Besties Before Beauties

From Pals to Passion

Experience an array of captivating tales where lifelong friendships blossom into unexpected romantic escapades. Let these films remind you of the saying: 'Love is friendship set on fire'.

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The Collection

When Harry Met Sally...

When Harry Met Sally...

1989
1
When Harry Met Sally...
1989
1
When Harry Met Sally...
IMDb 7.7 / 10
Director Rob Reiner
Cast Billy Crystal, Meg Ryan, Carrie Fisher
Box Office $93,117,425
Why The film focuses on the decade-long friendship between Harry and Sally, which gradually blossoms in…
Made of Honor

Made of Honor

2008
2
Made of Honor
2008
2
Made of Honor
IMDb 5.8 / 10
Director Paul Weiland
Cast Patrick Dempsey, Michelle Monaghan, Kevin McKidd
Box Office $46,012,734
Why The protagonist falls in love with his best friend after she asks him to be her 'maid of honor'.
13 Going on 30

13 Going on 30

2004
3
13 Going on 30
2004
3
13 Going on 30
IMDb 6.3 / 10
Director Gary Winick
Cast Jennifer Garner, Mark Ruffalo, Judy Greer
Box Office $57,231,747
Why After magically transforming into an adult, the protagonist realizes her best friend from childhood…
Something Borrowed

Something Borrowed

2011
4
Something Borrowed
2011
4
Something Borrowed
IMDb 5.8 / 10
Director Luke Greenfield
Cast Ginnifer Goodwin, Kate Hudson, Colin Egglesfield
Box Office $39,046,489
Why The female lead falls in love with her best friend who is engaged to another woman.
Just Friends

Just Friends

2005
5
Just Friends
2005
5
Just Friends
IMDb 6.2 / 10
Director Roger Kumble
Cast Ryan Reynolds, Amy Smart, Anna Faris
Box Office $32,619,671
Why The story revolves around a formerly overweight man who realizes his feelings for his best friend a…
The Wedding Planner

The Wedding Planner

2001
6
The Wedding Planner
2001
6
The Wedding Planner
IMDb 5.4 / 10
Director Adam Shankman
Cast Jennifer Lopez, Matthew McConaughey, Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
Box Office $60,400,856
Why The protagonist falls in love with her best friend after he helps her out of a difficult situation.
Love, Rosie

Love, Rosie

2014
7
Love, Rosie
2014
7
Love, Rosie
IMDb 7.1 / 10
Director Christian Ditter
Cast Lily Collins, Sam Claflin, Christian Cooke
Box Office $20,431
Why Best friends since childhood, Rosie and Alex eventually realize they are meant for each other.
Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful

1987
8
Some Kind of Wonderful
1987
8
Some Kind of Wonderful
IMDb 7.0 / 10
Director Howard Deutch
Cast Eric Stoltz, Mary Stuart Masterson, Lea Thompson
Box Office $18,553,948
Why A young man realizes that his best friend, who he's always taken for granted, is actually the one h…
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason

2004
9
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
2004
9
Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
IMDb 6.0 / 10
Director Beeban Kidron
Cast Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant
Box Office $40,226,215
Why Bridget Jones wavers between a charming but unreliable new man and her friend-turned-lover, Mr. Dar…
My Best Friend's Wedding

My Best Friend's Wedding

1997
10
My Best Friend's Wedding
1997
10
My Best Friend's Wedding
IMDb 6.4 / 10
Director P.J. Hogan
Cast Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney, Cameron Diaz
Box Office $127,120,029
Why A woman realizes she is in love with her best friend, but he's about to marry someone else.
Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

1986
11
Pretty in Pink
1986
11
Pretty in Pink
IMDb 6.7 / 10
Director Howard Deutch
Cast Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton
Box Office $40,471,663
Why Andie ends up choosing her best friend Duckie over Blane.
Zack and Miri Make a Porno

Zack and Miri Make a Porno

2008
12
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
2008
12
Zack and Miri Make a Porno
IMDb 6.5 / 10
Director Kevin Smith
Cast Seth Rogen, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Robinson
Box Office $31,457,946
Why Best friends Zack and Miri realize they have feelings for each other.
She's Out of My League

She's Out of My League

2010
13
She's Out of My League
2010
13
She's Out of My League
IMDb 6.4 / 10
Director Jim Field Smith
Cast Jay Baruchel, Alice Eve, T.J. Miller
Box Office $32,010,860
Why Best friends Kirk and Molly start a romantic relationship.
Friends with Benefits

Friends with Benefits

2011
14
Friends with Benefits
2011
14
Friends with Benefits
IMDb 6.5 / 10
Director Will Gluck
Cast Mila Kunis, Justin Timberlake, Patricia Clarkson
Box Office $55,802,754
Why Friends Dylan and Jamie decide to add sex to their friendship.
No Strings Attached

No Strings Attached

2011
15
No Strings Attached
2011
15
No Strings Attached
IMDb 6.2 / 10
Director Ivan Reitman
Cast Natalie Portman, Ashton Kutcher, Kevin Kline
Box Office $70,662,220
Why Emma and Adam, good friends, start a 'no strings attached' relationship.
Definitely, Maybe

Definitely, Maybe

2008
16
Definitely, Maybe
2008
16
Definitely, Maybe
IMDb 7.1 / 10
Director Adam Brooks
Cast Ryan Reynolds, Rachel Weisz, Abigail Breslin
Box Office $32,241,649
Why Will retraces his love life, revealing his best friend as his true love.

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