5 Movies To Watch Before Women’s History Month Ends!

Women’s History Month is the perfect time to celebrate women’s stories. It is also a great time to raise awareness of issues that women face every day across the world. While mainstream media tends to steer away from women-focused stories, there are hundreds of independent filmmakers who are passionate about bringing new perspectives to the screen. The list below covers diverse themes from motherhood and sisterhood to identity and trauma. If you’re looking for something meaningful to watch before the month ends, here are 5 films directed by women, about women, and for women!

1. Saint Omer (2022, dir. Alice Diop)

Inspired by a real story, Saint Omer is set almost entirely in a courtroom. The film follows Rama, a novelist who attends the trial of Coly, a woman who was accused of killing her own child. The plot unfolds slowly, turning into a philosophical discussion of motherhood, trauma, isolation, and judgment. Diop presents the story with empathy and caution, allowing viewers to sit with uncomfortable questions about the expectations and responsibilities placed on women. (Stream on Disney+/Hulu)

2. Mustang (2015, dir. Deniz Gamze Ergüven)

This film tells the story of 5 sisters growing up in a conservative Turkish village. After an innocent interaction with boys causes a scandal, their family begins to impose stricter and stricter rules on their lives, eventually arranging marriages for them. Despite the heavy subject matter, the film is filled with moments of youthful rebellion, laughter, and sisterhood. Gamze Ergüven does a great job of portraying teenage girls who refuse to let their freedom be taken away without a fight. (Stream on Prime Video)

3. Women Talking (2022, dir. Sarah Polley)

Based on a true story, a group of American Mennonite women discusses how to respond after discovering the abuse they have suffered for years while living in the religious colony. The film is exactly what the title suggests: it is one big conversation between women as they debate whether to stay, fight, or leave. Polley's Oscar-winning dialogue is honest, and the film highlights the strength that comes from women supporting one another in the face of danger and injustice. (Available on VOD/Digital)

4. Summer 1993 (2017, dir. Carla Simón)

This film follows Frida, a 6-year-old girl who was sent away from her home in Barcelona to live in the countryside with her uncle and aunt after her mother passed. She is welcomed with open arms, but she finds it hard to adapt to her new home or to understand the recent events of her life. This is an autobiographical debut, and Simón makes the story feel intimate, gently portraying how children experience loss and grief through capturing small moments of childhood. (Stream on PLEX)

5. Sorry, Baby (2025, dir. Eva Victor)

This film’s official synopsis is vague, and the way to have the best viewing experience is to go into it without knowing much about the plot. The story follows Agnes, who realizes she is stuck in the terrible something that happened to her two 2 years prior. The cinematography style gives privacy to the characters while still exposing the impact that a deeply painful moment can have on a woman’s life. Victor blends humor and vulnerability to explore trauma, friendship, and recovery. (Stream on HBO Max)