They've got the power and they're ready to use it. This fall, at least three family movies feature strong female leads, beginning with Queen of Katwe, in theaters now; The Eagle Huntress, debuting in October; and Moana, which opens Nov. 23. If you're eager to explore more movies that feature some strong take-charge female characters, check out the list below.

Tris from the Divergent series, including
Insurgent: 2015, rated PG-13

Tris came from a peaceful faction but left her home to join the fighters in a group called Dauntless. She is a quick study and transforms from meek to mighty.

Katniss from the Hunger Games Series, including
Hunger Games, Mockingjay Part 2: 2015, Rated PG-13 

Katniss isn’t just gifted with the bow and arrow, but she’s also strong in spirit. Fighting not just for herself and those she loves, but for society.

Black Widow
The Avengers
The Avengers: Age of Ultron

Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow isn’t afraid to use her feminine wiles to achieve her goals, but does so in a way that she always has the upper hand. Plus the girl has some phenomenal martial arts moves.

Buffy Summers
Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Rated PG-13, 1992

The beloved TV series chronicled the life and times of a vampire slayer named Buffy.  The franchise all started with a film that introduced us to the once perky blonde who finds her destiny isn’t pom poms and prom dresses but rather wooden stakes and round house kicks.

Hermione Granger
The Harry Potter Movies

Hermione’s powerful mind helps her do battle with spells and wand rather than brute strength.

Alice

Alice in Wonderland, 2010. Rated PG

One minute Alice is chasing a white rabbit and then next she’s battling the Jabberwocky. This high octane take on the classic chronicles her transformation from a soft spoken maiden to a fearless fighter.

Rey

 Star Wars: The Force Awakens, 2015. PG-13.

In the most recent installment of the saga, Rey is a scavenger turned protege of Han Solo who manages to be a fighter, survivor and nurturer.