Feisty Females
TV Series/Films featuring interesting strong complex women. Some have anger issues. Some are just not toeing the mainstream lines. Some go on strike. Some go on murder sprees. Some fight the rigged system. Some are whale watching all the time. Some climb mountains like none other. Some write cautionary fairy tales. Definitely NO "Pretty Woman" plot lines here. There's no significance of order of listing.
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- StarsRen HanamiEllAlexandra Bokyun ChunAn accomplished fixer for a powerful business conglomerate jumps into politics to make a headstrong civil rights lawyer the next mayor of Seoul.What happens when a fixer goes her own way? Big plus are the many smart, devious, complex women in this series.They're not all likable. None give a damn about popularity contests--this political race for mayor is an out right war of the sexes--and class power system. The is a power struggle on every level.
- CreatorJay CarsonKerry EhrinStarsJennifer AnistonReese WitherspoonBilly CrudupAn inside look at the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning, exploring the unique challenges faced by the team.Serious leading roles for women. At times disturbing "mirror" of contemporary American mainstream culture/issues. Great cast. Annoying entitled egocentricity in abundance--but this is about celebrity hosted news shows in America so it's to be expected.
- DirectorPedro AlmodóvarStarsCarmen MauraAntonio BanderasJulieta SerranoA television actress encounters a variety of eccentric characters after embarking on a journey to discover why her lover abruptly left her.Hold on because this is going to deliver a lot more than expected.
- CreatorDaniel AbrahamMark FergusTy FranckStarsSteven StraitDominique TipperWes ChathamThe disappearance of rich-girl-turned-political-activist links the lives of Ceres detective, accidental ship captain and U.N. politician. Amidst political tension between Earth, Mars and the Belt, they unravel the greatest conspiracy.It's the strong women who truly drive this space epic. Several meat cutting knife sharp tongues here. O and they all have smart minds of their own.
- StarsChae Jong-hyeopSong Ji-hyoNam Ji-hyunThis series tells the stories of desperate people who come by to eat a magical dish with the hopes of having their personal wishes granted, even at the expense of their own souls.There are more ways to be "feisty" than literally kicking ass. Don't miss the epilogues. Different kind of witch cooking in a different kind of diner. Words /thoughts have power. O the mother issues!!!
- CreatorMichael LucasStarsAnna TorvSam ReidWilliam McInnesIn the 1980s, an embattled anchorwoman and an ambitious reporter confront studio politics and their own desires as they navigate the cut-throat world of Australia's news media.Oh the Difficult Woman!!! Her buddy is no walk in the park either. Indeed there are messy tough issues galore behind the scenes. The most important interview/story is the one that doesn't get aired. It's absolutely brilliant.
- CreatorEric WaldDean WhiteStarsAlex RoeEline PowellFola Evans-AkingbolaA coastal town known for its legend of once being home to mermaids is turned upside down when a mysterious girl appears and begins wreaking havoc.No, these are not nice little mermaids.
- CreatorEric HeissererStarsJessie Mei LiBen BarnesArchie RenauxDark forces conspire against orphan mapmaker Alina Starkov when she unleashes an extraordinary power that could change the fate of her war-torn world.For fantasy fans for sure!
- StarsKim Soo-hyunSeo Ye-jiOh Jung-seAn extraordinary road to emotional healing opens up for an selfish antisocial children's-book writer and a selfless psych-ward caretaker when they cross paths.Yes, you want to watch this AND share it with ALL your friends. Seriously. Our leading Lady considers herself "a bomb"--and she views our leading Man as her "safety pin"--and that's no joke. Pluses: Cursed Castle, fairy tales, Psych Hospital, Lovely landscapes--and some interesting animations.
- CreatorEliot LaurenceStarsNiecy NashCarrie PrestonJudy ReyesA look at the life and crimes of five women who work at a Florida nail salon.Nothing about this is as calm as a nail salon on a busy day. Wild and crazy all around. Over the top perhaps? Hmm... in the "get your freak on" realm.
- CreatorPosie Graeme-EvansCaroline StantonStarsAaron JefferyRachael CarpaniSimmone MackinnonEstranged sisters Claire and Tess are reunited after 20 years when they inherit their family's cattle station, "Drover's Run", in the outback of South Australia, following their father's death.Adding this "oldie" to the list because of its cast of independent minded women living in a rural context location. It's not as sweet and neat as the IMDb trailers might sell it as. And that's a good thing.
- StarsLee Dong-wookKim Hye-junJo Han-sunAn action drama in which a niece who lost her parents and grew up in the hands of an uncle who runs a shopping mall, faces a new truth after her uncle's sudden death."Listen up" because Jian has some deadly serious choices to make. Heads up, this has far MORE guns and weapons than most Kdramas. Hence, a hell of a lot of gun violence. How well has her uncle prepared Jian to survive AND thrive in a very hostile world? Note that the shopping mall is not at all what it sounds like in the IMDb description.
- CreatorPhoebe Waller-BridgeStarsJodie ComerSandra OhFiona ShawAfter a series of events, the lives of a security operative and an assassin become inextricably linked.Truly twisted in so many darkly humorous ways.
- CreatorSebastian GutierrezStarsCarla GuginoElena AnayaMichael AronovWorld-class thief Daisy "Jett" Kowalski is just out of prison and already being forced back into what got her there, by a group of eccentric and dangerous criminals.A very interesting surprise find. What a crew of characters.
- DirectorJoel SchumacherStarsCate BlanchettColin FarrellBrenda FrickerAn Irish journalist writes a series of stories about drug dealers.Beware the lords of drugs.
- StarsPark Eun-binKang Tae-ohKang Ki-youngDue to her 164 I.Q., impressive memory and creative thought process, autistic 27-year-old lawyer Woo Young Woo graduated at the top of her class from a prestigious law school.Whales everywhere. Give it a chance. Odds are she'll hook you hard. Series includes serious issues through each episode. Being Woo is no cake walk.
- CreatorGreg RuckaStarsCobie SmuldersJake JohnsonTantoo CardinalA sharp-witted Marine veteran becomes a private investigator in Portland, Oregon, where she takes care of her brother who has Down syndrome.A bit more complicated than the description implies.
- CreatorJoanna Hartwig-SkalskaAnna Novák-ZemplinskaStarsMagdalena KutaMalgorzata PotockaAnna RomantowskaAfter a failed robbery, a gang of 3 noble thieves: Zuza, Kinga and Alicja hides in a quiet nursing home. While the police are on their heels, the gang continues their activities at the center, giving its elderly residents a second youth.Women of a certain age who ought not be underestimated.
- StarsLee Jae-wookHwang Min-hyunYoo Joon-sangSet in a fictional country called Daeho, it is about the love and growth of young mages as they overcome their twisted fates due to a forbidden magic spell known as the "alchemy of souls", which allows souls to switch bodies.Swords aren't only for men. Yeah, it's more than that.
- DirectorEmanuele CrialeseStarsValeria GolinoVincenzo AmatoFrancesco CasisaOn an impoverished Italian island, a free-spirited woman is accused of madness by townspeople fed up with her antics.For free spirits everywhere. Who is really crazy?
- StarsHwang Jeong-eumYook Sung-jaeChoi Won-youngA young man with an unique ability begins working for a centuries-old bar owner who resolves her customers' emotional troubles by entering their dreams.Mix comedy, mystery, fantasy and tragedy for a unique adventure. Yeah, there's love too.
- StarsPark Min-YoungSong KangBak YoonAn office melodrama that depicts work life and love life of the people working in Korea Meteorological Administration which is hotter than tropical nights and more indispensable than local heavy rains.Never mess with Director Jin! There are many feisty styles. Shin guards would come in handy when dealing with Director Jin. Smirk, smirk. Weather and climate are not the same thing. One of the pluses of this drama is what might be learned about weather forecasting. Not a joke. Kudos to those who approved ALL the content about climate change. Aka Forecasting Love and Weather. That title is far more appropriate--imo. Nicely ties relationships with weather events.
- DirectorSteven SoderberghStarsZoë KravitzByron BowersRita WilsonAn agoraphobic Seattle tech worker uncovers evidence of a crime.An unexpected twisted delight featuring not the usual sorts of characters--no beauty queens or male models.
- CreatorSally WainwrightStarsSuranne JonesSophie RundleGemma WhelanA dramatization of the life of lesbian trailblazer, voracious learner, and cryptic diarist Anne Lister.Not exactly a "perfect" human being, but a very independent minded feisty one is "Gentleman Jack".
- StarsRen HanamiAndrew LeeKeisuke HoashiA dedicated journalist who doggedly pursues the truth about a government corruption scandal even as powerful enemies seek to neutralize her reporting.The power of real investigative journalism--and all the trouble it can cause.
- StarsMelanie ScrofanoTim RozonDominique Provost-ChalkleyBattling demons and other creatures with her unique abilities and a posse of dysfunctional allies, Wyatt Earp's great great-granddaughter Wynonna is the only thing that can bring the paranormal to justice.Catch a trailer to get a taste. Oh yeah.
- CreatorPatrizia RinaldiStarsMaria Chiara GiannettaGiuseppe ZenoEnzo PaciBlanca, a blind profiler, comes back to Genova, her hometown. A difficult case forces her to remain and to face with her mysterious past. Based on books by Patrizia Rinaldi.Just enjoy the whole shebang from the visual beauty of Genoa, Italy to soundtrack and mysteries. Oh yeah, her dog is a real scene stealer.
- DirectorDan TrachtenbergStarsAmber MidthunderDakota BeaversDane DiLiegroNaru, a skilled warrior of the Comanche Nation, fights to protect her tribe against one of the first highly-evolved Predators to land on Earth.Outstanding lead woman warrior role. Required viewing. Seriously. Creative intelligent problem solver deluxe.
- CreatorRon E. ScottStarsJessica MattenBrian MarkinsonGarry ChalkThe Justice Department forms a task force to uncover the truth behind the tomb of indigenous bodies discovered under the city, while the divide between the Tribal and Metro Police departments escalates.Addresses ongoing issues of Missing Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls,Men. Strong female lead with a ton of shoulder chips. Understandably so.
- StarsJang Na-raJung Yong-hwaKang Mal-GeumAn occult drama about real estate brokers who exorcise and clean out buildings in which ghosts frequent and people have died in.Horror ghost stories with some comic hues--who knew! Here's the BUT-- evil conflict with greedy land re-developers. How does this intersect with a ravenous exorcist and a special psychic?
- CreatorHeidi ThomasStarsVanessa RedgraveLaura MainJenny AgutterChronicles the lives of a group of midwives living in East London in the late 1950s to late 1960s.Because doctors are in very short supply. But babies keep on coming. These dedicated women really dealt with a lot of hard harsh life realities.
- DirectorAgnieszka HollandKasia AdamikStarsAgnieszka MandatWiktor ZborowskiJakub GierszalJanina Duszejko, an elderly woman, lives alone in the Klodzko Valley where a series of mysterious crimes are committed. Duszejko is convinced that she knows who or what is the murderer, but nobody believes her.Not the usual heroine. Hunters being hunted. Based on the book-- Drive your plow over the bones of the dead. Not bad for an adaptation.
- DirectorSitisiri MongkolsiriStarsNopachai ChaiyanamChutimon ChuengcharoensukyingEmilio FerreiraA woman running her family's noodle restaurant receives an invitation to join the fine-dining industry under the tutelage of an infamous chef.Taking food very seriously. Love vs Hate. Don't have to be a hardcore foodie to appreciate everything going on in this hot wok film. All hail the Fire Lady Chef! Film definitely deserves a far greater viewing audience. Yes, it CAN be found with English subtitles. NEVER do dubbed--so much sound gets lost.
- DirectorBenedikt ErlingssonStarsHalldóra GeirharðsdóttirJóhann SigurðarsonJuan Camilo Román EstradaHalla becomes a determined environmental activist, but this threatens a long-held hope of hers.How much mischief can one determined woman make?
- StarsIm Si-wanKim Seol-hyunPark Ye-youngAdapted from a webtoon. A drama about voluntary unemployed Lee Yeo-reum and librarian Ahn Dae-beom, who declared a life strike, leaving a complex city and looking for themselves in a strange place.Breaking new ground anywhere ain't easy.
- CreatorJames PhelanStarsAmy HubermanRory KeenanEmmet ByrneWhen Tara discovers that her fiancé and fellow lawyer, Eric, has been cheating on her with a colleague, she leaves him and his prestigious law firm to establish her own practice specializing in family law and divorce.Makes some decent progress in redeeming "blondes" from all those jokes. Offers a look at a certain sort of nasty snobby class & gender warfare.
- DirectorPercy AdlonStarsMarianne SägebrechtCCH PounderJack PalanceA lonely German woman ends up in the most desolate motel on Earth and decides to make it brighter.A truly full of wonder "oldie".
- CreatorMatthew HallStarsEve MylesBradley FreegardMark Lewis JonesFaith, a small-town Welsh lawyer, is forced to cut short her extended maternity leave when her husband and business partner, Evan, goes missing. As the truth of his actions surface, Faith must fight to protect her family and her sanity.A great role for Eve Myles who makes the most of it. Yes, Wales is a real place complete with crime.
- CreatorDavid FarrStarsEsme Creed-MilesMireille EnosÁine Rose DalyIn equal parts high-concept thriller and coming-of-age drama, HANNA follows the journey of an extraordinary young girl raised in the forest, as she evades the relentless pursuit of an off-book CIA agent and tries to unearth the truth behind who she is.There are survival skills and then there are lethal survival skills for "girls".
- DirectorRoseanne LiangStarsChloë Grace MoretzNick RobinsonBeulah KoaleA female WWII pilot traveling with top secret documents on a B-17 Flying Fortress encounters an evil presence on board the flight.Dunno why no one else enjoyed it as much as I did. LOL. Is she too feisty?
- StarsMin Nam-koongAhn Eun-jinKim Tae-hoonA love-story between a noble woman and a mysterious man set in Joseon during the Qing invasionLady Yoo Gil-chae aka the sly cunning fox with 9/ 99 tails has what it takes to do more than just survive during a war when women were supposed to die in defense of their chastity. Ahn Eun-jin shines as she makes Gil-chae's growth and transformation into a force to be reckoned with. Spoiler--she's even willing to steal an apparent corpse from a pile of dead bodies. Oh yeah, don't miss this historical drama with one hell of a love story. View on KOCOWA tv.
- StarsLee Yeong-aeKim Hye-junKim Hae-sookA reclusive ex-cop reenters the game as an insurance investigator, searching for clues in crime scenes perfectly staged by a serial killer in her midst.Aka Inspector Koo. Have no clue where the IMDb title came from. But she's a breath of fresh air without perpetual perfect hair--among other dumb packaging notions.
- CreatorRoseanne LiangJJ FongPerlina LauStarsAlly XueJJ FongPerlina LauIn the not-too-distant future, a viral plague has swept the earth. In a matter of weeks, it eradicated 99% of men. The remaining 1% were sent to The Facility in New Zealand but didn't survive. Or did they?Just go with the weird flow. Either ya laugh or ya don't.
- CreatorFernando GaitánSilvio HortaStarsAmerica FerreraEric MabiusTony PlanaSmart but wholesome Betty embraces her unique appearance and independent attitude in the cutthroat world of New York fashion.Because LOOKS aren't everything.
- CreatorRay LawlorStarsSiobhán CullenMichael SmileyRonan RafteryA small-town obituarist resorts to murder when work dries up locally.So many sorts of grim reapers. The darker side of funny bones. Irish death wishings.
- DirectorByun Sung-hyunStarsLee Jae-wookKoo Kyo-hwanElyse DinhA single mother who is a renowned hired killer finds it difficult to achieve a balance between her personal and work life.Contract killers are seldom such insane fun. O the fatal attractions.
- CreatorRian JohnsonStarsNatasha LyonneBenjamin BrattSimon HelbergCharlie has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can't help but investigate and solve.There are liars then there are LIARS! An enjoyable road trip of mysteries.
- StarsKim Nam-gilSeohyunYoo Jae-myungThe Koreans who gathered in Gando, Manchuria, for their own reasons and band together to protect their homes during 1910-45 Japanese colonial rule.Indeed there are plenty of very crazy men in this violent action packed series--BUT the absolutely totally bitchin', each in her own way, women totally steal the show, in my opinion. Female suited up in black is extra extra feisty--without any super powers.
- CreatorSøren SveistrupStarsSofie GråbølMorten SuurballeLars MikkelsenPolice detective Sarah Lund investigates difficult cases with personal and political consequences.Det. Sarah Lund is a mental force to be reckoned with, and it's clear that doesn't sit well with some people with power and others. Complex layered story arcs. Requires full viewing attention. There is no fluff filler here. The American remake is very good, but overall the original operates on another deeper level in all areas. Both versions are well worth viewing especially for the excellent performances by Sofie Grabol and Mireille Enos.
- StarsJu Ji-hoonJun Ji-hyunOh Jung-seSet against the backdrop of towering views of Mount Jiri, it depicts the story of rangers and other employees of the Jirisan National Park who climb through the mysterious and unexplored regions of the mountain.Mountain mysteries galore. Personal favorite for the complex interwoven story lines involving the past and present. Some very interesting chemistry between the female and male leads. Demon Seo is one of a kind!
- CreatorLlamaStarsKim Hee-seonKim Ro-WoonLee Soo-hyukMade half-human and half-spirit by accident, a young man is employed by a company of grim reapers in the underworld to carry out special missions.Grim Reaper Suicide Prevention Crew Leader. Supernatural Feisty Lady. Stay tuned for the epilogues at the end of each episode. hehehehe
- DirectorPedro AlmodóvarStarsPenélope CruzCarmen MauraLola DueñasAfter her death, a mother returns to her home town in order to fix the situations she couldn't resolve during her life.What's not to adore about the strong women in this film?
- StarsKim Go-eunNam Ji-hyunWi Ha-joonThe exciting story of three sisters with a close bond who grew up in poverty then become embroiled in a major incident and face off against the wealthiest family in the nation.What to do with one hell of a lot of "found" suspicious money? --Yeah, this is NOT remake of those other women by Alcott. And that's a very good thing.
- StarsHan Hyo-jooPark Hyung-sikJo Woo-jinAn apocalyptic thriller that takes place in a time in which infectious diseases have become the new normal.Clear why this is here right from the get go. "It was intentional."
- DirectorRyu Seung-wanStarsKim Hye-suYum Jung-ahZo In-sungAn action crime film set in the 1970s in a small, peaceful village by the sea where two women get unexpectedly caught up in a high-stakes smuggling scheme.The never ending war between the sexes and the quest for survival in a world of total corruption. Sounds deadly serious, doesn't it? Suspect certain sorts of male mindsets won't like this film one bit. Winner Best Film Blue Dragon Awards 2023. Visually gorgeous--especially the sea scenes.
- StarsAhn Eun-jinKim Kyung-NamPark Soo-youngA human melodrama in which a woman who is terminally ill and a man whose life is in the gutters are entangled in a murder case and become someone precious in each other's life.Don't underestimate this drama. So much going on in it about living and dying--and taking actions.
- DirectorJoshua WongStarsKara WangSarinna BoggsTerence YinA young woman lives, hidden in plain sight in a ruined Hong Kong building after a tsunami destroyed the city - A castaway on a concrete island. Her concealed existence is changed forever when a small child literally floats into her life.Survival smarts galore. Really, watch and think about IF you could keep up with her.
- DirectorTony RichardsonStarsJessica LangeTommy Lee JonesPowers BootheCarly moves with her military husband and their two daughters to an isolated army base, only to quickly become part of a cover-up involving nuclear bomb tests.Jessica Lange shines as a free spirited military wife who puts it all on the line. An Oscar win for her performance. She ought to have another for Frances. Heads up, "Blue Sky" is not a positive thing in the nuclear weapons testing context of this film.
- DirectorJuan Carlos FresnadilloStarsMillie Bobby BrownRay WinstoneAngela BassettA dutiful damsel agrees to marry a handsome prince, only to find the royal family has recruited her as a sacrifice to repay an ancient debt.Who needs men? Really. Dragons are far more fun. This is NOT the Princess Bride.
- StarsPark Seo-joonHan So-heeWi Ha-joonIn Spring 1945 in Gyeongseong, during Japanese rule over Korea, two young adults confront a strange creature born of greed, and battle against it for survival.Extremely agile, crafty, fast, smart, lethal leading lady with "beautiful eyes".
- DirectorDavid LeitchStarsCharlize TheronJames McAvoyJohn GoodmanAn undercover MI6 agent is sent to Berlin during the Cold War to investigate the murder of a fellow agent and recover a missing list of double agents.Lady Action Agent.
- StarsRyu Seung-ryongHan Hyo-jooZo In-sungThe quiet lives of three high school students with genetic superhuman abilities turn upside down when a mysterious organization starts to hunt them down one by one.It's the very quiet mother who requires deadly serious watching.
- CreatorRafael CasalDaveed DiggsStarsJasmine Cephas JonesJaylen BarronCandace Nicholas-LippmanAs Miles, Ashley's partner of 12 years and father of their son, is suddenly incarcerated, she is left to navigate a chaotic and humorous existential crisis when she's forced to move in with Miles' mother and half-sister.Excellent performances in this very creative drama.
- CreatorJane CampionGerard LeeStarsElisabeth MossDavid WenhamPeter MullanObsessed with the disappearance of a 12-year-old pregnant girl near a freezing lake in New Zealand, a brave detective will find herself up against small-town secrets and a side of herself that was meticulously kept at bay.The war between the sexes on a visceral level--among many other things. A plus is Holly Hunter--quite different role for her here. Elizabeth Moss on a serious roll.
- CreatorKevin MurphyRockne S. O'BannonMichael TaylorStarsGrant BowlerStephanie LeonidasJulie BenzLife in the city of Defiance, in a near future after the arrival of different alien lifeforms to Earth.Okay, from the trailers this appears to be all about the guys--but the ladies truly steal the entire story. Julie Benz, Stephanie Leonidas, Jaime Murphy and Trenna Keating are all first class feisty.
- StarsJun Ji-hyunLee Min-hoLee Hee-joonA mermaid from the Joseon period ends up in present-day Seoul, where she crosses paths with a swindler who may have ties to someone from her past.How feisty can a mermaid be? VERY! She can take on even human sharks and win. Jun Ji-hyun of Jirisan and Kingdom: Ashin of the North drew my interest to this fantasy drama. Her comic performance is delightful. Oh and there's a black widow too.
- DirectorKim Seong-hunStarsJun Ji-hyunKim Si-AhPark Byeong-eunTragedy, betrayal and a mysterious discovery fuel a woman's vengeance for the loss of her tribe and family in this special episode of "Kingdom."There's revenge and then there's REVENGE. What else are zombies great for? Hmm?
- CreatorMorwyn BrebnerStarsSerinda SwanRoger CrossKiley MayA newly appointed coroner investigates a string of mysterious deaths in Toronto.Nothing easy or simple minded.Not a formula csi drama. What can I say except I enjoy layered story lines and shows that spread out in many directions--like life. Problematic son. Father with a whole other set of problems. And o, the complicated "love interests". Some might call this very messy. What other smart widow coroners are there?
- StarsMin Nam-koongKim Ji-eunChoi Dae-hoonA story of a lawyer with unusual style who only charges 1,000 won (roughly 1 dollar) for his service to fight for clients that are up against the richest and most privileged.When the question of how the One Dollar Lawyer came to be is answered then the why it's here will be very clear. What kind of woman can truly change a man's life so totally? Yeah, she's "here" and her fingerprints are everywhere.
- CreatorGraham RolandStarsZahn McClarnonKiowa GordonJessica MattenFollows Leaphorn and Chee, two Navajo police officers in the 1970s Southwest that are forced to challenge their own spiritual beliefs when they search for clues in a double murder case.Can Jim Chee fill Bernie's huge shoes? Highly doubtful imo. If you've never been to Navajo country be prepared for long distances and no fast back up arrivals. Just ain't happening. And some seriously strange shit.
- CreatorJenna BansStarsChristina HendricksRettaMae WhitmanThree suburban mothers suddenly find themselves in desperate circumstances and decide to stop playing it safe and risk everything to take back their power.Good doesn't exactly enter into any of this money making business.
- CreatorSimon BlockStarsClare CalbraithBrian FletcherSamantha BondA drama following a group of inspirational women in a rural Cheshire community during World War II.Full of all sorts of social/relationship/ethical issues --and war.
- CreatorMichelle KingRobert KingPhil Alden RobinsonStarsChristine BaranskiSarah SteeleNyambi NyambiWhen Diane Lockhart's life savings are lost, she must start from scratch at a new firm.Lawyers. Lots of them. Doing crazy lawyer things. Yes, it's got plenty of current issues. Makes the list because of so many intelligent strong women. Don't have to agree with their choices to respect their brain pans. More than a tad on the glam packaging side--but, hey, it's an ongoing problem with American productions.
- CreatorM.A. FortinJoshua John MillerStarsAlice BragaHemky MaderaPeter GadiotTeresa flees Mexico after her drug-runner boyfriend is murdered. Settling in Dallas she looks to become the country's reigning drug smuggler and to avenge her lover's murder.Can a woman hold her own in the vicious drug world?
- DirectorDeok-Soo KimStarsKang Ye-wonHan Chae-ahMin Nam-koongJang Young-shil, who couldn't get a full-time job no matter how hard she tried, finally is hired as a comment writer for National Security Office at 35. However, even in the job she realizes that she is on the top of the list of people who are soon to be laid off. One day, Mr. Cha, the manager of the department makes an irreversible mistake and loses the budget of National Security Office to voiceIMDb hasn't found the trailers & clips yet. Smirk smirk. You know where they are. smirk smirk Some ass kicking. Some comedy. Some mean evil greed.
- StarsRa Mi-ranLee Do-hyunAhn Eun-jinA tragic accident leaves an ambitious prosecutor with the mind of a child, forcing him and his mother to embark on a journey to heal their relationship.Got Mother issues? Ra Mi-ran rules as a very Bad Mother indeed.
- CreatorElwood ReidBjörn SteinMeredith StiehmStarsDemián BichirDiane KrugerThomas M. WrightTwo detectives work together to take down a serial killer operating on both sides of the Texas-Chihuahua border.American remake of the 2011 original.Employs the issues along the American/Mexican border and the ongoing unsolved murders of women in Juarez while following the primary's plot foundation.
- CreatorVeena SudStarsMireille EnosJoel KinnamanBilly CampbellA police investigation, the saga of a grieving family, and a Seattle mayoral campaign all interlock after the body of 17-year-old Rosie Larsen is found in the trunk of a submerged car.Pay close attention. Det. Sarah Linden is a homicide detective who refuses to give up. A very fine remake of the Danish Forbrydelsen. Yet very different in significant areas. The original, Forbrydelsen, operates on deeper political levels among other concepts. Both are well worth watching especially for the excellent performances of Mireille Enos and Sofie Grabol as very intelligent strong women.
- CreatorMåns MårlindHans RosenfeldtBjörn SteinStarsSofia HelinRafael PetterssonSarah BobergWhen a body is found on the bridge between Denmark and Sweden, right on the border, Danish inspector Martin Rohde and Swedish Saga Norén have to share jurisdiction and work together to find the killer.Yes, there are remakes--because it's so good. The American version isn't too shabby either.
- DirectorTanel ToomStarsKate BosworthLucien LaviscountMartin McCannA platoon of soldiers are stranded in an abandoned military base on a near future Earth waiting for the relief or the enemy, whichever comes first.No spoilers forthcoming.
- DirectorAng LeeStarsChow Yun-FatMichelle YeohZiyi ZhangA young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation.Visually lovely with complex story lines and strong women.
- CreatorSally WainwrightStarsSarah LancashireSiobhan FinneranJames NortonYorkshire-based crime drama centering on the personal and professional life of Police Sergeant Catherine Cawood.Tough, smart, tragic. Great role featuring a talented mature woman cop with serious family issues.
- DirectorStefan RuzowitzkyStarsEric BanaOlivia WildeCharlie HunnamTwo siblings decide to fend for themselves in the wake of a botched casino heist and their unlikely reunion during another family's Thanksgiving celebration.Listing this because of the strong performances of Olivia Wilde, Sissy Spacek, and Kate Mara--and the collective impact of these three female characters on this film-which is far more than a thriller.
- CreatorNic PizzolattoIssa LópezStarsVince VaughnColin FarrellRachel McAdamsAnthology series in which police investigations unearth the personal and professional secrets of those involved, both within and outside the law.Okay--this is here because of the 2024 Night Country incarnation, season four, in set in Alaska with Jodie Foster as the star drawing power. Kali Reis is also a huge draw with her constrained powerhouse quality. Took me a bit to warm up to this due to the "act like a hard ass male" to beat them at their own game bs. But, pay attention to all the women no one is paying any attention to--and, well, its story concept improves considerably. Just wish we didn't have to wait until the end to "get it." Perhaps a re-watch is in order to find better tracks? Hmm...maybe.
- DirectorHal HartleyStarsParker PoseyJeff GoldblumLiam AikenA ten-years-later continuation of Hal Hartley's "Henry Fool", where Fay Grim (Posey) is coerced by a CIA agent (Goldblum) to try and locate notebooks that belonged to her fugitive ex-husband (Ryan). Published in them is information that could compromises the security of the U.S., causing Fay to first head to Paris to fetch them ...
- DirectorNavot PapushadoStarsKaren GillanLena HeadeyCarla GuginoThree generations of women fight back against those who could take everything from them.Who could ask for a greater cast of fierce women?
- StarsYoon Sang-HyunHwang Chan-sungLee Yo-wonCoworkers Nam Jung-gi and Ok Da-jung have contrasting nice and nasty temperaments. Will Jung-gi's goodness ignite Da-jung's anger or will he cool her fury?Loaded with class, gender, work ethics issues in the work place. Ms. Temper refuses to back down which is a very good thing for Nam Jung GI who is a living breathing doormat.
- DirectorRenny HarlinStarsGeena DavisSamuel L. JacksonYvonne ZimaSamantha Caine lives in a small town with her daughter. Eight years ago she emerged, two months pregnant, from a nearby river with no memory of her past or who she is. However, she's getting closer to finding out about her past.Definitely never 'boring'--Geena Davis is extra feisty.