47 Female-Led Movies on Netflix, For When You Need a Break From Fighting the Patriarchy

Updated on Aug 4, 2018 at 1:50 PM

Listen, times are tough, and we all need a break from fighting the good fight. If you're in the mood to kick back and curl up on the couch with a good girl-power movie (and why wouldn't you be?), we've got you covered with this list of the best Netflix films featuring a strong female lead. Scroll through to see them all now — get that self care, girl!

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47 Female-Led Movies on Netflix, For When You Need a Break From Fighting the Patriarchy

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

Kill Bill: Vol. I

Roxanne Roxanne

The Incredible Jessica James

13 Going on 30

Jackie Brown

Penelope

Beauty and the Beast

Carol

Raw

Sliding Doors

Cruel Intentions

She's Gotta Have It

The Village

Mamma Mia!

Tallulah

Bring It On

It Follows

Mad Max: Fury Road

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Christine

Amelie

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

Everly

Queen of the Damned

Blue Jasmine

The Princess Diaries

Drinking Buddies

Casino

Atonement

To the Bone

Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

Ibiza

Heathers

The Kissing Booth

The Babadook

Blue Valentine

Blue Is the Warmest Color

Chocolat

Dude

A Cinderella Story

Frances Ha

Rumor Has It

Mr. Roosevelt

Deceived

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