Life Entertainment Add These 20 Shows and Movies to Your Queue for Women's History Month Celebrate the stories of some incredible female role models (both real and imaginary) with these stellar streaming stories. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 29, 2024 Fact checked by Isaac Winter Fact checked by Isaac Winter Isaac Winter is a fact-checker and writer for Real Simple, ensuring the accuracy of content published by rigorously researching content before publication and periodically when content needs to be updated. Highlights: Helped establish a food pantry in West Garfield Park as an AmeriCorps employee at Above and Beyond Family Recovery Center. Interviewed Heartland Alliance employees for oral history project conducted by the Lake Forest College History Department. Editorial Head of Lake Forest College's literary magazine, Tusitala, for two years. Our Fact-Checking Process From powerful documentaries to classic throwback films, this list of top entertainment for Women's History Month is sure to motivate and inspire you. Invite your friends and family over to watch some of our favorite shows and movies featuring strong women on popular streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+. 01 of 20 The Crown "The Crown". netflix.com The longest reigning monarch in British history gets her dirty laundry (allegedly) aired with this dramatic retelling of her historic reign. And there's plenty of other historic women depicted along the way, including Margaret Thatcher and Princess Diana.Where to watch: Netflix 02 of 20 The United States vs. Billie Holiday hulu.com Actress Andra Day won a Golden Globe for this 2021 biopic of music legend Billie Holiday and the U.S. government's attempts to silence her. Where to watch: Hulu 03 of 20 RBG Allison Shelley/Getty Images The life story of the beloved late Supreme Court justice and champion for equal rights is the focus of this Oscar-nominated documentary.Where to watch: Hulu 04 of 20 Hidden Figures EVERETT COLLECTION Mathematicians Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson were absolutely essential to America's successful space program—and these long-hidden icons finally got their due in this award-winning film.Where to watch: Disney+ 05 of 20 Mrs. America FX If you're looking for a historic anti-heroine, Phyllis Schlafly, who led the fight against the Equal Rights Amendment, leads this miniseries looking into this integral time in the feminist movement. (Feminist icons like Gloria Steinem, Shirley Chisholm, and Betty Friedan are featured, too.)Where to watch: Hulu 06 of 20 Chisholm ’72: Unbought and Unbossed POV on PBS The first African-American woman elected to Congress—and the first woman and African-American to run for president from one of the two major political parties—is the center of this 2004 documentary, released one year before her death. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video 07 of 20 Equal Means Equal Equal Means Equal This powerful documentary explores how women are treated in the U.S. now—and why the Equal Rights Amendment is still essential. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video 08 of 20 Bad Reputation Magnolia Pictures Rock goddess Joan Jett gets the documentary treatment, following her from the rise of The Runaways to her Hall of Fame induction. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video 09 of 20 Amazing Grace: Aretha Franklin The footage of the recording of the Queen of Soul's 1972 album Amazing Grace was lost for nearly 30 years before it was painstakingly pulled together for this stellar 2018 documentary. Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video 10 of 20 Moxie Netflix Get your '90s throwback feels with this girl-power movie that the teen in your life might want to watch with you, too. Where to watch: Netflix 11 of 20 Buffy the Vampire Slayer 20th Television She saved the world (a lot), but Buffy and her legion of strong, yet complicated female characters also paved the way for a lot of the fiercest female characters that came afterward.Where to watch: Hulu 12 of 20 9 to 5 20th Century Fox This iconic women-take-charge dark comedy was a big step in the #girlboss movement. (And who doesn't love Dolly?) Where to watch: Amazon Prime Video 13 of 20 The Great This wicked and witty take on the life of Russian monarch Catherine the Great may not be completely accurate, but it's a fun watch if you're looking for a post-Bridgerton binge. Where to watch: Hulu 14 of 20 Jane Disney+ Celebrate Women's History Month by looking inside the incredible career of primatologist Jane Goodall with this in-depth documentary.Where to watch: Disney+ 15 of 20 Diary of a Future President Disney+ Get your daughters dreaming big with this story of a Cuban-American tween who has her sights on the White House.Where to watch: Disney+ 16 of 20 Dumplin' Getty Images/Kevin Winter This Netflix original film follows Willowdean Dickson (Danielle Macdonald) with her former beauty pageant mom (Jennifer Aniston), as she enters her hometown's beauty contest to break the beauty standards and stereotypes. Where to watch: Netflix 17 of 20 Erin Brockovich Getty Images/Handout If you're looking for a film with a fierce female lead, watch Erin Brockovich. Starring Julia Roberts, her character Erin is a single mother of three children and lands a job working for an attorney. She discovers medical records in a nearby town and soon investigates a huge cover-up. Where to watch: Netflix 18 of 20 Jennifer Lopez HALFTIME Getty Images/Noam Galai Beyond the stage lights and the many awards, follow along Jennifer Lopez's inspiring story of becoming a star. See what it takes to become the icon that Jennifer Lopez is today. Where to watch: Netflix 19 of 20 Becoming Getty Images/Paras Griffin From the South Side of Chicago to becoming the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama has had quite the impactful journey. She has created profound change through the power of community. Where to watch: Netflix 20 of 20 Feminists: What Were They Thinking? This Netflix documentary goes back into history during the women's movement in the 1970s. Feminists paved the way for the future and built solidarity for women's rights. If you want to feel inspired and motivated by women's history, watch this documentary. Where to watch: Netflix Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit