Writer/Director Greta Gerwig brings her adolescence to life in this movie that broke records on Rotten Tomatoes for being the longest-running film to maintain a 100% approval rating from critics. Tired of her boring existence in Sacramento, California, Catherine “Lady Bird” MacPherson tries to liven up her life with boyfriends and high school plays, all while dreaming of a college that will take her far away from her hometown. This film made a big splash at the 90th Academy Awards, earning several nominations including Gerwig for best director.