If you’re a fan of the stylish and sassy 2006 comedy The Devil Wears Prada, you’ve probably watched it more times than you can count. Between the biting one-liners delivered by Meryl Streep’s icy editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway’s charming turn as aspiring journalist Andy Sachs, and of course, all that delicious fashion porn, it’s endlessly re-watchable.
But if you’re in the mood for something in a similar vein, what other movies can provide the same mix of career woman drama, workplace humor, and enviable couture? Never fear – we’ve rounded up 15 of the best films to queue up after your latest Devil Wears Prada rewatch. From frothy rom-coms to more serious looks at women in the workforce, these movies all share some DNA with the antics at Runway magazine.
1. 13 Going on 30
This 2004 charmer stars Jennifer Garner as Jenna Rink, a gawky teen who makes a wish on her 13th birthday and wakes up in the body and life of her 30-year-old self. Like Andy in Devil Wears Prada, the grown-up Jenna has a glamorous job in the magazine industry. But as she navigates her new high-powered career and social circle, she starts to realize the choices her adult self has made don’t align with what truly makes her happy. With a sweet central romance and an absolutely iconic “Thriller” dance scene, 13 Going on 30 is a feel-good gem.
2. The Intern
In this 2015 Nancy Meyers comedy, Robert De Niro plays Ben, a 70-year-old retiree who becomes an intern at a fashion startup founded by workaholic Jules (Anne Hathaway, playing a very different character than Andy). What could have been a one-joke premise becomes a poignant cross-generational friendship, as Ben’s old-school wisdom helps Jules reevaluate her priorities. Hathaway is characteristically luminous, and De Niro brings his signature gravitas to a rare comedic role.
3. Morning Glory
The Devil Wears Prada screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna penned this 2010 comedy about a young TV producer (Rachel McAdams) tasked with revitalizing a struggling morning show. Her solution is to pair a grumpy, hard-news veteran (Harrison Ford) with the show’s peppy longtime host (Diane Keaton). Generational clashes and hilarious on-air gaffes ensue. McAdams is at her most endearingly plucky, and Ford has a ball sending up his curmudgeonly persona.
4. Ugly Betty
Ok, this one’s a TV series, not a movie, but it shares more than a little in common with Devil Wears Prada. America Ferrera stars as Betty Suarez, a sweet but style-challenged young woman who lands a job at an elite fashion magazine. Like Andy, Betty is initially mocked by her designer-clad coworkers but eventually wins them over with her talent and charm. The show ran for four delightful seasons, serving up soapy twists, colorful characters, and of course, plenty of fashion.
5. The Bold Type
Another TV pick, Freeform’s dramedy The Bold Type follows three millennial women navigating careers in the magazine industry. One of them, Jane (Katie Stevens), is an earnest writer clearly modeled on Andy Sachs. The show explores similar themes of female ambition and mentorship, with the added bonus of tackling hot-button social issues. Plus, with a three-season run, it’s an easy binge watch.
6. Confessions of a Shopaholic
Based on Sophie Kinsella’s bestselling novel, this fizzy 2009 comedy stars Isla Fisher as a shopping-addicted magazine journalist who ironically lands a gig writing for a financial publication. While her character is a bit sillier than the more practical Andy, the film has fun contrasting its heroine’s love of fashion with her fish-out-of-water status at a sober money magazine. A pre-Crazy Rich Asians Henry Golding shows up as her dashing boss/love interest.
7. The Intern
Another workplace comedy featuring a mismatched central duo, The Intern stars Anne Hathaway as the founder of a fashion e-commerce startup, with Robert De Niro as her unlikely 70-year-old intern. While not as quippy as Devil Wears Prada, the film has a similar interest in the challenges faced by women in positions of corporate power. Hathaway’s character struggles to balance her company’s needs with her home life, a conflict that will feel very familiar to Miranda Priestly.
8. Cruella
This 2021 origin story spins off the iconic 101 Dalmatians villain Cruella de Vil into an aspiring fashion designer who goes to war with a ruthless magnate played by Emma Thompson. The Devil Wears Prada comparisons are inevitable, with Thompson chewing the scenery in haute couture as a Miranda Priestly-esque tyrant. But the film has style to spare, with a series of eye-popping fashion set pieces and a arch, campy central performance from Emma Stone.
9. The Dressmaker
Kate Winslet stars in this 2015 dramedy as a glamorous dressmaker who returns to her small Australian hometown to care for her ailing mother. Along the way, she transforms the local women with her stunning creations and sets out to exact revenge on those who wronged her in the past. While a bit darker than Devil Wears Prada, the film has a similar fascination with the power of fashion to change lives. And Winslet wears a series of knockout gowns with Streepian panache.
10. Funny Face
For a classic take on the fashion industry, check out this 1957 musical starring Audrey Hepburn as a bookish young woman turned reluctant model. Fred Astaire co-stars as the fashion photographer who discovers her, clearly modeled on real-life camera legend Richard Avedon. With a fizzy Gershwin score and an array of stunning Givenchy costumes for Hepburn, it’s a chic, charming concoction that set the template for fashion-world comedies to come.
11. The Devil Wears Prada
What, you thought we’d make a list of movies like The Devil Wears Prada and not include the original? In case you need a refresher: Anne Hathaway stars as Andy Sachs, an aspiring journalist who takes a job as an assistant at a prestigious fashion magazine. Her boss, Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep), is a terrifying, impossible-to-please ice queen who puts Andy through the wringer. But as Andy starts to invest in her job and her style, she risks losing herself in the process. With endlessly quotable dialogue and Oscar-nominated turns from Streep and Stanley Tucci, it’s the gold standard of fashion-world comedies.
12. The September Issue
For a real-life look inside Vogue magazine, check out this 2009 documentary chronicling the creation of the publication’s massive September issue. While editor-in-chief Anna Wintour is clearly the inspiration for Miranda Priestly, the film paints a more nuanced portrait of her leadership style and creative process. It’s a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of the fashion bible, and a must-watch for Devil Wears Prada fans.
13. Legally Blonde
Reese Witherspoon stars in this 2001 comedy as Elle Woods, a bubbly sorority girl who enrolls in Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. Like Andy Sachs, Elle is initially dismissed by her snobby classmates but eventually proves her worth through smarts and hard work. With its fizzy tone and focus on female empowerment, it makes a perfect double feature with Devil Wears Prada.
14. Mean Girls
Another classic of the early 2000s, Mean Girls stars Lindsay Lohan as Cady, a formerly homeschooled teen who infiltrates her high school’s popular clique. While set in a suburban high school rather than a glossy magazine, the film shares Devil Wears Prada’s affection for smart, ambitious women and its fascination with the cutthroat social politics of an image-obsessed milieu. And Rachel McAdams gives a villainous turn as queen bee Regina George that rivals Streep’s.
15. Julie & Julia
Meryl Streep takes on another iconic real-life figure in this 2009 comedy-drama. She plays Julia Child in the story of the famed chef’s rise to culinary stardom, intercut with the journey of Julie Powell (Amy Adams), a modern-day writer who sets out to cook all 524 recipes in Child’s landmark cookbook. Like Devil Wears Prada, it’s a story about two women separated by time but united by their ambition and their love of their chosen fields. And Streep is predictably brilliant, capturing Child’s joie de vivre and undeniable star power.
So there you have it – 15 fabulous films to satisfy your Devil Wears Prada craving. Whether you’re in the mood for more magazine-world antics, sharp-tongued heroines, or just a surplus of style, these movies will keep that same energy going.
So the next time you finish watching Andy toss her cell phone into that iconic fountain, queue up one of these delightful films as the perfect chaser. That’s all.
