10 Movies to Inspire Your Beautiful Reinvention

Are you on a journey of transformation? Whether you're going through a major life transition, redefining your career, focusing more on wellness and self-care, or simply creating a life filled with beauty and purpose, the journey to becoming your best self is exciting – and often scary.

Along the journey, movies can help inspire you. These twelve films capture the essence of reinvention, personal growth, and living beautifully. So pour a cup of tea (or a glass of wine), curl up in your coziest spot, and let these stories inspire your own transformation.

Note: These are linked to Amazon Prime. However, you may be able to watch them on other streaming services as well.

1. It’s Complicated (2009)

The music, scenery, and interiors are enough to inspire anyone wanting to live a beautiful life. Meryl Streep’s character epitomizes taking the lemons life circumstances have given you and making lemonade. This film is a reminder that life—and love—can be just as exciting in midlife as it was when you were younger.

This movie would be perfect for those in mid-life, for those going through (or have gone through) a divorce, have a complicated relationship with their ex-husband, are experiencing the empty nest syndrome, or are finding new love again in mid-life.

2. Something’s Gotta Give (2003)

Nancy Meyers’ signature aesthetic shines in this film. Also, this is one of my favorite soundtracks, especially in the summer. Diane Keaton’s character is inspiring in the way she stays true to herself, the vulnerable and fierce way she loves others, how she pours her pain into her creative work, and how she, in the end, realizes the strength she possesses.

This movie is perfect for a woman in mid-life (or beyond) who is evolving, a romantic at heart, one who loves a cozy (yet glamorous) aesthetic, one who loves witty, intelligent dialogue, and a woman who finds joy in re-invention.

3. Home Again (2017)

Home Again is an inspiring film about a woman who just turned 40, is raising two daughters, and recently moved from New York to California. It’s filled with Nancy Myer’s signature aesthetic and celebrates reinvention and a woman creating a new, beautiful life for herself. Reese Witherspoon’s character is vulnerable and honest in communicating her regrets and self-doubts in both love and her work. In the end, she embraces these changes with humor and grace.

This movie is perfect for a woman going through significant life transitions like a milestone birthday, a major move, adjusting to single parenthood, or dusting off their dreams for a career they are passionate about but put aside for many years.

4. The Intern (2015)

Anne Hathaway plays a strong yet overextended entrepreneur who learns valuable lessons about balance, elegance, and wisdom from Robert De Niro’s old-school charm. A heartwarming reminder that success doesn’t mean doing it all alone.

This movie would be perfect for the ambitious woman who is trying to balance their personal and professional lives, one who adores an old soul and values the wisdom of experienced mentors, one who loves beautiful aesthetics and a deep, thoughtful storyline that makes you rethink how you balance love and work.

5. Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)

This film is for every woman who has ever dreamed of running away to Italy to start anew. It’s about personal reinvention, stepping out of your comfort zone, cultivating resilience through tough times, and building a beautiful life from the ground up.

This movie would be perfect for the woman who is ready to embrace a fresh start, whether by choice or circumstance; one who may have faced heartbreak or a major transition and is looking for inspiration to rebuild with courage and grace. Oh, and one who loves movies set in the Italian countryside!

6. The Devil Wears Prada (2006)

For all you fashion lovers, this film is so fun! Anne Hathaway’s character undergoes an outward transformation; however, this reinvention story also reminds us that while it’s wonderful to go through a glow-up, staying true to your values is even more important.

The movie would be perfect for the woman who loves fashion – and fashion magazines, loves New York City and Paris, sometimes struggles with that work-life balance, and wants to embrace a more elegant exterior while also nurturing her inner wisdom about what is right for her, no matter what others think.

7. Coco Before Chanel (2009)

Before she became a fashion icon, Coco Chanel was a woman who defied society’s expectations and reinvented herself. She did not have an easy beginning and went through many difficult situations in adulthood. She even made decisions that often frustrated me as the viewer. However, considering what she had gone through, I understood why she thought and acted like she did.

This film would be perfect for the woman who loves the Chanel brand, is fascinated with France, and is perhaps going through (or wants to go through) her own transformation but lacks the courage to go against the grain of what is expected of her. This film is a reminder that transformation begins not only with a vision – but also the courage to pursue it.

8. The Jane Austen Book Club (2007)

A group of women, all at different ages and stages of their lives, have something in common – they all love Jane Austen novels. As they go through each book, they find wisdom and inspiration within the pages and with one another as they each face their own transformations. The fact that this movie is based around Jane Austen and a strong sense of community is why I love this one so much.

This film would be perfect for a Jane Austen fan who values their friendships with other women and sees community as a source of motivation and encouragement when undergoing a personal transition or reinvention.

9. My Fair Lady (1964)

This classic movie showcases one of the most famous glow-ups of all time. The costumes, the setting, and the witty dialogue are superb. But beyond this, we get to see Eliza's struggles as she transforms herself.

This film would be perfect for the woman who is ready to refine not just her appearance but her confidence and sense of self as well. If you’ve ever felt underestimated, Eliza’s journey will inspire (and delight) you.

10. Funny Face (1957)

Beyond the charming plot, Audrey Hepburn and all the stunning fashion are reason enough to watch. It’s filled with timeless elegance, and the story reminds us of just how beautiful an inner and outward transformation can be.

This would be perfect for those who love classic films, fashion, and Audrey Hepburn – and are inspired by a beautiful and sophisticated story of personal growth and transformation.

Enjoy being inspired!

These films are more than just entertainment—they’re an elegant source of motivation for your reinvention. Your story may look different than each of these movies, but the spirit of the characters we each can resonate with – their struggles, their self-doubt, their personal growth, their triumphs – both large and small – are all things we can relate to when we’re at a crossroads in our lives. Let these stories remind you that change is possible.