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1. Mujer, casos de la vida real (1985–2007)
TV-14 | 60 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
It is a Mexican series that shares real stories that have been sent to Silvia Pinal, the host of the show; the episodes deal with strong issues surrounding women that don't always end well.
Stars: Silvia Pinal, Eduardo De Gortari, Ricardo Vera, Thelma Dorantes
Votes: 286
2. The Wendy Williams Show (2008–2022)
TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show
Talk show in which Wendy Williams chats about celebrity gossip and what's new in the entertainment world.
Stars: Wendy Williams, Melissa Garcia, Jason Rooney, Sherri Shepherd
Votes: 1,898
3. The Secret Diaries of Miss Anne Lister (2010 TV Movie)
TV-14 | 92 min | Biography, Drama, Romance
A look at the life of 19th-century Yorkshire landowner Anne Lister (1791-1840), who lived openly as a lesbian and kept diaries chronicling the details of her daily life.
Director: James Kent | Stars: Maxine Peake, Anna Madeley, Susan Lynch, Christine Bottomley
Votes: 2,243
4. Equity (I) (2016)
R | 100 min | Drama
Senior investment banker Naomi Bishop is threatened by a financial scandal and must untangle a web of corruption.
Director: Meera Menon | Stars: Anna Gunn, James Purefoy, Sarah Megan Thomas, Alysia Reiner
Votes: 3,856 | Gross: $1.60M
5. Cairo 678 (2010)
100 min | Drama
Unfolds the poignant story of three women and their search for justice from the daily plight of sexual harassment in Egypt.
Director: Mohamed Diab | Stars: Nilli Karim, Bushra, Maged El-Kidwani, Basem Samrah
Votes: 4,791
6. Miss Representation (2011)
Not Rated | 85 min | Documentary
Explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman.
Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom | Stars: Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Jean Kilbourne, Jim Steyer, Katie Couric
Votes: 3,865
7. 20:30:40 (2004)
113 min | Comedy, Drama, Music
Three women in different stages of their lives - 20, 30, 40 - face the hardships of the female existence.
Director: Sylvia Chang | Stars: Sylvia Chang, Rene Liu, Angelica Lee, Kate Yeung
Votes: 1,351
8. Subjectified: Nine Young Women Talk About Sex (2009)
Not Rated | 101 min | Documentary
Filmmaker Melissa Tapper Goldman traveled around the US looking for real answers to the question "Why do women have sex?" Through nine in-depth personal interviews with young women, she ... See full summary »
Director: Melissa Tapper Goldman
Votes: 8
9. A Doll's House (I) (1973)
G | 105 min | Drama
Years ago, Nora Helmer (Claire Bloom) committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald (Sir Anthony Hopkins). Now she is being blackmailed and lives in ... See full summary »
Director: Patrick Garland | Stars: Claire Bloom, Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Richardson, Denholm Elliott
Votes: 1,398 | Gross: $0.31M
10. A Woman Called Moses (1978)
240 min | Biography, Drama
A film about the life and career of the African American abolitionist and slave escape leader, Harriet Tubman.
Stars: Cicely Tyson, Jason Bernard, Clifford David, Judyann Elder
Votes: 413
11. Kadin Isi Banka Soygunu (2014)
104 min | Comedy, Drama
Having left a difficult time with her husband leaving, Gülay returns to her mother's house with her son. On the one hand she struggles with health problems while on the other hand trying to... See full summary »
Director: A. Taner Elhan | Stars: Meltem Cumbul, Filiz Ahmet, Ozge Ulusoy, Esra Dermancioglu
Votes: 1,028
12. The Mo'Nique Show (2009–2012)
Comedy, Talk-Show
It is a late night talk show akin to "The Tonight Show," with comedienne Mo'Nique at the helm.
Stars: Mo'Nique, Rodney Perry, Tamala Jones, Tia Mowry
Votes: 161
13. Twilight Women (1952)
Not Rated | 79 min | Crime, Drama, Romance
Vivanne is thrown on her own when her lover is arrested for murder. Searching for a place to live, she eventually finds a room in a boarding-house run by a woman who provides room-and-board for unmarried mothers with an ulterior motive.
Director: Gordon Parry | Stars: Freda Jackson, Rene Ray, Lois Maxwell, Laurence Harvey
Votes: 212
14. Solo Sunny (1980)
104 min | Drama, Music
Sunny is a singer in a band which is constantly on the road. She therefore leads a relatively restless life, which she cannot afford to give up, having to rely on the fee she gets paid..
Directors: Konrad Wolf, Wolfgang Kohlhaase | Stars: Renate Krößner, Alexander Lang, Heide Kipp, Dieter Montag
Votes: 823
15. Seeing Allred (2018)
TV-14 | 96 min | Documentary, Biography
Women's rights attorney Gloria Allred takes on the biggest names in American culture as coverage of sexual assault allegations in the media become more prevalent.
Directors: Roberta Grossman, Sophie Sartain | Stars: Gloria Allred, Lisa Bloom, Hillary Clinton, Bill Cosby
Votes: 1,464
16. On Strike for Christmas (2010 TV Movie)
TV-PG | 87 min | Comedy, Drama
Joy Robertson goes "on strike for Christmas" because her husband and sons are wrapped up in their own pursuits and providing no help whatsoever with the many Christmas preparations.
Director: Robert Iscove | Stars: Daphne Zuniga, David Sutcliffe, Victor Zinck Jr., Evan Williams
Votes: 970
17. Scared Silent (2002 TV Movie)
PG-13 | 120 min | Crime, Drama
In Minnesota, the newlywed Kathy Clifson is happily married with Chief of Police Doug Clifson that wants to adopt her son Brian from her first marriage. When she sees Officer John McCrane ... See full summary »
Director: Mike Robe | Stars: Penelope Ann Miller, Reed Diamond, Liisa Repo-Martell, Andrew Jackson
Votes: 265
18. The Last Gold (2016)
90 min | Documentary, Sport
Narrated by Emmy-winner Julianna Margulies, The Last Gold is a feature-length documentary film that reveals one of the greatest untold stories in Olympic swimming history. Forty years ago, ... See full summary »
Directors: Brian T. Brown, Brian T. Brown | Stars: Shirley Babashoff, Wendy Boglioli, Julianna Margulies, Kim Peyton
Votes: 45
19. Casa de muñecas (1954)
89 min | Drama
Mexican version of "A Doll's House." A spendthrift wife hides from her banker husband that she is in debt to a dishonorable employee her husband has fired.
Director: Alfredo B. Crevenna | Stars: Marga López, Ernesto Alonso, Miguel Torruco, María Douglas
Votes: 27
20. Die Unbeugsamen (2021)
99 min | Documentary
DIE UNBUGSAMEN tells the story of women in the Bonn republic who literally had to fight for their participation in the democratic decision-making processes against success-obsessed and ... See full summary »
Director: Torsten Körner | Stars: Carola von Braun-Stütze, Herta Däubler-Gmelin, Renate Faerber-Husemann, Elisabeth Haines
Votes: 207
21. Luba (2018)
87 min | Drama, Thriller
A poor single mother, who is trying to turn her life around, is thrust into a fight for survival when her ex-husband relapses and spirals out of control.
Director: Caley Wilson | Stars: Nicole Maroon, Vladimir Jon Cubrt, Porter Schaefer, Jillian Rees-Brown
Votes: 34
22. Schöne Frauen (2004)
82 min | Drama
Five "older" actresses vying for the same role decide to walk out on their audition. They end up on a road trip full of adventures and revelations.
Director: Sathyan Ramesh | Stars: Floriane Daniel, Julia Jäger, Caroline Peters, Clelia Sarto
Votes: 208
23. Con sello de mujer (1998–2007)
Talk-Show
Con Sello de Mujer fue un programa de televisión que formó parte de la programación de Tv Azteca y que inicio transmisiones el 29 de noviembre de 1999 con la conducción de la actriz ... See full synopsis »
Stars: Luz Blanchet, Mayra Rojas, Mariana Torres, Maggie Hegyi
24. Antônia (2006)
PG-13 | 90 min | Drama, Musical
Determined to escape their poverty-stricken lives, four talented young women living on the underprivileged outskirts of Sao Paulo, Brazil, form an all-female rap group but find their road ... See full summary »
Director: Tata Amaral | Stars: Negra Li, Leilah Moreno, Cindy Mendes, Quelynah
Votes: 437 | Gross: $0.00M
25. Women Aloud (1992–1993)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A daily women's theme-oriented comedy series. Host Mo Gaffney is joined by a panel of two or three female comedy performers who discuss the day's topic and field questions from audience members.
Stars: Mo Gaffney, Kathy Najimy, Beth Lapides, Phyllis Diller
Votes: 11
26. To Stay Alive (2002)
95 min | Drama
A woman tries to escape from the much older man she was forced to marry.
Director: Dariush Mehrjui | Stars: Neda Aghaei, Masoumeh Bakhshi, Mohammad Habibian, Ghader Heydari
Votes: 167
27. A River of Skulls (2010)
R | 100 min | Drama, Western
After her mother's death, Eula is forced to leave home and travel with a stranger into a world far more dangerous than she ever imagined.
Director: Suza Lambert Bowser | Stars: Trent Anderson, Aleph Ayin, Bruce D. Cole, Donald Forrest
Votes: 39
28. Honor Diaries (2013)
Not Rated | 61 min | Documentary, Crime, News
Several Muslim women activists discuss their stories and the state of women's rights in Muslim-majority nations.
Director: Micah Smith | Stars: Raheel Raza, Raquel Evita Saraswati, Juliana Taimoorazy
Votes: 240
29. Womanhood (2021 TV Movie)
90 min | Documentary
Directors: Jack Cocker, Harriet Leaf, Dan Child, Leasha Waddingham | Stars: Shirley Ballas, Rachel Bell-White, Chidera Eggerue, Jacqueline Gold
30. Sobyan wa banat (1996)
72 min | Documentary
A documentary which depicts the life of Bassem Samra and his friends and family. The film discusses issues concerning love and the veil.
Director: Yousry Nasrallah | Star: Basem Samrah
Votes: 53
31. Les femmes aussi (1964–1973)
43 min | Documentary
Stars: Jean-Claude Bringuier, Simone Signoret, Annie Girardot, Françoise Sagan
32. Berman & Berman (2002– )
60 min | Talk-Show
A talk show hosted by two sisters, both of whom are doctors, focusing on women's sexual issues and related health matters.
Stars: Jennifer Berman, Laura Berman, Brynn Lucas, Daphne Zuniga
Votes: 17
33. Full Circle (1993)
57 min | Documentary
Discusses environmental issues in relation to women's spirituality.
Director: Donna Read | Stars: Donna Read, Starhawk
Votes: 17
34. Under Wraps (1996)
55 min | Documentary
A film that tackles the taboo subject of menstruation. A compelling source of information that is essential for all teachers, mothers, daughters, and the men who love them. It challenges ... See full summary »
Director: Teresa MacInnes | Star: Helen Shaver
35. Behind the Veil (1973)
50 min | Documentary
Life in the harems of Dubai during the celebrations of the wedding of the Crown Prince.
Director: Eve Arnold
36. Leave It to the Girls (1949–1963)
30 min | Family, Talk-Show
This show had originated on the radio in 1945 and was intended to be a serious discussion of male-female relationships. It soon degenerated into a show where women bashed men and this was ... See full summary »
Stars: Maggi McNellis, Florence Pritchett, Eloise McElhone, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 24
37. The First Timers' Club (2006 Video)
51 min | Documentary
For men, it's something they get:'I got some tail or some action.' For women, the first time comes as a loss:'I lost my virginity, I lost my innocence;' Documentary filmmakers Heather & Heidi investigate the losers, the women.
Directors: Heather MacLean, Heidi Sackerson
38. I Am More Than My Hair (2019)
30 min | Documentary, Short
From the time we are young, girls are pressured into a set belief of beauty standards. Hair is certainly high on the list and is often labeled as our "crown and glory." Where does this ... See full summary »
Director: Alyscia Cunningham
39. Perfect Lives (2006)
10 min | Short
Directors: Kate Krystowiak, Lakshmi Manchu | Stars: Kate Krystowiak, Lakshmi Manchu, Rob Roy
Votes: 51
40. Bush League (2010)
Not Rated | 72 min | Documentary, Action, Drama
A character driven ethnographic survey of a tiny village in Northern Malawi. Intimate dramas unfold in the lives of four villagers who are all members of the local soccer team.
Director: Cy Kuckenbaker | Stars: Vitumbiko Jacklyn Khunga, Songwe 'Chatwa' Nyimbiri, Jake Wilson, Miawa Khunga
42. The Closet (I) (2007)
Not Rated | Short
Ramon and Trinidad in their Bronx apartment have buried a family secret in the closet. Ramon want to control the secret with discipline, while compassionate Trinidad feeds, bathes and reads... See full summary »
Director: Luis Cortina | Stars: Alexandra Tejeda Rieloff, Carson Grant, Juan Villarreal, Theresa Lee
Votes: 14
43. Mujeres en el risco (2007– )
60 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Yasmin Alessandrini, Rosario Robles, Tere Vale
45. It's a Hard Rock Life (2000 Video)
50 min | Documentary, Biography, Music
Armed with determination, talent and multi-tasking skills, we follow Jodi Nelson and her bandmates from the beginning, as we get a front row seat to experience what it takes to be an artist... See full summary »
Director: Jodi Nelson-Tabor | Star: Jodi Nelson-Tabor
46. The Day Arnold Schwarzenegger Kicked My A** (2006)
88 min | Documentary
Director: Lori Fontanes | Stars: Renato Biribin Jr., Yuri Lowenthal, Tara Platt
Votes: 7
49. Lunch Break (2005)
Not Rated | 28 min | Short, Drama
A working mother is faced with the unexpected arrival of an invasive documentary film crew and the prospect of losing her job as a cashier at a major supermarket, when a group of managers ... See full summary »
Director: John W. McKelvey | Stars: Tiffany Anne Carrin, John W. McKelvey, Elise Falanga, Kelly W. Terrell
50. She Survivor (2017)
19 min | Short, Drama
Anne Walters, an introverted college student with a hidden passion for poetry cannot bring herself to read aloud at a Poetry Slam. Only after a traumatic experience takes place in her life, is she able to overcome her fears.
Director: Jake Brinn | Stars: Suzanne Bowling, Lee Brinn, Jesse Burt, Rachel Sonvico