 6.45%
20 . Thelma and Louise (1991): 6.45%
21 (tied). Steel Magnolias (1989): 6.45%
21 (tied). Beaches (1988): 6.45%
23 . Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004): 6.45%
24 . Pride and Prejudice (2005): 4.83%
25 (tied). The First Wives Club (1996): 4.83%
25 (tied). Fifty First Dates (2004): 4.83%
25 (tied). Gone With the Wind (1939): 4.83%
25 (tied). P.S. I love you (2007): 4.83%
29 (tied). Bridesmaids (2011): 4.83%
29 (tied). 27 Dresses (2008): 4.83%
29 (tied). 500 Days of Summer (2009): 4.83%
29 (tied). Easy A (2010): 4.83%
29 (tied). Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998): 4.83%
34 . Bring It On (2000): 4.83%
35 . He’s Just Not That Into You (2009): 3.22%
36 (tied). Father of the Bride (1991): 3.22%
36 (tied). Mean Girls (2004): 3.22%
38 (tied). The Princess Bride (1987): 3.22%
38 (tied). The Wedding Planner (2001): 3.22%
38 (tied). She's the Man (2006): 3.22%
38 (tied). Friends with Benefits (2011): 3.22%
42 (tied). The Way We Were (1973): 3.22%
42 (tied). Twilight (2008): 3.22%
44 (tied). Pretty in Pink (1986): 3.22%
44 (tied). The Parent Trap (1998): 3.22%
44 (tied). The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (2005): 3.22%
47 (tied). Sex & The City (2008): 3.22%
47 (tied). The Princess Diaries (2001): 3.22%
49 (tied). My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002): 3.22%
49 (tied). A Cinderella Story (2004): 3.22%
51 (tied). There’s Something About Mary (1998): 1.61%
51 (tied). The Breakfast Club (1985): 1.61%
51 (tied). Man Up (2015): 1.61%
51 (tied). Nothing Hill (1999): 1.61%
51 (tied). Under the Tuscan Sun (2003): 1.61%
51 (tied). Raise the Red Lantern (1991): 1.61%
51 (tied). Morocco (1930): 1.61%
58 (tied). Only You (1994): 1.61%
58 (tied). The Outsiders (1983): 1.61%
58 (tied). Message in a Bottle (1999): 1.61%
58 (tied). The Cutting Edge (1992): 1.61%
58 (tied). The Wizard of Oz (1939): 1.61%
58 (tied). The Faculty (1998): 1.61%
58 (tied). Pitch Perfect (2012): 1.61%
58 (tied). My Best Friends Wedding (1997): 1.61%
58 (tied). Camille (1936): 1.61%
58 (tied). Imitation of Life (1959): 1.61%
58 (tied). She's All That (1999): 1.61%
58 (tied). How to Deal (2003): 1.61%
58 (tied). Girls Just Want To Have Fun (1985): 1.61%
58 (tied). Bridget Jone’s Diary (2000): 1.61%
72 (tied). Red Riding Hood (2011): 1.61%
72 (tied). Mamma Mia! (2008): 1.61%
72 (tied). Don Juan DeMarco (1994): 1.61%
72 (tied). Wild Child (2008): 1.61%
72 (tied). What a Girl Wants (2003): 1.61%
72 (tied). The Proposal (2009): 1.61%
72 (tied). The Lakehouse (2006): 1.61%
72 (tied). Notorious (1946): 1.61%
72 (tied). While You Were Sleeping (1995): 1.61%
72 (tied). Runaway Bride (1999): 1.61%
72 (tied). Sixteen Candles (1984): 1.61%
72 (tied). Almost Famous (2000): 1.61%
72 (tied). The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992): 1.61%
72 (tied). Raise Your Voice (2004): 1.61%
86 (tied). Two Weeks Notice (2002): 1.61%
86 (tied). Romancing the Stone (1984): 1.61%
86 (tied). Freaky Friday (2003): 1.61%
86 (tied). The French Lieutenant's Woman (1981): 1.61%
86 (tied). 4 Legends Of The Fall (1994): 1.61%
86 (tied). Moulin Rouge! (2004): 1.61%
86 (tied). How to Marry a Millionaire (1953): 1.61%
86 (tied). The Ugly Truth (2009): 1.61%
86 (tied). Read My Lips (2001): 1.61%
86 (tied). The Vow (2012): 1.61%
86 (tied). Grease (1978): 1.61%
86 (tied). Stepmom (1998): 1.61%
86 (tied). Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994): 1.61%
86 (tied). Mermaids (1990): 1.61%
86 (tied). John Tucker Must Die (2006): 1.61%
86 (tied). Never Been Kissed (1999): 1.61%
102 (tied). Bright Star (2009): 1.61%
102 (tied). The English Patient (1996): 1.61%
102 (tied). Blue Crush (2002): 1.61%
102 (tied). What Women Want (2000): 1.61%
102 (tied). Hope Floats (1998): 1.61%
102 (tied). Some Like It Hot (1959): 1.61%
102 (tied). High School Musical (2006): 1.61%
102 (tied). The Break Up (2006): 1.61%
102 (tied). Miss congeniality (2000): 1.61%
102 (tied). Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging (2008): 1.61%
102 (tied). The Hot Chick (2002): 1.61%
102 (tied). One Fine Day (1996): 1.61%
102 (tied). Ghost (1990): 1.61%
102 (tied). Life As We Know It (2010): 1.61%
102 (tied). Freaky Friday (1976): 1.61%
Chick Flick Movie Ranking Sources
Her Campus	List of top 30 (link)
Ranker	List of top 548 (link)
Xfinity	List of top 15 (link)
Chick Lit Club	List of top 100 (link)
Movie Fone	List of top 31 (link)
List Challenges	List of top 745 (link)
Buzfeed	List of top 50 (link)
Movies About	List of top 10 (link)
50 Chick Flicks	List of top 50 (link)
Marie Claire	List of top 10 (link)
The Odyssey Online	List of top 10 (link)
Ebay	List of top 10 (link)
SDHS Nation	List of top 10 (link)
All Women Stalk	List of top 10 (link)
Allie Le Fevere	List of top 25 (link)
I Movie Quotes	List of top 25 (link)
Movie Pilot	List of top 10 (link)
Timothy J Hammons	List of top 10 (link)
Campus Riot	List of top 20 (link)
The Frisky	List of top 10 (link)
Betty Confidential	List of top 10 (link)
You Queen	List of top 10 (link)
Film Junk	List of top 10 (link)
Culturalist	List of top 10 (link)
Film School Wtf	List of top 66 (link)
Rant Hollywood	List of top 25 (link)
RSweetie	List of top 10 (link)
The Life of Little Me	List of top 10 (link)
The Richest	List of top 10 (link)
Coupay	List of top 10 (link)
Booksie	List of top 10 (link)
Daily Herald	List of top 14 (link)
Lovely Little Things	List of top 10 (link)
Progression by Design	List of top 10 (link)
Hmm Life	List of top 5 (link)
Financially Blonde	List of top 10 (link)
Kate Baer	List of top 10 (link)
Filmi Beat	List of top 10 (link)
Daydreamer to Writer	List of top 10 (link)
Epic Lists	List of top 30 (link)
Fredd Sez	List of top 10 (link)
O, PISH POSH!	List of top 10 (link)
The Larson Lingo	List of top 10 (link)
Autodidactic Ambitions	List of top 5 (link)
HCPL	List of top 50 (link)
Examiner	List of top 10 (link)
A Blue Sky Blog	List of top 10 (link)
Financial Times	List of top 5 (link)
RSVP Magazine	List of top 10 (link)
The Lariat Online	List of top 5 (link)
Travesco	List of top 10 (link)
Pop Sugar	List of top 50 (link)
Look	List of top 17 (link)
Hello Bee	List of top 30 (link)
Teen Times	List of top 13 (link)
True North Inspire	List of top 15 (link)
Write Act Dance Sing	List of top 10 (link)
Witty n Pretty	List of top 15 (link)
Share Ranks	List of top 21 (link)
Glitter Gang	List of top 15 (link)
The Doll Palace	List of top 5 (link)
Standford Daily	List of top 5 (link)

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