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Released on Netflix, Nice Girls is a French comedy-thriller about an intrepid cop, Léo (Alice Taglioni), who learns that her close colleague, whom she treats as a brother, has been killed in Hamburg. While she itches to investigate the case, she has to make do with her accomplice, a German cop, Mélanie (Stéfi Celma).
The duo also has to get help from a charming ex-hacker to solve the riddle behind the murder. As the three carry out their investigation, they also realize that it could lead to something that could possibly threaten the safety of the entire city of Nice. And what’s more, the two women might be more closely related than they know.
The movie is a breezy and fun watch, that subverts the male-dominated buddy cop genre by keeping two women at the center. So, for those who want to watch more women-centric films, here’s a list of eight such movies that are similar in theme or tone.
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The Marvels, Wingwomen, and other movies like Nice Girls
1) Widows - Amazon Prime Video
Directed by Steve McQueen, this heist-thriller is based on a British TV series of the same name. It stars Viola Davis, Michelle Rodriguez, Elizabeth Debicki, and Cynthia Erivo in important roles. The movie revolves around four women from Chicago, led by Viola Davis, who decide to finish the incomplete robbery attempted by their husbands, which led to their deaths.
The movie has stylish and neo-noir elements and sees the four fiery women, undertake serious risks to steal five million dollars from a politician and pay back their husbands’ boss. Just like Nice Girls, the viewers see women at the helm of this movie, undertaking bold adventures.
2) Birds of Prey - Amazon Prime Video
Subverting the male-dominated superhero genre, Birds of Prey, not only has an all-female star cast but is also written and directed by women. Starring Margot Robbie, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jurnee Smollett, and Rosie Perez, this movie is a spin-off and sequel to Suicide Squad.
The story revolves around Harley Quinn, played by Margot Robbie, who after being threatened by a crime lord, decides to form her own all-girl squad. Like Nice Girls, the movie Birds of Prey adopts the same tone of women getting together and fighting for good. The movie also portrays multi-dimensional female characters, just like Nice Girls.
3) The Marvels - Amazon Prime Video
Another female superhero film, The Marvels, is a sequel to Captain Marvel and a continuation of Ms Marvel. The movie features Brie Larson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani. In the film, the women have to band forces together to defeat Zawe Ashton’s Dar-Benn.
The movie also plays around with superhuman abilities as all three women are caught in a whirlpool—where they end up switching places if any one of them uses their powers. The film has enthralling action sequences, and is fast-paced, just like Nice Girls.
4) Wingwomen - Netflix
Just like Nice Girls is a French film, Wingwomen is also a female-led French movie. Starring Mélanie Laurent, Adèle Exarchopoulos, and Manon Bresch, this action comedy hits many of the same tones and themes as Nice Girls. It offers viewers the same thrills and bold women characters.
But while the girls in Nice Girls are on the side of the law, in Wingwomen, the trio is out to conduct heists for a mysterious woman, known as the Godmother. The movie has been stylishly directed and explores female friendships, that are rarely seen on screen.
5) Annihilation - Netflix
Directed by Alex Garland, this sci-fi, horror film packs a punch with its all-female star cast. Featuring Natalie Portman, Jennifer Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Tuva Novotny, the film is about a group of scientists who embark into a special forest zone that is filled with unnatural plants and animals due to an alien presence.
While the movie adopts a more serious tone as compared to Nice Girls, we do get similarly strong and rounded female characters, who are ready to fearlessly tackle the unknown. The movie also has a slow, suspenseful score and powerful CGI that keeps the viewers hooked.
6) Charlie’s Angels - Amazon Prime Video
A fan-favorite, this action-comedy film set the stage for more women-centered action movies in the future. Charlie’s Angels was based on a TV series and quickly spawned its own film franchise. In this first installment, one sees Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu play three charming and razor-sharp private investigators, who go on high-risk missions for an unseen boos, Charlie.
In the film, the trio has to find a software maverick who is kidnapped by a greedy businessman. The movie combines action with humor and stylish sequences with entertaining fight scenes. It is a must-watch after watching Nice Girls.
7) Bandidas - Amazon Prime Video
Starring Salma Hayek and Penélope Cruz, this Western action-comedy is set in 19th-century Mexico and follows the adventures of two women from different backgrounds, who join hands to rob banks in order to fight against a local gangster.
While Sara (Salma) is educated and wealthy, Maria (Penélope) is an illiterate, farm girl—but when both the girls’ fathers are attacked by an American baron, the duo decide to steal and give back to the poor Mexicans. Just like Nice Girls, the two do not trust each other at first, but build a strong companionship over time. They are also motivated by an attack on their loved ones to band together.
8) Hidden Figures - Amazon Prime Video
While the theme of this movie is different than Nice Girls—it’s not an action film or a thriller, it showcases strong women characters at the helm. Based on the book by Margot Lee Shetterly, this biographical drama is about three African-American women, who worked at NASA during the Space Race of the 60s and made important milestones in the field of science and technology.
Starring Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, and Janelle Monáe, the movie gained acclaim for its writing, emotional tone, and highlighting important issues regarding sexism and racism. The movie is an inspiring watch.
Viewers of the action-thriller, Nice Girls, are welcome to choose any of these women-centric movies on the list for their next binge-watch.
