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1. Ip Man (2008)
R | 106 min | Action, Biography, Drama
During the Japanese invasion of China, a wealthy martial artist is forced to leave his home when his city is occupied. With little means of providing for themselves, Ip Man and the remaining members of the city must find a way to survive.
Director: Wilson Yip | Stars: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan, Ka-Tung Lam
Votes: 233,636
2. Ip Man 2 (2010)
R | 108 min | Action, Biography, Drama
Centering on Ip Man's migration to Hong Kong in 1949 as he attempts to propagate his discipline of Wing Chun martial arts.
Director: Wilson Yip | Stars: Donnie Yen, Xiaoming Huang, Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, Lynn Xiong
Votes: 111,046 | Gross: $0.21M
3. Ip Man 3 (2015)
PG-13 | 105 min | Action, Biography, Drama
When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over a local school, Master Ip is forced to take a stand.
Director: Wilson Yip | Stars: Donnie Yen, Lynn Xiong, Jin Zhang, Mike Tyson
Votes: 60,222 | Gross: $2.68M
4. Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)
Not Rated | 107 min | Action, Biography, Drama
The Kung Fu master travels to the U.S. where his student has upset the local martial arts community by opening a Wing Chun school.
Director: Wilson Yip | Stars: Donnie Yen, Scott Adkins, Danny Kwok-Kwan Chan, Vanness Wu
Votes: 36,730 | Gross: $3.96M
5. Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy (2018)
Not Rated | 107 min | Action, Biography, Crime
While keeping a low profile after his defeat by Ip Man, Cheung Tin Chi gets into trouble after getting in a fight with a powerful foreigner.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Jin Zhang, Dave Bautista, Yan Liu, Michelle Yeoh
Votes: 9,822 | Gross: $0.21M
6. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
PG-13 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation.
Director: Ang Lee | Stars: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang, Chang Chen
Votes: 281,673 | Gross: $128.08M
7. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016)
PG-13 | 96 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Donnie Yen, Michelle Yeoh, Harry Shum Jr., Natasha Liu Bordizzo
Votes: 20,904
8. Tai Chi Zero (2012)
PG-13 | 98 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Yang travels to Chen Village to learn a powerful form of Tai Chi. Though villagers are forbidden from teaching outsiders, Yang becomes their best hope for survival when a man arrives with a plan to build a railroad through the village.
Director: Stephen Fung | Stars: Hark-On Fung, Xiaochao Yuan, Stephen Fung, Eddie Peng
Votes: 5,270 | Gross: $0.21M
9. Tai Chi Hero (2012)
Not Rated | 100 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Yang Luchan marries the Chen style kung fu grand master's daughter in Chen village in 1800s China, so he can learn Chen style kung fu/tai chi. The deputy governor wants the village.
Director: Stephen Fung | Stars: Daniel Wu, Shu Qi, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Angelababy
Votes: 3,676 | Gross: $0.04M
10. The Iceman Cometh (1989)
114 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
A frozen Ming Dynasty royal guard and the equally frigid rapist-killer he's tracking are thawed out in modern-day Hong Kong.
Director: Clarence Fok | Stars: Maggie Cheung, Biao Yuen, Wah Yuen, Lai-Yui Lee
Votes: 1,168
11. Iceman (2014)
R | 104 min | Action, Comedy, History
An imperial guard and his three traitorous childhood friends ordered to hunt him down get accidentally buried and kept frozen in time. 400 years later passes and they are defrosted continuing the battle they left behind.
Director: Wing-Cheong Law | Stars: Donnie Yen, Baoqiang Wang, Shengyi Huang, Kang Yu
Votes: 3,838 | Gross: $0.01M
12. Iceman: The Time Traveller (2018)
104 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The imperial guard and his three traitorous childhood friends ordered to hunt him down get accidentally buried and kept frozen in time. 400 years later pass and they are defrosted continuing the battle they left behind
Director: Wai-Man Yip | Stars: Donnie Yen, Baoqiang Wang, Shengyi Huang, Kang Yu
Votes: 1,068
13. The Legend (1993)
R | 100 min | Action, Comedy, History
This Hong Kong martial-arts extravaganza tells of evil emperors and true love. The secret Red Lotus Flower Society is committed to the overthrow of the evil Manchu Emperor and his minions. ... See full summary »
Director: Corey Yuen | Stars: Jet Li, Josephine Siao, Michelle Reis, Wenzhuo Zhao
Votes: 8,297
14. The Legend of Fong Sai-Yuk 2 (1993)
R | 95 min | Action, Adventure, Comedy
The Cantonese hero Fong Sai Yuk becomes involved in the secret brotherhood "The Red Flower", who are trying to overthrow the Manchurian emperor and re-establishing the Ming dynasty. The ... See full summary »
Director: Corey Yuen | Stars: Jet Li, Josephine Siao, Adam Cheng, Michelle Reis
Votes: 4,667
15. Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
R | 134 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
Legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung fights against foreign forces' plundering of China. When Aunt Yee arrives back from America, Wong Fei-Hung assumes the role of her protector.
Director: Hark Tsui | Stars: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Biao Yuen, Jacky Cheung
Votes: 19,899
16. Once Upon a Time in China II (1992)
R | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Arriving by train in Guangzhou, 1895, the trio fight off White Lotus followers, who want to kill all foreigners and the cute, European dressed 13th Aunt. It's not kung fu master Dr. Wong's (Jet Li) last fight.
Director: Hark Tsui | Stars: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Siu Chung Mok, David Chiang
Votes: 10,638
17. Once Upon a Time in China III (1992)
R | 125 min | Action, Adventure, Biography
Master Wong and his disciples enroll in the 'Dancing Lion Competition' to stop an assassination plot and to battle an arrogant, deceitful opponent.
Director: Hark Tsui | Stars: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Siu Chung Mok, Xin Xin Xiong
Votes: 7,673 | Gross: $3.56M
18. Once Upon a Time in China IV (1993)
Not Rated | 101 min | Action
Wong Fei Hung must deal with both foreign threats and the nationalist Red Lantern Society in this continuation of the popular kung fu series.
Director: Bun Yuen | Stars: Wenzhuo Zhao, Jean Wang, Siu Chung Mok, Xin Xin Xiong
Votes: 1,375
19. Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)
Not Rated | 101 min | Action, Drama
Brand new epic adventure set during a tumultuous time in China, when left without a leader, the cavalry is attacked by the powerful allies and pirate bands. A martial arts master, Wong ... See full summary »
Director: Hark Tsui | Stars: Wenzhuo Zhao, Rosamund Kwan, Siu Chung Mok, Kent Cheng
Votes: 1,222
20. Once Upon a Time in China and America (1997)
Not Rated | 102 min | Action, Adventure, History
Following an ambush in his visit to America, Wong Fei-hung becomes separated from his fellow travelers and suffers memory loss.
Director: Sammo Kam-Bo Hung | Stars: Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Xin Xin Xiong, Kwok-Pong Chan
Votes: 4,304
21. Last Hero in China (1993)
Not Rated | 111 min | Action, Comedy, History
Legendary kung fu master Wong Fei-Hung unwittingly relocates his clinic to an undesired location, only to stumble upon criminal acts committed by a cult.
Director: Jing Wong | Stars: Jet Li, Sharla Cheung, Dicky Cheung, Pak-Cheung Chan
Votes: 3,585
22. Iron Monkey (1993)
PG-13 | 85 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A martial artist/doctor steals from the corrupt authorities as a masked thief to give to the poor while another martial artist/doctor is forced to hunt him down. But a major threat unites them as a powerful and traitorous shaolin monk takes over the authorities.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Rongguang Yu, Donnie Yen, Jean Wang, Sze-Man Tsang
Votes: 17,227 | Gross: $14.68M
23. Iron Monkey 2 (1996)
R | 92 min | Action
Donnie Yen fights a deadly assassin named Tiger Yu and teaming a band of insurrectionists battling a malevolent gang of weapons smugglers.
Directors: Lu-Chiang Chao, Lan Jing | Stars: Donnie Yen, Billy Chow, Wu Ma, Steve Benson
Votes: 844 | Gross: $14.57M
24. Shaolin Popey (1994)
92 min | Action, Comedy
A young boy helps his older brother win the love of a girl.
Director: Yen-Ping Chu | Stars: Jimmy Lin, Shao-Wen Hao, Ashton Chen, Vivian Hsu
Votes: 596
25. Shaolin Popey II: Messy Temple (1994)
90 min | Action, Comedy
The story begins with a mysterious woman named Jinx who hires less than intelligent killers Red Lemon and Yellow Lemon.
Director: Yen-Ping Chu | Stars: Ashton Chen, Adam Cheng, Dicky Cheung, Jenny Fei
Votes: 411
26. The Miracle Fighters (1982)
100 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Former Royal Guardsman Kao was forced to be on the run when his superior couldn't tolerate him being a Manchu marrying a Han woman. A young prince was inadvertently killed when he kidnapped... See full summary »
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Yat-Chor Yuen, Ka-Yan Leung, Cheung-Yan Yuen, Shun-Yee Yuen
Votes: 564
27. The Thousand Faces of Dunjia (2017)
Not Rated | 113 min | Action, Adventure, Fantasy
A group of warriors protect the world from a monster invasion.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Da Peng, Ni Ni, Aarif Lee, Dongyu Zhou
Votes: 1,423 | Gross: $0.12M
28. The Shaolin Temple (1982)
Not Rated | 100 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A young man, hounded by a psychopathic general, learns martial arts at the Shaolin temple to avenge his father's death. To achieve this he forgoes a budding romance with his kungfu master's daughter, a shepherdess.
Director: Hsin-Yen Chang | Stars: Jet Li, Hai Yu, Chenghui Yu, Lan Ding
Votes: 4,770
29. Kids from Shaolin (1984)
TV-14 | 99 min | Action, Comedy
Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.
Director: Hsin-Yen Chang | Stars: Jet Li, Lan Ding, Qiuyan Huang, Chunhua Ji
Votes: 1,782
30. Martial Arts of Shaolin (1986)
R | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
In ancient China, Zhi Ming trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Jet Li, Jianqiang Hu, Qiuyan Huang, Zengyin Cao
Votes: 2,589
31. Untitled Shaolin Temple Remake
Action, Adventure, Drama | Announced
Based on Shaolin folklore and set during the transition period between the Sui Dynasty and the Tang Dynasty. When the Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, the son of one of his ... See full summary »
32. Secret Rivals (1976)
Unrated | 90 min | Action, Drama
A classic kung fu movie! Wang Tao plays Shen Yi Wei, the son of a General, who travels to the Gold Valley in Korea to investigate a gold heist that took place 3 years ago.
Directors: Seok-hoon Nam, See-Yuen Ng | Stars: John Liu, Don Wong, Jeong-lee Hwang, Seok-hoon Nam
Votes: 340
33. Secret Rivals 2 (1977)
Unrated | 86 min | Action
The twin brother of the Silver Fox attempts to avenge his brother's death and get a hidden treasure using the 8 Diagram. It is up to one hero from the original and the brother of the 2nd original hero to stop him.
Director: See-Yuen Ng | Stars: John Liu, Jeong-lee Hwang, Jack Long, Corey Yuen
Votes: 193
34. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978)
R | 116 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A man studies kung fu at the Shaolin Temple to fight back against the oppressive Manchu government.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Lieh Lo, Yue Wong, Chia-Yung Liu
Votes: 18,373
35. Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)
R | 99 min | Action, Comedy
When thugs prey upon innocent factory workers, a small-time scammer trains for revenge by studying the moves of Shaolin temple monks.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Lung-Wei Wang, Hou Hsiao, Lun Hua
Votes: 4,239
36. Shao Lin zui ba quan (1981)
83 min | Action
To avenge his parents, Lao kidnaps the daughter of one of the men who betrayed his father in hope of luring him out. Through the process of defeating his minions Lao befriends a one-handed ... See full summary »
Director: Yang-Ming Tsai | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Yeong-il Kim, Yuet-Sang Chin, Jeong-il Choi
Votes: 273
37. Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
90 min | Action, Comedy
Gordon Liu Chia-hui reprises his famous Monk San Te role as he tries to support and protect Shaolin her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials. Fights by legendary action director Liu Chia-liang are to die for.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Hou Hsiao, Chia-Hui Liu, Lily Li, Jason Piao Pai
Votes: 2,186
38. Drunken Master (1978)
PG-13 | 111 min | Action, Comedy
Wong Fei-Hung is a mischievous yet righteous young man, but after a series of incidents his frustrated father has him disciplined by a master of drunken martial arts.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Jackie Chan, Siu-Tin Yuen, Jeong-lee Hwang, Dean Shek
Votes: 43,876
39. Drunken Master II (1994)
R | 102 min | Action, Comedy
A young martial artist is caught between respecting his pacifist father's wishes or stopping a group of disrespectful foreigners from stealing precious artifacts.
Directors: Chia-Liang Liu, Jackie Chan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Ho-Sung Pak, Lung Ti, Anita Mui
Votes: 48,936 | Gross: $11.55M
40. Drunken Master III (1994)
91 min | Action, Adventure
At the dawn of the 20th century, a sinister criminal organization has plotted against Chinese imperial family. Someone must stop them. Someone who is skillful in martial arts.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Andy Lau, Ka-Kui Ho, Michelle Reis, Willie Chi
Votes: 469
41. The Story of Drunken Master (1979)
90 min | Action, Comedy
Beggar So is trying to train brother and sister team Chung and Gam Fa, with mixed results! But an enemy from Beggar So's past, Grasshopper Bill Chan and his brother Cougar start causing ... See full summary »
Director: Hai-Feng Wei | Stars: Siu-Tin Yuen, Pan Pan Yeung, Ho Wang, Dean Shek
Votes: 140
42. King of Beggars (1992)
TV-14 | 101 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
A rich family's son falls in love with a woman who will only marry him once he becomes a Kung-Fu Master. In this 'Dramedy' He becomes a legendary hero, by attempting to save the emperor, during his true quest of love.
Director: Gordon Chan | Stars: Stephen Chow, Sharla Cheung, Man-Tat Ng, Norman Chu
Votes: 4,209
43. Heroes Among Heroes (1993)
R | 91 min | Action, Drama
Action-packed as usual with Donnie Yen kicking his adversaries in the role of "Beggar Su". Basic plot revolves around a young Beggar Su getting addicted to opium and manipulated by a ... See full summary »
Directors: Chin-Chung Chan, Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Donnie Yen, Yuk Wong, Dickson Ga-Sing Lee, Man-Tat Ng
Votes: 676
44. True Legend (2010)
R | 115 min | Action, Drama, History
China, 1861: After rescuing the Qing prince from rebels, General Su retires to start a martial arts school. His foster brother betrays him and Su barely survives. Su has a new enemy to defeat.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Wenzhuo Zhao, Xun Zhou, Andy On, Xiaodong Guo
Votes: 9,224 | Gross: $0.08M
45. Tai Chi Master (1993)
R | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Drama
Two friends, ex Shaolin monks, part ways as they brush with the ongoing rebellion against the government. The ambitious one rises up to be a powerful military commander, while his betrayed friend resorts to learn the calm ways of Tai Chi.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Jet Li, Michelle Yeoh, Siu-Ho Chin, Fennie Yuen
Votes: 10,844
46. Tai Chi II (1996)
R | 96 min | Action, Comedy, Romance
A young Tai Chi master fights Opium smugglers with the aid of his powerful braid while wooing a girl.
Directors: Hsin-Yen Chang, Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Jing Wu, Christy Chung, Mark Cheng, Billy Chow
Votes: 761
47. The Tai Chi Master (2003– )
127 min | Action
Yang, a young martial artist who leaves home to learn Tai Chi from Master Chan. But when Chan's daughter is kidnapped by the ruthless Lord Tun, Yang must face off against Tun's and seven kung fu masters.
Stars: Jing Wu, Billy Chow, Yik-Man Fan, Chan Hoi
Votes: 152
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