Movies about strong women

Movies about strong women
List of the best movies about strong women selected by visitors to our site: Kate, Cruella, Atomic Blonde, You're Next, North Country, On the Basis of Sex, Molly's Game, Coco Before Chanel, Salt, Peppermint.

In the top there are new films of 2023, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 6.2
Genreaction, thriller, crime
CountryUSA

After she's irreversibly poisoned, a ruthless criminal operative has less than 24 hours to exact revenge on her enemies and in the process forms an unexpected bond with the daughter of one of her past victims.

Markimdb: 7.4
Genrecomedy, drama, adventure, crime, detective
CountryUSA

In 1970s London amidst the punk rock revolution, a young grifter named Estella is determined to make a name for herself with her designs. She befriends a pair of young thieves who appreciate her appetite for mischief, and together they are able to build a life for themselves on the London streets. One day, Estella’s flair for fashion catches the eye of the Baroness von Hellman, a fashion legend who is devastatingly chic and terrifyingly haute. But their relationship sets in motion a course of events and revelations that will cause Estella to embrace her wicked side and become the raucous, fashionable and revenge-bent Cruella.

Markimdb: 6.7
Genreaction, thriller
CountryUSA, Germany, Sweden, Hungary
Duration02:32

    An undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents.

    Markimdb: 6.6
    Genrehorror, thriller
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom
    Duration01:34

      When the Davison family comes under attack during their wedding anniversary getaway, the gang of mysterious killers soon learns that one of their victims harbors a secret talent for fighting back.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genredrama
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:06

      A fictionalized account of the first major successful sexual harassment case in the United States -- Jenson vs. Eveleth Mines, where a woman who endured a range of abuse while working as a miner filed and won the landmark 1984 lawsuit.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genredrama, biography
      CountryUSA, China, Canada
      Duration01:55

      Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of sex discrimination.

      Markimdb: 7.4
      Genredrama, crime, biography
      CountryUSA, Canada, China
      Duration02:08

      Molly Bloom, a young skier and former Olympic hopeful becomes a successful entrepreneur (and a target of an FBI investigation) when she establishes a high-stakes, international poker game.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genredrama, biography, history
      CountryFrance, Belgium
      Duration01:51

      2009 biopic about the early life of Coco Chanel. Several years after leaving the orphanage, to which her father never returned for her, Gabrielle Chanel finds herself working in a provincial bar both. She's both a seamstress for the performers and a singer, earning the nickname Coco from the song she sings nightly with her sister. A liaison with Baron Balsan gives her an entree into French society and a chance to develop her gift for designing.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genreaction, thriller, crime, detective
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:40

      As a CIA officer, Evelyn Salt swore an oath to duty, honor and country. Her loyalty will be tested when a defector accuses her of being a Russian spy. Salt goes on the run, using all her skills and years of experience as a covert operative to elude capture. Salt's efforts to prove her innocence only serve to cast doubt on her motives, as the hunt to uncover the truth behind her identity continues and the question remains: "Who is Salt?"

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
      CountryUSA, Hong Kong
      Duration02:28

      A grieving mother transforms herself into a vigilante following the murders of her husband and daughter, eluding the authorities to deliver her own personal brand of justice.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genreaction, thriller, comedy, crime
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:56

      Debbie Ocean, a criminal mastermind, gathers a crew of female thieves to pull off the heist of the century at New York's annual Met Gala.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genredrama
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Sweden, USA
      Duration01:40

      A wife questions her life choices as she travels to Stockholm with her husband, where he is slated to receive the Nobel Prize for Literature.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genrethriller
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:25

      A faithful wife takes action when it becomes clear to her that her devious husband has betrayed her.

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure
      CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Germany
      Duration01:51

      A 16-year-old girl raised by her father to be the perfect assassin is dispatched on a mission across Europe. Tracked by a ruthless operatives, she faces startling revelations about her existence and questions about her humanity.

      Markimdb: 8.3
      Genredrama, detective, military
      CountryCanada, France
      Duration02:19

      A mother's last wishes send twins Jeanne and Simon on a journey to Middle East in search of their tangled roots. Adapted from Wajdi Mouawad's acclaimed play, Incendies tells the powerful and moving tale of two young adults' voyage to the core of deep-rooted hatred, never-ending wars and enduring love.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrecomedy
      CountryArgentina
      Duration02:00

      A 36-year-old meek woman realizes that there’s younger people trying to outpace her doing much less, so she makes a risky change by removing her filter.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
      CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, France, Hungary, Netherlands
      Duration02:37

      After marrying a successful Parisian writer known commonly as Willy, Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette is transplanted from her childhood home in rural France to the intellectual and artistic splendor of Paris. Soon after, Willy convinces Colette to ghostwrite for him. She pens a semi-autobiographical novel about a witty and brazen country girl named Claudine, sparking a bestseller and a cultural sensation. After its success, Colette and Willy become the talk of Paris and their adventures inspire additional Claudine novels.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genredrama, biography
      CountrySweden, Denmark
      Duration01:58

      When Astrid Lindgren was very young something happened that affected her profoundly, and this combination of both miracle and calamity came to shape her entire life. It was an event that transformed her into one of the most inspiring women of our age and the storyteller a whole world would come to love. This is the story of when a young Astrid, despite the expectations of her time and religious upbringing, decided to break free from society's norms and follow her heart.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure
      CountryUSA, Canada, United Kingdom
      Duration02:18

      Fuelled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman's selfless act, Bruce Wayne and Diana Prince assemble a team of metahumans consisting of Barry Allen, Arthur Curry and Victor Stone to face the catastrophic threat of Steppenwolf and the Parademons who are on the hunt for three Mother Boxes on Earth.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, detective
      CountryFrance, USA
      Duration01:47

        An adventure set in the early part of the 20th century, focused on a popular novelist and her dealings with would-be suitors, the cops, monsters, and other distractions.

        Markimdb: 4.9
        Genrehorror, action, military
        CountryNew Zealand, USA

        A WWII pilot traveling with top secret documents on a B-17 Flying Fortress encounters an evil presence on board the flight.

        Markimdb: 7.4
        Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure, military
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Spain
        Duration02:16

          An Amazon princess comes to the world of Man in the grips of the First World War to confront the forces of evil and bring an end to human conflict.

          Markimdb: 2.8
          Genreaction, thriller, crime
          CountryUSA

          Victoria is a young mother trying to put her dark past as a Russian drug courier behind her, but retired cop Damon forces Victoria to do his bidding by holding her daughter hostage. Now, Victoria must use guns, guts and a motorcycle to take out a series of violent gangsters—or she may never see her child again.

          Markimdb: 5.3
          Genreaction, thriller, comedy, melodrama, crime
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:31

          An unemployed lingerie buyer convinces her bail bondsman cousin to give her a shot as a bounty hunter. Her first assignment is to track down a former cop on the run for murder – the same man who broke her heart years before. With the help of some friends and the best bounty hunter in the business, she slowly learns what it takes to be a true bounty hunter.

          Markimdb: 6.6
          Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, adventure
          CountryUSA

          Four undying warriors who've secretly protected humanity for centuries become targeted for their mysterious powers just as they discover a new immortal.

          Markimdb: 6.8
          Genrecomedy, drama
          CountryFrance

          Because of his wavering health, Monsieur Henri can no longer live alone in his Paris appartment. Particularly grumpy, he ends up nonetheless accepting his son Paul's suggestion that he let one of his rooms out to a young female student. Far from falling for her charms, Henri uses her to orchestrate utter family chaos...

          Markimdb: 6.9
          Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
          CountryCzech Republic, United Kingdom, France, USA
          Duration02:31

          The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.

          Markimdb: 5.4
          Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
          CountryUSA

          A black ops assassin is forced to fight for her own survival after a job goes dangerously wrong.

          Markimdb: 6.5
          Genrethriller, drama, crime, detective
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:21

          Rachel Watson, devastated by her recent divorce, spends her daily commute fantasizing about the seemingly perfect couple who live in a house that her train passes every day, until one morning she sees something shocking happen there and becomes entangled in the mystery that unfolds.

          Markimdb: 6.3
          Genrehorror, thriller
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:48

          A remake of the 1979 controversial cult classic, I Spit on Your Grave retells the horrific tale of writer Jennifer Hills who takes a retreat from the city to a charming cabin in the woods to start on her next book. But Jennifer's presence in the small town attracts the attention of a few morally deprived locals led by Johnny, the town's service station owner, his two co-workers, Andy and Stanley, who along with their socially and mentally challenged friend Matthew, set out one night to teach this city girl a lesson.

          Markimdb: 6.3
          Genrehorror, thriller, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:15

          An injured surfer stranded on a buoy needs to get back to shore, but the great white shark stalking her might have other ideas.

          Markimdb: 3.6
          Genrecomedy, melodrama, musical
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:23

          Linda Watt is a sheltered but brilliant young scientist who is plucked out of her company's lab and sent to India by her CEO to sell "Rice 9," a genetically modified rice she's created. However, unbeknownst to her, the rice will destroy the Indian farmers she thinks she's helping.

          Markimdb: 6.7
          Genredrama, military, biography
          CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
          Duration02:34

          One of the most celebrated war correspondents of our time, Marie Colvin is an utterly fearless and rebellious spirit, driven to the frontlines of conflicts across the globe to give voice to the voiceless.

          Markimdb: 6
          Genreaction, thriller
          CountryUSA

          Two years after escaping a violent attack, a teenage girl must defend herself against a terrorist cell.

          Markimdb: 6.2
          Genredrama, music, biography
          CountryUSA

          Billie Holiday spent much of her career being adored by fans. In the 1940's, the government targeted Holiday in a growing effort to racialize the war on drugs, ultimately aiming to stop her from singing her controversial ballad, "Strange Fruit."

          Markimdb: 6.1
          Genrehorror, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:21

          Alienated teen Pauline struggles with the pressures of fitting into high school, pleasing her mother and a burning desire to lose her virginity. With a grotesque curiosity for the darker side of life, Pauline is considered a social outcast by everyone around her. Enticed by flesh, she retreats into her own fantasies and hopes to become a great surgeon - that is, if she doesn't go insane first.

          Markimdb: 5.3
          Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama
          CountryUSA
          Duration01:35

          In the near future, society collapses and water becomes scarce. When a greedy water baron starts violently clearing out survivors, Kendal, a 17-year-old teenager, fights the baron's henchman to keep a well open.

          Markimdb: 5.4
          Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, biography, history
          CountryUSA, Mexico

          Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing situation.

          Markimdb: 6
          Genreaction, comedy
          CountryFrance, Germany, USA

          In her turbulent life as a professional assassin, Scarlet was cruelly forced to abandon her daughter Sam and go on the run. Years later, despite the estrangement, Sam has also grown up into a cold blooded hitwoman. After a high-stake mission spins out of control, putting an innocent 8-year-old girl in the middle of the gang war she has unleashed, Sam has no choice but to go rogue. This ultimately leads her back to her mother and her former hitwomen sidekicks, who all join forces in an avenging war against those who took everything from them.

          Markimdb: 4.6
          Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
          CountryUSA, Germany, Belgium

          The Scorpion King teams up with a female warrior named Tala, who is the sister of The Nubian King. Together they search for a legendary relic known as The Book of Souls, which will allow them to put an end to an evil warlord.

          Markimdb: 7.5
          Genrethriller, drama, crime
          CountryUSA, France
          Duration01:30

          An ambitious lobbyist faces off against the powerful gun lobby in an attempt to pass gun control legislation.

          Markimdb: 6.9
          Genrefantastic, action, adventure
          CountryUSA
          Duration02:21

            After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.

            Markimdb: 6.7
            Genredrama, music
            CountryUSA, Canada
            Duration01:43

            Stet, a troubled and angry 11-year-old orphan from a small Texas town, ends up at a Boy Choir school back East after the death of his single mom. Completely out of his element, he finds himself in a battle of wills with a demanding Choir Master who recognizes a unique talent in this young boy as he pushes him to discover his creative heart and soul in music.

            Markimdb: 7.8
            Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:50

              Thirty years after defeating the Galactic Empire, Han Solo and his allies face a new threat from the evil Kylo Ren and his army of Stormtroopers.

              Markimdb: 6.1
              Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:00

              When a family of swans make their home on the Peterson farm, it’s love at first sight for 10-year-old daughter Frankie. But along comes no-nonsense ornithologist Ginny Newsom, who rushes in to “save” the majestic birds. For Frankie’s dad Jack, it’s dislike at first sight when he encounters pushy, know-it-all Ginny. Frankie and her brothers are anything but neutral observers as they watch the initial hostility between their widowed father and the strong-willed Ginny transform into something else. Could that be romance in the air?

              Markimdb: 6.4
              Genrecomedy, drama, family
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:50

              Wisecracking, gum-chewing 12-year-old Gilly is well known in the foster system. Totally unmanageable, she has stayed with more families than she can remember and has outwitted them all. After all, how can she settle down when her real mother, the beautiful and glamourous Courtney, might be out there waiting for her? When Gilly is sent to live with the Trotters, the weirdest family yet, she isn’t planning to stick around. But cheerful, affectionate Maime Trotter isn’t giving up on Gilly just yet...

              Markimdb: 6.6
              Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, biography
              CountryUnited Kingdom, USA

              In 1862, daredevil balloon pilot Amelia Wren teams up with pioneering meteorologist James Glaisher to advance human knowledge of the weather and fly higher than anyone in history. While breaking records and advancing scientific discovery, their voyage to the very edge of existence helps the unlikely pair find their place in the world they have left far below them. But they face physical and emotional challenges in the thin air, as the ascent becomes a fight for survival.

              Markimdb: 6.6
              Genrethriller, drama, crime, military, biography
              CountryUSA, Hungary

              The story of Vera Atkins, a crafty spy recruiter, and two of the first women she selects for Churchill's "secret army": Virginia Hall, a daring American undaunted by a disability and Noor Inayat Khan, a pacifist. These civilian women form an unlikely sisterhood while entangled in dangerous missions to turn the tide of the war.

              Markimdb: 7.5
              Genrethriller, drama, family, history
              CountryGermany, France, USA

              Two families attempt a daredevil plan to escape the GDR with a homemade hot air balloon, but it crashes just before the border. The Stasi finds traces of this attempt to escape and immediately starts investigations, while the two families are forced to build a new escape balloon. With each passing day the Stasi is closer on their heels – a nerve-wracking race against time begins.

              Markimdb: 6.6
              Genrefantasy, melodrama, adventure, family
              CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Canada
              Duration02:27

              Maleficent and her goddaughter Aurora begin to question the complex family ties that bind them as they are pulled in different directions by impending nuptials, unexpected allies, and dark new forces at play.




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