What to Watch: International Women's Day 2024

Michaela Coel and Arinzé Kene team up for a ravishing and romantic Camden-set musical.

Anthemic, anarchic comedy series about an all-girl Muslim punk band, created by BAFTA-winner Nida Manzoor.

In this heartfelt and richly informative documentary, a filmmaker shows what it takes to love oneself in an ableist world.

Honouring the anarchic spirit of queer and feminist activism, this is a heartfelt and consciousness-raising documentary.

Filmed in Aleppo, this BAFTA-winning, Oscar-nominated documentary is as intimate as it is imperative.

This dizzying, disturbing and distinctively tactile tale of a film is British horror at its best.

Maxine Peake, Naomi Ackie and Brian Gleeson star in Desiree Akhavan’s dramedy series about queer identity.

Talented Zambian writer Malenga Mulendema has created an engrossing, fresh and funny animated African adventure.

Clio Barnard directs this contemporary Bradford-set love story about two lonely souls embarking on an affair.

Empowering BAFTA-winning drama about a young teenager forced to take care of herself.

Directorial debuts don’t come much punchier than this pitch-black portrait of the perils of pregnancy.

This highly-anticipated sequel bursts with a delightful dose of energy, joy and first-rate hijinks.

A farcical, ferociously funny sitcom about four teenage girls growing up in Derry, Northern Ireland.

Follow a romance that spans decades in this fourteen-episode series based on British author David Nicholls’ best-selling novel.

Explore Lara Croft’s exceptional and valiant origin story in this well-written and thrilling classic game from 2013.

Led by a gripping performance from Jodie Comer, motherhood is brought into sharp focus in this intimate survival drama.

Praise be to British writer-director Rose Glass’s whose audacious debut is an assault to the cinematic senses.

Immerse yourself in the Scottish Highlands as you traverse wild paths, dangerous mountains and imposing caves.

The life and legacy of punk musician and riot grrrl icon Poly Styrene makes for a loving documentary.

Andy Coyle directs this animated family film based on the Hilda series, delving into the conflict between trolls and humans.

Sharon Horgan, Anne Marie-Duff and Eve Hewson star in a deliciously dark murder-plot comedy.

Director Raine Allen-Miller shares with us the inspirations behind her feature debut and the importance of shooting in south London.

The Fish Tank and American Honey director tells us about a unique project that was eight years in the making.

As Venice Film Festival draws to a close, we asked Hoard writer and director Luna Carmoon how it feels to premiere at the prestigious event. Watch our exclusive interview to find out what she had to say.

Sinéad O'Connor’s rise to fame is reconsidered and recontextualised in a gorgeously intimate documentary.

The rom-com gets revitalised by comedian Rose Matafeo in this winning London-set sitcom.

The miraculous true story of two Syrian sisters makes for a moving and magnificent drama.

Fleabag’s Phoebe Waller-Bridge brings her uniquely British comedy sensibility to this slick and subversive spy series.

Eliza Hittman’s third feature is a tender and urgent drama about a teenager seeking an abortion.

Cara Delevingne presents - and participates in - a fun, female-focused docuseries on sexuality.

Gemma Arterton stars as Vita Sackville-West, a celebrated writer and lover of Virginia Woolf.

A fascinating documentary spotlighting female pioneers in electronic music who synthesised their way beyond the glass ceiling.

We Are Lady Parts creator Nida Manzoor brings action and familial affection to her distinctive debut feature.

We asked Dr Jo Twist, CEO of UKIE, about her favourite UK video game. Find out what she had to say in our exclusive interview.

At the 2023 BAFTA Television Awards we asked British actresses Anne-Marie Duff & Sharon Horgan about their favourite UK TV Shows. Find out what they had to say in our exclusive interview.

We asked award winning Welsh actress Morfydd Clark about her favourite UK films, Samantha Morton's The Unloved and Richard Ayoade's Submarine.

London-born writer and actor Phoebe Waller-Bridge creates a dryly witty, bold and distinctive two-series show.

Raine Allen-Miller's acclaimed debut feature will enchant and endear in this lively and poignant South London-based romcom.

This Country creator Daisy May Cooper strikes again with this absurdly brilliant comedy-thriller.

Rap artist Tia Nomore gives a powerful and authentic performance in this intimate, A24-backed exploration of single motherhood.

Join Hilda for an enchanting adventure in this magical and melancholy animated series.

Join an endearingly dysfunctional family with a questionable sense of judgement in this brutally hilarious sitcom.

Emma Stone gives an outstanding performance in Yorgos Lanthimos’s thrillingly absurd romantic sci-fi.

This astonishing debut from Pakistani writer-director Saim Sadiq looks at the repressed desires of a family in Lahore.

Michaela Coel gives a masterclass in intensity in Hugo Blick’s profound political thriller.

This visually innovative stop-motion, claymation adventure contains all the wit and charm of Nick Park’s Wallace and Gromit.

Jodie Whittaker and Brett Goldstein star in this off-kilter, but on-point comedy about coming-of-age.

A dark, unapologetic whirlwind of a show about an aspiring rapper who gets drawn into social media influencing.

We asked British actress and Hollywood star Florence Pugh about her favourite UK film, the classic feel-good tale of Billy Elliot.

We asked BAFTA-nominated actress Aimee Lou Wood, star of Living, about her favourite UK films. Find out what she had to say in our exclusive video interview.

We asked British actress and star of After Love Joanna Scanlan about the one UK film that she wants everyone to watch: In Bruges, directed by Martin McDonagh and starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson. Find out why the film means so...

Rocks director Sarah Gavron takes on the suffragette movement in this suspenseful and essential historical drama.

Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie showcase their talent in this retelling of the notable rivalry between two powerful cousins.

Fans of Bridgerton will enjoy this raucous period rom-com, starring Kristine Froseth, Alisha Boe, Josie Totah and Aubri Ibrag.

Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie dazzle in Greta Gerwig’s whimsical, wonderful and witty take on Barbie and Ken.

The feel-good songs of seventies pop legends, Abba, permeate this joyous musical, led by Amanda Seyfried and Meryl Streep.

Immerse yourself in this moving, funny and progressive look at midwifery in 1950s East End London.

Harris Dickinson and newcomer Lola Campbell are irresistibly charming in this vibrant, innovative and sweet father-daughter dramedy.

Paul Mescal stars in an exquisitely-crafted 90s-set drama from Scottish director Charlotte Wells.

A British-Pakistani teenager becomes Bruce Springsteen-obsessed in Gurinder Chadha’s feel-good musical.

Director Autumn de Wilde’s debut feature is a refreshing and good-natured take on the famous Jane Austen novel.

Seemingly inspired by the work of Jane Austen, a subtle social consciousness permeates this assured costume drama.

Revisit Florence Pugh’s breakout performance as a restless chattel bride in this defiantly violent gothic drama.

Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams play childhood friends in a sensitive story of forbidden love.

Emerald Fennell’s auspicious debut as writer-director features a career-defining performance for British lead actor Carey Mulligan.

This blistering exploration of consent authentically captures the beauty of female adolescence and friendship.

Renée Zellweger’s Oscar-nominated performance as the endearingly flawed Bridget Jones is as hilarious as it is charming.

Writer-director Kitty Green and actor Julia Garner reunite for this electrifying, chilling and genre-expanding thriller set in Australia’s outback.

Lynne Ramsay’s BAFTA-nominated thriller is a film as tense, visceral and masterful as they come.

Based on the novel by British author Andrea Levy, this BAFTA-nominated mini-series looks at the life of Jamaican slave, July.

Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan are sensational in this stunning romantic drama about forbidden love in the Victorian era.

Riz Ahmed and Freida Pinto are exceptional in this hypnotic adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s renowned novel, Tess of the d’Urbervilles.

Creator Sally Wainwright and actor Sarah Lancashire unite to create an unstoppably compelling and poignant three-series television drama.

Jessie Buckley is outstanding as the fervent but sometimes vulnerable Rose-Lynn in this feel-good drama about a wannabe country singer.

Maggie Smith, Kathy Bates, and Laura Linney shine in this charming tale exploring the power of love and friendship.

After Cunk on Britain, Diane Morgan takes on the history of the entire globe in this hilarious six-part mockumentary.

Maxine Peake is a tour-de-force as a Northern stand-up comedian battling sexism in the 70s.

Beanie Feldstein charmingly leads this rough-and-ready romp about the exploits of a working-class teenager from Wolverhampton.

The singular and mischievous period drama for which national treasure Olivia Colman won an Oscar.

Succession’s Matthew MacFadyen and Atonement's Keira Knightley give unforgettable performances in this delightful Jane Austen adaptation.

The story of feminist disruptions to the 1970 Miss World competition is brilliantly rehashed in this warm and light-hearted comedy-drama.

Oscar-winner Steve McQueen directs an intense and intelligent heist thriller, set in Chicago’s criminal underworld.

Starring some of Britain’s leading actors, these stand-alone dramas are a searing exploration of the multi-faceted trials faced by women.

Delve into the life of controversial, opinionated and endlessly talented rapper M.I.A in this candid documentary.

Joanna Scanlan stars in an emotionally-layered, award-winning drama about the difficulty of knowing those we love.

A powerful central performance from Imelda Staunton leads this suspenseful and emotive film, filled with humanity and compassion.

Based on the novel by Alexander Maksik, Anthony Chen directs this gentle but deeply affecting character drama.

Persepolis director Marjane Satrapi constructs an ambitious and unconventional biopic about famed female physicist Marie Curie.

Based on Paul Gallico’s 1958 novel Flowers for Mrs Harris, Lesley Manville charms in this delightful and uplifting comedy-drama.

This captivating debut feature from writer-directed Andrew Legge expertly blends time travel and found footage in this smart ‘what-if’ drama.

The first English-language feature from German writer-director Maximilian Erlenwein is a tense and high-stakes underwater thriller.

Featuring rich character-driven drama with elements of high-stakes crime and action sequences, this seven-part mini-series is both unique and thrilling.

Gemma Arterton is nothing short of charming in this entertainingly nostalgic series, based on the popular Nick Hornby novel.

Meryl Streep’s deserved Oscar-winning performance is pitch-perfect as Britain’s first female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher.

Manchester-born writer-director Daniel Kokotajlo uses first-hand experience to craft his debut feature exploring life as a Jehovah’s Witness.

Kristin Scott Thomas and Sharon Horgan lead this crowd-pleasing drama-comedy exploring the power and catharsis of collective music.

Toni Colette stars in an electrifying, 10-episode adaptation of Naomi Alderman’s bestselling novel.

Ruth Wilson powers an intense family drama from the master of rural realism, Clio Barnard.

Adele James is captivating as Egypt’s last pharaoh, Cleopatra, in this compelling four-part docudrama hybrid.