8 Female-Dominated Films  

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Strong female characters  

If you’re intrigued by strong female protagonists with morals and courage, here are the top picks of female-led films:  

Devil Wears Prada  

Headlined by the talented Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway, this crisp dramedy follows an aspirational journalist and her cynical fashion magazine editor, Miranda Priestly.  

Kill Bill

Packed with action and thrills, the movies revolve around the pregnant, revenge-seeking assassin (Uma Thurman) as she embarks on a mission to kill her former boss. 

The Woman King

This historical action-adventure film has strong female characters. It revolves around the wrath of an all-woman army that fights back against atrocities.   

Black Widow

The plot revolves around the MCU character Natasha Romanoff (Scarlet Johansson) as she confronts her dark past as a Russian spy.  

Veere Di Wedding

This Indian women-led comedy film revolves around four best friends who juggle love and relationships as they rediscover themselves.

Lipstick Under My Burkha  

Set in a small town, this dramedy follows women from different backgrounds and ages as they break free of the shackles of conservative society and seek happiness.  

Hidden Figures

A compelling biopic, it follows the American African women working at NASA as they rise against prejudice and gender discrimination.   

Otherwood

A poignant, thought-provoking film, it follows three suburban best friends and mothers as they embark on a trip to New York to surprise their adult sons.