If you love coastal kitchens, romantic storytelling, strong women, beautiful interiors, and scenes where someone is always making something delicious from scratch, welcome—you’re in the right place. These movies are peak Nancy Meyers, or they channel that same warm, elegant energy we all crave.
Directed by Nancy Meyers
These are the classics—the official Nancy Meyers collection. Expect dreamy homes, heartfelt dialogue, and lots of wine and linen.
Father of the Bride (1991)
The original Nancy Meyers house we all fell in love with. Steve Martin stars as a sentimental dad navigating his daughter’s wedding plans. Cozy, funny, and full of heart.
Father of the Bride Part II (1995)
Baby chaos and more family bonding. This sequel is just as charming, with even more swoon-worthy interiors.
The Parent Trap (1998)
A double-dose of Lindsay Lohan and a story that takes us from Napa Valley to London. The dream house, the fashion, the soundtrack—it’s all top-tier comfort viewing.
What Women Want (2000)
A smart rom-com with Mel Gibson suddenly hearing women’s thoughts. A little quirky, very early 2000s, and starring Helen Hunt in peak career mode.
Something’s Gotta Give (2003)
The Hamptons beach house alone is reason enough to watch. Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson are magnetic in this age-defying love story full of sharp dialogue and coastal charm.
The Holiday (2006)
A house swap between a snowy English village and a glamorous LA home leads to two separate but equally cozy love stories. A must-watch during winter—or anytime you're craving Jude Law and warm lighting.
It’s Complicated (2009)
Meryl Streep plays a successful bakery owner who finds herself in a love triangle with Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin. Warm, funny, and full of kitchen goals.
Movies That Feel Like Nancy Meyers (But Aren’t)
These films weren’t directed by Nancy Meyers, but they check all the boxes: stunning homes, heartfelt relationships, strong female leads, and lots of comfort.
You’ve Got Mail (1998)
Nora Ephron delivers one of the most charming love stories of all time. Set in New York City in the fall, it stars Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks as bookstore rivals turned soulmates.
Sleepless in Seattle (1993)
Another Nora Ephron classic. It’s romantic, a little wistful, and full of soft moments that feel timeless. Seattle and New York both shine in this coast-to-coast connection.
Julie & Julia (2009)
A love letter to food, Paris, and self-discovery. This film follows two women—Julia Child in the 1950s and Julie Powell in the early 2000s—as they cook their way through life changes and emotional growth.
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
After a painful divorce, a writer impulsively buys a villa in Italy and starts over. This film is warm, sunny, and all about healing in the most beautiful setting imaginable.
Home Again (2017)
Directed by Nancy’s daughter, Hallie Meyers-Shyer, this one stars Reese Witherspoon as a newly single mom navigating life, romance, and unexpected houseguests in a stunning LA home.
Because I Said So (2007)
Diane Keaton stars as a meddling mother trying to set up her daughter, played by Mandy Moore. It’s chaotic, funny, and full of gorgeous, lived-in kitchens and heartfelt family dynamics.
What Makes a Nancy Meyers Movie So Special?
Spacious kitchens with big islands, white cabinetry, and copper pots
Wine being poured while characters discuss their lives, often in linen shirts
Women baking or cooking to process their emotions
Serene backdrops: the California coast, the Hamptons, Italian villas, or cozy English cottages
Adult romantic tension, but with depth, charm, and maturity
Homes you want to move into immediately
Wardrobes full of cream sweaters, button-downs, and effortless neutrals
Weekend Watchlist Idea:
Friday: You’ve Got Mail
Saturday: Something’s Gotta Give
Sunday: Father of the Bride (double feature with Part II)
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