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Producers are finally realizing that the "female-led film" isn't a niche; it's the majority. The success of The Help , Mamma Mia! , The First Wives Club , and 80 for Brady sends a clear message: mature women have disposable income, loyalty, and a desperate thirst to see their own lives reflected on screen. We want to see women navigating divorce, starting new careers, having hot flings, or simply solving murders without needing a man to save them.