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The Best Movies Directed By Women In 2020

Updated January 12, 2021 109 votes 17 voters58 items

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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The Assistant
Julia Garner, Matthew Macfadyen
Released: 2020
Directed by: Kitty Green
The Assistant is a 2020 American Drama film directed by Kitty Green. Jane (Julia Garner) is a... more on Wikipedia
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Advocate
Hanan Ashrawi, Avigdor Feldman
Released: 2020
Directed by: Philippe Bellaiche, Rachel Leah Jones
Advocate is a 2020 Israeli documentary film directed by Philippe Bellaiche and Rachel Leah... more on Wikipedia
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The Turning
Mackenzie Davis, Finn Wolfhard
Released: 2020
Directed by: Floria Sigismondi
The Turning is a 2020 American supernatural horror film directed by Floria Sigismondi, based... more on Wikipedia
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The Lodge
Riley Keough, Jaeden Martell
Released: 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 Wikipedia
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The Photograph
Issa Rae, Lakeith Stanfield
Released: 2020
Directed by: Stella Meghie
The Photograph is a 2020 American romantic drama film written and directed by Stella Meghie.... more on Wikipedia
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Radioactive
Rosamund Pike, Sam Riley
Released: 2020
Directed by: Marjane Satrapi
Radioactive is a 2020 biographical film directed by Marjane Satrapi, based on the graphic... more on Wikipedia
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The High Note
Dakota Johnson, Tracee Ellis Ross
Released: 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 Wikipedia
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Wonder Woman 1984
Gal Gadot, Kristen Wiig
Released: 2020
Directed by: Patty Jenkins
Wonder Woman 1984 is a 2020 American superhero film directed by Patty Jenkins, based on the DC... more on Wikipedia
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The Rhythm Section
Blake Lively, Jude Law
Released: 2020
Directed by: Reed Morano
The Rhythm Section is a 2020 British-American action thriller film directed by Reed Morano,... more on Wikipedia
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Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)
Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett-Bell
Released: 2020
Directed by: Cathy Yan
Birds of Prey (And the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is a 2020 superhero film... more on Wikipedia
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Emma.
Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh O'Connor
Released: 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 Wikipedia
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Promising Young Woman
Carey Mulligan, Bo Burnham
Released: 2020
Directed by: Emerald Fennell
Promising Young Woman is a 2020 American black comedy thriller film directed by Emerald... more on Wikipedia
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First Cow
John Magaro, Orion Lee
Released: 2020
Directed by: Kelly Reichardt
First Cow is an 2020 American drama film directed by Kelly Reichardt, based on the novel The... more on Wikipedia
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Dick Johnson Is Dead
Kirsten Johnson, Charles Richard "Dick" Johnson
Released: 2020
Directed by: Kirsten Johnson
Dick Johnson Is Dead is a 2020 American documentary film directed by Kirsten Johnson. Johnson... more on Wikipedia
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Lost Girls
Thomasin McKenzie, Dean Winters
Released: 2020
Directed by: Liz Garbus
Lost Girls is a 2020 American drama mystery film directed by Liz Garbus. Mari Gilbert (Amy... more on Wikipedia
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The Last Thing He Wanted
Anne Hathaway, Ben Affleck
Released: 2020
Directed by: Dee Rees
The Last Thing He Wanted is a 2020 British-American political thriller film directed by Dee... more on Wikipedia
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The Old Guard
Charlize Theron, Harry Melling
Released: 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 Wikipedia
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A Simple Wedding
Tara Grammy, Christopher O'Shea
Released: 2020
Directed by: Sara Zandieh
A Simple Wedding is a 2020 American romantic comedy directed Sara Zandieh. Nousha (Tara... more on Wikipedia
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Stargirl
Giancarlo Esposito, Darby Stanchfield
Released: 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 Wikipedia
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Ordinary Love
Liam Neeson, Lesley Manville
Released: 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 Wikipedia
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Buffaloed
Zoey Deutch, Judy Greer
Released: 2020
Directed by: Tanya Wexler
Buffaloed is a 2020 American comedy film directed by Tanya Wexler. After getting into some... more on Wikipedia
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Miss Americana
Taylor Swift
Released: 2020
Directed by: Lana Wilson
Miss Americana (a.k.a. Taylor Swift: Miss Americana) is a 2020 American documentary film... more on Wikipedia
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Happiest Season
Kristen Stewart, Mackenzie Davis
Released: 2020
Directed by: Clea DuVall
Happiest Season is a 2020 American romantic comedy directed by Clea DuVall. A young woman... more on Wikipedia
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Misbehaviour
Kiera Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Released: 2020
Directed by: Philippa Lowthorpe
Misbehaviour is a 2020 British comedy film directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and is based on the... more on Wikipedia
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Mr. Jones
James Norton, Vanessa Kirby
Released: 2020
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
Mr. Jones is a 2020 Polish biographical drama directed by Agnieszka Holland and is based on... more on Wikipedia

The Lodge

The Photograph

Radioactive

The High Note