Hello, do you love watching strong women kick ass and take names? Same, which is why—especially whenever the patriarchy’s got me down—I turn to feminist action movies for a healthy dose of ✨female empowerment.✨ Like a powerful feminist anthem, action movies with female leads will remind you that femininity and strength go hand in hand—and the world in which women are always relegated to the role of damsel in distress or sexy sidekick is O-V-E-R. (Yes, Bond girls are hot and sometimes even have agency, but I like my female action stars with a lil more dimension, mmkay?)
Whether you’re in the mood for a movie about female assassins, agents, vigilantes, villains, spies, superheroes, or anything in between, I’ve got the perfect pick for you. And while, admittedly, many of these female-led action films involve spandex ensembles and pointy high heels, they thankfully don’t ALL solely rely on all the typical female action star tropes. The best female action movies say🖕to the male gaze and misogyny, and if you’re in the mood for some badassery, then these fun, feminist flicks are for you. Plus, as a bonus, many of these movies were directed by women, too!
