Movies like Working Girl

Featuring the journey of an aspiring journalist navigating the demanding fashion industry under her formidable boss, The Devil Wears Prada resonates with Working Girl's themes of ambition and personal transformation.

With its central theme of defying expectations, Legally Blonde showcases the story of Elle Woods, a sorority girl who enrolls in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend, only to discover her potential in law. Like Working Girl, it's an inspirational story of professional growth and self-discovery.

Based on a true story, Erin Brockovich shows a single mother's fight against a power company accused of polluting a city's water supply. Like Working Girl, it features a strong-willed female protagonist overcoming social barriers to bring about justice and change.

Big delves into the fantasy of a young boy who wishes to be an adult and suddenly finds himself in a grown man's body, rising in the corporate ranks. This film parallels Working Girl’s theme of unexpected career advancement and the comedic hurdles along the way.

Baby Boom tells the story of a high-powered consultant who inherits a baby from a distant relative, shaking up her professional life. Similar to Working Girl, it explores the balance of career aspirations with personal life, and the challenges faced by women in the corporate world.

Morning Glory follows an up-and-coming television producer who revives a struggling morning show. It carries Working Girl's spirit of professional reinvention and the challenges of proving oneself in a competitive field.