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There is no other moment like Women’s Day to watch women empowered movies. Cinema has evolved a lot compared to old movies where women are just supporting actors or for the glamour of the movie.
But now, from real-life adventures that broke new ground to fictional heroines, these films celebrate paths taken by women who refused to fit in a box. Whether through art, science, justice or self-discovery, their tales keep inspiring and invoking change.
Here are six films that present womanhood by the unbreakable spirits of those who dare to dream one must see.
1. Mrs (2025):
- Main Cast: Sanya Malhotra
- Storyline: A woman embarks on a journey of self-discovery, challenging the societal constraints imposed upon her in order to reclaim her independence. This motion picture is a remake of a Malayalam Movie called “The Great Indian Kitchen”.
- Streaming Platform: Zee5
- Genre: Drama
2. Hidden Figures (2016):
- Main Cast: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle Monáe
- Storyline: The motion picture tells the tale of three African-American women at NASA who would break racial and gender barriers to contribute to the American space program.
- Streaming Platform: Disney+ Hotstar
- Genre: Biographical Drama
3. Laapataa Ladies (2023)
- Main Cast: Pratibha Ranta, Chhaya Kadam, Ravi Kishan
- Storyline: A thought provoking tale of two missing brides that explores gender roles, identity and self discovery in rural India.
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
- Genre: Comedy-Drama
4. English Vinglish (2012):
- Main Cast: Sridevi, Adil Hussain, Priya Anand
- Storyline: A homemaker gains confidence and self-respect when she embarks on a journey to learn English.
- Streaming Platform: JioCinema
- Genre: Drama
5. Frida (2002):
- Main Cast: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Geoffrey Rush
- Storyline: A biopic on Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, portraying her struggles, artistic brilliance and unbreakable spirit.
- Streaming Platform: Prime Video
- Genre: Biographical Drama
6. No One Killed Jessica (2011):
- Main Cast: Vidya Balan, Rani Mukerji
- Storyline: Based on the real-life Jessica Lal case, the film follows a woman’s relentless fight for justice against a corrupt system.
- Streaming Platform: Netflix
- Genre: Crime Thriller
