Must-Watch Movies with All-Female Casts

August 19, 2024

A landmark film with a predominantly female cast, including Whoopi Goldberg and Oprah Winfrey, portraying the struggles and triumphs of African-American women.

The Color Purple (1985)

This trailblazing road movie stars Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon in a story of friendship and liberation, with a minimal male presence.

Thelma & Louise (1991)

Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of the classic novel features Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, and Emma Watson, focusing on the lives and aspirations of the March sisters.

Little Women (2019)

Centered around the groundbreaking contributions of African-American women at NASA, this film stars Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe.

Hidden Figures (2016)

 A coming-of-age tale directed by Greta Gerwig, featuring Saoirse Ronan and Laurie Metcalf, highlighting the complexities of mother-daughter relationships.

Lady Bird (2017)