**Best Movies Like Kill Bill: A Must-Watch List**
*Kill Bill (Vol. 1 and Vol. 2)* are two of Quentin Tarantino’s masterpieces—films that fans can watch endlessly on repeat. After viewing them multiple times, we realized there are other movies out there that come close to delivering the same level of satisfaction when the credits roll. Here are our top picks for the best movies like *Kill Bill*.
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### What Are the Best Movies Like Kill Bill?
Though it’s hard to top *Kill Bill* in terms of dialogue, cinematography, character development, action choreography, iconic female protagonists, and storytelling, these films come close in many ways.
**Note:** Some of the movies listed below include depictions of violence and themes of sexual assault. Viewer discretion is advised.
Before we dive in, we’d also like to give honorable mentions to *Shogun Assassination* (1980) and *The Street Fighter* (1974). Both films heavily influenced *Kill Bill* and deserve recognition.
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### Lady Snowblood (1973)
Starting with the film that heavily inspired *Kill Bill*, *Lady Snowblood* deserves far more recognition, especially among Western audiences. Directed by Toshiya Fujita, this Japanese cult classic is often found in the Criterion Collection but is well worth a broader audience.
The story begins in 19th-century Japan inside a women’s prison, where a woman named Sayo is serving time for killing one of the four criminals who murdered her husband and son before sexually assaulting her. While incarcerated, she gives birth to a baby girl she names Yuki, after the falling snow outside.
Though Sayo dies shortly after childbirth, her daughter’s mission of vengeance has only just begun. Jumping forward in time, Yuki grows into a young woman intent on avenging her mother by hunting down those responsible.
The film shares many stylistic elements with *Kill Bill*, including a non-linear narrative structure, chapter titles, and “character title” freeze frames. You’ll even notice similar camera shots — a glaring homage to Tarantino’s inspiration from this film.
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### Jackie Brown (1997)
Is it a bit of a cheat to include another Tarantino film on this list? Not really, because *Jackie Brown* deserves more attention. Sadly, it tends to get overlooked in Tarantino’s filmography despite arguably being one of his best movies.
Pam Grier stars as Jackie Brown, an airline flight attendant for the failing Cabo Air. Behind the scenes, she supplements her income by smuggling money for ruthless gun runner Ordell Robbie (Samuel L. Jackson). When caught, Jackie faces jail time unless she agrees to help ATF and LAPD agents get closer to Robbie.
Caught between two dangerous sides, Jackie devises a clever plan to double-cross everyone, aiming to walk away with the cash and her freedom.
Unlike the physical prowess of the Bride in *Kill Bill*, *Jackie Brown* showcases a battle of wits led by a strong female protagonist. The film also features the signature Tarantino-style violence, as well as a satisfying love story between Jackie and a bondsman who falls for her.
Roger Ebert praised *Jackie Brown* as proof that Tarantino was more than a “two-film wonder,” he was just getting started.
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### La Femme Nikita (1990)
Directed by Luc Besson, *La Femme Nikita* helped define the modern female assassin genre long before Hollywood caught on.
Anne Parillaud stars as Nikita, a drug-addicted criminal whose botched robbery ends with her shooting a police officer point-blank. After faking her death, a secret government agency recruits her and puts her through brutal training, etiquette lessons, weapons drills, and psychological conditioning to become a deadly weapon.
The film delivers an edgy French thriller vibe, centered on Nikita’s internal transformation as much as her lethal skills. Amid her dangerous new life, she also falls in love with a grocery store clerk, adding complexity to her character.
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### Lady Vengeance (2005)
The third film in Park Chan-wook’s Vengeance Trilogy, *Lady Vengeance* is easily the darkest entry on this list.
Lee Young-ae stars as Lee Geum-ja, who is released after 13 years in prison for the murder of a 5-year-old boy—a crime she did not commit. During her incarceration, Geum-ja has carefully planned her revenge.
Now free, she is bent on dismantling the lives of those who wronged her, targeting everyone from a corrupt police officer who coerced her confession to a sinister schoolteacher.
Stylistically, *Lady Vengeance* is as intense as *Kill Bill*, but it goes much darker and contains brutal moments that may be difficult for some viewers.
If you appreciate this film, you might also want to explore the other two entries in Park’s trilogy: *Sympathy for Mr. Vengeance* and *Oldboy*.
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### Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Directed by Ang Lee and penned by Wang Hui-ling, James Schamus, and Tsai Kuo-jung, *Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon* is a lush martial arts epic that explores female agency through three powerful warriors.
Set in 19th-century Qing Dynasty China, the film follows a warrior who entrusts his sword to his beloved (Michelle Yeoh) for safekeeping. When the sword is stolen by a masked thief, a breathtaking adventure unfolds.
Although the tone differs from *Kill Bill*, the similarities emerge in the genre influences—particularly through the beautifully choreographed fight scenes between female warriors. These sequences echo the Black Mamba’s battles but with less splatter and more emphasis on the magic of martial arts.
Don’t be fooled by the gravity-defying action; the actors performed their own stunts with minimal wire removal through editing.
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### Kill Boksoon (2023)
One of the most memorable moments in *Kill Bill Vol. 1* is the sudden halt of the fight between the Bride and Vernita Green (Copperhead) when Vernita’s young daughter walks in. This darkly funny scene offers a glimpse at an assassin’s hidden life as a mother.
*Kill Boksoon*, a South Korean thriller released on Netflix, expands on this idea.
Directed by Byun Sung-hyun, the film follows Gil Bok-soon (Jeon Do-yeon), an assassin with a perfect success record. At home, she is a single mother struggling to connect with her teenage daughter, who harbors secrets of her own.
When Boksoon is offered a choice between an international or domestic contract, she selects the latter to stay close to home. However, the job doesn’t go as planned, and suddenly, she has a target on her back.
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### How We Picked These Movies
Our selections focus on films that, like *Kill Bill*, feature strong female leads, intricate revenge plots, expertly choreographed action sequences, and compelling storytelling. Whether inspired by *Kill Bill* or simply resonating with its themes and tone, these movies offer thrilling experiences for fans of Quentin Tarantino’s work.
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Whether you’re seeking intense action, complex characters, or stories of vengeance and redemption, these films are sure to satisfy your craving for movies like *Kill Bill*. Happy watching!
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