Here are the exceptional films put forth by women directors. The best movies directed by women in 2020 not only have a unique voice, they span across all genres. From thoughtful documentaries to tense dramas and continuting on to action-packed thrill rides that are sure to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. But which of these female directed films is the best of 2020? That's up to you to decide with your votes.
Vote up your favorite movies on this list. Then be sure to check back as new and upcoming 2020 female directed movies are released throughout the year!
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150The Assistant
Julia Garner, Matthew MacfadyenReleased: 2020
Directed by: Kitty Green
The Assistant is a 2020 American Drama film directed by Kitty Green. Jane (Julia Garner) is a... more on Wikipedia2
115Advocate
Hanan Ashrawi, Avigdor FeldmanReleased: 2020
Directed by: Philippe Bellaiche, Rachel Leah Jones
Advocate is a 2020 Israeli documentary film directed by Philippe Bellaiche and Rachel Leah... more on Wikipedia3
24The Turning
Mackenzie Davis, Finn WolfhardReleased: 2020
Directed by: Floria Sigismondi
The Turning is a 2020 American supernatural horror film directed by Floria Sigismondi, based... more on Wikipedia4
11The Lodge
Riley Keough, Jaeden MartellReleased: 2020
Directed by: Veronika Franz, Severin Fiala
The Lodge is a 2020 American-British horror film directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala.... more on Wikipedia5
10The Photograph
Issa Rae, Lakeith StanfieldReleased: 2020
Directed by: Stella Meghie
The Photograph is a 2020 American romantic drama film written and directed by Stella Meghie.... more on Wikipedia6
10Radioactive
Rosamund Pike, Sam RileyReleased: 2020
Directed by: Marjane Satrapi
Radioactive is a 2020 biographical film directed by Marjane Satrapi, based on the graphic... more on Wikipedia7
10The High Note
Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis RossReleased: 2020
Directed by: Nisha Gantra
The High Note is a 2020 American comedy film directed by Nisha Ganatra. It is a love story set... more on Wikipedia8
00Wonder Woman 1984
Gal Gadot, Kristen WiigReleased: 2020
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Wonder Woman 1984 is a 2020 American superhero film directed by Patty Jenkins, based on the DC... more on Wikipedia9
21The Rhythm Section
Blake Lively, Jude LawReleased: 2020
Directed by: Reed Morano
The Rhythm Section is a 2020 British-American action thriller film directed by Reed Morano,... more on Wikipedia10
22Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-BellReleased: 2020
Directed by: Cathy Yan
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is a 2020 superhero film... more on Wikipedia11
20Emma.
Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh O'ConnorReleased: 2020
Directed by: Autumn de Wilde
Emma. is a 2020 British comedy-drama film directed by Autumn de Wilde, based on the 1815 novel... more on Wikipedia12
00Promising Young Woman
Carey Mulligan, Bo BurnhamReleased: 2020
Directed by: Emerald Fennell
Promising Young Woman is a 2020 American black comedy thriller film directed by Emerald... more on Wikipedia13
20First Cow
John Magaro, Orion LeeReleased: 2020
Directed by: Kelly Reichardt
First Cow is an 2020 American drama film directed by Kelly Reichardt, based on the novel The... more on Wikipedia14
10Dick Johnson Is Dead
Kirsten Johnson, Charles Richard "Dick" JohnsonReleased: 2020
Directed by: Kirsten Johnson
Dick Johnson Is Dead is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Kirsten Johnson. Johnson... more on Wikipedia15
11Lost Girls
Thomasin McKenzie, Dean WintersReleased: 2020
Directed by: Liz Garbus
Lost Girls is a 2020 American drama mystery film directed by Liz Garbus. Mari Gilbert (Amy... more on Wikipedia16
20The Last Thing He Wanted
Anne Hathaway, Ben AffleckReleased: 2020
Directed by: Dee Rees
The Last Thing He Wanted is a 2020 British-American political thriller film directed by Dee... more on Wikipedia17
10The Old Guard
Charlize Theron, Harry MellingReleased: 2020
Directed by: Gina Prince-Bythewood
The Old Guard is a 2020 American action film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, based on the... more on Wikipedia18
11A Simple Wedding
Tara Grammy, Christopher O'SheaReleased: 2020
Directed by: Sara Zandieh
A Simple Wedding is a 2020 American romantic comedy directed Sara Zandieh. Nousha (Tara... more on Wikipedia19
11Stargirl
Giancarlo Esposito, Darby StanchfieldReleased: 2020
Directed by: Julia Hart
Stargirl is a 2020 American drama film directed by Julia Hart, based on the novel of the same... more on Wikipedia20
11Ordinary Love
Liam Neeson, Lesley ManvilleReleased: 2020
Directed by: Lisa Barros D'Sa, Glenn Leyburn
Ordinary Love is a 2020 romantic drama film directed by Lisa Barros D'Sa and Glenn Leyburn. A... more on Wikipedia21
20Buffaloed
Zoey Deutch, Judy GreerReleased: 2020
Directed by: Tanya Wexler
Buffaloed is a 2020 American comedy film directed by Tanya Wexler. After getting into some... more on Wikipedia22
47Miss Americana
Taylor SwiftReleased: 2020
Directed by: Lana Wilson
Miss Americana (a.k.a. Taylor Swift: Miss Americana) is a 2020 American documentary film... more on Wikipedia23
10Happiest Season
Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie DavisReleased: 2020
Directed by: Clea DuVall
Happiest Season is a 2020 American romantic comedy directed by Clea DuVall. A young woman... more on Wikipedia24
00Misbehaviour
Kiera Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-RawReleased: 2020
Directed by: Philippa Lowthorpe
Misbehaviour is a 2020 British comedy film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and is based on the... more on Wikipedia25
10Mr. Jones
James Norton, Vanessa KirbyReleased: 2020
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
Mr. Jones is a 2020 Polish biographical drama directed by Agnieszka Holland and is based on... more on Wikipedia