Want to celebrate International Women's Day? Or maybe you just need the inspiration to help you through a tough day. Then you should check these six empowering movies and shows every woman should watch to feel inspired and get her groove back.

1. Hidden Figures (2016)
2. Erin Brockovich (2000)
3. Mulan (1998)
4. Miss Scarlet & the Duke (2020)
5. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel (2017)
6. Funny Woman (2023)

Hidden Figures (2016)

Hidden Figures tells the story of a team of female African American mathematicians who played a vital role in the early years of the NASA United States space program. 

Each faced challenges in their department, dealt with condescending superiors and coworkers, worked hard to break the system and change the rules, and proved how they were better than society's perception.

It's hard enough to be a woman in a male-dominated environment in the 60s, much more for women of color. But these empowering women didn't surrender, so their names went down in history.

Lessons I learned from Hidden Figures 

• Persistence pays.
• The team is as good as their mentor.
• If opportunity doesn't knock, build a door. 
• Don't settle for a dead end when you can make a detour.
• Advocate for and support other women.
• Believe in your abilities even when others don't.

Erin Brockovich (2000)

Based on the true story of a single mother who becomes a legal assistant and helps to win a landmark case against a major corporation, this film inspires every woman struggling. You may call it the desperation of a single mom who wants to feed her kids that got Erin Brocovich's foot inside the door. But her wit, heart to help the victims, and grit made her the millionaire she is today. 

Lessons I learned from Erin Brockovich

• Be unapologetically you.
• Follow your instincts.
• Use what you have because what you have is enough.
• The goodness you give will come back to you a hundredfold.
• Behind every woman's success is herself - and an understanding partner.
• Look at everything as an opportunity; to network, learn, and move forward.
• Let the people in your life know how much they mean to you before it's too late.

Mulan (1998) 

This animated film tells the story of a young woman who disguises herself as a man to take her father's place in the army and save China from invaders. 

Following tradition and family rules is difficult when your heart tells you otherwise. Mulan was only 16 when she left to join the army. You can only imagine her fear, knowing what lies ahead. 

She could get persecuted by her own people if they found out who - or what - she was and could die in the battle. But that did not deter her from protecting her father and her family.

Lessons I learned from Mulan

• Work smarter, not harder.
• Do it afraid.
• It's okay even if you don't feel like you belong. You are meant to create your own path.
• Faith it til you make it.
• Don't let your gender, age, or present situation define your destiny.

Miss Scarlet and the Duke (2020)