Movies like What a Girl Wants

Much like What a Girl Wants, The Princess Diaries tells the story of an ordinary girl discovering she has royal heritage. Fans will enjoy Anne Hathaway's transformation from a shy San Francisco teen to a princess of Genovia under the guidance of her grandmother, played by Julie Andrews.

In The Lizzie McGuire Movie, Hilary Duff's character embarks on a trip to Rome that leads to adventure and self-discovery. Viewers who enjoyed What a Girl Wants will appreciate another story about a young girl finding herself while navigating a new and exciting environment.

Ella Enchanted is a fairytale adventure where Anne Hathaway plays a young woman struggling with a magical obedience gift. This romantic comedy's charm and whimsy will delight fans of the heartfelt and fantastical elements found in What a Girl Wants.

She's the Man features Amanda Bynes as she disguises herself as her brother to play on an all-boys soccer team. The comedy and challenges of cross-dressing in high school offer similar appeal to What a Girl Wants, with a mix of romance and identity exploration.

A modern twist on the Cinderella fairy tale, A Cinderella Story has Hillary Duff playing a high school student who yearns for freedom from her demanding stepmother. It's a blend of romance, comedy, and teenage dreams that resonates with fans of What a Girl Wants.

Starring Lindsay Lohan, Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen centers on a teenager who moves to the suburbs and struggles to maintain her identity. The film captures the essence of teenage dramas and the quest for self-expression, much like What a Girl Wants.

Ice Princess showcases a brainy girl's unexpected journey into the world of competitive figure skating, challenging familial expectations just like Daphne Reynolds in What a Girl Wants. It's a story of empowerment and finding one's own path.