10 Movies About Remarkable Women in Honor of Women’s History Month
By Movieguide® Contributor
March in Women’s History Month, and these films tell the stories of remarkable women throughout history. From ladies from the Bible like Mary and Esther to women whose lives honored God like Mother Teresa and Francesca Cabrini, these women are fantastic role models. Whether it’s the female scientist in HIDDEN FIGURES who contributed to the space program or Rosa Parks who inspired a movement, these films spotlight women who made a difference in the world. Some ladies overcame the odds, pushed beyond barriers and showed Christ’s love in powerful ways.
-1Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.
HIDDEN FIGURES is an engaging, encouraging, uplifting salute to three African-American women who contribute greatly to the 1960s NASA program during the Space Race with Communist Russia. Led by three fantastic actresses, HIDDEN FIGURES is an uplifting movie that exemplifies a positive way to stand with Christian strength and grace in the face of opposition, but caution is advised for older children due to many light obscenities and one strong profanity.
-1Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.
CABRINI tells the inspiring true story of Mother Cabrini, an Italian immigrant and the first United States citizen to be canonized as the patron saint of immigrants, who travels to America in 1889 to live out her gospel mission to care for orphans in the streets and sewers of New York City. CABRINI boasts stunning visuals and a truly compelling performance by Cristiana Dell’Anna as Cabrini that will keep viewers engaged throughout the entire story. Due to some violence and adult themes, MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for younger viewers.
-1Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.
UNPLANNED is the incredible, powerful true story of Abby, a young woman who gets drawn into working for Planned Parenthood because she thinks that the goal is to help prevent pregnancies. UNPLANNED is extremely well made and powerful.
+4Biblical, usually Christian, worldview, with no questionable elements whatsoever.
In BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE, Bethany Hamilton, the world renowned surfer who lost her left arm from a shark attack, takes to the screen again as she stars in her own documentary. The action-packed movie takes place over six years as it dives into the true, real and rawest Bethany Hamilton like she’s never revealed before to the public. UNSTOPPABLE is a great documentary for people of all ages, with a strong Christian worldview where Bethany attributes her success to God, people pray before surfing, marriage is uplifted, and pregnancy is seen as a gift from God.
-1Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.
HARRIET is the incredible story about how Harriet Tubman became Harriet Tubman, the woman who saved thousands of slaves and brought them to freedom before the Civil War. HARRIET is an exceptionally well-made movie with a strong Christian worldview, but it does have intense scenes and some foul language.
-1Caution advised for older children, including teenagers, and sensitive adults.
I’M NOT ASHAMED opens up a small glimpse into the life of Rachel Scott, one of the young Christian victims during the Columbine school shooting in 1999, and the profound difference Rachel made before and after her untimely death. I’M NOT ASHAMED is a beautifully made movie with passionate actors, and an inspiring Christian message of compassion through Jesus, but some violent moments and displays of teenage rebellion require caution for children.
+4Biblical, usually Christian, worldview, with no questionable elements whatsoever.
FULL OF GRACE tells the story of Mary and Peter after Jesus’ ascension. Peter doubts his abilities to defend Christianity, but Mary provides wisdom to help him continue in his calling. Although a bit slow, FULL OF GRACE is beautifully made and brings a fresh perspective to the Gospel story.
Based on a true story, THE MIRACLE SEASON is an inspiring sports drama about a high school volleyball team that has to step up and encourage one another when their beloved captain unexpectedly dies. THE MIRACLE SEASON is an entertaining, wholesome movie, with a strong Christian message about loving and encouraging each other in the midst of hardship.
RIDE TO FREEDOM: THE ROSA PARKS STORY is a well-produced television movie starring Angela Bassett as Parks. This made for television movie shows that the woman famous for inciting the civil rights movement for not moving from her seat on the back of the bus was motivated by her commitment to Christ, not by rebellion.
+1Moderately questionable elements. (Discernment required for young children.)
MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE is a Fathom Events documentary that showcases Catholic charities for “the poorest of the poor” started by and inspired by Mother Teresa, interspersed with a narrative about the life of Mother Teresa, including some brief dramatic reconstructions of her life without dialogue, footage of Mother Teresa helping needy people, and footage of her speaking about her faith and her charity work. MOTHER TERESA: NO GREATER LOVE is a moving, inspiring tribute to Mother Teresa, her charity work and the many people who continue that work, and the movie has a strong Christian, biblical, moral worldview that puts Jesus first, at the center of everything, but there are some images of people sick, dying and missing limbs that may disturb younger children.
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Now more than ever we’re bombarded by darkness in media, movies, and TV. Movieguide® has fought back for almost 40 years, working within Hollywood to propel uplifting and positive content. We’re proud to say we’ve collaborated with some of the top industry players to influence and redeem entertainment for Jesus. Still, the most influential person in Hollywood is you. The viewer.
What you listen to, watch, and read has power. Movieguide® wants to give you the resources to empower the good and the beautiful. But we can’t do it alone. We need your support.
You can make a difference with as little as $7. It takes only a moment. If you can, consider supporting our ministry with a monthly gift. Thank you.
Movieguide® is a 501c3 and all donations are tax deductible.
