Empowering Icons of Strength: Top Must-Watch Titles on Lionsgate Play for International Women’s Month

This weekend is the perfect time to immerse yourself in powerful stories of women who made history.

As we celebrate Women's Month, take a moment to watch these five biopics on Lionsgate Play that showcase the courage, strength, and resilience of women who defied the odds and left lasting legacies.

1. Woman in Gold (2015)

Helen Mirren stars as Maria Altmann, a Jewish refugee who, decades after fleeing Nazi Vienna, fights to reclaim her family’s stolen inheritance. At the center of her battle is Gustav Klimt's Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I, which she seeks to recover from the Austrian government. With attorney Randy Schoenberg (Ryan Reynolds), Maria embarks on a legal struggle to return the artwork to its rightful owners.

2. Bombshell (2019)

Bombshell follows the courageous efforts of Gretchen Carlson (Nicole Kidman), Megyn Kelly (Charlize Theron), and Kayla Pospisil (Margot Robbie) as they confront sexual harassment at Fox News. Carlson’s lawsuit against Roger Ailes (John Lithgow) sparks a movement that encourages other women to come forward. This film highlights the importance of solidarity and women empowering each other to bring about change.

3. On the Basis of Sex (2018)

This biographical drama focuses on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s (Felicity Jones) early fight against gender discrimination in the legal system. On the Basis of Sex portrays Ginsburg’s role in a landmark case that shaped her career and paved the way for her historic appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court, offering a compelling look at her unwavering commitment to justice and equality.

4. Spencer (2021)

In Spencer, Kristen Stewart portrays Princess Diana during the 1991 Christmas holidays at Sandringham Estate. The film delves into Diana’s emotional struggles as she navigates a troubled marriage to Prince Charles, blending fact and fiction to reveal the immense pressures of royal life and her fight to regain her personal identity.

5. Golda (2023)

Golda tells the story of Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir (Helen Mirren) during the Yom Kippur War in 1973. As the country faces one of its most perilous times, Meir’s leadership and difficult decisions are brought to the forefront. The film reveals the emotional and physical toll of leading a nation through crisis.

This Women’s Month, take the time to watch these inspiring films on Lionsgate Play. Whether you’re streaming through PLDT Home or Smart, these biopics will leave you feeling empowered and inspired by the extraordinary women who changed the world.