27 Dresses (2008)
A perpetual bridesmaid is torn between loyalty to her sister and passion for her sister's fiance.
Dumplin' (2018)
A plump young woman whose mother is obsessed with beauty pageants decides to challenge her assumptions by entering one herself.
Hot Pursuit (2015)
A strict, by-the-book cop is assigned to protect the widow of a drug boss, who likes to live it up.
The Proposal (2009)
In order to get leave to remain in the US, a boss bullies her assistant into agreeing to marry her.
Step Up (2006)
Another high school dance number.
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