If you liked Steel Magnolias…

These picks come from archytele's own similarity graph: shared themes and keywords, creators, cast, era, original language and audience rating. Each card says why it made the list.

★ 5.8 Film

California Suite

1978

Same creator (Herbert Ross); both explore based on play or musical

★ 6.4 Film

Boys on the Side

1995

Same creator (Herbert Ross); both explore female friendship

★ 6.6 Film

Working Girl

1988

Both explore strong woman; both comedy and drama

★ 6.7 Film

Mermaids

1990

Both explore compassionate; both comedy and drama

★ 7.0 Film

Much Ado About Nothing

1993

Both explore based on play or musical; both comedy and drama

★ 6.9 Film

Now and Then

1995

Both explore female friendship; both comedy and drama

★ 6.6 Film

Strictly Ballroom

1992

Both explore based on play or musical; both comedy and drama

★ 7.2 Film

Beautiful Thing

1996

Both explore based on play or musical; both comedy and drama

★ 6.8 Film

Fast Times at Ridgemont High

1982

Both explore hilarious; both comedy and drama

★ 7.6 Film

10 Things I Hate About You

1999

Both explore based on play or musical; both comedy and drama

★ 7.1 Film

Show Me Love

1998

Both explore loving; both comedy and drama

★ 6.5 Film

Arthur

1981

Both explore hilarious; both comedy and drama