In 2014, Cameron Diaz, Leslie Mann, and Kate Upton starred in the comedy The Other Woman. The film revolved around Kate King (Mann), a Connecticut housewife who finds out her husband Mark (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) is having an affair with a woman named Carly (Diaz). Carly and Kate are both blindsided that they were betrayed by the same man and team up to take him down. Along the way, both women find out they weren't the only ones in Mark's bed — a third woman, Amber (Upton), was also dating Mark. Against all odds, the women rally together and take down Mark while also becoming best friends.
The Other Woman did well at box office and became an instant classic for anyone who's ever been scorned or loves movies about female friendship. The following 10 films totally fall in line with The Other Woman's sensibilities, showcasing women coming together. After all, hell hath no fury like a woman scorned.
The First Wives Club (1996)
The First Wives Club may be an oldie, but it's a goodie. Starring Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler, and Diane Keaton, these three women play best friends who all undergo a transformation at the same time. After the death of their friend, the women reconnect and help each other in their respective marriages. From affairs to divorces to breakups, this trio prove that friendship can cure all.
The Women (1939, 2008)
The Women was released back in 1939 and told the tale of gossip and girlfriends. A woman named Mary (Norma Shearer) is disgusted when she finds out her husband was having an affair with a gorgeous saleswoman played by Joan Crawford. Mary wishes the gossip about her husband would fade away but she runs into her husband's mistress before it can. The confrontation gets heated when Crawford's character is unphased by Mary and continues seeing her husband. Things get juicier when Mary's friends and family get involved.
In 2008, a rendition of The Women came out starring Meg Ryan, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, and more Hollywood heavy-hitters. Like The Other Woman, both films are packed full of marriage drama.
Sex And The City 2 (2010)
Thankfully, you needn't have watched all the Sex and the City episodes to enjoy the movies. With two films to the franchise's name, Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) does an iconic recap on the ladies' lives and storylines before the movie takes off.
For anyone who enjoyed the female camaraderie of The Other Woman, Sex and the City 2 delivers completely with the charming tale of four best friends who are all different in their own way. The film does a fantastic job at depicting marriage, living apart, old flames, and growing as friends.
Friends With Benefits (2011)
In 2011, Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake teamed up for a romantic comedy called Friends with Benefits. In the film, Jamie (Kunis) and Dylan (Timberlake) meet through work and quickly become best friends. After a late night of talking, the two agree that sex shouldn't be so complicated or emotion-packed.
To test their theory, the two become friends with benefits and enter a whirlwind of ups and downs that they weren't expecting. When families are introduced and other possible relationships are explored, judgments are blurred. However, Kunis and Timberlake have great chemistry on screen. Friends with Benefits is a raunchy comedy that fans of The Other Women will love.
The Bride Wore Black (1968)
This French film centers on a woman named Julie (Jeanne Moreau) in mourning after her new husband is shot just minutes after saying "I do." It's when she's grieving that she decides to go after the men who killed her husband and becomes her victims' dream woman in order to get close to them. Once in their presence, Julie reveals who she is and kills them before they can do anything about it. Like The Other Woman, The Bride Wore Black is the epitome of female revenge.
9 to 5 (1980)
It's not just The Other Woman fans who need to see 9 to 5, but Grace and Frankie fans should too since it stars Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Dolly Parton.
In the film, the three women play co-workers who are sick and tired of being mistreated at work. Their boss, Hart, spreads distasteful rumors about them, is abusive, and makes sexist remarks. The ladies decide to get revenge, but their plan goes awry, leading to some hilarious yet nerve-wracking moments. 9 to 5 proves that good things come from equal opportunities and let's be honest, there's nothing better than watching this trio of talented women.
Fatal Attraction (1987)
Iconic thriller Fatal Attraction stars Glenn Close and Michael Douglas. It's one of those films that has viewers sitting on the edge of their seats. The 1987 films tells the story of Dan Gallagher (Douglas), a married lawyer who has an affair with Alex (Close) after meeting her at work. This affair gets trickier when Alex becomes obsessed with Dan and threatens him if he leaves their casual fling. The obsession only increases over time and becomes horrifyingly dangerous. For anyone who loves a psychological thriller and a creepy former mistress, this film is the ticket. Imagine The Other Woman, but terrifying.
He’s Just Not That Into You (2009)
He's Just Not That Into You is the genius story about women championing each other to the point of desperation. The movie does a great job at interweaving storylines that all have a similar message: what works for some relationships doesn't work for all. He's Just Not That Into You boasts a killer cast, including Jennifer Aniston, Ben Affleck, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, and more. Similar to The Other Woman, relationships are tested throughout this film, but friends are always there to pick up the pieces.
Bad Moms (2016)
Moms everywhere appreciated 2016's Bad Moms, starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell, and Kathryn Hahn. The film shines a light on how so many moms do hard work with little recognition. The plot kicks off with Amy (Kunis) finding out her husband was having an online affair, but she uses this tragedy as her awakening. With the help of fellow moms, Amy grows into the woman she always wanted to be but felt she couldn't because of her marriage. Bad Moms did so well that a sequel released a year later. The female friendship dynamic is just as charming as it is in The Other Woman.
A Vigilante (2018)
For any action lovers out there, A Vigilante is the perfect mix of a thrilling and dramatic love story gone wrong. Sadie (Olivia Wilde) she acts as a guardian angel of sorts for any woman or child suffering domestic abuse. Through a series of flashbacks, viewers learn that Sadie was in an abusive relationship where her husband tried killing her and her son. When she escaped his grasp, she went on the road to help others in need. However, was she secretly on a mission to find her husband for revenge, or was he on the road looking for her? This movie has gore, action, and thrills throughout the entire ride. While it sure isn't a comedy, A Vigilante is all about women standing up for themselves, just like The Other Woman.