58 Thrilling Female Assassin Movies
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Point of No ReturnMovie · 1993 · 108m · Action, Crime, ThrillerThis intense thriller follows Maggie Hayward, a violent criminal sentenced to death for her brutality, even while incarcerated. A secret US government agent called 'Bob' orchestrates a fake death for Maggie, giving her a chance to be trained as a stealth assassin. During this rigorous training, she is subjected to mind control techniques designed to overcome her resistance. As Maggie evolves into a deadly weapon, doubts arise about her allegiance and her real intentions in this story of power, obedience, and manipulation.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 2
KateMovie · 2021 · 106m · Action, ThrillerA cold and calculating assassin has 24 hours to carry out a deadly revenge plan. During this mission, she unexpectedly connects with the daughter of someone she previously harmed.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.6 - 3
Kill Bill: Vol. 2Movie · 2004 · 136m · Action, Crime, ThrillerA woman relentlessly pursues the assassins who attacked her and threatened her unborn child. Systematically, she eliminates those connected to the killers, working her way through a list of targets. Her final objective is to confront and kill Bill.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.9 - 4
The AssassinMovie · 2015 · 105m · Drama, Action, HistoryIn 9th century China, ten-year-old Nie Yinniang is taken by a nun and trained in martial arts, becoming a deadly assassin tasked with punishing corrupt officials. After a mission fails, she's ordered to return to her homeland and kill the man she was betrothed to – a cousin who now commands the largest military region in North China. Thirteen years later, Yinniang must face her family, confront her past, and grapple with long-suppressed emotions.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.4 - 5
Charlie's AngelsMovie · 2019 · 118m · Action, Adventure, ComedyElena Houghlin, a scientist, engineer, and inventor, has created Calisto, a sustainable energy source poised to transform global power. Completion hinges on resolving a final problem, but the technology is prematurely entrusted to an investor. Elena seeks assistance from the Townsend Agency. Now, the agency's operatives – Jane, Sabina, and the newly recruited Elena – must retrieve Calisto before it's weaponized.IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.4 - 6
MariaMovie · 2019 · 89m · Action, CrimeA former assassin for the BlackRose cartel double-crosses her employers by refusing a job, leading them to order her death. She fakes her demise and starts a new life. However, when the cartel discovers she's still alive, she must fight back to avenge the life they stole from her.IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.0 - 7
Mr. & Mrs. SmithMovie · 2005 · 120m · Action, Comedy, DramaA married couple fights to save their relationship, only to discover a shocking secret: they are both secretly assassins. When their latest missions force them to target each other, their lives and love are put to the ultimate test.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 8
The Long Kiss GoodnightMovie · 1996 · 121m · Crime, Action, MysterySamantha Caine (Davis) lives a peaceful life as a teacher and mother in Honesdale, Pennsylvania. Her ordinary routine is disrupted when a head injury unlocks buried memories of her past as a covert operative. Samantha discovers her past and present are connected and teams up with a private detective (Jackson) to uncover the truth about who she was and a dangerous conspiracy hidden beneath her normal life. The film explores themes of identity, trust, and protecting those she loves.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.6 - 9
Atomic BlondeMovie · 2017 · 115m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerDuring the Cold War, an MI6 agent goes undercover in Berlin. His mission: to investigate the death of a colleague and retrieve a lost list detailing double agents.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.4 - 10
HannaMovie · 2011 · 111m · Action, Thriller, AdventureHanna was trained from childhood by her father, a former CIA agent, in the Finnish wilderness to become a lethal assassin. When he sends her on a mission, she travels across Europe, pursued by relentless agents sent by a ruthless intelligence operative. As Hanna closes in on her target, she begins to uncover shocking truths about her own origins.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 11
Kill Bill: Vol. 1Movie · 2003 · 111m · Action, CrimeAn assassin is shot by her employer, Bill, and other members of their group. However, she survives the attack and begins planning her revenge.IMDb 8.2TMDB 8.0 - 12
Cool Dimension: Innocent AssassinMovie · 2006 · 75mKidnapped as a child, Shiori was trained to be an assassin. For years, she carried out orders from shadowy figures, never questioning the lives she took. But a forgotten childhood memory triggers a breakdown in her conditioning, shattering her carefully constructed world. Now, Shiori must flee her masters before they discover her betrayal. Her escape demands a terrible price: she must kill those she has come to care for.IMDb 3.9TMDB 5.5 - 13
The ProtégéMovie · 2021 · 109m · Action, ThrillerAnna was taken in as a child by the renowned assassin Moody, who trained her in the family trade. Now, she is the world's deadliest contract killer. When Moody, the man who raised her and taught her everything about trust and survival, is murdered, Anna seeks revenge. As she becomes involved with a mysterious killer whose feelings for her deepen the stakes, their conflict escalates into a deadly game, and the consequences of her life as an assassin begin to close in.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.6 - 14
JoltMovie · 2021 · 91m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA nightclub bouncer struggling with anger spirals into a violent rampage following the death of a close friend. Consumed by grief and resentment, he unleashes a torrent of fury on those he believes responsible.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.5 - 15
Violet & DaisyMovie · 2011 · 88m · Thriller, Crime, DramaTwo teenage assassins take on a seemingly simple assignment, but their plans are complicated when the target turns out to be someone entirely unforeseen.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.1 - 16
The 355Movie · 2022 · 122m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerElite female agents from the U.S., UK, China, Colombia, and Germany are united to prevent a shadowy organization from obtaining a dangerous weapon with the potential to destabilize global order.IMDb 5.6TMDB 6.0 - 17
AnnaMovie · 2019 · 119m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerAnna Poliatova possesses a captivating beauty, but hides a secret. This secret unlocks a remarkable strength and talent, transforming her into a highly skilled and feared government assassin.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.7 - 18
Black WidowMovie · 2021 · 134m · Action, Adventure, Science FictionBlack Widow, Natasha Romanoff, is forced to confront her past when a dangerous conspiracy connected to her emerges. Hunted by a relentless enemy, Natasha must face her history as a spy and the damaged relationships she left behind, long before becoming an Avenger.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.2 - 19
M.F.A.Movie · 2017 · 93m · ThrillerFollowing the accidental death of the man who raped her, an art student transforms into a vigilante. She dedicates herself to seeking justice for college women whose attackers faced no legal consequences.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.1 - 20
DominiqueMovie · 2024 · 94m · Action, ThrillerDominique, a highly skilled assassin, seeks a fresh start in South America, leaving her difficult past behind. She quickly discovers the town she's found is rife with violence and corruption. Caught between brutal attacks from both the police and the mafia, Dominique is forced to choose between self-preservation and protecting the family who has offered her refuge.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.7 - 21
The ModeratorMovie · 2022 · 81mFollowing the deaths of her two friends, who were Scandinavian, in Morocco, a Russian blogger takes it upon herself to seek justice.IMDb 3.3TMDB 4.4 - 22
TerminalMovie · 2018 · 95m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerIn a vast, impersonal city, several lives collide. Two assassins execute a dark assignment, a teacher fights a deadly illness, and a seemingly ordinary janitor and waitress conceal dangerous secrets. A chain of deadly events unfolds under the cover of night as their paths cross, all orchestrated by a shadowy figure consumed by revenge.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.5 - 23
SaltMovie · 2010 · 100m · Action, Mystery, ThrillerCIA officer Evelyn Salt dedicated her life to her country. That loyalty is shattered when a Russian defector claims she's a sleeper agent for Russia. Suddenly a fugitive, Salt must use all her training and experience to evade capture, safeguard her husband, and outmaneuver her colleagues at the CIA. Her attempts to clear her name only deepen the suspicion surrounding her, as the search for her true identity intensifies. The question remains: who is Evelyn Salt?IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 24
Sin CityMovie · 2005 · 124m · Crime, ThrillerSin City is a place for those on the edge: the tough, the corrupt, the lost. Some say it's dark, others say it's hard-boiled. For some, it's home – a world of crooked cops, alluring women, and desperate people fighting back. Driven by revenge, seeking redemption, or both, these unlikely heroes struggle to do what's right in a city that doesn't care.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.5 - 25
Kick-AssMovie · 2010 · 118m · Action, CrimeDave Lizewski is a typically overlooked high school student and avid comic book reader who impulsively decides to become a superhero, despite lacking any special abilities, training, or real motivation.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.1 - 26
Sin City: A Dame to Kill ForMovie · 2014 · 102m · Action, Crime, ThrillerIn the dark world of Sin City, tough individuals from all walks of life collide with some of the city's most dangerous characters.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 27
Red SparrowMovie · 2018 · 140m · Thriller, MysteryAfter an injury ends her career as a prima ballerina, Dominika Egorova is offered a new path with Sparrow School, a clandestine organization that trains gifted individuals to be weapons. She becomes Sparrow School's most formidable operative after enduring rigorous and brutal training. As Dominika masters her newfound skills, she encounters a CIA agent who claims to be the only person she can trust.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.5 - 28
The Rhythm SectionMovie · 2020 · 109m · Action, ThrillerStephanie Patrick learns the plane crash that killed her family was deliberately caused, leading her into the dangerous world of international spying as she seeks revenge. With everything lost, Stephanie evolves from a victim into a deadly operative, only to find that both vengeance and the truth are more complicated than she imagined.IMDb 5.4TMDB 5.5 - 29
LucyMovie · 2014 · 89m · Action, Science FictionA woman is unknowingly drawn into a dangerous criminal enterprise. She then fights back against those who took her, becoming a ruthless and highly skilled fighter who operates outside of normal reasoning.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.5 - 30
Femme FataleMovie · 2002 · 114m · Mystery, Crime, ThrillerLaure Ash pulled off a $10 million diamond heist, assuming a new identity and marrying a diplomat to start over. But when a paparazzi photo surfaces in Paris, Laure's carefully constructed life unravels. People from her past, connected to the original crime, now know her location and are after her – and the diamond. They want either their cut of the fortune, or revenge.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.2 - 31
UltravioletMovie · 2006 · 87m · Science Fiction, Action, ThrillerIn the late 21st century, a genetically altered subculture of humans—enhanced with speed, stamina, and intelligence by a vampire-like disease—are ostracized from "normal" society. This division fuels a global civil war aimed at eradicating the infected population. Caught in the middle is Ultraviolet, an infected woman protecting a nine-year-old boy. The boy is marked for death by the human government, who consider him a threat.IMDb 4.4TMDB 5.2 - 32
DominoMovie · 2005 · 127m · Action, Crime, DramaThis is the story of Domino Harvey, a former Ford model who left that life behind to become a bounty hunter.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 33
The Brave OneMovie · 2007 · 122m · Crime, Drama, ThrillerAfter a violent attack, a woman fights to heal and find purpose by pursuing vengeance.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.6 - 34
Ghost in the ShellMovie · 2017 · 107m · Science Fiction, Drama, ActionSet in the near future, Major is a groundbreaking creation: a human rescued from a devastating accident and then enhanced with cybernetics to become an unwavering soldier dedicated to apprehending the world's most dangerous criminals.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.1 - 35
WantedMovie · 2008 · 110m · Action, Thriller, CrimeWesley Gibson leads a dull life as an office worker. He meets Fox and learns a shocking truth: his father, whom he never knew, was part of the Fraternity, a secret society of assassins guided by Fate. Fox and Sloan, the Fraternity's leader, train Wesley to unlock hidden abilities and develop his natural talent for killing. As Wesley embraces these new skills, he starts to question the true nature of the Fraternity.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.5 - 36
Sucker PunchMovie · 2011 · 110m · Action, Fantasy, ThrillerTrapped in an institution by her abusive stepfather, a young woman escapes into elaborate daydreams where she plots her freedom. She assembles a team of fellow patients and sets out on a journey to find five magical objects, as the fantasy world and reality begin to merge.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 37
VanquishMovie · 2021 · 96m · Action, Adventure, ThrillerVictoria, a young mother seeking to leave her past as a Russian drug courier behind her, is forced back into a dangerous life when retired cop Damon takes her daughter hostage. Damon demands Victoria carry out a series of violent tasks against a group of gangsters. To save her child, Victoria must rely on her skills with weapons, her determination, and her motorcycle. Her daughter's life depends on it.IMDb 3.1TMDB 5.3 - 38
DestroyerMovie · 2018 · 121m · Thriller, Crime, DramaYears after a disastrous undercover operation shattered her life, Detective Erin Bell is forced to confront the ghosts of her past and find a way to move forward.IMDb 6.2TMDB 5.9 - 39
Agent KellyMovie · 2021 · 75mA woman who works as an assassin seeks revenge for a friend's death, but her actions turn her into the target.IMDb 3.1TMDB 5.0 - 40
Kick-Ass 2Movie · 2013 · 103m · Action, Adventure, CrimeInspired by Kick-Ass's daring, a group of untrained vigilantes emerges, and he joins their ranks under the leadership of Colonel Stars and Stripes. But when they become targets of the ruthless Red Mist – now known as The Mother Fucker – only the deadly Hit-Girl can save them from being destroyed.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.4 - 41
The Girl in the Spider's WebMovie · 2018 · 115m · Action, Crime, ThrillerHacker Lisbeth Salander and journalist Mikael Blomkvist are asked to retrieve a dangerous computer program. Their mission plunges them into a world of spies, cybercriminals, and dishonest government figures.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 42
S.O.B.Movie · 1981 · 121m · ComedyA veteran movie producer's latest project crashes and burns, leaving his career in jeopardy. Determined to recover, he hatches a risky plan: transforming the film into an erotic production. The movie's star, known for her wholesome image, is reluctant at first but drawn in by the opportunity for artistic growth and career renewal. She struggles to redefine herself as an actress while confronting the challenges of erotic roles. The producer battles the potential fallout from his bold decision, realizing his future depends on the film's success. This film explores ambition, creativity, and personal transformation, examining how far people will go to achieve their artistic aspirations and protect their professional reputations.IMDb 6.4TMDB 5.9 - 43
ElektraMovie · 2005 · 97m · Action, Fantasy, AdventureElektra, a skilled warrior, narrowly escapes death and transforms into a mercenary assassin. She then finds herself tasked with protecting her newest clients: a father raising his daughter alone, who become targets for a deadly group of supernatural assassins.IMDb 4.7TMDB 5.0 - 44
Contract KillersMovie · 2008 · 86mA former CIA assassin seeks to escape her violent past and build a normal life. However, when the agency discovers her attempt to leave and frames her for her husband's murder, she is forced to return to the world she desperately tried to leave behind, embarking on a path of revenge.IMDb 4.6TMDB 4.8 - 45
PeppermintMovie · 2018 · 102m · Action, ThrillerAfter her husband and daughter are killed, a mother consumed by grief becomes a vigilante. She operates outside the law, seeking revenge for their deaths. She evades law enforcement as she pursues her own form of justice.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 46
Léon: The ProfessionalMovie · 1994 · 111m · Crime, Drama, ActionIn New York City, Léon is a highly skilled hitman who carefully eliminates targets. His life changes when a DEA raid mistakenly kills his neighbors' family, leaving their 12-year-old daughter, Mathilda, orphaned. Léon reluctantly takes her in.
A close bond forms between them, and Mathilda becomes determined to avenge her family's death, learning about Léon’s dangerous profession. She considers following him to find those responsible.
The story explores trust, revenge, and survival as Léon and Mathilda navigate the dangerous world of contract killings and corrupt authorities, their relationship evolving along the way.IMDb 8.5TMDB 8.3 - 47
Charlie's AngelsMovie · 2000 · 98m · Action, Comedy, AdventureThe iconic crime-fighting trio, skilled in disguise, espionage, and martial arts, returns. They are drawn into a dangerous plot by a cunning mastermind – one designed to eliminate personal privacy. Joined by their trusted ally Bosley, the Angels fight to stop him. However, the uncovering of a shocking secret turns them into targets for assassination.IMDb 5.7TMDB 5.9 - 48
Naked WeaponMovie · 2002 · 90m · Action, Drama, ThrillerA mysterious woman, Madame M, abducts forty pre-teen girls, taking them to a secluded island to train them as assassins. CIA operative Jack Chen has been investigating the disappearances for six years without success. However, when a series of assassinations start happening, Jack believes Madame M has resumed her deadly operations.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.8 - 49
BallerinaMovie · 2025 · 125m · Action, Thriller, CrimeDuring the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, Eve Macarro starts learning the assassin practices of the Ruska Roma.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 50
NikitaMovie · 1990 · 117m · Action, ThrillerA compelling individual receives an unforeseen chance to end a life sentence for killing a police officer. Instead of prison, they are offered a covert mission: working for the government as a political assassin.
The protagonist navigates a dangerous world of power and lies, confronting personal struggles and a new sense of control. The boundary between finding redemption and complete destruction is constantly challenged as they become increasingly involved in espionage and violence authorized by the state. The story unfolds amidst political maneuvering, where every choice has deadly consequences.
The film explores themes of redemption, morality, and the complexities of power as the character grapples with who they are and what they are meant to do. It prompts viewers to consider the ambiguities of right and wrong and the true price of a second chance.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.1 - 51
EverlyMovie · 2015 · 93m · Thriller, ActionWhen a woman double-crosses a powerful mob boss, she and her family become targets. Now, she must use all her skills and resources to outsmart and outfight the ruthless killers sent to collect the reward on their heads.IMDb 5.1TMDB 5.5 - 52
Gunpowder MilkshakeMovie · 2021 · 114m · Action, Crime, ThrillerAn assassin must team up with a mother and her dangerous allies to safeguard an 8-year-old girl. Their mission: dismantle a ruthless crime organization and its forces.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.3 - 53
AvaMovie · 2020 · 96m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA highly trained assassin finds herself in a desperate fight for survival when a mission unexpectedly goes disastrously wrong.IMDb 5.5TMDB 5.8 - 54
ColombianaMovie · 2011 · 108m · Action, Thriller, CrimeGrowing up in Bogota, Cataleya Restrepo's parents were murdered when she was a child. Now, she's a highly skilled assassin working for her uncle. However, in her spare time, she secretly hunts down criminals, hoping to find the mob boss who ordered her parents' deaths and bring him to justice.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.6 - 55
BallerinaMovie · 2023 · 93m · Action, ThrillerHaunted by the death of her close friend – a loss she feels responsible for – a former bodyguard embarks on a mission to honor her friend’s final request: to exact revenge.IMDb 6.3TMDB 7.0 - 56
The VillainessMovie · 2017 · 129m · Action, Crime, DramaSook-hee was trained from a young age to be a deadly assassin by a criminal group. After a decade of service, she's offered freedom. But hidden truths from her past shatter her carefully constructed life, leading her to unleash a furious quest for revenge.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 57
Naked KillerMovie · 1992 · 93m · Action, Crime, ThrillerA determined young woman undergoes intense training with a master martial artist, becoming a highly skilled assassin. The film examines the complicated bond between mentor and student, and their dedication to achieving perfection despite hardship. As the protagonist develops her skills through demanding physical and mental exercises, she struggles with difficult moral choices that question her path. This action-drama explores these themes thoughtfully, creating a compelling story.IMDb 5.9TMDB 6.0 - 58
Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleMovie · 2003 · 106m · Action, Adventure, ComedyThe Angels are tasked with recovering a set of missing rings containing sensitive data about people in the Witness Protection Program. When informants start turning up dead, the Angels focus their attention on a suspicious agent who may be behind the disappearances.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.5
