5 Nancy Meyers Films To Watch Ahead of Her New Film!

The 2020s have felt noticeably short on the kind of romantic comedies that once dominated the silver screen. While a few recent hits have sparked whispers of a revival, nothing signals a true rom-com comeback quite like the news that Nancy Meyers is returning with a new film -- her first as writer, director, and producer since 2015!

Meyers’s films resonate because they understand that love stories are richer when women have fulfilling lives beyond their romantic endeavors. Her heroines have careers, taste, and beautifully lived-in homes. Beneath the aspirational kitchens and cashmere sweaters are stories about self-worth, reinvention, and finding love without losing yourself. As we wait for her next film, set to release Christmas 2027, there’s no better time to revisit the films that defined her legacy.

1. Father of the Bride (1991)

While Meyers did not direct Father of the Bride, she wrote and produced this beloved comedy starring Steve Martin. More family comedy than traditional rom-com, the film follows a devoted father struggling to accept his daughter’s upcoming wedding. Endlessly rewatchable, it showcases Meyers’s signature ability to blend humor with heartfelt emotion. (Stream on Disney+/Hulu)

2. The Parent Trap (1998)

This nostalgic favorite follows identical twins who meet at summer camp and hatch a plan to reunite their divorced parents. Starring a young Lindsay Lohan in a breakout dual performance, the film is full of charm and became an integral part of every '90s kid’s childhood. (Stream on Disney+)

3. Something’s Gotta Give (2003) 

A successful playwright in her fifties (Diane Keaton) unexpectedly falls for an aging bachelor (Jack Nicholson) known for dating much younger women. Set against the backdrop of a dreamy Hamptons beach house, their witty sparring slowly gives way to romance. The film stands out for centering a middle-aged woman as the romantic lead, redefining who is considered desirable on screen and reminding audiences that love doesn’t have an expiration date. (Stream on Tubi)

4. The Holiday (2006) 

Two women, one living in Los Angeles (Cameron Diaz) and one in England (Kate Winslet), swap homes after romantic heartbreak and unexpectedly find love again. With its cozy English cottage and sun-soaked California mansion, the film is peak Meyers comfort viewing. Beyond the settings, it celebrates women rebuilding their confidence on their own terms. It’s a cozy romance with a core message about self-worth and friendship. (Stream on Tubi)

5. What Women Want (2000) 

When cocky ad executive Nick Marshall (Mel Gibson) gains the ability to hear women’s thoughts, his world is turned upside down. As he begins to understand the women around him, he finds himself falling for his colleague Darcy McGuire (Helen Hunt). The film cleverly blends fantasy with workplace satire. (Stream on Paramount+ and Pluto TV)