Top 10 Best Female-Led Movies of the Year

Happy International Women’s Day!

To celebrate, share your girls night with the women of the big screen! With the Academy Awards airing soon, here are the best female-led movies of this past year! Grab a College Movie Night Snack Box, call up some gal pals, sit back, relax, and enjoy the show! 

Encanto 

A story about a Colombian girl facing the frustration of being the only member of her family without magic. This entertaining, heart-wrenching, beautiful musical will have “We Don’t Talk About Bruno” stuck in your head for days. 

Moxie 

Set in a small town, old-fashioned high school, a shy girl publishes an anonymous zine calling out the sexism within her school. This movie will have you feeling the girl power while raising awareness of the struggles of young women in school. 

A Quiet Place Pt. II 

Set in the future after a hyper sound-sensitive alien invasion, a family is forced to stay silent as they try to survive. Led by an incredibly powerful performance from Emily Blunt and Millicent Simmonds, this film puts the suspense back into the horror genre. 

Spencer

Based on a true story, Spencer details Princess Diana’s holiday with the Royal Family as she makes the decision to end her marriage with Prince Charles. Kristen Stewart shines in this biopic that will have you realizing the internal struggles of England’s Rose. 

Licorice Pizza 

The story of a treacherous first love during the ‘70s in the San Fernando Valley. This movie is the very definition of a hangout film with lots to love from its stars.

Respect

Jennifer Hudson stars as Aretha Franklin as this biopic details her life through childhood to international stardom. This gripping drama reminds audiences of the absolute powerhouse Franklin was. 

Promising Young Woman 

Traumatized by her past, a young woman seeks vengeance against those who hurt others like her. Casey Mulligan owns the screen with this insightful psychological drama that will leave you speechless. 

Cruella

This prequel to 101 Dalmatians, details Cruella’s rise to becoming a fashion powerhouse. Emma Stone and Emma Thompson detail rage, fashion, and rock and roll in this artistic masterpiece that will have you feeling fabulous. 

Gunpowder Milkshake 

Three generations of women fight back against the ones who threaten to take everything from them. This action-packed ensemble will have you remembering the power of women. 

Raya and The Last Dragon 

In an ancient world, Raya searches for the last dragon with powers to save her family. Adorable, funny, and filled with heart, this movie will have you and your girls feeling the magic. 

The End! 

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