10 Movies You NEED to Watch After a Breakup

Kate Thorn
May 14, 2015

Even if it was the right thing, breakups are terrible. Whether you’re crying it out with a pint of Ben & Jerry’s or hitting the gym hard with revenge workouts, there’s a breakup movie that’s perfect for you. You don’t want a movie that reminds you of your ex, you need an escape and you want something that won’t make you depressed watching it alone. From planning the perfect revenge to indulging in some slapstick humor, we’ve found ten movies for every stage of relationship grief that will remind you that it’s okay to be on your own right now.

1. 500 Days of Summer: If you need convincing that there isn’t just one partner out there for you, you need Zooey to break it to you gently. Watching this bittersweet comedy will dispel the myth that there is only one person out there for you and bring back the hope that you will get through this. We promise.

2. The First Wives Club: Getting dumped isn’t fun, but this movie will affirm that all girlfriends (friends or frenemies) have your back. Plus you can imagine all the best revenge plans without ever having to leave your couch.

3. Blue Valentine: Get ready to cry, and we mean really cry. This failed marriage is a realistic look into how two people change and drift apart over time. And also… Ryan Gosling. Need we say more?

4. Side Effects: You might think a depressing movie isn’t what you need right now, but this movie is all about a wildly unexpected plot twist. Plus the whole movie is suspenseful enough to keep you distracted for 100 minutes, yet weirdly disturbing enough to keep you from thinking about anything else the rest of the night.

5. My Sister’s Keeper: Why should you watch this movie if it’s not even about a relationship? Exactly. Get ready to cry over something that’s not your ex. This heart-wrenching film will show you that there are bigger things in life than a failed relationship.

6. Girl, Interrupted: There is something weirdly therapeutic about watching people whose lives are worse than yours. And in this movie, probably much, much worse.

7. Forgetting Sarah Marshall: Sometimes it’s the cheesiest humor that works when we’re down and out. This ridiculous movie is absurd, funny and full of moments that really capture the pain of a breakup.

8. Under the Tuscan Sun: Because the best revenge is to go out and buy an Italian villa. Or, at least dream of moving to Europe and experiencing the ultimate remodel project.

9. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind: It may seem like the best option would be to forget everything you ever experienced with your ex, but this movie shows you why you wouldn’t actually want to erase all of your memories.

10. The Vow: To end things on a positive note… this incredible romance is actually based on a true story, proving that there are still good guys (and gals) in the world, even if you’re feeling like you got the worst.

What movies have gotten you through rough relationships? Share your recommendations with us in the comments below!

The 6 Most Iconic Thanksgiving TV Episodes of All Time

The best things around the holidays are comforting and familiar. To be surrounded by friends, family, tradition, and delicious Thanksgiving appetizers is just amazing! So, in the spirit of all things warm and cozy, we rounded up 6 of the best Thanksgiving TV episodes from our favorite shows. Whether you’re into old-school Full House shenanigans or the mishaps of Modern Family, these are the six comfort shows that will make you laugh through all throughout Thanksgiving weekend.

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1. Full House Season 1, Episode 9 "The Miracle of Thanksgiving"

Watch on Hulu: We look back at season one of Full House with fond memories — mostly for this iconic episode wherein Joey constantly announces the arrival of the miracle *cue trumpet sound* of Thanksgiving. It’s not about how good the dinner turns out, it’s the fact that you even tried to roast a turkey.

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2. Boy Meets World Season 4, Episode 10 "Turkey Day"

Watch on Disney+: After learning about tribal prejudice in Africa, Cory and Shawn decide to combine family celebrations of Thanksgiving. The result is a touching but, of course, funny take on how different families celebrate in different ways. Reaching across the table is the new reaching across the aisle!

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3. Friends Season 5, Episode 8 "The One With All the Thanksgivings"

Watch on Max: You didn’t think we’d make it through this list without mentioning this iconic Thanksgiving TV episode, did you? It’s the one where the gang relives their terrible Thanksgivings of the past and Monica somehow winds up with a turkey on her head. Classic.

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4. How I Met Your Mother Season 3, Episode 9 "Slapsgiving"

Watch on Hulu: Every year, Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to honor traditions. Our favorite tradition? Slapsgiving from HIMYM. The episode that started it all — and forever struck fear into Barney’s heart — is our favorite Thanksgiving episode from the nine-season run!

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5. Modern Family Season 6, Episode 8 "Three Turkeys"

Watch on Hulu: It’s always nice when people pitch in and offer to help, but it can be impossible to know whether or not they’ll follow through. This hysterical holiday episode of Modern Family sees the clan end up *somehow* with three turkeys at the Thanksgiving table. At least there’s plenty of leftovers…

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6. Gilmore Girls Season 3, Episode 9 "A Deep-Fried Korean Thanksgiving"

Watch on Netflix: If you’re overbooked this Thanksgiving, just consider Lorelai and Rory, who celebrated four Thanksgivings in one day. Of course things go wrong, as they do with everybody’s Thanksgiving. It’s probably one of the most relatable episodes around holiday time.

Are there any shows we missed? Let us know your favorite Thanksgiving episodes @BritandCo!

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Here's Your First Look At Sydney Sweeney As "Incredible" Christy Martin

Sydney Sweeney isn't afraid to clap back at body shamers, and she's pretty dang good at it. After pictures of Sydney in a bikini (in her own backyard) leaked, trolls started calling her horrible names and even questioning if she was pregnant — and Sydney had the best response.

The Eden and Euphoria actress posted a video of the hate comments before following up with a montage of her insane training regimen for her new Christy Martin biopic. The new movie follows the professional boxer, who also survived a murder attempt from her husband James Martin. I'm sweating just looking at the photos, and thanks to Syd's powerhouse response to those haters, I'm even more excited to see the movie than I was.

Here's everything you need to know about Sydney Sweeney's new Christy Martin movie.

What is the female boxer movie in 2024?

The Christy Martin movie hasn't received an official title yet, but we do know director David Michôd is known for films with shorter titles. Plus, after The Iron Claw, I'm wondering if the movie will take inspiration from some iconic boxing moves, like The Knockout.

In addition to Sydney Sweeney we'll see Ben Foster play Christy's husband James Martin, Merritt Weaver, Katy O’Brien, Ethan Embry, Jess Gabor, Chad L. Coleman and Tony Cavalero.

Why are they making a movie about Christy Martin?

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The new Christy Martin biopic is coming on the heels of A Complete Unknown (about Bob Dylan) and the forthcoming Bruce Springsteen's Deliver Me From Nowhere movie. The swell of biopics offers a whole new perspective on figures we only think we know, as well as inspiration by showing them overcome serious challenges.

“Well the cat’s out of the bag thanks to some paps in bushes so here’s a little BTS from my film I’m working on right now,” Sydney Sweeney said in an Instagram post. “Over the past few months, I’ve been immersed in training to bring to life the story of an incredible woman — a true champion who fought battles both inside and outside the ring. Her journey is a testament to resilience, strength, and hope, and I’m honored to step into her shoes to share her powerful story with you all. more to come soon :)."

“I grappled and did kickboxing from 12-19 years old," Sydney also told Deadline. "I’ve been itching to get back into the ring, train, and transform my body. Christy’s story isn’t a light one, it’s physically and emotionally demanding, there’s a lot of weight to carry. But I love challenging myself.”

“I have a history of making movies about damaged men and I’d been wanting to make a film about a woman with a ferocious energy inside her," director David Michôd added. "When I came across the Christy Martin story two years ago I knew I’d found it. Her ferocity is intelligible and justifiable and audiences will crave it because of the circumstances she was forced to endure."

Was Christy Martin a good boxer?

Yes, Christy Martin was definitely a good boxer — she has 49 wins, 7 losses, and 3 draws, with 31 wins by knockout (no big deal). And in 2020, she also joined the International Boxing Hall of Fame.

Read up on why Monica Barbaro Says Meeting Timothée Chalamet On A Complete Unknown Was A "Beautiful, Magical Day" for our Bob Dylan biopic exclusive!

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The 'Emilia Pérez' Trailer Proves Selena Gomez Is A Force To Be Reckoned With

We've known for a decade that Selena Gomez can command any scene she's a part of. (Hello Wizards of Waverly Place!) And the entire world is starting to take notice thanks to her newest movie, Emilia Pérez. The musical thriller, which hits Netflix this fall, won both the Jury Prize and Best Actress Awards at Cannes in May 2024. We finally have the Emilia Pérez trailer, and it looks just as stunning and emotional as Cannes audiences promised it would be. Here's everything you need to know about the new 2024 movie.

What is the film Emilia Pérez about?

This new musical thriller, from writer & director Jacques Audiard, is split into four acts as it follows four women in Mexico. At the center of the story, cartel leader Emilia (played by Karla Sofía Gascón) gets the help of lawyer Rita (Zoe Saldaña) so she can fake her death and live her truth. It bends genres, defies expectations, and is just as gritty as it is beautiful.

Where can I stream Emilia Pérez?

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Emilia Pérez will premiere in select theaters November 1, 2024. The movie will hit Netflix on November 13, 2024.

Is Emilia Pérez in English or Spanish?

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The Emilia Pérez cast mostly speaks Spanish throughout the movie, but they speak some English as well.

Who's in the Emilia Pérez cast?

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Emilia Pérez stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Zoe Saldaña, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Edgar Ramírez.

Where was Emilia Pérez shot?

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The movie was shot in a studio in Paris, and the team used a blue screen to recreate Mexico digitally.

Check out the rest of this year's Fall Movies!

Lead image via Andreas Rentz/Getty Images

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Surprise! We Finally Have ‘The White Lotus’ Season 3 Trailer & Release Date.

The White Lotus season 3 is finally on its way, and it is, without a doubt, one of my most-anticipated 2025 TV shows. And we finally have an official release date! The new 8-episode season is coming even sooner than I could have hoped for, and there are plenty of sexy surprises in store.

In addition to the highly-anticipated return of Natasha Rothwell's Belinda, we're also going to meet characters played by Carrie Coon, Walton Goggins, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jason Isaacs, Parker Posey, Patrick Schwarzenegger, and Aimee Lou Wood. Talk about a stacked cast! I can't wait to watch the new episodesnext year but the first teaser will definitely hold us over.

Here's the first teaser trailer for the next season of the show — and The White Lotus season 3 release date!

'The White Lotus' season 3 trailer teases both pain and pleasure.

The White Lotus season 3 is coming February 16, 2025. This season we're headed to Thailand (after season 1 took us to Hawaii and season 2 took us to Italy), but amidst the stress-management meditation and incredible food, our cast is dealing with plenty of secrets, testing their limits throughout their week-long vacation.

"Everyone runs from pain towards pleasure," says the teaser trailer voiceover. "But they get there only to find more pain." The montage of late-night parties and unsettling shots like Parker Posey staring down the camera (and someone grilling a live crab until it catches on fire??) have me convinced The White Lotus season 3 is going to serve us an insane helping of both pain and pleasure.

We also get shots of Patrick Schwarzenegger lounging by the pool, Jason Isaacs taking a paranoid stroll through the jungle, and a coupled-up Aimee Lou Wood and Walton Goggins celebrating the fact their vacation didn't kill them.

And creator Mike White says 'The White Lotus' season 3 is going to be bigger than ever.

We know that The White Lotus season 3 is going to be the biggest season yet, thanks to interviews with the creator and crew. “It’s going to be a supersized White Lotus,” creator Mike White said in an interview with EW. “It’s going to be longer, bigger, crazier. I don’t know what people will think, but I am super excited, so at least for my own barometer, that’s a good thing…I’m super excited about the content of the season.”

And he's not the only one. Natasha Rothwell told PEOPLE that "White Lotus is going to give you a run for your money.”

"It's an excellent season and people are going to be very pleased," she continues. There's always something special about a third season thanks to the combination of familiarity and brand-new adventures, and the seductive intrigue The White Lotus season 3 is already proving my point.

Season 3 is always my favorite season of a show — especially considering Gilmore Girls Season 3 Is Simply The Best, And No TV Show Has Matched It Since. Check out our weekend email send for more TV news.

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Brandon Sklenar & Harrison Ford Protect Yellowstone Ranch In '1923' Season 2 Trailer

1923 season 2 isn't premiering until February 23 but Paramount continues to feed us with new images and teasers, and I am counting down the days until I can watch the new episodes. Creator Taylor Sheridan's new installment will reunite us with cast members like Harrison Ford's Jacob Dutton, Helen Mirren's Cara Dutton, Brandon Sklenar's Spencer Dutton, and Julia Schlaepfer's Alexandra (and hopefully reunite them with each other) as they fight to protect Yellowstone ranch — and the brand new 1923 season 2 trailer just teased even more and I don't know how I'll be able to wait until February.

Here's every detail you missed in the new 1923 season 2 trailer.

Amidst the chaos of '1923' season 2, Brandon Sklenar's Spencer "knows what to do."

"Our whole way of life is under attack," Harrison Ford says in the new teaser, while Helen Mirren cocks a shotgun and both Darren Mann's Jack Dutton and Michelle Randolph's Elizabeth Strafford Dutton look on. After the end of season 1, we already know that Jerome Flynn's Banner Creighton and Timothy Dalton's Donald Whitfield are determined to punish the Duttons — and there's no better way to do that than take their ranch.

Meanwhile Spencer, who was split up from Alex during their transatlantic voyage to London, is the only hope for protecting the ranch. He promises, "I know what to do," presumably while on the phone with a mysterious someone. I'm really hoping it's Cara because after the absolute distress they put her through last season, I want her and Spencer to be able to talk! Give them some room to breathe Taylor Sheridan!

We also get glimpses of Alex running through the ship (remember, she's still basically trapped in the middle of the ocean), and based on all the cowboys who bring weapons to the train station, it looks like Spencer could be in danger before he even gets to the ranch.

And it's going to be entertaining until the very end.

While Yellowstone's series finale isn't the end for Beth and Rip (they're getting a spinoff!), it looks like 1923 season 2 will be the end for Jacob, Cara, and Spencer. “No, no, it’s bookend," Brandon Skelnar said in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter in May 2023. "It’s still limited, but I think of it as one piece — there’s just a split in the middle, but it’s all one piece. It will conclude."

But don't worry — Brandon also promises season 2 will totally satisfy your TV drama cravings. “I can confidently say that it’s going to be absolutely incredible,” Brandon told Forbes ahead of It Ends With Us. “The tone shifts a lot and it’s definitely a bit darker. It’s very beautiful.” I can't wait to see more episodes (even if two season of this show will never be enough for me). Good thing we have Beth & Rip's spinoff and Taylor's new show The Madison to tide us over!

Read why Everyone Is Roasting Yellowstone Creator Taylor Sheridan For Casting Bella Hadid As His Girlfriend for even more TV show news — and 17 TV Shows Yellowstone Fans Should Watch After The Finale.

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