Girl-Power Movies for Every Age Group
Jane Louise Boursaw
We're all familiar with the traditional fairy tales: The princess finds herself in danger, gets rescued by a handsome prince, and they all live happily ever after. But life just isn't like that, and why set young girls up for disappointment? Thankfully, there's a new breed of movies touting Girl-Power: girls who take charge, get the job done, and rescue themselves, thank you very much. Here are a few movies that fit the bill.
Preschoolers (ages 2-5)
Dora the Explorer: Dora's Fairytale Adventure
Dora the Explorer is on a new adventure - to become a princess and save her pal Boots! Kids who love Dora will adore this fairytale adventure. More >>
Mulan
Share this Chinese folktale with your kids. Disney's Mulan is about a girl who disguises herself to save her father from battle only to become a hero. More >>
Barbie as the Princess and the Pauper
What do you get when you cross Barbie with The Prince and the Pauper story? A fun film that little girls are sure to love with a twist on the ending. More >>
Pocahontas
Based on the historical relationship between the Indian girl, Pocahontas and Captain John Smith, this Disney kids’ film has a refreshing ending. More >>
Grade-Schoolers (Ages 6 - 10)
Akeelah and the Bee
Akeelah and the Bee is a heart-warming kids' film that has a message for everyone: perseverance and determination can bring amazing results. More >>
Aquamarine
A sassy mermaid named Aquamarine washes ashore and into the lives of best friends Claire and Hailey in this fun movie. Great for girls’ sleepovers. More >>
The Incredibles
Superheroes were never so family-friendly as in this Pixar animated comedy. When Mr. Incredible (Craig T. Nelson) is forced into the Superhero Relocation Program after being grounded by lawsuits, he accepts his fate and takes a cubicle-job as an insurance salesman, while his wife, Elastigirl (Holly Hunter) raises their kids in the 'burbs. More >>
Tween/Teen (Ages 11+)
Norma Rae
Share a bit of union history with your older kids. Girl-power at its best, the Oscar winning film Norma Rae is based on a true story. More >>
Legally Blonde
Legally Blond is a girly-girl movie that is perfect for a girl's night! Laughs, romance and more, Reese Witherspoon is a delight in this film. More >>
Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Think you need a man to take out the trash? This movie makes you think twice about that, thanks to the butt-kicking Lara Croft. Great for teens. More >>
Mrs. Miniver
Introduce your kids to classic movies and history with Mrs. Miniver, a World War II family drama that is a showcase of courage and strength. More >>
