Young Professional

26 Of The Best Movies Directed By Women

Female directors are a rarity in Hollywood. While that is an entirely different topic of discussion, this article sets out to praise the accomplishments of female directors in Hollywood. These movies directed by women are some of the most famous films in cinematography. Chances are several of the famous movies listed below will shock you. Here’s a list of the best films made by female filmmakers. You can bet Ava DuVernay, Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola, Nora Ephron and Catherine Hardwicke’s movies are listed.

The Best Movies Directed By Women

Bend It Like Beckham

The Kids Are All Right

Selma

Ava DuVernay is a complete Hollywood Girl Boss. As a female director she has taken huge strides in the film industry. This is DuVernay’s most popular movie – it had four Golden Globe Award nominations! DuVerynay’s movie was nominated for Best Picture and won Best Original Song at the 87th Academy Awards.

Stories We Tell

City of God

Lords of Dogtown

Little Miss Sunshine

Happy Feet

Marie Antoinette

The Proposal

Brave

The Dressmaker

The Babadook

The Hurt Locker

American Psycho

Lost In Translation

Frida

Something’s Gotta Give

Big

Blue Steel

Point Break

Wayne’s World

Clueless

You’ve Got Mail

What Women Want

Shrek

Let us know what you think about the bet movies directed by women in the comments below!
Featured Image Source: weheartit.com
leahsoboroff

Hi, I'm Leah, a Los Angelino living in Boston! I'm a grad from Northeastern University with a Bachelors from the College of Arts, Media and Design. I'm obsessed with going on adventures, photography, writing, being a Taurus and finding hidden gem restaurants, musicians and places to travel. I live for tacos and you can't keep me away from a cute farm stand. I also live for Instagram ... oops!

Recent Posts

12 Tips For Staying Safe At College Parties

College parties can be a lot of fun; you hang out with your friends, dance a little (or a lot),…

40 minutes ago

14 New Years Eve Outfit Ideas To Copy This Year

Looking for that perfect New Years outfit? If there's one night out of the year that you're allowed to be…

5 hours ago

7 DIY Holiday Room Decor Ideas For Your Dorm’s Door

If you're anything like me, you absolutely LOVE any excuse to decorate your dorm room door. It's a fun activity…

8 hours ago

10 Ways To Wear A Beanie And Have Your Hair Look Good

A lot of people refuse to wear hats in fear of their hair getting ruined or messed up. However, there…

22 hours ago

The Best Tinted Moisturizer For Dry Skin From Sephora

The secret code to a flawless face is not a good foundation routine, or a heavy concealer, but is simply…

1 day ago

How To Use Apple Cider Vinegar For Your Health

Apple cider vinegar has become a health staple several women are implementing into their health regime – it’s used for…

1 day ago