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10 Female-Driven Crime Movies to Watch This Weekend
Hustlers hits theaters this Friday, September 13th, and you better be ready. Directed by Lorene Scafaria and featuring performances from the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Lizzo, and Cardi B, the movie has created quite a buzz. The plot,based on a New York Magazine article by Jessica Pressler, follows a group of strip club employees as they steal from their former clients on Wall Street.
More and more, women are getting their due voice in the crime/action film genre. From scheming robbers to accidental murderers to savvy special agents, here are some standout movies that highlight strong female leads in felony-driven plotlines.
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