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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.