Women Revenge Movies

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen
Rated R

Kill Bill: Vol. 1 is a 2003 martial arts action film written and directed by Quentin Tarantino. It stars Uma Thurman as the Bride, a former assassin seeking revenge against her ex-lover Bill and his team of deadly assassins. On her quest for vengeance, she fights her way through the members of the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad—O-Ren Ishii, Vernita Green, Budd and Elle Driver. Along the way, she encounters allies such as Battle-Scarred Bride and Hattori Hanzo, a legendary swordsman. The film is filled with non-stop action, colorful characters, and a memorable soundtrack. Ultimately, the Bride succeeds in her mission, and is narrowly saved from death by her former boss.

From Quentin Tarantino, starring Uma Thurman, David Carradine, Michael Madsen, Daryl Hannah
Rated R

Kill Bill: Vol. 2 follows The Bride (Uma Thurman) as she continues her quest for revenge against the Deadly Viper Assassination Squad. After taking out two of the five members of the squad, she sets her sights on Budd (Michael Madsen), Elle Driver (Daryl Hannah), and Bill (David Carradine). Along the way, she discovers secrets about her past and learns the truth about her daughter's fate. As The Bride works her way toward the ultimate confrontation with Bill, she must choose between the vengeance she seeks and the mercy she is offered. Ultimately, she must decide if her thirst for revenge is worth the cost of her humanity.

From Niels Arden Oplev, starring Michael Nyqvist, Noomi Rapace, Ewa Fröling, Lena Endre
Rated R

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is a 2009 psychological thriller film directed by Niels Arden Oplev, based on the novel of the same name by Stieg Larsson. It stars Michael Nyqvist as investigative journalist Mikael Blomkvist and Noomi Rapace as Lisbeth Salander, an unconventional hacker. The film follows Mikael as he is hired by Henrik Vanger to investigate the disappearance of his niece, Harriet, who disappeared 40 years prior. With the help of Lisbeth, Mikael uncovers a series of dark secrets, including evidence of murder and other crimes that were committed by members of the Vanger family. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they come to realize that the case is far more complicated and sinister than they originally thought. The film is a gripping and suspenseful exploration of a dark and twisted past, as Mikael and Lisbeth bravely confront the secrets of the Vanger family and uncover the truth of what happened to Harriet Vanger.

From Toshiya Fujita, starring Meiko Kaji, Toshio Kurosawa, Masaaki Daimon, Miyoko Akaza
Rated Not Rated

Lady Snowblood is a 1973 Japanese revenge film starring Meiko Kaji. The film tells the story of Yuki Kashima (Kaji), a sword-wielding woman on a quest for revenge for the wrongs committed against her family. Yuki was born out of the revenge of her mother, who was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime she did not commit. Yuki is trained from a young age in the art of swordplay and ultimately sets out to exact vengeance on the four men who ruined her mother’s life. However, her mission turns out to be more complicated than she anticipated, and she soon finds herself navigating an increasingly complex web of politics and betrayal. She must use both her sword and her cunning in order to achieve her ultimate goal of justice.

From Park Chan-wook, starring Nam-mi Kang, Jeong-nam Choi, Hye-Sook Go, Bok-hwa Baek
Rated R

Lady Vengeance is a 2005 crime drama film directed by Park Chan-wook. The film tells the story of Lee Geum-ja, a woman who has spent the last 13 years in prison for the murder of a five-year-old boy. As she is released from prison, she plots her revenge against the man who framed her. With the help of her former cellmates, she sets out to exact her vengeance and reclaim her freedom. Along the way, she faces moral dilemmas and discovers the true nature of justice and retribution.

From Brian De Palma, starring Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, John Travolta
Rated R

From Takashi Miike, starring Ryo Ishibashi, Eihi Shiina, Tetsu Sawaki, Jun Kunimura
Rated R

From David Slade, starring Patrick Wilson, Elliot Page, Sandra Oh, Odessa Rae
Rated R

From Abel Ferrara, starring Zoë Lund, Bogey, Albert Sinkys, Darlene Stuto
Rated R

From Alexandre Aja, starring Cécile de France, Maïwenn, Philippe Nahon, Franck Khalfoun
Rated R

From Neil Jordan, starring Jodie Foster, Terrence Howard, Naveen Andrews, Nicky Katt
Rated R

From Byung-gil Jung, starring Kim Ok-bin, Shin Ha-kyun, Sung Jun, Kim Seo-hyeong
Rated Not Rated

From Jack Hill, starring Pam Grier, Antonio Fargas, Peter Brown, Terry Carter
Rated R

From Sam Raimi, starring Sharon Stone, Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio
Rated R

From Coralie Fargeat, starring Matilda Anna Ingrid Lutz, Kevin Janssens, Vincent Colombe, Guillaume Bouchède
Rated R

From Meir Zarchi, starring Camille Keaton, Eron Tabor, Richard Pace, Anthony Nichols
Rated R