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The best movies about female empowerment
19 items
By
Ella Graham
Films about women who don't give up.
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A progressive art history professor challenges traditional gender roles at a conservative women's college in the 1950s
Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
Based on a true story of a single mother who takes on a powerful corporation despite having no formal legal education.
Erin Brockovich (2000)
The story of a woman who invents the Miracle Mop and builds a business empire against all odds.
Joy (2015)
Two women embark on a road trip that turns into a bold escape from their oppressive lives.
Thelma & Louise (1991)
A woman hikes over 1,000 miles alone to heal from personal tragedy and reclaim her life
Wild (2014)
A modern retelling of the classic novel about four sisters carving their own paths during and after the Civil War
Little Women (2019)
Ellen Ripley emerges as one of sci-fi's most iconic heroines, battling a terrifying alien creature.
Alien (1979)
A raw and visually striking portrayal of artist Frida Kahlo’s tumultuous, resilient life
Frida (2002)
Chronicles the early life of fashion icon Coco Chanel, who redefined women's style and independence.
Coco Before Chanel (2009)
A young orphan rises to become a world chess champion, battling addiction and societal expectations.
The Queen's Gambit (TV Mini Series 2020)
The untold story of Black female mathematicians who helped NASA during the Space Race.
Hidden Figures (2016)
A psychological portrait of women escaping abuse, finding solidarity and freedom.
Fleeing by Night (2000)
Women rise up in early 20th-century Britain to demand the right to vote
Suffragette (2015)
The remarkable life of Harriet Tubman, who escaped slavery and led hundreds to freedom.
Harriet (2019)
A biopic of Margaret Thatcher, the UK’s first female Prime Minister, exploring power, sacrifice, and aging
The Iron Lady (2011)
A coming-of-age story about a fiercely independent teen navigating family, class, and identity.
Lady Bird (2017)
A smart, sharp, and vengeful take on trauma and female agency
Promising Young Woman (2020)
A bright schoolgirl in 1960s London discovers the price of independence and the value of education.
An Education (2009)
Women form a professional baseball league during WWII, challenging stereotypes with strength and grace
A League of Their Own (1992)
