There are so many fun ways to celebrate another year of your life – from parties to cake! We personally love a great night in whether we’re solo or with family or friends! Make it a party with these best feel-good movies to watch on your birthday!
From fun romantic comedies to inspirational dramas, each of these amazing movies on this list are sure to make your big day extra special.
With these best feel-good movies to watch on your birthday, you can enjoy your favorite snacks while being inspired by your favorite actors on screen!
Best Movies to Watch On Your Birthday
Instead of being sad about turning one year older, why not use your birthday to enjoy a great movie? Celebrate your special day with one of these films – they’re some of the best movies to watch on your birthday!
13 Going on 30
A 13 year old girl makes a wish to become an adult on her birthday. And her wish comes true when she wakes up as a 30-year-old version of herself (Jennifer Garner) in this fun rom-com.
Sixteen Candles
A young girl’s (Molly Ringwald) sixteenth birthday seems like it’s headed for disaster, but a chance meeting with her crush might turn the day around.
This is 40
A couple turning 40 (Leslie Mann and Paul Rudd) struggles with marriage and facing middle age.
Happy Death Day
A college student (Jessica Rothe) is forced to relive the day of her death until she figures out who her murderer is.
Toy Story
When a kid gets a new space ranger toy (Tim Allen) for his birthday, his other toys are forced to get along with the new addition to the crew.
The Princess Diaries
A shy teenager (Anne Hathaway) is thrown for a loop when she finds out that her late father was a king, making her his heir to the throne.
Bridget Jones’ Diary
At the beginning of a new year, Bridget Jones (Renee Zellweger) decides it’s time to take her life in her own hands and sparks up a relationship with two eligible bachelors (Colin Firth and Hugh Grant).
Fried Green Tomatoes
When timid Evelyn (Kathy Bates) meets Ninny at a nursing home, the old woman’s story of sisterly love inspires her to take charge of her own life.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
On his 11th birthday, a young boy learns he has magical abilities and is whisked away to a secret school for wizards.
Big
When a wish transforms a 12 year old boy into a 30 year old man (Tom Hanks), he finds a job at a toy company and a beautiful love interest (Elizabeth Perkins), but the pressure of adult life quickly begins to weigh on him.
Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
A high schooler (Matthew Broderick) goes to extreme measures to make his day off school the best day possible.
The Game
A financial genius (Michael Douglas) gets an unconventional gift on his birthday, forcing him head-first into a mind-bending game that makes him question his reality.
Project X
A high school kid (Thomas Mann) and his friends throw an epic party while his parents are away.
Can’t Hardly Wait
A nerdy teen (Ethan Embry) hopes to win the heart of the most popular girl in school (Jennifer Love Hewitt) at a house party.
Trolls
Trolls Poppy (Anna Kendrick) and Branch (Justin Timberlake) head out on a music-filled adventure to save their family from the giant Bergens, who want to eat them for dinner.
Breakfast at Tiffany’s
An up and coming writer finds himself falling for his eccentric neighbor (Audrey Hepburn), who supports her luxurious lifestyle by working as an escort.
Mama Mia!
While preparing for her upcoming wedding, a young bride (Amanda Seyfried) secretly invites three men from her mother’s (Meryl Streep) past to uncover who her father may be.
Pretty Woman
A prostitute (Julia Roberts) is swept off her feet by a rich and successful client (Richard Gere).
Legally Blonde
A sorority girl (Reese Witherspoon) earns a spot at Harvard Law School in order to win back her college boyfriend, but learns to love herself instead.
Sisters
Before their family home goes on the market, two sisters return to their childhood house to throw one last party in this Tina Fey and Amy Poehler comedy.
Matilda
A gifted young girl (Mara Wilson) uses her magical powers to survive her self-absorbed parents and mean private school principal in this feel-good family favorite.
Forrest Gump
A simple man (Tom Hanks) leads an extraordinary life as he takes part in the Vietnam War, meets the president, captains a shrimping boat, and falls in love with his childhood sweetheart in this heartwarming movie.
Enchanted
A classic fairy tale princess (Amy Adams) is cast into modern day New York City by an evil witch, where she must fall in love with her prince charming in order to return home.
Eat Pray Love
While at a crossroads in her life, a woman (Julia Roberts) decides to travel the world to help her find meaning and happiness through food and meditation.
Looking for more ideas? Find the perfect romantic comedy to watch with your best friend, a musical for your kids, or a funny movie the entire family will enjoy!
Don’t forget your movie night snacks or ice cream bar, either!
Have a great birthday!!
