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13 Inspirational Movies for Empowered Women about Empowered Women

We often aspire to be like the women we see on the big screen. Our favorite inspirational movies are often those with a strong female lead that tell a story that positively influences young women.

These films aren’t just about four mean girls in high school or catty bridesmaids trying to one up each other. We often overlook movies that do more than just entertain, but rather change lives for the better.

ENTITY lists the very best movies about women overcoming their hardest obstacles and encouraging their audience to do the same.

1 “Million Dollar Baby”

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This Clint Eastwood-directed movie shows us that age is nothing but a number. Even when everyone around Maggie doubts her dream to become a professional boxer she continues to work hard and prove them wrong. 

2 “The Devil Wears Prada”

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Miranda Priestly and Andrea Sachs each hold their own in a man’s world.  They have drive, excellent style and they always get what they want. 

3 “Thelma and Louise”

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Can we talk about bestie goals? Two women set off on a relaxing road trip only to realize this trip will be anything but relaxing. Thelma and Louise get into some major trouble and are chased by the police. But together they make the experience one to remember forever. 

4 “Easy A”

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Olive’s reputation is challenged when rumors arise. She then decides to use these rumors to her advantage by applying the concept of a book she is reading in class, “The Scarlett Letter.”

“Easy A” shows us the negative effects of spreading rumors and the film demonstrates how there are two sides to every story. 

5 “The Blind Side”

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Here’s one of the most inspiring movies based on true events.

The women in “The Blind Side” play a huge role in welcoming a struggling, homeless teenage boy into their home and have a profound influence on his life and future as an athlete.

Against all negativity and disapproval by their relatives and friends, the family sticks by him and help him rise above his troubled past. 

6 “Coco Before Chanel”

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This movie details the life of Coco Chanel before her fame as a fashion designer. Even after being abandoned by her father, young Coco Chanel doesn’t let her past define her. She goes from being an orphan with no money to becoming a worldwide fashion phenomenon.

Can we just let that sink in?

7 “The Color Purple”

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This movie is an ultimate portrayal of women supporting women. “The Color Purple” shows the life of African American women and the problems they faced in the early 20th century. With the help of two other woman, Celie Harris overcomes racism and realizes her self worth.  

8 “Mulan”

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This Disney princess fights alongside men to save her beloved country. She bravely takes her father’s place in war to keep him safe by turning herself into a fighting warrior and impersonating him. Her plan works, and she becomes one of China’s greatest heroines. 

9 “Amelie”

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Amelie portrays the life of a woman who lives in her dreams and fantasies. She’s devoted to helping others and making people happy. But soon realizes she must also take care of herself if she wants to find love in her own life.  

This classic French tale demonstrates that beauty is within all of us, but only we have the power to tap into that part of ourselves to find love and happiness. 

10 “Winter’s Bone”

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Seventeen-year-old Ree goes on a search to look for her father who abandoned their family a while back, leaving Ree to take care of her siblings and their ill mother. This steel magnolia held down the fort as a young child and continues her fight and search for her Dad against all obstacles that stand in her way. 

11 “The Craft”

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This movie portrays four girls pursuing witchcraft who soon realize the negative repercussions to every spell they perform. The main message shows that building women up will do more good for everyone. 

12 “Legally Blonde”

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After being told she wasn’t smart enough, Elle Woods shows everyone that she can get into Harvard. She even becomes the class Valedictorian when graduation rolls around. And no one, not even her ex-man can take away her ability to prove the doubters wrong. 

13 “Gone With The Wind”

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“Gone With the Wind” is an oldie but a goodie. This classic romantic drama ties in the Civil War and the Reconstruction era with characters who experience love, survival, loss, friendship, hatred, racism, sexism and the destructive effects of war. 

The greatest inspirational movies have a timeless effect that we can go back to and watch whenever we need some special guidance from empowered women.

As we continue to fight for gender equality, let’s be sure to make an example of these strong characters who set an example for women of all backgrounds.

Edited by Kayla Caldwell
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