The 25 Best Movies Directed by Women, Ranked
With this week's release of Oscar-winning director Kathryn Bigelow’s Detroit, we’re looking back at the best female-helmed films of the 21st century.
From eye-opening documentaries to political thrillers and romance, a generation of women, including Bigelow, Sofia Coppola, Ava Duvernay and more, have brought viewers rarely-told stories from a unique point of view.
These are the greatest films coming from this talented crop of filmmakers, ranked by Metascore.
Though Coppola didn't nab the Academy Award for best director, she did walk away with an Oscar for best original screenplay for her most acclaimed film, which stars Bill Murray and Scarlett Johansson as two Americans who forge a surprising connection while staying at the same Tokyo hotel.
“This is one of the year's most subtly moving films, and a strong affirmation of Coppola's substantial talent.” —Glenn Kenny, Premiere