All sorts of genres are great to watch in regard to female stars. There are dramas, comedies, romcoms, period pieces, thrillers, sci-fi, documentaries, and the list goes on. But one invigorating genre in particular is films that feature women as assassin characters. These films are so totally killer, literally and figuratively, as they portray these silent female predators with a certain smooth, sly aura. While some of these may be more quiet but effective, others are more aggressive and violent, but they are all totally badass. While we are somewhat expecting for assassins to be male and macho types, it is a pleasant surprise when you see female assassins who can contend and outdo even the best of them. These hard core women are inspiring in the sense that they encourage popular culture to reflect that women are just as tough and physically capable as their male counterparts. There have been many great female assassin movies over the years, but some have stood out as especially cool. Some of these top films are newer and feature some cutting edge stunt work, while others have sealed themselves in time immemorial as classic action films. If you’re ready to see some of the most amazing and tough female film characters, check out these 9 best female assassin movies.
Beatrix Kiddo in Kill Bill Volume 1
Kill Bill, directed by Quentin Tarantino, was released in 2003 and starred Uma Thurman and Lucy Liu. The premise follows the lead female assassin who swears revenge on a group of villains after they try to take her out.
Samantha Caine in The Long Kiss Goodnight
Directed by Renny Harlin, and starring Geena Davis, this film follows a suburban school teacher who loses her memory but remembers her past life of being a top-notch government assassin who is in the crosshairs of her former killer clan.
Cataleya in Columbiana
This film was written by Luc Besson and stars Zoe Saldana, who beautifully portrays a high level hit woman who claims the profession after witnessing her parents` brutal murder when she was a young child in Bogotá, Columbia.
