Best movies with a mostly female cast
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June 8, 2018, the female-led crime caper "Ocean's 8" arrives in
theaters starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Rihanna, Mindy Kaling,
Anne Hathaway, Sarah Paulson, Helena Bonham Carter and Awkwafina. The
movie, about a group of female criminal masterminds who devise a plan to
steal millions of dollars in jewels from the annual Met Gala, is
definitely on our summer must-watch list. To celebrate the movie,
Wonderwall.com has compiled a list of the best female-led films ever to
hit the big screen. Keep reading for more...
"Bad Moms"
In 2016, the world was given the gift that is "Bad Moms." Starring Mila Kunis, Kristen Bell
and Kathryn Hahn, the female-led comedy is all about imperfect mothers
who aren't afraid to admit they have no idea what they're doing.
and Kathryn Hahn, the female-led comedy is all about imperfect mothers
who aren't afraid to admit they have no idea what they're doing.
"The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
It didn't
matter how old you were when "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
arrived in theaters in 2005 because this coming-of-age drama had us all
caught in our feelings. Starring Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively, America
Ferrera and Alexis Bledel, the movie (and its later sequel) was a little
bit about a pair of magical jeans and a lot about an unbreakable bond
between friends.
matter how old you were when "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants"
arrived in theaters in 2005 because this coming-of-age drama had us all
caught in our feelings. Starring Amber Tamblyn, Blake Lively, America
Ferrera and Alexis Bledel, the movie (and its later sequel) was a little
bit about a pair of magical jeans and a lot about an unbreakable bond
between friends.
"Bridesmaids"
"Bridesmaids" was one of the few films in history that made us laugh so
hard we grew abs in the theater. Starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy
and more, this 2011 female-led comedy tackled marriage, friendships and
the horror of sudden-onset food poisoning while trying on expensive
bridesmaid dresses.
hard we grew abs in the theater. Starring Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy
and more, this 2011 female-led comedy tackled marriage, friendships and
the horror of sudden-onset food poisoning while trying on expensive
bridesmaid dresses.
"Sex and the City"
Based on the HBO original series of the same name, "Sex and the City"
the movie brought our favorite friends from New York City to the big
screen. Starring Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker
and Kim Cattrall as Miranda, Charlotte, Carrie and Samantha, the movie
affirmed our faith in female friendships, the healing power of laughter
and the beauty of a great pair of heels.
the movie brought our favorite friends from New York City to the big
screen. Starring Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker
and Kim Cattrall as Miranda, Charlotte, Carrie and Samantha, the movie
affirmed our faith in female friendships, the healing power of laughter
and the beauty of a great pair of heels.
"Mean Girls"
While stories about female friendship are powerful, we have to admit,
stories about high school cliques and getting revenge on bullies are
sometimes even more satisfying. In the 2004 comedy "Mean Girls" starring
Lacey Chabert, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried,
one brave girl finds a way to make the meanest girls in her school pay
for their bad behavior while learning a few important life lessons along
the way.
stories about high school cliques and getting revenge on bullies are
sometimes even more satisfying. In the 2004 comedy "Mean Girls" starring
Lacey Chabert, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams and Amanda Seyfried,
one brave girl finds a way to make the meanest girls in her school pay
for their bad behavior while learning a few important life lessons along
the way.
"Girls Trip"
When four best friends head to the Big Easy for a very necessary
getaway, there's bound to be a lot of laughter. Thankfully, Tiffany
Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith,
Regina Hall and Queen Latifah took us along for the ride in the 2017
comedy "Girls Trip." Not only do the ladies rediscover the bond that's
connected them throughout their lives, but they also get themselves into
a whole lot of (hilarious) trouble.
getaway, there's bound to be a lot of laughter. Thankfully, Tiffany
Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith,
Regina Hall and Queen Latifah took us along for the ride in the 2017
comedy "Girls Trip." Not only do the ladies rediscover the bond that's
connected them throughout their lives, but they also get themselves into
a whole lot of (hilarious) trouble.
"A Wrinkle in Time"
Although the 2018 family fantasy adventure "A Wrinkle in Time" had some
male cast members, the heroes of the movie were all women and we're so
here for it. Starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling
and more, the film, based on the book by Madeline L'Engle, took
audiences on an adventure through the multiverse so one young girl, with
the help of her little brother and school crush (and three magical
beings), could save her father from the darkness.
male cast members, the heroes of the movie were all women and we're so
here for it. Starring Storm Reid, Oprah Winfrey, Reese Witherspoon, Mindy Kaling
and more, the film, based on the book by Madeline L'Engle, took
audiences on an adventure through the multiverse so one young girl, with
the help of her little brother and school crush (and three magical
beings), could save her father from the darkness.
"Charlie's Angels"
Based on the TV series of the same name, "Charlie's Angels" was a
full-throttle ride that proved women could be beautiful while kicking
a-- and taking names. Starring Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz,
these ladies weren't just pretty faces but trained detectives with
slick ninja moves who could take down the baddest criminals in the
business.
full-throttle ride that proved women could be beautiful while kicking
a-- and taking names. Starring Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu and Cameron Diaz,
these ladies weren't just pretty faces but trained detectives with
slick ninja moves who could take down the baddest criminals in the
business.
"Life of the Party"
One of the newest female-led films on our list is the 2018 comedy "Life of the Party" starring Melissa McCarthy
and Molly Gordon. The movie's about a middle-aged mom (played by
Melissa) whose husband divorces her after 23 years of marriage. Instead
of having a pity party, she enrolls herself in the same university her
daughter attends and devotes herself to having the full collegiate
experience while finally finishing her degree.
and Molly Gordon. The movie's about a middle-aged mom (played by
Melissa) whose husband divorces her after 23 years of marriage. Instead
of having a pity party, she enrolls herself in the same university her
daughter attends and devotes herself to having the full collegiate
experience while finally finishing her degree.
"Pitch Perfect"
There have been many musicals and many female-led films, but none
combined the two as brilliantly as "Pitch Perfect." Starring Alexis
Knapp, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Anna Kendrick,
Brittany Snow and more, the hilarious comedy about an all-girl singing
group determined to defeat their male counterparts had us dancing in the
aisles and singing "When I'm Gone" at karaoke bars for longer than
we're comfortable admitting.
combined the two as brilliantly as "Pitch Perfect." Starring Alexis
Knapp, Rebel Wilson, Anna Camp, Anna Kendrick,
Brittany Snow and more, the hilarious comedy about an all-girl singing
group determined to defeat their male counterparts had us dancing in the
aisles and singing "When I'm Gone" at karaoke bars for longer than
we're comfortable admitting.
"Little Women"
With no less than six different remakes, the 1994 version of "Little Women" (based on the book by Louisa May Alcott) is definitely our favorite. Starring Susan Sarandon, Kirsten Dunst, Trini Alvarado, Winona Ryder and Claire Danes, this beautiful tale of the March sisters' coming of age after the Civil War captured our hearts and never let go.
"Steel Magnolias"
Can there be a list of movies starring mostly women without "Steel
Magnolias"? No, we didn't think so either. Starring Shirley MacLaine,
Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Julia Roberts,
Daryl Hannah and Dolly Parton, this 1989 classic is, on the surface,
about Southern women who spend their days gossiping at a beauty salon,
but underneath, it's really a tale of friendship, love and the power
that comes from women supporting each other.
Magnolias"? No, we didn't think so either. Starring Shirley MacLaine,
Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field, Julia Roberts,
Daryl Hannah and Dolly Parton, this 1989 classic is, on the surface,
about Southern women who spend their days gossiping at a beauty salon,
but underneath, it's really a tale of friendship, love and the power
that comes from women supporting each other.
"Real Women Have Curves"
One of the few mainstream stories focused on the Latina experience also
happens to be one of our favorite female-led films ever. "Real Women
Have Curves" stars America Ferrera,
Lupe Ontiveros and more in a touching film about a young woman's
struggle to balance her family obligations, tradition and her deep
yearning to break free and discover what her life could be, on her
terms.
happens to be one of our favorite female-led films ever. "Real Women
Have Curves" stars America Ferrera,
Lupe Ontiveros and more in a touching film about a young woman's
struggle to balance her family obligations, tradition and her deep
yearning to break free and discover what her life could be, on her
terms.
"The Help"
Although the book "The Help" created quite a controversy and even led to
a lawsuit, the 2011 film was arguably one of the best of that year and
still remains one of our most beloved female-led movies of all time. It
stars Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard
in a story about African-American maids during the 1960s who worked for
white families amidst the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement. The
film offers us all a chance to reflect on the past and honor the
unsurpassed courage of black Americans, especially black women,
throughout some of the most painful moments in our country's history.
a lawsuit, the 2011 film was arguably one of the best of that year and
still remains one of our most beloved female-led movies of all time. It
stars Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer, Emma Stone and Bryce Dallas Howard
in a story about African-American maids during the 1960s who worked for
white families amidst the backdrop of the Civil Rights movement. The
film offers us all a chance to reflect on the past and honor the
unsurpassed courage of black Americans, especially black women,
throughout some of the most painful moments in our country's history.
"The Secret Life of Bees"
Grab a tissue when you watch this heartfelt drama because "The Secret Life of Bees" is guaranteed to make you cry. Starring Dakota Fanning, Queen Latifah, Sophie Okonedo, Jennifer Hudson and Alicia Keys,
this female-led film tells the story of a young girl named Lilly
(played by Dakota) who escapes her abusive home with her
African-American housekeeper, Rosaleen (played by Jennifer), at the
height of the Civil Rights movement. The two find shelter in a bright
pink house owned by three African-American businesswomen who teach Lilly
and Rosaleen about love, forgiveness and the meaning of home.
this female-led film tells the story of a young girl named Lilly
(played by Dakota) who escapes her abusive home with her
African-American housekeeper, Rosaleen (played by Jennifer), at the
height of the Civil Rights movement. The two find shelter in a bright
pink house owned by three African-American businesswomen who teach Lilly
and Rosaleen about love, forgiveness and the meaning of home.
"Ghostbusters"
Because women can do anything a man can do, audiences got the gift of a
"Ghostbusters" remake in 2016, this time featuring an all-female crew of
supernatural exterminators. Starring Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon, this sci-fi comedy was an exciting update of the 1984 original.
"Ghostbusters" remake in 2016, this time featuring an all-female crew of
supernatural exterminators. Starring Leslie Jones, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig and Kate McKinnon, this sci-fi comedy was an exciting update of the 1984 original.
"Waiting to Exhale"
Sometimes, friendships are the only thing that women can count on in
their lives. In the 1995 romantic dramedy "Waiting to Exhale" (based on
the novel by Terry McMillan), Loretta Devine, Whitney Houston,
Angela Bassett and Lela Rochon star as four tight-knit friends dealing
with different relationship and career struggles but find love,
understanding and support in each other when everything else in their
lives seems to be going wrong.
their lives. In the 1995 romantic dramedy "Waiting to Exhale" (based on
the novel by Terry McMillan), Loretta Devine, Whitney Houston,
Angela Bassett and Lela Rochon star as four tight-knit friends dealing
with different relationship and career struggles but find love,
understanding and support in each other when everything else in their
lives seems to be going wrong.
"A League of Their Own"
In the 1992 dramatic comedy "A League of Their Own," Lori Petty and
Geena Davis star as sisters recruited to join the women's baseball
league during WWII. After successfully competing during tryouts, the
sisters wind up on the same team where they learn to deal with their
differences and work together (while overcoming gender discrimination
and sexist attitudes) to win the championship.
Geena Davis star as sisters recruited to join the women's baseball
league during WWII. After successfully competing during tryouts, the
sisters wind up on the same team where they learn to deal with their
differences and work together (while overcoming gender discrimination
and sexist attitudes) to win the championship.
"Whip It"
Drew Barrymore, Ellen Page
and Kristen Wiig star in the 2009 female-led sport dramedy "Whip It,"
which tells the story of a teenage girl named Bliss (played by Ellen)
who finds herself and her inner passion when she links up with the local
ladies' roller derby team. Overcoming a strict, conservative upbringing
and a mother who would rather have her daughter in beauty pageants than
in the rink, Bliss learns the important lesson of standing for what she
believes in and how to rise up whenever she gets knocked down.
and Kristen Wiig star in the 2009 female-led sport dramedy "Whip It,"
which tells the story of a teenage girl named Bliss (played by Ellen)
who finds herself and her inner passion when she links up with the local
ladies' roller derby team. Overcoming a strict, conservative upbringing
and a mother who would rather have her daughter in beauty pageants than
in the rink, Bliss learns the important lesson of standing for what she
believes in and how to rise up whenever she gets knocked down.
"Book Club"
Another newly released gal-powered movie on our list is the 2018 comedy
"Book Club." The film stars Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda and
Mary Steenburgen in a hilariously sordid tale of four mature female
friends who find inspiration for their dilapidated love lives after
reading "50 Shades of Grey" as their monthly book club selection.
"Book Club." The film stars Diane Keaton, Candice Bergen, Jane Fonda and
Mary Steenburgen in a hilariously sordid tale of four mature female
friends who find inspiration for their dilapidated love lives after
reading "50 Shades of Grey" as their monthly book club selection.
"Crossroads"
In the 2002 romantic coming-of-age drama "Crossroads," Britney Spears, Taryn Manning and Zoe Saldana
star as three best friends who set out on a road trip to Los Angeles
after graduating from high school. While on their journey west, the
girls, who'd drifted apart over the last few years, learn about each
other and the hardships they'd experienced and ultimately find a renewed
love and sense of purpose in their own lives and in their bonds with
each other.
star as three best friends who set out on a road trip to Los Angeles
after graduating from high school. While on their journey west, the
girls, who'd drifted apart over the last few years, learn about each
other and the hardships they'd experienced and ultimately find a renewed
love and sense of purpose in their own lives and in their bonds with
each other.
"Precious"
In the haunting 2009 drama "Precious," Gabourey Sidibe stars as the
title character -- a teenage girl growing up in the Harlem projects who
struggles with physical, sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her
parents. Based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire, the film is a dark and
troubling look into Precious's life as she fights to escape the trauma
of her past with the help of a few positive, encouraging women, like her
teacher Mrs. Rain, played by Paula Patton (seen here), and her social
worker Ms. Weiss, played by Mariah Carey.
title character -- a teenage girl growing up in the Harlem projects who
struggles with physical, sexual and emotional abuse at the hands of her
parents. Based on the novel "Push" by Sapphire, the film is a dark and
troubling look into Precious's life as she fights to escape the trauma
of her past with the help of a few positive, encouraging women, like her
teacher Mrs. Rain, played by Paula Patton (seen here), and her social
worker Ms. Weiss, played by Mariah Carey.
"The Women"
The reason the 1939 comedy "The Women" is on our list isn't because the
storyline is so great. The film, which began as a traveling show and
later moved to the big screen, was often marketed as "The Women -- and
it's all about men!" It gave us more of a comical glimpse at how cattily
women were portrayed during the Golden Age of cinema. The movie,
starring Norma Shearer, Joan Fontaine, Rosalind Russell, Paulette
Goddard, Mary Boland and Joan Crawford (not pictured), was about gossip,
the impossible standards for women (that were often perpetuated by
other women) and one wife's discovery that her husband was having an
affair. The film is guaranteed to make audiences laugh almost as much as
they cringe. It also inspired an even more terrible remake in 2008
starring Meg Ryan and Eva Mendes, but given that it was made nearly 70 years after the original, we can't forgive the sexist and patronizing storyline.
storyline is so great. The film, which began as a traveling show and
later moved to the big screen, was often marketed as "The Women -- and
it's all about men!" It gave us more of a comical glimpse at how cattily
women were portrayed during the Golden Age of cinema. The movie,
starring Norma Shearer, Joan Fontaine, Rosalind Russell, Paulette
Goddard, Mary Boland and Joan Crawford (not pictured), was about gossip,
the impossible standards for women (that were often perpetuated by
other women) and one wife's discovery that her husband was having an
affair. The film is guaranteed to make audiences laugh almost as much as
they cringe. It also inspired an even more terrible remake in 2008
starring Meg Ryan and Eva Mendes, but given that it was made nearly 70 years after the original, we can't forgive the sexist and patronizing storyline.
"Now and Then"
Last on our list is the 1995 nostalgia-inducing coming-of-age dramedy
"Now and Then" starring Ashleigh Aston Moore, Gabby Hoffman, Christina
Ricci and Thora Birch as childhood friends who had the best summer of
their lives in 1970. Also appearing in the film are Melanie Griffith, Demi Moore,
Rosie O'Donnell and Rita Wilson, who star as the girls as adults
reflecting back on the magical summer they shared so many years ago that
bonded them together for the rest of their lives.
"Now and Then" starring Ashleigh Aston Moore, Gabby Hoffman, Christina
Ricci and Thora Birch as childhood friends who had the best summer of
their lives in 1970. Also appearing in the film are Melanie Griffith, Demi Moore,
Rosie O'Donnell and Rita Wilson, who star as the girls as adults
reflecting back on the magical summer they shared so many years ago that
bonded them together for the rest of their lives.
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