Let’s talk about one of the most important and exciting trends in cinema: the rise of strong female characters. It’s no secret that for a long time, movies were dominated by male protagonists, with women often relegated to the roles of love interests or sidekicks. But over the past few decades, there’s been a real shift in the types of stories being told, and we’re now commonly seeing women take center stage in movies.
The term “strong female character” is used to describe women who aren’t defined by their relationships with men, but rather by their own unique strengths and qualities. Even though the term is becoming outdated, strong female characters still inspire women and girls all over the world, and they help break down harmful gender stereotypes that have been perpetuated by the media for far too long. So, let’s take a look at some of the best movies with strong female characters on Reveel.
Reveel’s Best Strong Female Characters in Movies
1. Sitting
Bryn’s week goes from bad to worse, when her latest babysitting gig turns out to be a grown man.
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2. The Penitent Thief
The Great War has passed, but the aftereffects still haunt the Jones family. Something sinister threatens their way of life. Recently widowed, Lucy must navigate the repentant cry of her past and find a way to hope again.
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3. Dispel
When young Lizzie (Eris Baker) learns her older brother is moving out, she realizes she will be left at home alone with her monster of a mother. Armed with the lessons from her favorite TV show, ‘Celeste Skygoode’ (Gina Torres), Lizzie battles to save her mother from the dark forces that have transformed her.
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4. The White Nightingale
The White Nightingale follows a young woman who wants nothing more than to be a ballet dancer in the next big production “The White Nightingale”. However, getting the role will be harder than she thought when her family and personal responsibilities put extra weight on her shoulders.
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5. Snowdrifters
The film takes place in a land of humans and dinosaurs, where a girl and her raptor go out in search of herbs for a sick partner. In their hunt for flowers, the raptor accidentally spooks a baby hornface and inadvertently sets off a chain of events that keeps putting the girl and the raptor between the baby and its fiercely protective parents.
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6. Monster Slayer
In this contemporary retelling of the Navajo story of the Hero Twins, teenagers Shondiin and Nathan Yazzie battle monsters raised by the mysterious Coyote with the help of their medicine man grandfather and metalhead uncle.
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7. Unlucky Day
Millie Fincher is having the worst night of her life after being dumped by a studio executive. Now she’s caught up in the kidnapping of Detective Bob Morse by his rival, the vile Eden Fay, and her cohorts. If she can ever get out of this, there will be hell to pay for the man who dumped her.
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8. Swiped
YOU’VE MET YOUR MATCH. When Melody decides to swipe a few hot guys on her augmented reality dating app, she meets her match in a man who may be more—or less—than meets the eye. An award-winning sci-fi comedy short film that explores the interesting cross of technology and dating.
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9. Guided
With only a magic Seeker Stone to guide and protect them, three servants traverse a vast forest in search of the mythical Eternal Water in order to save their kingdom. But can they survive the hidden dangers lurking in the darkness and succeed in their quest?
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10. Enigma
Coming to terms with the death of her mother, a young girl battles against the trials of nature to find the last remaining reassurance of her life. Fueled by her strong belief in her father’s fables, Abigail Turner fights for survival as reality threatens to turn her world upside down.
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11. Coded
In a world run down by constant fighting, a group of ragtag survivors seeks revenge against a rogue enemy after one of their own is killed. This blend of sci-fi and horror illustrates how conditioned we are to hate.
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Check Out Our Playlist of Superwomen on Reveel
We have created a playlist of some our favorite movies with strong female characters on Reveel. The playlist includes all the films mentioned above and will play automatically, which is a perfect way to binge through an empowering cinematic experience.
