The ultimate FBI serial killer catcher, Clarice Starling (Jodie Foster) of Silence Of The Lambs (1991) is brave, passionate, intuitive, and took down a killer before she even graduated the Academy. Clarice Starling was also played by Julianne Moore in 2001’s Hannibal.

Sigourney Weaver portrays the powerful Ellen Ripley in Alien (1979), Aliens (1986), Alien 3 (1992), Alien: Resurrection (1997), and the upcoming Alien: Covenant (2017). Ellen is one of the most realistic portrayals of a woman in all action film. She’s our own space savior.

Another space savior, Princess/General Leia Organa of the Star Wars saga (1977-), one of the most kick butt women in the galaxy, is amazingly brave, selfless, and smart.

In the insanely intense thriller, Hard Candy (2005), Ellen Page stars as Haley Stark, a teen with a knack for catching pedophiles. She spends her free time hunting down, torturing, and exposing sex offenders.

The Bride/Beatrix Kiddo (Uma Thurman) is the lead of Quentin Tarantino’s martial arts epic, Kill Bill (2003). Seeking revenge those who have wronged her, Beatrix battles many other strong, amazing women. Beatrix is a smart, cunning, maternal, and powerful character.

Separated from her family at a young age, Rey has survived on her own until she selflessly and bravely accepted the role of saving the galaxy from the Dark Side in 2015’s Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens.

A sorority sister, an aspiring fashion designer, and now, a Harvard student? Elle Woods (Reese Witherspoon) faces criticism from almost everyone in her life, all because she’s a blonde who loves pink. But Elle does’t let that stop her. You think she’s stupid? Just watch and learn, because Elle has everything she needs and more to become one of the best lawyers in film history.

After shooting a rapist, the amazing Thelma (Geena Davis) and Louise (Susan Sarandon) hit the road to Mexico. Directed by Ridley Scott (Alien) and co-starring Brad Pitt, Thelma and Louise (1991) are probably the most iconic female duo ever, and total BFF goals.

Amy Dunne, the antagonist of the whirlwind thriller Gone Girl (2014), is a scheming, manipulative, brilliant psycho. After faking her death and framing her cheating husband for her murder, she escapes, ready to be free of her unhappy marriage, evil but enviable.

Furiosa, the real star of Mad Max: Fury Road (2015), selflessly abandons her leader, Immortan Joe, to defend and bring his five wives to safety and shelter. She is strong, smart and brave.