When I was a teenage boy, nothing excited me more than what was known as a good ‘ol “catfight.” You know, mud wrestling, women pulling each other by the hair… If I saw that, I was in adolescent heaven.
However, as an adult, I can’t think of anything that would turn my stomach faster. Yes, The Jerry Springer Show is my favorite talk show of all time. That said, thinking back, there were way too many episodes where women fought each other over some man. Nowadays, I think women should fight The Man! Not fight over a man.
My colleague, Sarah El-Mahmoud, wrote an excellent article about 20 great movies to watch for Women’s History Month, and some of those movies will end up on this list. However, my focus is purely on movies that highlight women supporting women, since we don’t have nearly enough of them. I have a daughter, and these are the kinds of relationships that I want her to establish. So, without further ado, 10 movies about women supporting one another.
Wicked (2024)
Elphaba, destined to become the infamous Wicked Witch, and Glinda, who eventually earns the title of the Good Witch.
If you were to take another look at The Wizard of Oz, it could seem like Glinda and Elphaba were adversaries. But in the musical Wicked, a re-telling, Glinda and Elphaba actually attended school together and eventually became friends.
What I love about the story though is that they don’t start out as friends. In fact, they hate each other. Glinda only seems to care about being popular (I’m sorry, pop-Uuuu-lar), and Elphaba is more concerned with learning. However, through events that bring them together, they become the closest of friends.
I love how their friendship blossoms, as it creates a good message that even enemies can become partners.
The Marvels (2023)
Despite not being a blockbuster at the box office, “The Marvels” continues to shine as one of the stronger MCU films following “Endgame.
In the continuation of both “Captain Marvel” and Marvel Cinematic Universe series “WandaVision” and “Ms. Marvel”, the film titled “The Marvels” features Carol Danvers, Monica Rambeau, and Kamala Khan uniting when they discover that using their powers causes them to swap places with each other.
They must determine a strategy to unite and vanquish a vengeful Kree Leader, whose homeland was disturbed by Captain Marvel’s actions.
What I love about The Marvels is that Kamala’s hero worship of Captain Marvel disconfirms the idea that you should never meet your heroes. Yes, she learns that Danvers isn’t perfect, but she also learns that she can contribute just as much as her hero whenever the time arises. Couple this with Monica Rambeau’s ability to keep them altogether, and you have a match made in grrl power heaven.
Frozen (2013)
Certainly,
One of Disney’s largest animated films over the past two decades is Frozen, a movie that centers around two sisters who have contrasting aspirations.
Initially, Queen Elsa hesitates to disappoint her subjects, but eventually chooses to relax about her hidden ability to control snow. Contrastingly, Princess Anna expresses eagerness to marry a man she has only recently encountered.
As they navigate through their challenges together, Anna and Elsa’s bond deepens significantly, leading Anna to understand that she doesn’t require a romantic partner (although she eventually finds a kind one) to feel content. All she truly needs is the affection of her sister. This revelation brings them even closer and strengthens their relationship.
Frozen” is an amazing movie that emphasizes the significance of sisterhood, which is a powerful message that resonates with both young girls and adult women. I’m fond of this theme conveyed in the film.
Hidden Figures (2016)
The story of three brilliant women who work at NASA and change history, Hidden Figures doubles as both a movie about females working together, and also as one of the quintessential Black-led movies.
Based on the actual historical figures Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughn, and Mary Jackson, Hidden Figures is a period piece that showcases the kinds of racist nonsense that these women had to go through just to do their jobs.
Still and all, they made it work through tenacity and intelligence, and proved their worth many times over by getting the fly boys into space at a crucial time in American history.
The film is phenomenal, because it’s a testament to the idea that women who stick together are stronger than women who work apart. Even though they all worked in separate areas of NASA, they still always came together at the end of the day, which is most important.
Thelma & Louise (1991)
The ’90s feminist-themed crime drama, Thelma & Louise, revolves around an unbreakable bond between two friends who are ready to face any adversity side by side. This movie, one of the best from the ’90s, showcases their strong camaraderie.
Thelma, who’s married to an abusive partner, and Louise, who’s dating a musician who isn’t around much, find themselves in a difficult situation when the husband is killed (he deserved it). Fearing repercussions, the two friends decide to flee and go into hiding.
Throughout their journey, they experience moments of joy and struggle, yet in the final act, they choose their own destiny, culminating in one of the most iconic cinematic conclusions.
The movie “Thelma & Louise” is truly exceptional, and its narrative powerfully illustrates the enduring bond between women, demonstrating that a fellow female companion is a woman’s most trusted ally.
Set It Off (1996)
Moving along with our discussion about crime dramas, “Set It Off” also tells a tale where women take a stand against the system; in this case, they become bank robbers.
A group of four individuals unite to commit bank heists, driven by their belief that society has wronged them. They devise intricate plans and manage to escape with the stolen loot when they successfully pull off the robberies.
As the movie is from the ’90s, it’s not surprising that the four Black female characters eventually face consequences, as it’s unlikely they would be able to escape unpunished and ride off together into a bright sunset without any repercussions.
That said, even with all of their inner squabbling, Set It Off is still a wonderful film about women bucking the norms and taking what they want, together, arm-in-arm.
The Woman King (2022)
Basically Black Panther‘s Dora Milaje, the movie, The Woman King is about women warriors who actually existed in West Africa during the 17th-19th centuries.
The story of a female general who leads other women into combat, this movie is all about what it takes to fight oppressors, especially those who align with your enemies.
The women train, kill, and survive, all in the name of protecting the kingdom.
The narrative, drawn from the real-life Agojie, stands as a powerful demonstration of women’s capabilities matching, and frequently surpassing, those of men. It is particularly compelling when they unite their strengths.
A League Of Their Own (1992)
One of my favorite films as a kid, A League of Their Own is about an all-female baseball team during World War II.
Despite having diverse backgrounds, they unite whenever possible to enjoy an exciting game of baseball. And remarkably, they manage to pull off a split during the game as well.
Ultimately, it’s the collective bond of the team that unites them, even though individual relationships contribute significantly to the mix.
A League of Their Own is a fan-favorite because it’s funny, and the cast is great, but the theme of female teamwork making the dream work is this film’s longest-lasting legacy.
Booksmart (2019)
I envy the young women in Booksmart, who are Ivy-league bound, but also viewed as boring.
They’re shy and hesitant to emerge, but they always follow one another if someone calls out “Malala,” which serves as their secret signal, even when they might end up in trouble together.
It takes them from one party to another, and even to experiences with hallucinogenic strawberries, since you only live once! (YOLO)
The movie “Booksmart” tells the tale of two friends, each possessing intelligence beyond their years, yet not shy about being outspoken and mischievous. Every woman could use a companion who’s there to share laughter and life’s ups and downs, much like Malala serves as an inspiration.
Barbie (2023)
Lastly, I want to talk about Barbie, which surprised a lot of people when it debuted.
The story of the famous doll having an existential crisis and entering into the real world, Barbie’s whole society is a matriarchy, and the men (Ken dolls) basically feel worthless without the women in their lives.
When Ken learns of the patriarchy, though, the women make the men see the errors of their ways, as the matriarchy is superior (as it should be).
This is a story about identity, and womanhood, but it’s also about the positives of a female society. Long live the matriarchy!
Those are just 10 movies about women supporting women. What’s your favorite?
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