10 Great Action Movies Directed by Women

For decades, action cinema has been a playground of testosterone and explosions. From the silent era’s hits to the modern day franchise juggernauts, the genre has largely been shaped by male directors and headlined by male heroes. Imagine car chases, shootouts, one-liners, and a whole lot of slow-motion walking away from fire. But every so often, a woman steps behind the camera and turns on the formula, not by rejecting it but by reimagining it. And when she does, the results are absolutely unforgettable.