Annie Wilkes in MISERY18. Batman, "The Dark Knight" Trilogy (2008-2012). Neo, The "The Matrix" Trilogy (1999-2003). —C.C. Mifune's wordless expressions, posture and body language radiated more detailed character history than a 5-minute monologue, and paved the way for other wandering, laconic heroes like Mad Max and The Man With No Name. Oh, and he's loyal to just one woman. And when their girls’ getaway weekend quickly turns from frivolous to frightening, they find even deeper levels of loyalty to each other. Alice, The "Resident Evil" Series (2002-2012). —E.R. Cruella De Vil in 101 DALMATIONS40. Regina Giddens in THE LITTLE FOXES44. Man in BAMBI21. The patron saint of mama bears, Sarah Connor (Linda Hamilton) could have done a lot of things differently. That's what Steve McQueen brought to the action genre, which so many have tried to mimic but no one can capture. Apocalyptic landscapes have a way of wiping out wives and children, though, leaving a man with only motorcycle leathers, a Ford Interceptor and a sawed-off shotgun alone on the road to revenge. Elastigirl also just happens to be a superhero, with the fate of the world resting on her shoulders. Rocky Balboa in ROCKY8. Fandom Apps Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. There is only Batman, the angry, grieving shadow played by Christian Bale who will always save Gotham from its worst elements and impulses, and who will never bend or crack his personal code of defense. As a Shaolin-trained martial artist, his Lee is not only well-versed in the ways of hit-chop-pow-kick-boom, he's also got a rich, gooey spiritual center that enables him to beat every bad guy that comes at him. Once he does, though, what follows is one of the sweatiest, scrappiest and scariest fights in all of action cinema. Rooster Cogburn in TRUE GRIT37. But Emily Blunt gives life to Rita beyond burgeoning love interest. Transgender actress Daniela Vega initially was hired as a consultant on Sebastian Lelio’s film; instead, she became its star, and A Fantastic Woman deservedly won this year’s foreign-language Oscar. He'll do whatever it takes to protect the innocent and punish the guilty, even if it means putting his foot (very firmly) down on a suspect. When she finally stands up to her sexist bully of a boss alongside co-workers Lily Tomlin and Jane Fonda, it’s nothing short of a revolution – one that remains sadly relevant today. Juror #8 in 12 ANGRY MEN29. Starting with a long list of candidates, they whittled down the list to an initial set of 72 amazingly heroic female characters and ordered them, crowning the most fearless female movie hero in the process. But when the mission is over and she finally allows some emotion to shine through, it’s cathartic for us all. He can use anything—a rug, a food tray, a stanchion, Chris Tucker—to take out a pack of thugs, but is never so distracted that he can't save precious Chinese artifacts. Oskar Schindler in SCHINDLER'S LIST14. "Sit tight, hold the fort, keep the home fires burning. It's too bad she didn't stop to bake him cookies once in awhile, but she takes knives and bullets for him, and that's much cooler. Appears in: Guardians of the Galaxy(2014), and Guardians of the Galaxy 2(2017). And while two men compete for her attention, no man could ever define her. The Man With No Name, "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966). Appears in: Iron Man 2(2010), Avengers (2012), and Captain America: The Winter Soldier(2014), and Avengers: Age of Ultron(2015). #36Who can stand up to Hugh Jackman’s fierce Wolverine without flinching? Riggs (Mel Gibson) can withstand torture, make a great pot of chili, show a girl a good time and gather intel before the sun goes down, then spend the night in a killing, berserker rage. Detective Inspector Lee, The "Rush Hour" Trilogy (1998-2007). Hit-Girl, was born into the business, so to speak. Along the way, he proves to be a fantastic pilot, a great shot, a hell of a swordsman, the future of the Jedi and a hero brave enough to face down his own father. 31. But thanks to Rosalind Russell’s lively performance, as well as a few script changes she personally insisted upon, the character blossomed into an early icon of the independent working woman who’s not only just as effective at her job as her male counterparts, but also equally adept with a witty comeback. “Laura,” with a volatile mix of anger, despondency, obstinance, and hope – that we would very much like to see more of. Aragorn, "The Lord of the Rings" Trilogy (2001-2003). Sly set the bar high for 'roided-out men to carry out missions wearing little more than a bandanna and patriotism. Blade, The "Blade" Trilogy (1998-2004). What makes a movie great? Good or bad, Terminators never quit, and this franchise might not, either. Jason Bourne, The Bourne Trilogy (2002-2007), Matt Damon's sensitive take on Robert Ludlum's amnesiac CIA hit man was a post-Bond creation made in the shadow of 9/11. #30Jane Austen’s classic heroine Elizabeth Bennet jumps off the page in the 2005 film starring Keira Knightley, who gives audiences an intelligent, down-to-Earth, sometimes literally dirty, but uncompromisingly steadfast leading lady. 5. Joan Crawford in MOMMIE DEAREST42. Writer-director James L. Brooks created this feminist heroine, this workplace goddess, but Holly Hunter brilliantly brings her to life. Alex Forrest in FATAL ATTRACTION8. Two .45s. Mrs. Danvers in REBECCA32. Phyllis Dietrichson in DOUBLE INDEMNITY9. T. E. Lawrence in LAWRENCE OF ARABIA11. ), and the only way to discover them all is reading on for the 77 fearless female movie heroes — and groups of heroes — who inspire us! She's also possessed of an amazing wardrobe. Betrayed, beaten, bedraggled... No matter what they do to him or his family, this warrior will not cease fighting for freedom. Globetrotting, grave-robbing college professor Dr. Jones (Harrison Ford) had brains as well as a bullwhip, combined with little patience as demonstrated in the famous "shooting the swordsman" gag. Dr. Hannibal Lecter in THE SILENCE OF THE LAMBS2. #10Before she was Katniss, Jennifer Lawrence was Ree, the role that made her a star and earned her the first of four Oscar nominations. #37She’s Buffy. Appears in: Thor(2011), and Thor: The Dark World(2013. And she’s proud of those qualities, making her an excellent role model for girls out there with an interest in math and science. —E.R. Darth Vader in THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK4. Depending on his mood, he'll shoot, crush, choke or pull down the house of a bad guy, all punctuated by hilarious one-liners. He had to one-up Rocky Balboa by taking his disturbed and perpetually misunderstood war vet character from "First Blood" and drop him into the jungle to rescue POWs and singlehandedly win the Vietnam War for America. Mrs. John Iselin in THE MANCHURIAN CANDIDATE22. Terminator, "The Terminator" Series (1984-2003). Toshiro Mifune is perhaps the biggest action hero ever committed to celluloid.