chick flick
Ladies' night movie
A chick flick is a movie marketed primarily to women, typically featuring romantic plots, emotional drama, and female protagonists.
The term carries a dismissive edge, implying the film lacks broader appeal or artistic weight: I'm not watching that chick flick.
Despite the condescension, the genre includes commercially successful films.
Emotionally manipulative entertainment
- feel-goodInducing cheerful contentment
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
- weepyInclined to cry
sentimental · touching · poignant · uplifting · empathy · nostalgia · cathartic · tissues
Bond among women
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- heroineBrave female protagonist
- protagonistStory's central figure
- best friendMost trusted companion
girl power · empowerment · self-discovery · independence · makeover · bridesmaids · mother-daughter · sorority
American film industry center
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- premiereFirst public performance
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
- leading ladyPrincipal female performer
ensemble cast · sequel · adaptation · Nicholas Sparks · Nora Ephron · box office · matinee · girls night out
Intense fond attachment
- relationshipConnection between entities
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
wedding · meet-cute · happily ever after · soulmate · chemistry · first kiss · breakup · reconciliation
Deceptive breaking pitch
- banterPlayful, teasing exchange
- wittyCleverly humorous
- awkwardLacking grace or ease
- mishapMinor unfortunate occurrence
misunderstanding · comedic timing · pratfall · embarrassing · quirky · charming · lighthearted · funny
tearjerker
Emotionally manipulative entertainment
- feel-goodInducing cheerful contentment
- heartwarmingEvoking tender positive feelings
- bittersweetWistful yet warm
weepy · sentimental · touching · poignant · uplifting · empathy · nostalgia · cathartic · tissues · crying
sisterhood
Bond among women
- friendshipBond of mutual affection
- heroineBrave female protagonist
- protagonistStory's central figure
best friend · girl power · empowerment · self-discovery · independence · makeover · bridesmaids · mother-daughter · sorority · girlfriends
Hollywood
American film industry center
- blockbusterEnormously successful entertainment property
- premiereFirst public performance
- soundtrackMusic accompanying visual media
leading lady · ensemble cast · sequel · adaptation · Nicholas Sparks · Nora Ephron · box office · matinee · girls night out · streaming
love
Intense fond attachment
- relationshipConnection between entities
- courtshipSeeking another's romantic favor
- proposalFormal plan for consideration
engagement · wedding · meet-cute · happily ever after · soulmate · chemistry · first kiss · breakup · reconciliation · sweetheart
screwball
Deceptive breaking pitch
mishap · misunderstanding · comedic timing · pratfall · embarrassing · quirky · charming · lighthearted · funny · humorous
- HollywoodHollywood, Tinseltown, Hollywood Sign, silver screen, movie stars
- rom-comrom-com, romantic comedy, meet cute, meet-cute, love triangle
- Romance Filmsromantic comedy, romantic drama, rom-com, romcom, love story
- tearjerkerstearjerker, tearjerkers, weepie, weepies, weepy
- gender humorgender stereotypes, husband jokes, wife jokes, dating humor, mansplaining
- bird expressionsearly bird, birdbrain, bird brain, lovebirds, jailbird
chick flickaction film
Stunt-driven movie category
action movie · shoot-em-up · thriller · war movie · power fantasy
chick flickwar film
Movie depicting armed conflict
sports movie · heist film · slasher film · sci-fi action · western