Binge-worthy movies/TV shows with women in leadership

Having a night in? Check out these movies and TV shows with women in leadership demonstrating the amazing strength, knowledge and entrepreneurship of strong female leaders. Whether you’re into comedies, documentaries, history or rom-coms, these characters are sure to inspire you!

The Mindy Project

 

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Full of hilarity, sass and quick wit, Mindy Khaling plays a fast-paced OB/GYN, who starts her own fertility business from the ground up and offers free medical support to women struggling to access health care.

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina

 

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A world away from the 90s version of Sabrina the Teenage-witch. 2018 Sabrina shows great strength in standing up against deeply rooted biases. If you enjoy spooky thrillers and movies about witchcraft then it’s worth a watch.

Hidden Figures

 

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Hidden Figures shows the journey of three mathematicians who work at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in the 1960s. The film highlights the deep racism and sexism that the women faced while being incredible leaders in STEM.

The Marvelous Mrs Maisel

 

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While the leading lady may be Mrs Maisel, we’re particularly impressed with her co-star Alex Borstein, who plays Suzie Myers. Suzie struggles to find her feet in her career until her instincts tell her to take the plunge and go down the path of entrepreneurship, starting her own business as an agent. The new business owner experiences ups and downs, making some great decisions and also ones that she’s not proud of.

The Crown

 

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Highlighting that royalty is not always as glamorous as it looks, The Crown shows a young Queen Elizabeth growing into her role as leader of a monarchy.

Rabbit Proof Fence

 

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Set in 1931, Rabbit Proof Fence shares the journey of three incredible Indigenous Australian girls who walk through Australia back to their community, Jigalong, after being forcibly removed from their families and trafficked 2400km away by law enforcement.

Becoming

 

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Becoming follows Michelle Obama’s journey as she goes on tour for her recent book release, sharing the stories of the and the students and women she meets along the way.

The Bold Type

 

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