List of the Best Divorce Movies

Kramer vs. Kramer is a classic drama about a divorced couple who fight for custody of their son. The film is a powerful and moving look at the effects of divorce on children and families.

1. Kramer vs. Kramer (1979)

The War of the Roses is a dark comedy about a divorcing couple who engage in a bitter and destructive custody battle. The film is a satirical look at the ugly side of divorce, but it is also surprisingly heartwarming at times.

2. The War of the Roses (1989)

Marriage Story is a recent drama about a divorcing couple who try to navigate the legal system and their own emotions as they separate. The film is a complex and compassionate look at the process of divorce and its effects on both adults and children.

3. Marriage Story (2019)

The First Wives Club is a comedy about three divorced women who come together to seek revenge on their ex-husbands. The film is a funny and empowering look at female friendship and the importance of standing up for yourself.

4. The First Wives Club (1996)

The Break-Up is a romantic comedy about a couple who break up after a long-term relationship. The film is a funny and relatable look at the process of breaking up and the challenges of moving on.

5.  The Break-Up (2006)

It's Complicated is a romantic comedy about a divorced couple who start an affair. The film is a funny and heartwarming look at the complexities of modern relationships.

6. It's Complicated (2009)

The Kids Are All Right is a comedy about a lesbian couple who are raising two children with their sperm donor. The film is a funny and heartwarming look at family and the importance of love.

7. The Kids Are All Right (2010)

50/50 is a comedy-drama about a young man who is diagnosed with cancer. The film is a funny and moving look at the importance of friendship and family during difficult times.

8. 50/50 (2011)

Hope Springs is a romantic comedy about a long-married couple who attend a week-long marriage therapy retreat. The film is a funny and heartwarming look at the importance of communication and intimacy in relationships.

9. Hope Springs (2012)

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel is a comedy-drama about a group of British retirees who move to India to live in a retirement hotel. The film is a funny and heartwarming look at aging and the importance of finding new purpose in life.

10. The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (2012)