Films to Get You Over Even A Breakup

Rom-coms are still as popular as sever and whether you a in a very romantic relationship it can go one of two ways:

You’ll either be together forever or you’ll break up…and option number two obviously happens way more often than option number one. Breakups are a part of life, but that doesn’t mean they don’t totally suck—whether or not you know it needed to happen.

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But getting over it right away isn’t always easy, and taking the time to heal is important in the process of moving on. And honestly, part of that healing time should include staying in, wearing PJs, and eating a lot of snacks—and watching movies to empower you to get over that breakup will help.

Ready to become your best single self? Cosmo mag say these movies should help.

Legally Blonde

The long-awaited third instalment of Legally Blonde will follow Elle Woods as she juggles her highflying legal career with motherhood, according to a top film executive.

He’s Just Not That Into You

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This movie tells the story of a lot of different types of relationships…and how to know when it’s the right time to move on, which is probably something you’re identifying with right now. It’s also packed with actually useful advice when you decide to get back into the dating world (although not all of it is great—use your judgment!)

Like Crazy

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Warning: This one’s gonna make you cry. Starring Felicity Jones and Anton Yelchin, Like Crazy is about the ups and downs of a relationship between an exchange student from the UK and an American citizen…and how, no matter how much you love each other, sometimes love isn’t enough.

Mamma Mia!

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Looking for something to cheer you up? Nothing’s gonna do it quite like Mamma Mia! will. And after going through a breakup, you’re going to want to take a few pages out of Donna’s book. Her approach to relationships—and saying goodbye—is chef’s kiss.

Marriage Story

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If you haven’t already seen Marriage Story, you’ve definitely seen the memes of Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson as their characters’ marriage officially bites the dust. This one is about two people who were in love but ultimately couldn’t make it work—and how difficult divorce can be, even though it can lead to a much happier life for everyone involved.

The Last Five Years

Fans of musicals, this one’s for you. The film version of The Last Five Years stars Anna Kendrick and tells the story of the end of a relationship and everything that took place over the five years the couple were together—in song, of course—from both of their points of view.Celeste & Jesse Forever

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Starring Rashida Jones and Andy Samberg, this movie is about a couple who knows they need to get divorced but still want to remain best friends—although that’s definitely easier said than done. But if you want to believe it’s possible to move on and keep the respect for each other alive, this movie might help.

Runaway Bride

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In Runaway Bride, Julia Roberts has attempted to get married plenty of times, but none of them have stuck—if anyone knows about breakups, it’s this lady, who never makes it down the aisle. But the movie’s hopeful ending is just inspiring enough to remind us that the right person is out there, even when it feels like they’re not.

Girls Trip

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A breakup is the perfect time to take that big vacation you’ve constantly been group texting about! And Girls Trip is kind of the perfect inspiration for it. Pick up that phone and book those tickets, it’s time to unwind. (Maybe skip the absinthe though?)

The First Wives Club

Diane Keaton, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn create the First Wives Club to get back at their lousy cheating ex-husbands. And it is movie gold! Casting legends aside, this movie has everything you need for those shady Insta captions for post-breakup posts and, honestly, is a needed reminder that relationships can be messy at every age.

Gone Girl

This may not technically be a breakup movie, BUT there’s probably some part of you that really relishes everything that Amy does to hurt and tear down her husband’s image. It’s vindication. Although, if you decide to actually do anything you see here, let the police know you didn’t hear it from us.

Some Like It Hot

Now this is throwing it wayyy back. There’s no better distraction than some good ol’-fashioned comedy. And this is probably the funniest movie of all time. All time! There’s drag, there’s gangsters, and there’s Marilyn Monroe at her screwball gold. It is magic.

500 Days of Summer

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Yes, watching this movie may sting a little, since it is about a bad relationship that potentially hits too close to home. But it will help you realize that you can’t force someone to love you. Cue the “I don’t know who needs to hear this, but…” memes.

The Break-Up

The Break–Up is a 2006 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Peyton Reed, starring Vince Vaughn and Jennifer Aniston.

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