"I honestly just love her character, and I wish more movies had a main character as confident in themselves as Elle."
There are so many great movies out there that speak to women on a deep level. There are coming-of-age stories that help us navigate the messy world of adolescence and adulthood. There are horror movies that allow us to explore our deepest fears. There are inspirational movies that remind us of our strength and resilience. And there are dark dramas that help us process the complexities of life. Many movies out there make many women feel seen and heard.
Here are some of the movies that have resonated with women:
1. Steel Magnolias (1989)
2. Legally Blonde (2001)
3. Black Swan (2010)
4. Gone Girl (2014)
5. Hatching (2022)
6. Bridget Jones's Diary (2001)
7. Pearl (2022)
8. Poor Things (2023)
9. White Chicks (2004)
10. Little Women (2019)
11. Barbie (2023)
12. Uptown Girls (2003)
13. The Virgin Suicides (1999)
14. Interstellar (2014)
15. Nymphomaniac (2013)
16. The Witch (2015)
17. Everything, Everywhere, All at Once (2022)
18. Blue Jasmine (2013)
19. Pride and Prejudice (2005)
20. Hidden Figures (2016)
21. Mona Lisa Smile (2003)
22. Erin Brockovich (2000)
23. North Country (2005)
24. He’s Just Not That Into You (2009)
25. Brittany Runs a Marathon (2019)
26. Rosemary’s Baby (1968)
27. Jennifer's Body (2009)
28. Ladybird (2017)
29. Chicago (2002)
30. Moana (2016)
Do any of these movies resonate with you? Let me know in the comments!
Note: Some responses may have been edited for length/clarity.