7 Movies That Portray Strong Female Lead

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Khuraijam Roger Singh
Oct 21, 2024

The Help (2011)

The story follows follows a young white woman aspiring to become a journalist and writer. She seeks viewpoints from two black maids, exposing the racism they face while working for white families.

Brave (2012)

An animated fantasy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios featuring Princess Merida of DunBroch who defies an age-old custom, causing chaos in the kingdom by expressing the desire not to be betrothed.

Mulan (1998)

An animated musical coming-of-age action-adventure film and based on the Chinese legend of Hua Mulan. The plot centers on Young Mulan who disguises herself as a man to join the army, as his father is weak.

Thelma & Louise (1991)

Directed by Ridley Scott, the story follows housewife Thelma who goes fishing with her friend Louise, a waitress. But after Louise murders a man who tries to rape Thelma, the two run away from the law.

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

In a post-apocalyptic desert wasteland, gasoline and water are scarce commodities. Fury Road follows Max and Imperator Furiosa as they battle warlord Immortan Joe and his army in an epic road battle.

Hidden Figures (2016)

Loosely based on the 2016 non-fiction book of the same name by Margot Lee Shetterly, follows three African-American women mathematicians who work at NASA and also cope with gender and racial prejudice at work.

Wonder Woman (2017)

A superhero film based on the DC Comics character of the same name. The film centers on Princess Diana sets out to stop World War I, believing the conflict was started by the longtime enemy of the Amazons, Ares.

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