Movies and TvShows featuring "strong-female-protagonist" theme.
Medium is a TV show that follows Allison Dubois, a wife, and mother who possesses psychic abilities. She uses her gift to help solve crimes and bring justice to the victims.
Supergirl, also known as Kara Danvers, is a Kryptonian who escaped her planet's destruction and landed on Earth. She chooses to use her powers to protect the people of National City and fights against various villains and threats. Alongside her friends and allies, Supergirl battles evil while balancing her personal life as a reporter and maintaining secret identities.
Strong Medicine is a medical drama series that follows the lives of two women, a doctor and a nurse, working in a hospital. The show explores various medical cases as well as the personal and professional challenges faced by the main characters. It also delves into issues such as social class and interracial relationships.
Revenge follows a strong female protagonist seeking justice for the wrongs done to her family. She infiltrates the wealthy Hamptons community and takes on a new identity to exact her vengeance. The series explores themes of adultery, deception, and the cost of revenge.
After being rescued from an underground bunker, Kimmy Schmidt starts a new life in New York City and navigates the challenges of the modern world.
In the near future, society is heavily reliant on cybernetic technology. Public Security Section 9, led by Major Motoko Kusanagi, investigates crimes related to cybernetics and deals with the challenges of rogue AIs, human enhancements, and political intrigue.
Castlevania is a TV show that follows the story of Trevor Belmont, the last surviving member of a disgraced clan of vampire hunters, as he tries to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hands of Dracula and his army of night creatures.
The Killing is a crime drama TV show set in Seattle, Washington. It follows the investigation of a murder, focusing on the detectives and their pursuit of the truth. The show delves into the complexities of the case, exploring themes of corruption, political campaigns, and the impact of the crime on the community. With a strong female police officer as the protagonist, The Killing combines elements of neo-noir, suspense mystery, and psychological thriller.
The Fall is a psychological thriller TV show set in Northern Ireland. It follows a female detective's pursuit of a misogynistic serial killer. The show explores themes of violence against women and the psychological impact of crime.
Agent Peggy Carter, a super-spy and founding member of S.H.I.E.L.D., fights against injustice in post-WWII America while dealing with sexism and navigating a male-dominated world.
When her brother decides to ditch for a couple weeks, Viola heads over to his elite boarding school, disguised as him, and proceeds to fall for his school's star soccer player, and soon learns she's not the only one with romantic troubles. Viola's twin brother Sebastian, whom she resembles physically, is supposed to enter Illyria as a new student. However, he plans to visit London secretly to enter a contest with his rock band. Sebastian asks Viola to cover for him by telling the school that he is sick and each of their parents (who are divorced) that he is staying with the other. Viola instead decides to pass herself off as Sebastian and join the boys' soccer team at Illyria. She hopes to beat the Cornwall team and humiliate her goalie ex-boyfriend Justin (Robert Hoffman). With the help of her friends Paul (Jonathan Sadowski), Kia (Amanda Crew), and Yvonne (Jessica Lucas), Viola becomes 'Sebastian'. At Illyria, Viola's roommate is Duke Orsino (Channing Tatum), a good-looking striker on the soccer team. Kia and Yvonne agree to help Viola make her alter ego seem popular by pretending to be in love with 'Sebastian'. Viola also publicly breaks up with the real Sebastian's girlfriend, Monique. Duke and his friends are impressed, but Viola's soccer skills are still not good enough to make first string. It looks like Viola may not be able to play in the game against Cornwall after all. After spending so much time with him, Viola realizes that she has fallen in love with Duke. However, Duke is only interested in Viola's lab partner, Olivia (Laura Ramsey). In exchange for Viola's help in getting Olivia's attention, Duke agrees to put in extra soccer practice time with her. The practice pays off when Coach Dinklage (Vinnie Jones) promotes Viola to first string. By this time, Olivia has developed a crush on 'Sebastian'. Since 'Sebastian' isn't interested in her, Olivia decides to go out with Duke to make him jealous. Meanwhile, Monique and her friend Malcolm find out Viola's secret identity. The plot is complicated when the real Sebastian returns from London early. When he arrives at Illyria, Olivia runs up and kisses him. Duke sees this and thinks his roommate has betrayed him. He kicks Viola out of their room. On the day of the big game, Monique and Malcolm reveal the truth about Viola to Principal Gold. But because Viola has overslept, the real Sebastian winds up on the field playing in what should be his sister's spot. Principal Gold stops the game but Sebastian proves that he really is a boy yanking off his shorts and exposing his penis. At half time, Viola explains the situation to Sebastian and they switch places again. Duke is still angry with 'Sebastian' and refuses to pass the ball to Viola. She tries to explain that she really is a girl, finally convincing Duke and everyone else by showing them her breasts. The coach agrees to let Viola keep playing anyway. Illyria wins the game on a penalty kick when Viola scores a goal by tricking her ex-boyfriend Justin. Everyone at Illyria rejoices after the victory, except for Duke who is hurt at Viola's deception. She invites Duke to her debutante ball, where they reconcile. As the movie ends, Viola is seen playing on Illyria's soccer team.
The Duchess of Duke Street is a TV show set in Edwardian-era London. It follows the story of Louisa Trotter, a talented hotel chef who rises from a life of poverty to become a respected figure in British society. The show explores the social dynamics of the time and covers historical events such as World War One, all while providing an insight into the world of high society and the challenges Louisa faces as a woman of ambitious aspirations.
Gird your loins for the tragic tale of Lady Jane Grey, the young Tudor noblewoman who was Queen of England for nine days and then beheaded, back in good ol’ 1553. Actually... f*ck that. We’re retelling history the way it should have happened: the damsel in distress saves herself. This is an epic tale of true love and high adventure set in an alt-universe of action, history, fantasy, comedy, romance, and rompy-pompy. Buckle up.
GLOW is a comedy-drama TV show set in 1980s Los Angeles. The story revolves around a group of women who audition for a wrestling TV series. They form a wrestling league called the Gorgeous Ladies of Wrestling, or GLOW. The show explores the personal and professional lives of the women as they navigate the world of professional wrestling and deal with the challenges of the time period.
Every last Thursday of the month at an all-girls high school, the students of Class 2–5 cast their votes in a popularity poll. The results classify them into Grades A, B, C, D, and F. If they fall into Grade F, they become legitimate victims of school violence.
Dead to Me follows Jen, a widow in her 50s, who meets Judy, a free-spirited woman at a support group. As they bond over their shared grief, secrets unravel and Jen discovers that Judy might not be who she seems. Together, they navigate through dark secrets, unexpected twists, and complicated relationships, all while dealing with the aftermath of a hit-and-run incident.
A woman seeks revenge against her former boss and lover, as she hunts down and kills those who wronged her. Along the way, she faces betrayal, obstacles, and dangerous adversaries, using her martial arts skills and determination to achieve her goal. The story unfolds through flashbacks and present-day events, leading to a climactic showdown with Bill, the man responsible for her suffering.
Unbelievable is a crime drama TV show that follows the true story of a young woman who is accused of lying about being raped and the two female detectives who uncover the truth. With powerful performances and a thought-provoking storyline, this show explores themes of misogyny, violence against women, and the strength of the human spirit.
Bound by a shared destiny, a curious teen and a former boy-genius inventor go on a mission to unveil the secrets of a place that exists in their collective memory, traveling through time and space.
Ocean Girl is a TV show that follows the story of a teenage girl who is discovered on an island and learns that she has a special connection to the ocean. She can communicate with marine life and has the ability to breathe underwater. The show explores her adventures as she navigates the challenges of her unique abilities and fights against environmental threats. Along the way, she forms strong bonds with her friends and battles against evil forces that seek to harm the ocean and its creatures.