The Best Female Leading Movies Of 2020
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1Greta Thunberg, Malena Ernman, António GuterresI Am Greta is a 2020 international documentary film directed by Nathan Grossman. The film follows climate change activist Greta Thunberg as she travels the world raising awareness about the world's environmental problems.
2Viola Davis, Chadwick Boseman, Glynn TurmanMa Rainey's Black Bottom is a 2020 American drama film directed by George C. Wolfe, based on the 1982 play by August Wilson. During a recording session, tensions rise between "Mother of the Blues," Ma Rainey (Viola Davis), her ambitious horn player (Chadwick Boseman), and the white management.
3Natalia Dyer, Timothy Simons, Wolfgang NovogratzYes, God, Yes is a 2019 American comedy-drama film directed by Karen Maine. A Catholic girl finds herself having tempting thoughts after an AOL chat turns unexpectedly racy.
4Evan Rachel Wood, Gina Rodriguez, Debra WingerTwo con artists have spent 26 years training their only daughter to swindle, scam and steal at every turn. During a desperate and hastily conceived heist, they charm a stranger into joining them, only to have their entire world turned upside down.
5Renato Carpentieri, Francesco Cassano, Ibrahima GueyeThe Life Ahead is a 2020 Italian drama film directed by Edoardo Ponti, it is a remake of 1977's Madame Rosa. A Holocaust with a daycare business in Italy takes in a 12-year-old street kid after being robbed by them.
6Sean Bean, Honor Kneafsey, Eva WhittakerWhen a young hunter journeys to Ireland with her father to help wipe out the last wolf pack, she befriends a free-spirited girl from a mysterious tribe rumored to transform into wolves by night.More Wolfwalkers
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7Radha Blank, Peter Kim, Oswin BenjaminThe 40-Year-Old Version is a 2020 American comedy directed by Radha Blank. Radha (Radha Blank) is a down-on-her-luck NY playwright, who is desperate for a breakthrough before 40. Reinventing herself as rapper RadhaMUSPrime, she vacillates between the worlds of Hip Hop and theater in order to find her true voice.
8Bill Murray, Rashida Jones, Marlon WayansFaced with sudden doubts about her marriage, a young New York mother teams up with her larger-than-life playboy father to tail her husband.More On the Rocks- #55 of 56 onThe Best Single Dad Movies Ever Made
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9Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis, Mary SteenburgenHappiest Season is a holiday romantic comedy that puts a fresh spin on the genre with its LGBTQ+ centric storyline. Directed by Clea DuVall, the film revolves around Abby (Kristen Stewart), who plans to propose to her girlfriend Harper (Mackenzie Davis), during Christmas with Harper’s family. Things take a complicated turn when Abby learns that Harper has not come out to her conservative parents. The film examines the challenges of family expectations and the spirit of acceptance. With a notable supporting cast including Dan Levy and Aubrey Plaza, Happiest Season is a heartwarming tale of love and the family dynamics.More Happiest Season- #60 of 70 onThe Funniest Christmas Comedy Movies
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10Carey Mulligan, Laverne Cox, Bo BurnhamNothing in Cassie's life is what it appears to be -- she's wickedly smart, tantalizingly cunning, and she's living a secret double life by night. Now, an unexpected encounter is about to give Cassie a chance to right the wrongs from the past.- #9 of 70 onGreat Quirky Movies for Grown-Ups
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11Margot Robbie, Rosie Perez, Mary Elizabeth WinsteadIt's open season on Harley Quinn when her explosive breakup with the Joker puts a big fat target on her back. Unprotected and on the run, Quinn faces the wrath of narcissistic crime boss Black Mask, his right-hand man, Victor Zsasz, and every other thug in the city. But things soon even out for Harley when she becomes unexpected allies with three deadly women -- Huntress, Black Canary and Renee Montoya.
12Frances McDormand, Gay DeForest, Patricia GrierA woman embarks on a journey through the American West after losing everything during the recession.
13The Invisible Man
Elisabeth Moss, Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis HodgeAfter staging his own suicide, a crazed scientist uses his power to become invisible to stalk and terrorize his ex-girlfriend. When the police refuse to believe her story, she decides to take matters into her own hands and fight back.More The Invisible Man- #307 of 369 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
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14Anya Taylor-Joy, Johnny Flynn, Bill NighyBeautiful, smart and wealthy, Emma Woodhouse navigates her way through misguided matches, romantic missteps and the challenges of growing up -- all to finally realize the love that has been there all along.More Emma.- #310 of 369 onThe Best Movies Based On Books
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15Fathia Youssouf, Médina El Aidi-Azouni, Esther GohourouCuties (aka Mignonnes) is a 2020 French coming-of-age drama film directed by Maïmouna Doucouré. A Senegalese-French girl with a traditional Muslim upbringing is caught between traditional values and Internet dance culture.More Cuties- #452 of 468 onThe Best Black Movies Ever Made, Ranked
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16Ryan Eggold, Théodore Pellerin, Sharon Van EttenFaced with an unintended pregnancy and a lack of local support, Autumn and her cousin, Skylar, travel across state lines to New York City on a fraught journey of friendship, bravery and compassion.
17Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Sam ClaflinSet in the Victorian era, Enola Holmes is an engaging mystery adventure film. The story revolves around Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown), the younger sister of renowned detective Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) and Mycroft Holmes (Sam Claflin). Independent and intelligent, Enola embarks on a thrilling quest to find her missing mother Eudoria (Helena Bonham Carter). Her journey leads her into a world of secrets, danger, and self-discovery. Along the way, she outwits her brothers and unravels an intricate conspiracy that threatens to alter the course of history. This film offers a fresh perspective on the traditional Holmes narrative, with its focus on a new protagonist.More Enola Holmes- #31 of 79 onGreat Period Movies Set in the 19th Century
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18Cathy Ang, Robert G. Chiu, Phillipa SooAn adventurous girl builds a rocket ship to meet a mythical goddess on the moon.More Over the Moon- #12 of 31 onThe Best Children's and Kids' Movies on Netflix
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19Kate Winslet, Saoirse Ronan, Gemma JonesAmmonite is a 2020 romantic drama film directed by Francis Lee. In the 1840s, acclaimed self-taught paleontologist Mary Anning (Kate Winslet) looks for common fossils to sell to rich tourists when one of them hires her to take care of his wife (Saoirse Ronan) who is recuperating from a personal tragedy, what begins as an obligation blossoms into a passionate love affair.More Ammonite- #39 of 80 onThe Best Period Romance Movies
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20Grace VanderWaal, Graham Verchere, Giancarlo EspositoAn unassuming high school student finds himself inexplicably drawn to the free-spirited new girl whose unconventional ways change how they see themselves and each other.More Stargirl- #83 of 104 onThe 100+ Best Movies About High School
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21Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh BonnevilleDecades after his apprentice betrays him, a once joyful toymaker finds new hope when his bright young granddaughter appears on his doorstep.
22Ike Barinholtz, Betty Gilpin, Emma RobertsTwelve strangers wake up in a clearing. They don't know where they are -- or how they got there. In the shadow of a dark internet conspiracy theory, ruthless elitists gather at a remote location to hunt humans for sport. But their master plan is about to be derailed when one of the hunted, Crystal, turns the tables on her pursuers.More The Hunt
23Daniel Radcliffe, Jane Krakowski, Ellie KemperUnbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy vs the Reverend is a 2020 American comedy film directed by Claire Scanlon. Kimmy Schmidt (Ellie Kemper) sets off on her biggest adventure yet across three states and the viewer gets to decide how the story unfolds.
24Charlize Theron, Chiwetel Ejiofor, KiKi LayneThe Old Guard is a thrilling ride into the world of near-immortal mercenaries, led by ancient warrior Andy (Charlize Theron). This action-packed flick sees this group of eternal soldiers battling foes who covet their immortality while welcoming a new member, Nile (KiKi Layne), into their ranks. As they strive to protect their secret from those desperate to exploit it, the team navigates through centuries-old loyalty and existential fatigue. A gripping narrative that blends elements of action, fantasy, and drama, The Old Guard explores the nuances of eternity against the backdrop of modern warfare.More The Old Guard- #32 of 115 on50+ Movies That Need Sequels
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25Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Kristen WiigDiana Prince lives quietly among mortals in the vibrant, sleek 1980s -- an era of excess driven by the pursuit of having it all. Though she's come into her full powers, she maintains a low profile by curating ancient artifacts, and only performing heroic acts incognito. But soon, Diana will have to muster all of her strength, wisdom and courage as she finds herself squaring off against Maxwell Lord and the Cheetah, a villainess who possesses superhuman strength and agility.More Wonder Woman 1984- Dig Deeper...'Wonder Woman 1984' Plot Holes You Can Fly An Invisible Plane Through
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26Emma Roberts, Luke Bracey, Kristin ChenowethFed up with being single on holidays, two strangers agree to be each other's platonic plus-ones all year long, only to catch real feelings along the way.
27Julianne Moore, Alicia Vikander, Janelle MonáeThe Glorias is a 2020 American biographical film directed by Julie Taymor, based upon My Life on the Road by Gloria Steinem. Gloria Steinem (Julianne Moore) grows up in Ohio during the 1940s to becoming a leader in the women's liberation movement.
28Rachel Brosnahan, Arinzé Kene, Frankie FaisonI'm Your Woman is an 2020 American drama film, directed by Julia Hart. In the 1970s, a woman is forced to go on the run after her husband betrays his business partners, sending her and her baby on a dangerous journey.
29The High Note
Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross, Kelvin Harrison Jr.The High Note is a 2020 American comedy film directed by Nisha Ganatra. It is a love story set in the Los Angeles music industry.
30Underwater
Kristen Stewart, Vincent Cassel, Mamoudou AthieDisaster strikes more than six miles below the ocean surface when water crashes through the walls of a drilling station. Led by their captain, the survivors realize that their only hope is to walk across the sea floor to reach the main part of the facility. But they soon find themselves in a fight for their lives when they come under attack from mysterious and deadly creatures that no one has ever seen.More Underwater- #323 of 396 onThe Best Horror Movies Of All Time
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