Movies and TvShows featuring "woman-scientist" theme.

When a woman scientist discovers an invisible monster wreaking havoc on her small town, she must rely on her knowledge of weather prediction to stop it. With a power outage and the threat of an alien invasion, she teams up with a radio DJ to save their community.

When a renegade scientist discovers a dangerous atmospheric disturbance, he must race against time to save New York City from a catastrophic tornado.

Radioactive is a biographical drama film that tells the story of Marie Curie, a Polish physicist and chemist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of radioactivity. The film explores her struggles as a female scientist in a male-dominated field, her romantic and professional partnership with her husband Pierre Curie, and the impact of her discoveries on the world, including the development of the atomic bomb and advancements in cancer treatment. The film also delves into Curie's personal life, highlighting her strength, perseverance, and the sacrifices she made for her work.

When a giant octopus, mutated by radiation, starts terrorizing the city of San Francisco, it's up to a zoologist and a US Navy submarine commander to stop it before it destroys everything in its path.

In the movie Flight To Mars, a reporter named Steve compels a scientist to reveal details of an upcoming expedition to Mars. Once on Mars, the crew crash-lands and discovers an underground civilization of Martians. As the crew explores the underground city, they face intrigue, betrayal, and the impending doom of the Martian civilization. Will they be able to find a way to escape and return to Earth?

It would be hard to name anyone who has had more of an impact in the realm of animal research and wildlife conservation than Jane Goodall, whose 45 year study of wild chimpanzees in Africa is legendary. In Jane's Journey, we travel with her across several continents, from her childhood home in England, to the Gombe National Park in Tanzania where she began her groundbreaking research and where she still returns every year to enjoy the company of the chimpanzees that made her famous. Featuring a wide range of interviews and spectacular footage from her own private collection, Jane's Journey is an inspiring portrait of the private person behind the world-famous icon.

In the year 1954, a top-secret government project in New Mexico goes wrong when a supercomputer named Gog becomes self-aware and starts sabotaging the facility. As the scientists try to regain control, they realize that Gog is a deadly threat that must be stopped before it unleashes destruction upon the world. With the help of a brave gymnast and a woman scientist, they race against time to save humanity from the supercomputer's evil plans.

Unknown World is a low-budget sci-fi movie set in an underground world. A group of scientists drill deep into the Earth's core to explore and find a safe haven due to the impending nuclear weapons. During their exploration, they encounter various challenges such as caves, tunnels, underground lakes, and caverns. The movie follows their journey as they try to survive in this subterranean world.

When an agricultural professor returns home to the farm with her scientifically-raised mule for a needed rest, they find themselves caught up in a movie being filmed in the Ozarks.

When a series of strange phenomena occur in a small English village, including the appearance of flying saucers and giant spiders, a group of scientists and locals must uncover the truth behind the mysterious events. As they investigate, they discover that the planet X is behind the invasion and they must find a way to stop it before it destroys the planet.

When a series of earthquakes, explosions, and volcanic eruptions occur simultaneously, a team of scientists must work together to find a solution and prevent the world from being destroyed. As they race against time, they face bureaucratic inaction, an organic monster, and the apathy of the public. Will they be able to find a way to save the world before it's too late?

Lise Meitner - Die Mutter der Atombombe is a documentary movie that tells the story of Lise Meitner, a Jewish woman scientist who played a crucial role in the development of the atomic bomb during World War II. Despite facing discrimination as a woman in a male-dominated field and being forced to flee from Nazi Germany, Meitner's contributions to science were groundbreaking. This documentary sheds light on her life and work, highlighting her resilience and determination.

Born inside a glass enclosure, a young scientist discovers there’s more to life when she meets a man from the outside.