If you were waiting for John Woo‘s latest action thriller film The Killer, featuring his signature action style and a thrilling story. Then the wait is finally over as the Nathalie Emmanuel and Omar Sy-led film is finally available to stream on Peacock. Based on Woo’s 1989 film of the same name, the Peacock film is co-written by Brian Helgeland, Josh Campbell, and Matt Stuecken and it follows the story of a deadly assassin as she refuses to kill a young blind woman and in turn her employer puts out a hit on her, forcing her to kill the people coming after her while being hunted by a relentless cop. So, if you loved the high-octane action, thrilling story, and interesting characters in The Killer here are some similar movies you should check out next.
The Killer (Buy DVD on Amazon)
The Killer is a Hong Kong action thriller film written and directed by John Woo. The 1989 film follows the story of Ah Jong, a deadly assassin who decides to retire after his last job but faces the betrayal of his employer, who puts a hit out on him. Now, Ah Jong must team up with Inspector Lee to get his revenge against his employer and also kill the assassins who are after him. The Killer stars Chow Yun-fat and Danny Lee in the lead role with Sally Yeh, Chu Kong, Shing Fui-on, Ricky Yi Fan-wai, and Barry Wong starring in supporting roles.
The Protégé (Peacock)
The Protégé is an action thriller film directed by Martin Campbell from a screenplay by Richard Wenk. The 2021 film follows the story of Anna, a woman who was raised and trained as a deadly assassin by Moody. But when Moody gets brutally murdered, Anna goes on a mission to find the people behind it and murder them. The Protégé stars Maggie Q in the lead role with Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, Lili Rich, Robert Patrick, David Rintoul, and Ray Fearon starring in supporting roles.
Ava (Peacock, Prime Video, Hulu & Tubi)
Ava is an action crime thriller film directed by Tate Taylor from a screenplay by Matthew Newton. The 2020 film follows the story of Ava Faulkner, a soldier turned assassin as she becomes the target for other assassins because of a botched mission. Now, she must fight for her survival as well as hunt down the people behind her hit. Ava stars Jessica Chastain in the lead role with Colin Farrell, John Malkovich, Geena Davis, Jess Weixler, Efka Kvaraciejus, Diana Silvers, Ioan Gruffudd, and Common starring in supporting roles.
Kate (Netflix)
Kate is an action thriller film directed by Cedric Nicolas-Troyan from a screenplay by Umair Aleem. The 2021 film follows the story of Kate, a deadly assassin in Tokyo who gets slipped a fatal poison on her final job. Now she must find the people who ordered the hit and take her revenge before dying in 24 hours. Kate stars Mary Elizabeth Winstead in the lead role with Miku Martineau, Woody Harrelson, Amelia Crouch, Michiel Huisman, Cindy Sirinya Bishop, Miyavi, Gemma Brooke Allen, and Tadanobu Asano starring in supporting roles.
Extraction (Netflix)
Extraction is an action thriller film directed by Sam Hargrave from a screenplay by Joe Russo. The 2020 film follows the story of Tyler Rake, a ruthless mercenary struggling with a past tragedy as he takes on the task of rescuing an Indian crime lord’s teenage son from Bangladesh but his plan goes awry and a bloody rampage begins. Extraction stars Chris Hemsworth in the lead role with Golshifteh Farahani, Randeep Hooda, Rudhraksh Jaiswal, Sam Hargrave, David Harbour, and Adam Bessa starring in supporting roles.
Colombiana (Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
Colombiana is an action thriller film directed by Olivier Megaton from a screenplay co-written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. The 2011 film follows the story of Cataleya, a deadly assassin working for her uncle, who witnessed the murder of her parents as she goes on a quest for revenge against the culprits. Colombiana stars Zoe Saldana in the lead role with Cliff Curtis, Amandla Stenberg, Michael Vartan, Jordi Mollà, Lennie James, and Tony Dalton starring in supporting roles.
The Villainess (Peacock, Pluto TV & Rent on Prime Video)
The Villainess is a South Korean action thriller film directed by Jung Byung-gil from a screenplay co-written by Jung Byeong-sik and Jung Byung-gil. The 2017 film follows the story of Sok-hee a cold-blooded assassin as she goes on a killing spree to escape her life and get the freedom that was promised to her. The Villainess stars Kim Ok-vin in the lead role with Shin Ha-kyun, Kim Seo-hyung, Sung Joon, Jo Eun-ji, and Kwon Hyeokbeom starring in supporting roles.