Ben je fan van 'Tiger Girl' (2017) en op zoek naar vergelijkbare films of series? In dit artikel ontdek je 10 titels die dezelfde rauwe energie, rebellie en intense personages bieden. Of je nu houdt van coming-of-age verhalen of harde drama's, deze selectie heeft iets voor jou.

La Femme Nikita (1990)
Beschreibung: A French thriller about a criminal transformed into a government assassin, exploring themes of identity, manipulation, and the cost of violence through a female perspective.
Fakt: The film spawned multiple international remakes and a TV series. Director Luc Besson wrote the script in just two weeks while traveling on the Paris Metro.


Thelma & Louise (1991)
Beschreibung: A road movie that explores themes of female friendship, rebellion against societal norms, and the pursuit of freedom, with a strong focus on the protagonists' transformation.
Fakt: The film's ending was highly controversial and sparked debates about feminist themes in cinema. It was one of the first mainstream films to portray complex female leads who defy traditional roles.


Point of No Return (1993)
Beschreibung: An American remake that follows a drug addict recruited as a government assassin, featuring a female lead navigating a world of violence and deception while seeking redemption.
Fakt: Bridget Fonda's performance was praised for bringing vulnerability to the tough role. The film features a memorable soundtrack with Nina Simone's music prominently featured.


Bound (1996)
Beschreibung: A neo-noir thriller that centers on a lesbian relationship and features strong, resourceful female characters navigating a dangerous criminal underworld.
Fakt: The Wachowskis' debut film, known for its stylish visuals and subversion of genre tropes. It was groundbreaking for its positive portrayal of a same-sex relationship in a mainstream thriller.


The Long Kiss Goodnight (1996)
Beschreibung: An action thriller featuring a female lead with a hidden violent past who must reclaim her skills to survive, combining intense action with themes of identity and motherhood.
Fakt: The script was sold for a then-record $4 million. Geena Davis performed many of her own stunts, including the famous ice-covered truck sequence.


Jackie Brown (1997)
Beschreibung: A crime film with a middle-aged female protagonist who outsmarts criminals and law enforcement alike, blending elements of blaxploitation and noir.
Fakt: The only Quentin Tarantino film adapted from a novel (Elmore Leonard's 'Rum Punch'). Pam Grier's casting was a homage to her roles in 1970s blaxploitation films.


Salt (2010)
Beschreibung: A high-octane spy thriller with a female lead whose allegiances are constantly questioned, featuring relentless action and themes of identity and betrayal.
Fakt: The role was originally written for a male protagonist (Tom Cruise was attached). The film's production was accelerated to capitalize on Angelina Jolie's stardom after 'Wanted'.


Hanna (2011)
Beschreibung: A coming-of-age action film about a young girl trained as an assassin, blending fairy tale elements with brutal action and exploring themes of innocence and violence.
Fakt: The Chemical Brothers composed the electronic score, their first for a feature film. Saoirse Ronan underwent extensive martial arts training for the role.


Haywire (2011)
Beschreibung: A gritty action film with a female special ops protagonist who uses her combat skills to outmaneuver betrayers, featuring realistic fight choreography and a minimalist style.
Fakt: MMA fighter Gina Carano performed all her own stunts. Director Steven Soderbergh intentionally avoided CGI to create a raw, physical feel to the action sequences.


Atomic Blonde (2017)
Beschreibung: A stylish spy thriller set in Cold War Berlin, featuring a morally ambiguous female agent who navigates a world of deception with brutal efficiency and sexual fluidity.
Fakt: The infamous staircase fight scene was filmed in a single continuous take. The film's vibrant color palette was inspired by 1980s neon aesthetics.
