With International Women’s Month upon us, I started thinking of different television shows and movies with a female lead. I specifically wanted to find shows and movies that younger children would appreciate–I do have three-year-old twins after all!
Encanto is a current favorite in our household. My girls like to ask about Mirabel on a regular basis. We love how Mirabel is a flawed character straight from the beginning and how she learns to work with her flaws later on. I think we have the film memorized at this point!
I would also say that any of the Star Wars films have a strong female lead. Whether you’re looking at Padme, Leia, or Rey, you’ll find someone to watch. My girls are still a teeny bit small for the regular films, but they love the Lego Star Wars films.
Moana is another favorite film in our household. My girls mainly love the colors and the music at this point, but I certainly enjoy the story of Moana out on her own to save her homeland. I’m excited for when my twins can enjoy the story, too!
What is there to say about Bluey? I think my family has seen the entirety of the series about five times over at this point! Bluey is an Australian-based cartoon about a family of blue heelers, with Bluey, of course, being the main character.
What films and television shows with a female lead do you enjoy? This list certainly isn’t meant to be exhaustive, it’s just a list of my family’s personal favorites. Please let me know what we’re missing out on in the comments!
