Celebrate International Women's Day With 8 Movies Directed by Women

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Happy International Women's Day!

Why not celebrate today by watching movies on Disney+ directed by women?

Whether you're in the mood for something classic like The Parent Trap, a movie with music like Turning Red, or a DCOM like Cow Belles, there's definitely something here that you'll enjoy watching today.

Celebrate some of the contributions that women have made to the film industry by popping on one of these titles, below.

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Turning Red (2022)

Mei Lee is just trying to navigate her early teen years with her friends by her side and an overbearing mom watching over her. Things are made even harder for her when she discovers a fluffy family secret: she turns into a giant red panda when she gets too emotional.

Where to Watch: Disney+

Directed by: Domee Shi

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Cow Belles (2006)

Spoiled sisters Taylor and Courtney Callum are put to work over the summer at the family's dairy while their dad goes on a vacation. Mishaps are occurring left and right thanks to the girls including one they didn't see coming: Someone has stolen all the money out of the Callum Dairy bank account.

Where to Watch: Disney+

Directed by: Francine McDougall

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Aquamarine (2006)

Hailey and Claire are trying to soak up the last few days of summer in Florida together before Hailey has to move to Australia for her mom's job, when a spunky mermaid Aquamarine swims into their world and shakes things up. 

Where to Watch: Disney+

Directed by: Elizabeth Allen

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27 Dresses (2008)

Always a bridesmaid, never a bride! Jane's life is complicated when the boss she secretly has a crush on falls for her bubbly younger sister, Tess, and she has to be in a wedding once more. Meanwhile, she forms an unlikely bond with Kevin, a cynical wedding reporter, who develops feelings for her outside of his story.

Where to Watch: Disney+

Directed by: Anne Fletcher

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Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen (2004)

Lola is a New Yorker through and through, whose life is upended when her mom moves her to the suburbs of New Jersey. She has to balance her big personality (and obsession with a rock band) in a small town where she makes new friends and new enemies.

Where to Watch: Disney+

Directed by: Sara Sugarman

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The Parent Trap (1998)

Annie and Hallie, both age 11, are definitely not getting alone at Camp Walden in Maine. But everything changes when they realize something remarkable: They're identical twins. The girls set out on a mission to bring their divorced parents back together, for good.

Where to Watch: Disney+

Directed by: Nancy Meyers

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Brave (2012)

Headstrong Merida, daughter of King Fergus and Queen Elinor, is determined to change her fate and carve her own path. But after her actions lead to chaos, she has to undo a curse before it's too late and discover what being brave really means.

Where to Watch: Disney+

Directed by: Brenda Chapman & Mark Andrews

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Eternals (2021)

A group of 10 immortal aliens were sent to earth thousands of years ago to protect humanity. Flash forward to the present day when they reunite to defend earth together once more.

Where to Watch: Disney+

Directed by: Chloé Zhao

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