By Women
The Outsiders
S.E. Hinton
This player scored her 200th try in October 2022, making her the leading try scorer in Rugby World Cup history.
Portia Woodman, New Zealand
Black Swan (2010)
Natalie Portman
DOLLY PARTON
In this beloved children's movie, despite the plot revolving around literal dolls, none of the female characters interact meaningfully until the 3rd installment.
Toy Story 1(1995) & 2 (1999)
Wuthering Heights
Emily Bronte
This goalkeeper for the U.S. women's team currently holds the record for the most clean sheets in the U.S.
Hope Solo
Nomadland (2021)
Frances McDormand
CLAMP KIMBLE
KIM CAMPBELL
Have you ever had someone comfort you after a break up by saying "There's plenty more fish in the sea?". Well, if you're looking for a female fish in the sea you'd be hard pressed to find one. Guess I'll just keep swimming.
Finding Nemo (2003)
The Colour Purple
Alice Walker
This figure skater was the youngest woman to win an Olympic gold medal in the singles event at 15 years old
Tara Lipinski
The Reader (2008)
Kate Winslet
LILIAS MENSWEAR
A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building, but her past threatens to get in the way. Even the cat is male.
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961)
The Help
Kathryn Stockett
This is the nickname of American former mixed martial artist Ronda Rousey
"Rowdy"
The Favourite (2019)
Olivia Colman
FLORID HAKA
FRIDA KAHLO
This star-studded cast features many prolific female actors staying at the titular extravagant European lodging, however their characters never cross paths.
The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)
Room
Emma Donahue
Name any one of the teams that compete in National Women's Soccer League (NWSL)
Angel City FC; Chicago Red Stars; Houston Dash; Kansas City Current; NY/NJ Gotham FC; North Carolina Courage; OL Reign; Orlando Pride; Portland Thorns FC; Racing Louisville FC; San Diego Wave; Washington Spirit
The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969)
Maggie Smith
ARENAS RUSH
SARAH NURSE
Although this blockbuster created a planet full of incredible landscapes, animals, and beings, it is lacking in meaningful interactions between women. While it includes several strong female characters, they do not speak about anything but men.
Avatar (2009)