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This film was my introduction to Studio Ghibli, and it remains the one I recommend to anyone wanting to introduce their kids to the studio. The film follows the story of a young witch who leaves home shortly after her 13th birthday to start her training. Everything that can go wrong does, but she makes incredible friends and discovers her true strengths along the way. This film features the voice acting talents of <anchor>Kirsten Dunst</anchor>, Debbie Reynolds, and Matthew Lawrence.
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# Top 10 Female-Directed Movies To Watch During Women’s History Month

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Mar 28

Written By [Alyssa Tyra](/lists?author=62fd7475e74c0635ff1d1211)

![Deborah Chow directing The Mandalorian](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbc4a62c2150e62cfcb09aa/ec0545e0-75e1-4ccf-a117-c374904def8d/Deborah+Chow+directing+The+Mandalorian.jpg)

Image Source: [Vanity Fair](https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/11/deborah-chow-director-episode-three-the-mandalorian)

It's no secret that female directors have been fighting an uphill battle in Hollywood for decades. Thankfully, that has been changing over the last few years with more and more female directors breaking onto the scene and making history! In 2019, [Deborah Chow](https://www.cultureslate.com/lists/10-interesting-behind-the-scenes-facts-about-the-mandalorian) became the first female director to direct _Star Wars_ live-action content with _The Mandalorian_. In 2021, [Taylor Swift](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/taylor-swift-will-make-her-directorial-debut-all-too-well-at-the-toronto-film-festival) became a director with _All Too Well: The Short Film,_ winning multiple awards and being shown at the Toronto Film Festival. Coming this year, Nia DaCosta will become the first black woman to direct a Marvel film with [_The Marvels_](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/the-marvels-gets-a-new-poster-and-release-date), and these are only a fraction of the ground that female directors have broken in the last few years. In honor of these women and Women’s History Month, let's take a look at 10 amazing films directed by women.

#### 10\. _Clueless_(1995)

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbc4a62c2150e62cfcb09aa/c3b54853-a49c-4e2f-b87c-89ebb70e92ad/Clueless.jpg)

Image Source: [US Magazine](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/clueless-cast-then-now-2012310/)

Director: Amy Heckerling

This classic features some of the most quoted lines in film history and brought [Paul Rudd](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/cowabunga-new-trailer-for-upcoming-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-mutant-mayhem-featuring-all-star-cast-dropped) to mainstream audiences. It follows high school student Cher from the heights of her popularity through her fall from grace and then her rise back to the top. If you love movies like _Legally Blonde_ then you have to check this one out!

_Clueless_ is available to watch on Paramount+.

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#### 9\. _Marie Antoinette_(2006)

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Image Source: [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0422720/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)

Director: Sofia Coppola

This stunning film tells a romanticized version of the life of Marie Antoinette. Starring Kirsten Dunst, the film follows the ill-fated queen from her early teen years until moments before her death. While much of the history has been fictionalized, the film is a blast to watch and features one of Dunst’s best performances.

_Marie Antoinette_ is available to watch on Paramount+.

#### 8\. _Promising Young Woman_(2020)

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbc4a62c2150e62cfcb09aa/5254894c-7dfb-471a-901c-4e863f617f03/Promising%2BYoung%2BWoman.jpg)

Image Source: [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9620292/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Director: Emerald Fennell

This film is not for the faint of heart. It gives a raw and realistic look at rape culture and what women face on a daily basis. The film looks at Cassie as she seeks revenge on men that prey on women. After a chance encounter, her focus changes and she begins to work on righting the wrongs of the past.

_Promising Young Woman_ is available to watch on Netflix.

#### 7\. _The Matrix_(1999)

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Image Source: [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0133093/)

Directors: Lilly and Lana Wachowski

This film kicked off one of the most memorable and successful film franchises of all time. _The Matrix_ follows Neo as he falls down the rabbit hole while looking for an answer to his question, “what is the matrix?” This is a must-watch for any [Keanu Reeves](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/initial-reactions-to-john-wick-4-suggest-its-the-best-yet) and/or Sci-fi fans!

_The Matrix_ is available to watch on HBO Max.

#### 6\. _Selma_(2014)

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Image Source: [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020072/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_3)

Director: Ava DuVernay

_Selma_ portrays Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his journey to secure equal voting rights for people of color. This film took a more honest approach to the story of Dr. King and shed light on many things that most of us are not taught in school.

_Selma_ is available to watch on Paramount+.

#### 5\. _Wonder Woman_(2017)

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Image Source: [LA Times](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2023-03-17/gal-gadot-wonder-woman-dc-future-shazam-fury-gods)

Director: [Patty Jenkins](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/patty-jenkins-isnt-happy-at-the-oscars-for-shutting-out-women-of-the-best-director-category)

The first DC film to be directed by a woman follows Diana’s life from childhood to the moment she meets Steve Trevor and leaves Themyscira for the first time. It gave a look into Wonder Woman’s life that many fans had not seen unless they had read the comics.

[_Wonder Woman_](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/robin-wright-has-expressed-interest-about-being-in-james-gunns-wonder-woman-series-in-the-new-dc-universe) is available to watch on HBO Max.

#### 4\. _Black Widow_(2021)

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Image Source: [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3480822/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Director: Cate Shortland

_Black Widow_ depicts Natasha during the time between [_Captain America: Civil War_](https://www.cultureslate.com/editorials/what-to-watch-and-read-to-prepare-for-black-panther-wakanda-forever) and [_Avengers: Infinity War_](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/production-company-agbo-has-revealed-the-new-plan-for-a-hercules-live-action-film). It finally shows us her history which had only been teased previously, and it introduces us to [Florence Pugh](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/the-walking-dead-and-invincibles-steven-yeun-joins-marvel-studios-thunderbolts-in-a-key-role)!

[_Black Widow_](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/5-interesting-facts-about-black-widow) is available to watch on Disney+.

#### 3\. _Twilight_(2008)

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbc4a62c2150e62cfcb09aa/b3e9558c-72e7-41c7-bb8d-57d60bcff6ae/Twilight.jpg)

Image Source: [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1099212/)

Director: Catherine Hardwicke

Whether you love or hate the movies, no one can deny how popular they are and the impact they had on pop culture. The adaptation of the hugely popular young adult novel of the same name follows high school student Bella as she meets Edward and the Cullen family only to learn that they are vampires, and her town is in grave danger.

[_Twilight_](https://www.cultureslate.com/editorials/this-is-the-resurgence-of-a-killer-the-rise-of-escapism-during-uncertain-times) is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video.

#### 2\. _The Fear Street Trilogy_(2021)

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbc4a62c2150e62cfcb09aa/0aab4ea3-c387-4f00-bbb5-08c124460b34/Fear%2BStreet.jpg)

Image Source: [The Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-reviews/netflixs-fear-street-part-1-1994-film-1234976132/)

Director: Leigh Janiak

These films gave fans of the hugely popular young adult book series their first film adaptation. They follow a group of teens who live in Shadyside and are trying to break the curse placed on the town when it was first established in 1666.

[_The Fear Street Trilogy_](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/fear-street-4-attaches-director-chloe-okuno-to-continue-the-series-on-netflix) is available to watch on Netflix.

#### 1\. Harley Quinn: _Birds Of Prey_(2020)

![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fbc4a62c2150e62cfcb09aa/6a3ce39b-53c5-4875-8f15-8316378b45a1/Birds%2Bof%2BPrey.jpg)

Image Source: [IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7713068/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)

Director: Cathy Yan

This film gave us our first look at [Harley Quinn](https://www.cultureslate.com/news/set-photos-of-lady-gaga-as-harley-quinn-in-joker-folie-a-deux-have-surfaced-online) without the Joker and introduced the Birds of Prey. After going through a breakup with the Joker, Harley is targeted by every criminal in Gotham that has a bone to pick with her or the Joker. It is an absolute blast and easily one of the best DC films to come out in recent years.

_Harley Quinn: Birds of Prey_ is available to watch on HBO Max.

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