Poll: Greatest Female Movie Character of All-Time?

Dramas tend to be nominated by the Academy more often and win more Oscars than comedies. However, acting categories tend to be levelers more so than other major prizes, such as Best Picture. This year illustrates that point well as eight of the twenty acting nominees were nominated for their portrayals in comedies. Nonetheless, performances in comedies still receive fewer Oscar wins than performances in dramas: For example, as of March 9, 2024, only 34 actresses have won the coveted statue for only 35 roles in comedies -- and that's including both Leading and Supporting roles. Of these 35 performances, from 1934 through 2022, which is your favorite? Please feel free to discuss here. (Also see inclusion criteria there.) (Note: Actors are listed in alphabetical order by last name.)

The members of the IMDb Poll Board have chosen their favorite female movie character. Which one is your favorite? Discuss the list here!

Which one of these heroes in the AFI top 50 List of Heroes that earned their actors Oscars is your favorite? Discuss Here

Only forty-three actors have ever won two or more Oscars for acting performances. Even more remarkable is that only six had ever won more than two — until the 2021 Academy Awards made it seven by giving Frances McDormand her third Oscar, this time for her performance in Nomadland (2020). Which of her three Oscar winning performances do you think is the best? After voting, discuss here. Vote in similar Oscar face-off polls here.

Gone with the Wind (1939) officially premiered at the Loew's Grand Theatre in Atlanta, GA on December 15, 1939 and was an instant success. The David O. Selznick production reigned as the highest grossing movie in the world from 1940 through 1966 (until being displaced by The Sound of Music (1965)) and regained the top spot again from 1971 through 1972 (until being displaced by The Godfather (1972)). When factoring for inflation, the movie has never relinquished the record as the world's highest grossing film, continuously holding the title since shortly after its original release. Its cumalative total gross of $200,882,193 (as of 2022) in unadjusted dollars represents an estimated 202,286,200 total theater admissions sold and totals about $1,895,421,694 when counted in 2022 US dollars. In 2024, Gone with the Wind (1939) will officially celebrate its 85th anniversary and continues to add to its record haul through continued re-releases and theatrical showings that always turn out an audience. Which of the characters from the film, 'Gone with the Wind' is your favorite one of them all? Discuss the topic here.

Which of the following female characters, some fictional but many based on real women, best represents women's liberation and the progress made? After voting, feel free to discuss here. (All of these characters are adults; for a related poll of trailblazing girls, vote here.)

You are a detective and must choose one of these characters to help you solve a murder mystery. Which one would you choose? Discuss the list here!

Celebrating the 4th of July, here's a list of characters who represented a little more than the heroic side of their respective movies; they became symbols of what generally make American heroes shine in and beyond the national borders: idealism, persistence, coolness, bravery and a little je-ne-sais-quoi that make us (foreigners) wish for a while that we could belong to the same place. Which of these American Icons is your number one pick? After voting, you might discuss the list here

Who is your favorite female character from Star Wars? Discuss the list here!

Which character from the new Star Wars movies is your favorite? Discuss the list here!

The role of the female detective in film and television has developed over many years. Female cops, agents and investigators are more common on screen than ever, but they must often deal with a male-dominated law-enforcement environment. Which of these essential female detective figures is your favorite? Discuss this poll here

To celebrate Women's Day, here is a list of 25 fictional movie heroines whose bravery, determination, strength, whether moral in a world of submission, or physical in a world of men, elevated them to their classic status. Which of these heroines is your favorite? Discuss here

Who are the IMDb poll voters? What qualities do we have in common? And what is our strongest characteristic? The results of this poll will give us the answers. Which personal characteristic describes you the best? You may discuss the poll here

Which of these post-1980's live action movie characters do you think can be considered as the "Greatest Post-1980's Movie Hero"? After voting, you may discuss the poll here. Also vote for: Greatest Pre-1980's Movie Heroes | Greatest Pre-1980's Movie Villains | Greatest Post-1980's Movie Villains | Greatest Movie Anti-Heroes of All Time | Greatest TV Heroes of All Time | Greatest TV Villains of All Time | Greatest TV Anti-Heroes of All Time

Who is your favorite female lead character from the 'Star Wars' universe? After voting, you may discuss the poll here.

Which Oscar-winning Best Lead Actress performance from 1990 to 2024 is the greatest? Greatest Acting Oscar Performances (1990-2024) Companion Polls Lead Actor : Lead Actress : Supporting Actor : Supporting Actress Discuss the topic here. A special thanks to Silitonga for his support. Please, support his polls with your votes here.

The members of the IMDb Poll Board have chosen their favorite Leading Actress Oscar win. Which of their favorite Oscar win selections is your favorite too? Discuss the list here!

Which of these female characters do you think is the most handy with swords? Discuss the list here!

Which of these cinematic happy-go-lucky optimists and half-full glasses philosophers would most help you to look at the bright side of life? After voting, you may discuss the list here

Which protagonist from a billion dollar female lead movie is your favorite? Discuss the list here!