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

By Britt Stephens

Updated on 8/4/2018 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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Lara Croft: Tomb Raider — Everett Collection

Lara Croft: Tomb Raider

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Kill Bill: Vol. I — Everett Collection

Kill Bill: Vol. I

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Roxanne Roxanne — Everett Collection

Roxanne Roxanne

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The Incredible Jessica James — Everett Collection

The Incredible Jessica James

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13 Going on 30 — Everett Collection

13 Going on 30

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Jackie Brown — Everett Collection

Jackie Brown

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Penelope — Everett Collection

Penelope

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Beauty and the Beast

Beauty and the Beast

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Carol — Everett Collection

Carol

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Raw — Everett Collection

Raw

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Sliding Doors

Sliding Doors

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Cruel Intentions — Everett Collection

Cruel Intentions

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She's Gotta Have It — Everett Collection

She's Gotta Have It

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The Village — Everett Collection

The Village

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Mamma Mia!

Mamma Mia!

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Tallulah — Everett Collection

Tallulah

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Bring It On — Everett Collection

Bring It On

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It Follows — Everett Collection

It Follows

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Mad Max: Fury Road — Everett Collection

Mad Max: Fury Road

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon — Everett Collection

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

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Christine — Everett Collection

Christine

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Amelie

Amelie

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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days — Everett Collection

How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days

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Everly — Everett Collection

Everly

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Queen of the Damned — Everett Collection

Queen of the Damned

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Blue Jasmine — Everett Collection

Blue Jasmine

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The Princess Diaries — Everett Collection

The Princess Diaries

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Drinking Buddies — Everett Collection

Drinking Buddies

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Casino — Everett Collection

Casino

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Atonement — Everett Collection

Atonement

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To the Bone — Everett Collection

To the Bone

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Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi — Everett Collection

Star Wars: Episode VIII - The Last Jedi

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Ibiza — Everett Collection

Ibiza

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Heathers — Everett Collection

Heathers

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The Kissing Booth — Everett Collection

The Kissing Booth

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The Babadook — Everett Collection

The Babadook

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Blue Valentine — Everett Collection

Blue Valentine

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Blue Is the Warmest Color — Everett Collection

Blue Is the Warmest Color

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Chocolat — Everett Collection

Chocolat

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Dude — Everett Collection

Dude

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A Cinderella Story — Everett Collection

A Cinderella Story

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Frances Ha — Everett Collection

Frances Ha

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Rumor Has It — Everett Collection

Rumor Has It

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Mr. Roosevelt — Everett Collection

Mr. Roosevelt

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Deceived — Everett Collection

Deceived

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47 Meters Down — Everett Collection

47 Meters Down

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Adventures in Babysitting — Everett Collection

Adventures in Babysitting