Contrary to what some screenwriters might believe, the strong female leads in their films don’t have to be the sexiest women on Earth, and they certainly don’t need to fall in love with the male lead. They can have their own agendas, their own minds and be capable of solving problems on their own, just like women in real life!Reddit users have recently beensharingexamples of the “strong female lead” trope in films that have actually been done well, so we’ve gathered some of their top replies below. From Clarice Starling to Elle Woods, enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote all of your favorite strong, independent women!This post may includeaffiliate links.
Contrary to what some screenwriters might believe, the strong female leads in their films don’t have to be the sexiest women on Earth, and they certainly don’t need to fall in love with the male lead. They can have their own agendas, their own minds and be capable of solving problems on their own, just like women in real life!
Reddit users have recently beensharingexamples of the “strong female lead” trope in films that have actually been done well, so we’ve gathered some of their top replies below. From Clarice Starling to Elle Woods, enjoy scrolling through, and be sure to upvote all of your favorite strong, independent women!
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Alien
Terminator 2
“The Addams Family”
Laura Dern, Jurassic Park. Seeing a strong woman in science at such a young age had a profound impact on me, and I truly think it’s one of the reasons I am a scientist today.
The Silence of the Lambs
“Fargo"u/Mr_Saturn1 added:Awhile back on twitter someone asked to name movies that features a female protagonist who is competent at her job, in an established relationship with a man (the relationship does not start during the events of the film) and her partner does not criticize her work or encourage her to give up. The only movie people could name that fully satisfied these requirements was Fargo.
Rachel Weisz playing Evie in The Mummy.“Take that, Bembridge Scholars!”
Emily Blunt in Edge of Tomorrow
Mulan, the Disney animated one.
Fried Green Tomatoes gives you a selection of them.
Brave. As a young girl it was very validating to seeing a princess who was competing as well as winning against men. I also really like the movie because Merida isn’t perfect, and you can definitely tell that she’s a 16 year old girl, especially watching it while I’m older. She’s a teen girl who’s doing her best to prove to her parents that she is strong and can take care of herself. I also really like this movie because Merida isn’t afraid to yell and strongly state her opinion. The women in my life are often very strong people as well as outspoken, and I really love seeing that represented in media, and Brave is really the “strong female” trope done right.
Legally Blonde.
Harry PotterHermione, Ginny and Luna are all completely different, but I would describe them all as strong female characters.
Kill Bill
Surprised this hasn’t been mentioned yet but Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
My Cousin Vinny.
Steel Magnolias.
“Arrival”
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“Lilo&Stich”, Nani
The hunger games had an interesting perspective on it I thought.
Rogue One
Shoshana in Inglorious Basterds.
Winter’s Bone, if we’re counting female characters who are strong in the sense that they take responsibility under adversity and not just a woman who acts like a macho dude and can beat up men.
I thought Mad Max: Fury Road did a good job.
Not a movie but Avatar the last airbender
Thelma and Louise
The long kiss goodnight
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Not a movie but Kim Wexler in Better Call Saul.
Howls Moving Castle
Annihilation! I love that movie but one of my favorite things about it is that the main characters are all competent at their jobs and well respected, and they just happen to be women.
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