Toni Dimaano Culture 10.31.2022 18:Oct PM EDT

7 Movies That Celebrate Women in STEM

Women have always been taking up space in the field of science and technology, but their efforts and contributions are often disregarded or overlooked.

Today, women are becoming more and more prominent in this male-dominated arena, inspiring young girls to venture in STEM against all odds.

With this, here are seven movies that may inspire young women and girls with stories that celebrate the brilliant minds of women in STEM:

'Madame Curie' (1943)

"Madame Curie" is a movie about Marie Curie's achievements, and how she became the first woman to win a Nobel Prize, and the only woman who have won the award twice.

This film shows how Curie managed to discover significant information in her radioactive research, while having little to no resources at the time, LinkedIn writes.

Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, "Madame Curie" portrays the relentless work Curie put into her work, which led her to be one of the most recognizable figures in science today.

'Hidden Figures' (2016)

Tom's Guide says that "Hidden Figures" is a movie about an underrepresented sector in the field of STEM, as it is based on the true story of Black women who were mathematicians at NASA.

It is a film about Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan, who all played a huge role in the creation of the space program.

This film, which can be streamed on Disney Plus, highlights the women who calculated flight paths, supervised programming, and engineered at NASA before there were any elaborate computers.

'Picture A Scientist' (2020)

Highlighting the gender and racial bias that result in explicit harassment rooting in institutional discrimination in STEM, "Picture A Scientist" is definitely a film to watch, Variety notes.

"Picture a Scientist" presents the stories of female scientists as they navigate the culture of science institutions that remain unsafe and unjust towards women and people of color.

This documentary, which streams on Netflix, shows how women are changing the landscape of these work spaces while addressing the obstacles women face in STEM institutions.

'Mission Blue' (2014)

Netflix's "Mission Blue" is a documentary about Dr. Sylvia Earle, who is an environmentalist, oceanographer, and marine biologist.

According to Outlook India, "Mission Blue" focuses on Dr. Earle's journey to build a global network of protected marine sanctuaries with non-profit organizations.

The documentary follows the environmentalist as she travels to locations to see the effects of ocean pollution to corals and fish life.

'Temple Grandin' (2010)

Streaming on Hulu, "Temple Grandin" is more than just a typical film about perseverance, but it is also a film of inspiration and impact.

This biopic revolves around the story of Temple Gradin, an autistic woman known for her contributions in cattle management procedures, The Hollywood Reporter states.

This film sheds light on how Grandin came up with her most remarkable work in the cattle management industry, while simultaneously helping break the stigma surrounding autism.

'Jane' (2017)

"Jane" is a documentary about Jane Goodall that recounts her work in chimp observation, and how she revolutionized research on marsupials, Outlook India reports.

This film, which streams on Amazon Prime Video, shows how Goodall opened up the sciences to a new understanding of what it is to be human by integrating herself into a group of chimps.

Demonstrating how women can make their way into male-dominated scientific societies, "Jane" offers a viewing experience beneficial and inspiring for young girls and women.

'Code Girls' (2015)

"Code Girls" is a movie streaming on Netflix about how young girls aged 10 to 18 years old from across the world compete in the Technovation Challenge.

This film follows young girls attempting to create changes in their communities with the use of technology to solve their problems.

"Code Girls" make technology look a little less intimidating by showing young girls that tech careers are something they can consider for the long run, The Hollywood Reporter says.