Movie Heroines To Stream Today: HBO Max, Netflix, and More!

Is there anything better than a strong female lead in a film? When one really captures your attention, it's always worth taking note. Here are some of the best female leads of note streaming right now.

Directed by: George Miller

Screenplay by: Miller, Brendan McCarthy, and Nico Lathouris

Female Lead: Imperator Furiosa (played by Charlize Theron)

Stream on: HBO Max

Directed by: Todd Haynes

Screenplay by: Phyllis Nagy

Female Leads: Therese and Carol (played by Rooney Mara and Cate Blanchett)

Stream on: Tubi, Vudu Free, Roku Channel

Directed by: Quentin Tarantino

Screenplay by: Tarantino

Female Lead: 'The Bride' (played by Uma Thurman)

Stream on: HBO Max

Directed by: Quentin Tarantino

Screenplay by: Tarantino

Female Lead: Jackie Brown (played by Pam Grier)

Stream on: HBO Max

Directed by: Kathryn Bigelow

Screenplay by: Mark Boal

Female Lead: Maya Harris (played by Jessica Chastain)

Stream on: Netflix

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Screenplay by: Callie Khouri

Female Lead: Thelma and Louise (played by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon)

Stream on: HBO Max

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki

Screenplay by: Miyazaki

Female Lead: Chihiro (voiced by Rumi Hiiragi/Daveigh Chase)

Stream on: HBO Max

Directed by: Joel Coen

Screenplay by: Coen and Ethan Coen

Female Lead: Marge Gunderson (played by Frances McDormand)

Stream on: HBO Max

Directed by: Patty Jenkins

Screenplay by: Allan Heinberg

Female Lead: Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (played by Gal Gadot)

Stream on: HBO Max

Directed by: J.J. Abrams

Screenplay by: Lawrence Kasdan, Abrams, Michael Arndt

Female Lead: Rey (played by Daisy Ridley)

Stream on: Disney Plus

Directed by: Lenny Abrahamson

Screenplay by: Emma Donoghue

Female Lead: Joy Newsome (played by Brie Larson)

Stream on: Showtime

Directed by: Denis Villeneuve

Screenplay by: Eric Heisserer

Female Lead: Dr. Louise Banks (played by Amy Adams)

Stream on: Paramount Plus, Prime Video

Enjoy! Happy watching!