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Films and TV Shows With Strong Female Leads to Watch This International Women's Day

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Published: March 8, 2024
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March 8th is for the girls and the girls only. What better way to celebrate than with some unforgettable female characters? From action-packed sequences to romance galore, these leading ladies are taking charge—and the spotlight—one episode at a time. Here are the series and films to watch this International Women's Day.

Beauty Newbie

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Beauty Newbie follows a girl who undergoes plastic surgery to escape her bullies. Now, as the university's resident beauty, she catches the eye of the campus heartthrob, igniting a flurry of attention and romance.

Starring Baifern Pimchanok and Win Metawin, Beauty Newbie is streaming on Viu, with new episodes every Monday and Tuesday.

The New Look

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While The New Look may focus on Christian Dior, the ladies also hold their own as part of one of fashion's most pivotal eras.

Starring Juliette Binoche, Maise Williams, and Glenn Close amongst its cast, The New Face is streaming on Apple TV+.

Related article: Glenn Close and Juliette Binoche Serve Dior's Finest at The New Look World Premiere

The Marvels

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The Marvels follow Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Monica Rambeau as their powers become entangled and have to work together to save the universe.

Starring Brie Larson, Teyonah Paris, and Iman Vellani, The Marvels is streaming on Disney+.

One Day

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One Day follows Emma and Dexter as they meet on graduation night. They lose touch, but their lives are constantly intertwined for over 20 years.

Starring Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall, One Day is streaming on Netflix.

The Players

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Set in New York, Players is about a sports journalist who concocts hookup schemes falls in love and enlists her friends to convince him that she's relationship material.

Starring Gina Rodriguez, Players is streaming on Netflix.

Abbott Elementary

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School's in session! With jokes, drama, and chaotic fun, season three of Abbott Elementary is set to be the best one yet.

Starring creator Quinta Brunson, Abbott Elementary is streaming on Disney+.

The Lost City

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The Lost City follows a romantic novelist and her cover model on a jungle adventure with a billionaire hot on their tails.

Starring Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum, The Lost City is streaming on Netflix.

Yong’an Dream 永安梦

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In Yong’an Dream, the heir to the Grand Duchy of Zhen is drawn to an abandoned woman of the court. With dreams of a tragic love affair, he is determined to rewrite history and save her in current times.

Starring Ouyang Nana and Jeremy Tsui, Yong’an Dream 永安梦 is streaming on Viu, with new episodes every Wednesday to Friday.

House of Ninjas

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Years after retiring, House of Ninjas follows a family returning to their missions as new threats arise.

Staring Kento Kaku and Yosuke Eguchi, House of Ninjas is streaming on Netflix.

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