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'A League of Their Own' (1992) -

Baseball season means spring, and this beloved film focuses on women in the sport. Not only that, it features an all-star cast including Geena Davis, Madonna, Rosie O'Donnell, and Tom Hanks.

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'Emma' (1996) -

Gwyneth Paltrow stars in one of the many adaptions of the Jane Austen novel about a charming young girl who tries to interfere with everyone else's life but ends up learning a lot about her own. Set in the English countryside, there are plenty of green foothills and wild flower gardens.

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'The Sound of Music' (1965) -

Based on the real-life story of the Van Trapp family singing group, this cinema classic will make your heart warm with breathtaking landscapes of the Austrian alps.

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'Under the Tuscan Sun' (2003) -

This feel-good flick is the perfect spring watch. With stunning visuals of Tuscany, it also has the overall theme of renewal and finding one's self.

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'The Wizard of Oz' (1939) -

In this Oscar-winning classic, Judy Garland plays Dorothy, who along with her canine friend Toto and a trio of characters ends up in the colorful land of Oz seeking the help of a wizard to get home.

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'Memoirs of a Geisha' (2005) -

This film, based on the best-selling book of the same name, won three Oscars and offers stunning visuals of cherry blossom trees and pristine Japanese gardens.

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'Field of Dreams' (1989) -

This baseball film starring Kevin Costner is far from the usual sports film. It tells the story of an Iowan farmer who hears a voice in a dream with a message that he needs to build a field.

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'Pride & Prejudice' (2005) -

It doesn't get more spring than a bare-faced Keira Knightley strolling through tall grass in the English countryside while a golden hue settles on the fields. This movie adaptation of the iconic Jane Austen novel is everything you need to reminisce about spring.

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'Mary Poppins' (1964) -

The Oscar-winning film about a very special nanny (Julie Andrews) is a family feel-good story with many memorable scenes.

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'The Great Gatsby' (2013) -

Based on F. Scott Fitzgerald's classic novel, this impressive film had an enormous budget. And while the movie ends on a darker note, Gatsby's attempts at wooing Daisy offer some beautiful floral moments.

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'Ferris Bueller's Day Off' (1986) -

Starring Matthew Broderick as high schooler Ferris Bueller, he one day wakes up with spring fever and decides to ditch school for one epic afternoon.

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'Bambi' (1942) -

While the traumatic events take place in the winter, it’s those flower-filled scenes between the beloved deer and Thumper that warm our hearts.

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'Little Women' (2019) -

Greta Gerwig's 'Little Women' offers amazing aesthetics and the delightful setting of 19th-century Massachusetts. It stars an ensemble cast with Saoirse Ronan, Emma Watson, Florence Pugh, Meryl Streep, Laura Dern, and Timothée Chalamet.

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'10 Things I Hate About You' (1999) -

With proms and dances being a spring ritual, naturally most teen flicks are set during this time. This one is an all-time-favorite and boasts many picturesque scenes of sunny days and enchanting greenery.

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'Moneyball' (2011) -

Based on the nonfiction book of the same name, this films stars Brad Pitt as a general manager who builds a winning baseball team on a budget, all thanks to computer-generated analysis.

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'Spring Breakers' (2012) -

Spring break can mean hardcore partying for some, especially for the crew in this film, starring Selena Gomez, Vanessa Hudgens, and James Franco.

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'Big Fish' (2003) -

Based on the 1998 novel of the same name, this film tells the story of a dying father who has a talent for telling stories, and the son who sets out to determine what is fact and what is fiction.

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'The Secret Garden' (2020) -

Starring Colin Firth, this movie is about an orphan and the magical garden she discovers. It's also a remake of the classic from 1993, also worth watching.

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'Marie Antoinette' (2006) -

The mesmerizing aesthetics of Sofia Coppola's masterpiece about the French queen is a must-watch. Filled with pastel colors, this film is certainly a seasonal hit.

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'Notting Hill' (1999) -

This charming rom-com starring Julia Roberts and Hugh Grant offers the best of English spring. Featuring spots like Rosmead Gardens and the illustrious Hampstead Heath, you will want to book a ticket straight to London this spring.

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'Booksmart' (2019) -

This hilarious film is about two BFFs who spent all of high school focused exclusively on academics, and need to cram in years-worth of fun into one night, the night before graduation.

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'The Prom' (2020) -

This musical features Meryl Streep, James Corden, Nicole Kidman, and Andrew Rannells. The film follows four Broadway stars who decide to help a canceled small-town prom in Indiana.

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'You've Got Mail' (1998) -

This rom-com classic features Meg Ryan and Tom Hanks as business rivals who unknowingly strike up a romance online. The ending is especially joyous with its flower-filled springtime atmosphere.

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'Eat Pray Love' (2010) -

Springtime is about rebirth, and that's what this movie is all about. Based on the 2006 memoir of the same name, it follows Julia Roberts' character as she sets out on a worldwide journey of self-discovery.

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'High School Musical 3: Senior Year' (2008) -

The final chapter in the HSM trilogy follows the gang making post-graduation plans, preparing for prom, and rehearsing for the big spring musical.

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'Mean Girls' (2004) -

This iconic high school film builds up to the Spring Fling dance. Filled with memorable lines and the perfect hilarious cast, it's no wonder this film became such a hit. 

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'Easter Parade' (1948) -

This musical follows a nightclub performer (Fred Astaire) who hires a chorus girl (Judy Garland) to dance with him in order to show his former partner he can make anyone a star.

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'Prom' (2011) -

No event marks spring in a teenager's life quite like prom. This cute flick follows a group of high schoolers as they prepare for the spring event, filled with good vibes.

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'Seven Brides for Seven Brothers' (1954) -

Set in 1850s Oregon, this musical features seven weddings between seven brothers and their brides. It's filled with shenanigans and a song called 'Spring, Spring, Spring.'

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'Bright Star' (2009) -

Based on the true and tragic love story of John Keats and Fanny Brawne, this movie is filled with scenic forests, bluebell fields, and untouched flora.

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See also: Must-watch romantic comedies from the 2000s

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