Who doesn't appreciate women in leadership positions? Almost everyone experiences an adrenaline rush when they watch women not only exercise their authority but also act like real badasses in action scenes. Here are the top 10 action movies with female leads if you want to see a movie with a strong female lead.
1. Underworld
The secret past of vampires and Lycans is the major theme of the 2003 action horror movie Underworld. It centers on the vampire Death Dealer Selene, who finds herself in the middle of a bloody conflict between rival factions and, much to her surprise, develops feelings for a human whom the Lycans are eager to seize. Watching this movie is a real joy!
2. Birds of Prey
The focus of this DC Extended Universe movie, which follows Harley Quin's breakup from the Joker, is her chaotic, upbeat, and slightly deranged persona. She eventually becomes Roman Sionis' target in Gotham City, and she reluctantly joins forces with the superheroines Black Canary and Huntress detective Renee Montoya to save a young girl from Sionis' fury. This film, in which Margot Robbie plays the key role, will undoubtedly transport you!
3. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
The protagonist of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a young, disobedient warrior who is tasked with guarding a priceless, 400-year-old sword for her lover. She is even more disappointed when the sword is taken and she has to work extra hard to get it back. This movie is universally recognized as a masterpiece and holds the record for the largest foreign language box office take ever in the United States.
4. V For Vendetta
A young rebellious warrior is tasked with guarding a priceless 400-year-old sword for her lover in the action film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Her disappointment is compounded when the sword is taken, forcing her to go to great lengths to find it. Unanimously praised as a masterpiece, this movie set a record for largest foreign language box office take in American box office history.
5. Proud Mary
The protagonist of this movie is Mary, a merciless assassin whose life is turned upside down when she meets a 12-year-old boy who she would do anything to keep safe. You'll adore it, with Taraji Henderson as the lead.
6. Gunpowder Milkshake
Lena Headey and Karen Gillan feature in the daring and fearless tale Gunpowder Milkshake. It centers on an assassin who, out of reluctance, joins forces with the girl's hazardous accomplices and estranged mother to fight a ruthless crime syndicate in order to save an 8-year-old girl.
7. Atomic Blonde
In Atomic Blonde, which is based on the graphic novel The Coldest City, MI6 spy Lorraine Broughton is tasked with tracking down a list of double agents that is being smuggled to the West on the eve of the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989. In the lead role, Charlize Theron is as fierce as ever!
8. The Old Guard
The Old Guard, a Charlize Theron masterpiece, is about a band of mercenaries that are four centuries old, immortal, and possess self-healing abilities. When they find another immortal and realize their secret has been revealed, they are actually quietly rescuing humanity.
9. Salt
Evelyn Salt, a CIA agent, is played by Angelina Jolie in the title role. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she is suspected of working as a double agent for the KGB. She flees, though, in order to clear her name and demonstrate her innocence.
10. Wonder Woman 1984
This movie completely altered the superhero movie market. In this movie, Wonder Woman faces up against a crafty businessman and an old acquaintance while also running into her potential love interest.
This was our list of the Top 10 Action Films With Female Leads that empower, transcend stereotypes based on gender, and simply reinvent the place of women in all walks of life.