Pretty Woman (1990)

Romance Comedy
→ Influenced 5 films ← Inspired by 6 films

While on a business trip in Los Angeles, Edward Lewis, a millionaire entrepreneur who makes a living buying and breaking up companies, picks up a prostitute, Vivian, while asking for directions; after, Edward hires Vivian to stay with him for the weekend to accompany him to a few social events, and the two get closer only to discover there are significant hurdles to overcome as they try to bridge the gap between their very different worlds.

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Pygmalion
Pygmalion (1938)1
 My Fair Lady
My Fair Lady (1964)2
 Cinderella
Cinderella (1950)3
 Wall Street
Wall Street (1987)4
 Klute
Klute (1971)5

→ Influenced

Runaway Bride
Runaway Bride (1999)6
 The Princess Diaries
The Princess Diaries (2001)7
 I Feel Pretty
I Feel Pretty (2018)8
 U R My Jaan
U R My Jaan (2011)9
 Notting Hill
Notting Hill (1999)10

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Influenced By

  1. Pygmalion (1938)
    "This film, based on George Bernard Shaw's play, tells the story of a professor who transforms a working-class woman into a refined lady. The narrative parallels the transformation of Vivian in "Pretty Woman."" Pretty Woman Wikipedia
  2. My Fair Lady (1964)
    "An adaptation of "Pygmalion," this musical film further popularized the theme of a woman's metamorphosis under the guidance of a wealthy man, mirroring the central plot of "Pretty Woman."" ‘Pretty Woman’ Retrospective: Skewing Our Generation’s Perception of Love, Even 35 Years Later | Arts | The Harvard Crimson Thecrimson
  3. Cinderella (1950)
    "The classic fairy tale of a poor girl who captures the heart of a prince through a magical transformation is echoed in "Pretty Woman," where Vivian's makeover leads her to a fairy tale romance." 'Pretty Woman' Is The Classic Rom-Com That Changed Everything Corrine James Ranker
  4. Wall Street (1987)
    "This film's portrayal of corporate raiders and the high-stakes business world influenced the character of Edward Lewis, the wealthy businessman in "Pretty Woman."" Pretty Woman Wikipedia
  5. Klute (1971)
    "A film that explores the life of a call girl and her interactions with a detective, "Klute" provided a more serious look at themes related to sex work, contrasting with the romanticized portrayal in "Pretty Woman."" 'Pretty Woman' Is The Classic Rom-Com That Changed Everything Corrine James Ranker

Influenced

  1. Runaway Bride (1999)
    "Reuniting Julia Roberts and Richard Gere under director Garry Marshall, this film mirrors "Pretty Woman" in its portrayal of a free-spirited woman and a cynical man who find unexpected love. Both movies share thematic elements and character dynamics." ‘Pretty Woman' Outshined This Other Julia Roberts & Richard Gere Rom-Com Bethany Edwards Collider
  2. The Princess Diaries (2001)
    "Directed by Garry Marshall, this film includes deliberate nods to "Pretty Woman," such as a scene where a character's clumsiness at a formal event is met with the reassuring line, "It happens all the time," echoing a similar moment in "Pretty Woman."" ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘The Princess Diaries’ Share One Moment in Common Bethany Edwards Collider
  3. I Feel Pretty (2018)
    "This comedy, starring Amy Schumer, explores themes of self-esteem and transformation reminiscent of "Pretty Woman." The protagonist's journey towards self-confidence parallels Vivian's evolution in the 1990 film." I Feel Pretty %28film%29 Wikipedia
  4. U R My Jaan (2011)
    "An Indian Hindi-language romance film that is a direct remake of "Pretty Woman," adapting its storyline to an Indian context." U R My Jaan Wikipedia
  5. Notting Hill (1999)
    "This romantic comedy shares thematic similarities with "Pretty Woman," particularly in its depiction of a romance between individuals from vastly different social backgrounds. Julia Roberts' role as a famous actress who falls in love with a humble bookstore owner echoes the class-crossing romance of "Pretty Woman."" Jobandedu source