When it comes to action movies it’s often the male actors that cross one’s mind. Sure, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone top the list but female leads are not to be underestimated in any way. They make for some great choreography and have moves male fighters could only dream of executing as effortlessly as they do. If you find yourself interested in watching women fight hard, here’s a list of action movies with female leads you’d enjoy. Just beware, they don’t hold back.
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Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)
Cast: Tom Hardy, Charlize Theron, Nicholas Hoult
This action-packed movie is running on raw fury. Imperator Furiosa played by Charlize Theron leads a group of female prisoners out to rebel against a tyrannical ruler. Exacting revenge from the world that has wronged them they are seeking to liberate themselves by finding their onetime homeland. Watching the well-choreographed fighting sequences in the movie you’ll find yourself screaming and cheering for your heroes.
IMDB rating: 8.1/10
Kill Bill: Volume 1 (2003)
Cast: Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah
This Quentin Tarantino blockbuster takes rage and killing to a whole new level. After four years in a coma a former assassin played by Uma Thurman, The Bride, is out to make everyone who attempted to murder her at her wedding and kill the child she was carrying, pay. With a hit list in hand she sets off to make seek vengeance and as she does so, this martial art thriller shows you some skilled moves that’ll have your jaw dropping to the floor.
IMDB rating: 8.1/10
Wanted (2008)
Cast: Angelina Jolie, James McAvoy, Morgan Freeman
Wesley Gibson (James McAvoy) is just another account manager leading an uneventful life when he meets Fox, a super-assassin played by Angelina Jolie. Enamored by her and intrigued by what she has to say he ends up joining ‘The Fraternity’, a secret society of assassins that his father was once a part of. As you can expect, everything changes following his decision to do so. Full of action and suspense, this film will have you hooked.
IMDB rating: 6.7/10
Salt (2010)
Cast: Angelina Jolie, Liev Schreiber, Chiwetel Ejiofor
Another of Angelina Jolie’s hits, this film follows the story of Evelyn Salt. Accused of being an undercover Russian agent she is on a rampage to clear her name and expose the lies. With this movie though, it’s not just fight scenes that’ll have your eyes glued to the set. Some real spy level costume and hair color changes will have you on edge.
IMDB rating: 6.4/10
Underworld (2003)
Cast: Kate Beckinsale, Scott Speedman, Shane Brolly
Vampires and werewolves fighting for their lives never gets old and if you’re into the genre, you can’t go wrong with Underworld. The entire series is worth a watch and does such a great job when it comes to storytelling that there’s no way you won’t watch the rest. In this particular installment though you follow a Selene, a vampire hunter who hunts lycans. A princess and noble daughter of sorts, her fists pack a punch.
IMDB rating: 7.0/10
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Cast: Yun-Fat Chow, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang
A list of action movies is incomplete without some Chinese flicks in the mix. Winning Ang Lee an Oscar, this masterpiece follows female warriors, played by Zhang Zivi and Michelle Yeoh, who bust out some seriously intense fight scenes. The choreography will leave you wondering what you just saw and if it is even physically possible.
IMDB rating: 7.8/10
Assassination (2015)
Cast: Jun Ji-Hyun, Lee Jung-jae, Jung-woo Ha
The year is 1933 and Japan has occupied Korea. Tensions are high and the resistance has put in place a plan to kill the Japanese commander-general and liberate their people. Of course, there are spies on both sides and nobody knows who to trust. Full of intrigue, this film is made all the more enjoyable by the female lead Ji-Hyun Jun who’s fight choreography will leave you speechless. Be sure to watch, this is one movie you don’t want to miss.
IMDB rating: 7.3/10
Final Words
There you go, these films are sure to quench your thirst for violence. These are anything but dainty featuring cracking bones, splattering blood, and more. If you appreciate such action-packed movies, they offer a great place to start and with WOW channel lineup you should have no trouble accessing them. Offering the best of entertainment channels, they don’t skimp on films so you best bet you’ll find everything you need with them. So, what are you waiting for? It’s time to grab some popcorn and get watching.
