For The Ladies

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Awesome movies with positive portrayals of women in lead roles, from goofy comedies to badass action flicks. Many pass the Bechdel Test, but not all, and many of them feature female writers and/or directors.

This list is determined by the personal tastes of Alexandra Kittle, blogger at http://www.filmforager.com. Enjoy!

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    Clueless

    1995, in 8 top lists Check
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    Shimotsuma monogatari

    2004 — a.k.a. Kamikaze Girls, in 1 top list Check
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    Whip It

    2009, in 0 top lists Check
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    Winter's Bone

    2010, in 6 top lists Check
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    Girlfight

    2000, in 3 top lists Check
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    Pariah

    2011, in 7 top lists Check
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    Sita Sings the Blues

    2008, in 3 top lists Check
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    Alien

    1979, in 30 top lists Check
  9. 9 new

    Wadjda

    2012, in 3 top lists Check
  10. 10 -1

    But I'm a Cheerleader

    1999, in 3 top lists Check
  11. 11 new

    Miss Representation

    2011, in 0 top lists Check
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    Sedmikrásky

    1966 — a.k.a. Daisies, in 19 top lists Check
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    Drop Dead Gorgeous

    1999, in 0 top lists Check
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    Mildred Pierce

    1945, in 17 top lists Check
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    The Piano

    1993, in 14 top lists Check
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    Romy and Michele's High School Reunion

    1997, in 0 top lists Check
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    Tank Girl

    1995, in 2 top lists Check
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    Stage Door

    1937, in 6 top lists Check
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    Lost in Translation

    2003, in 19 top lists Check
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    The Hours

    2002, in 7 top lists Check
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    Please Give

    2010, in 0 top lists Check
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    Le fabuleux destin d'Amélie Poulain

    2001 — a.k.a. Amélie, in 27 top lists Check
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    Waitress

    2007, in 0 top lists Check
  24. 24 -2

    Chinjeolhan geumjassi

    2005 — a.k.a. Lady Vengeance, in 3 top lists Check
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    Pepperminta

    2009, in 0 top lists Check
  26. 26 new

    Born in Flames

    1983, in 5 top lists Check
  27. 27 -3

    Desperately Seeking Susan

    1985, in 6 top lists Check
  28. 28 -3

    El Calentito

    2005, in 0 top lists Check
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    Fish Tank

    2009, in 8 top lists Check
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    D.E.B.S.

    2004, in 0 top lists Check
  31. 31 new

    Wo hu cang long

    2000 — a.k.a. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, in 27 top lists Check
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    Walking and Talking

    1996, in 1 top list Check
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    Planet Terror

    2007, in 1 top list Check
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    Sweetie

    1989, in 5 top lists Check
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    Legally Blonde

    2001, in 1 top list Check
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    Jane Eyre

    2011, in 0 top lists Check
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    Orlando

    1992, in 7 top lists Check
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    Thelma & Louise

    1991, in 13 top lists Check
  39. 39 new

    Haywire

    2011, in 0 top lists Check
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    The Runaways

    2010, in 0 top lists Check
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    Aliens

    1986, in 24 top lists Check
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    Cleopatra Jones

    1973, in 1 top list Check
  43. 43 new

    For a Good Time, Call...

    2012, in 0 top lists Check
  44. 44 new

    Casual Sex?

    1988, in 0 top lists Check
  45. 45 new

    In a World...

    2013, in 0 top lists Check
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    Bright Star

    2009, in 4 top lists Check
  47. 47 new

    Frances Ha

    2012, in 5 top lists Check
  48. 48 -8

    Frida

    2002, in 0 top lists Check
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    Bridesmaids

    2011, in 8 top lists Check
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    Coraline

    2009, in 3 top lists Check
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