20 Movies Like Forbidden Kingdom

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Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 98%
Metacritic: 94/100
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Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Won 4 Oscars. 101 wins & 132 nominations total
Writer: Hui-Ling Wang, James Schamus, Kuo Jung Tsai
Actors: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang
Language: Mandarin, Chinese
Country: Taiwan, Hong Kong, United States, China
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“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” is an epic martial arts film set in 19th-century China, following the story of a legendary warrior who embarks on a quest to recover a stolen sword while confronting personal and emotional challenges. The film explores themes of love, honor, and the pursuit of freedom through stunning fight sequences and a captivating tale of romance and adventure.

Hero

Hero
Hero
Internet Movie Database: 7.9/10
Metacritic: 85/100
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Runtime: 120 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 46 wins & 48 nominations total
Writer: Feng Li, Yimou Zhang, Bin Wang
Actors: Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung
Language: Mandarin
Country: Hong Kong, China
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The Hero movie is about a washed-up Western film star who confronts his mortality and seeks redemption in his personal and professional life. Through a series of introspective moments and unexpected relationships, he learns to embrace his past and find meaning in the present.

House of Flying Daggers

House of Flying Daggers
House of Flying Daggers
Internet Movie Database: 7.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 87%
Metacritic: 89/100
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Runtime: 119 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 26 wins & 74 nominations total
Writer: Feng Li, Bin Wang, Yimou Zhang
Actors: Ziyi Zhang, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Andy Lau
Language: Mandarin
Country: China, Hong Kong
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“House of Flying Daggers” is a Chinese martial arts film set in the Tang Dynasty, following two police officers who fall in love with the same woman, a blind dancer suspected of being a revolutionary. As they try to uncover her true identity, they become entangled in a web of deception, betrayal, and breathtaking action sequences.

Kung Fu Hustle

Kung Fu Hustle
Kung Fu Hustle
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 91%
Metacritic: 78/100
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Runtime: 99 min
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award25 wins & 47 nominations total
Writer: Stephen Chow, Kan-Cheung Tsang, Xin Huo
Actors: Stephen Chow, Wah Yuen, Qiu Yuen
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin
Country: Hong Kong, China, United States
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“Kung Fu Hustle is a martial arts comedy film that follows the story of a wannabe gangster who inadvertently stumbles into a conflict between rival gangs in a chaotic urban neighborhood, leading to a series of comedic and action-packed events.”

The Monkey King

The Monkey King
The Monkey King
Internet Movie Database: 5.7/10
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Runtime: 97 min
Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure
Awards: 1 win
Writer: Steve Bencich, Ron J. Friedman, Rita Hsiao
Actors: Jimmy O. Yang, Bowen Yang, Jolie Hoang-Rappaport
Language: English, Chinese
Country: China, Hong Kong, United States
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The Monkey King movie is about the legendary Chinese character, Sun Wukong, who embarks on a journey to protect his kingdom and attain immortality, facing various challenges and battles along the way. It combines elements of mythology, fantasy, and adventure to tell the epic tale of the Monkey King’s quest for power and redemption.

The Legend of Drunken Master

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“The Legend of Drunken Master is a martial arts film about a young martial artist who must use his unique drunken fighting style to stop a group of smugglers from stealing ancient artifacts.”

Shaolin Soccer

Shaolin Soccer
Shaolin Soccer
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 68/100
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Runtime: 87 min
Genre: Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Awards: 12 wins & 19 nominations
Writer: Stephen Chow, Kan-Cheung Tsang, Min-Hun Fung
Actors: Stephen Chow, Wei Zhao, Yat-Fei Wong
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin
Country: Hong Kong, China
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“Shaolin Soccer” is a comedy film about a former Shaolin monk who assembles a team of misfits to use their martial arts skills in a soccer tournament, combining the two disciplines to create a unique and entertaining style of play.

The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks

The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks 2
The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks 2
Internet Movie Database: 4.6/10
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Runtime: 93 min
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Awards: N/A
Writer: Hermit Sage
Actors: Hikaru Wakana, Kaera Uehara, Serina Hayakawa
Language: Cantonese
Country: Hong Kong, Japan
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“The Forbidden Legend: Sex & Chopsticks” is an erotic comedy film set in ancient China, following the misadventures of a young scholar who becomes involved with a wealthy and sexually adventurous family. The movie explores themes of desire, power dynamics, and the complexities of sexual relationships in a humorous and explicit manner.

The Sorcerer and the White Snake

The Sorcerer and the White Snake
The Sorcerer and the White Snake
Internet Movie Database: 5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 27%
Metacritic: 41/100
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Runtime: 102 min
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Romance
Awards: 1 win & 4 nominations
Writer: Tan Cheung
Actors: Jet Li, Shengyi Huang, Raymond Lam
Language: Mandarin
Country: China, Hong Kong
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“The Sorcerer and the White Snake” is a fantasy film about a sorcerer who falls in love with a white snake spirit disguised as a woman, leading to a battle between humans and supernatural creatures. The movie explores themes of forbidden love, loyalty, and the consequences of crossing boundaries between the mortal and spirit worlds.

The Myth

The Myth
The Myth
Internet Movie Database: 6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 20%
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Runtime: 122 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: 1 win & 5 nominations
Writer: Stanley Tong, Hui-Ling Wang, Hai-shu Li
Actors: Bing Shao, Jackie Chan, Weixing Yao
Language: Mandarin, Cantonese, English, Korean
Country: Hong Kong, China
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“The Myth” is a Chinese action-adventure film that follows an archaeologist who discovers a mystical artifact and becomes entangled in a centuries-old love story, as he travels between the modern world and ancient China, facing dangerous challenges and uncovering the truth about his past life.”

The Great Wall

The Great Wall
The Great Wall
Internet Movie Database: 5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 35%
Metacritic: 42/100
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Runtime: 103 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Awards: 3 wins & 2 nominations
Writer: Carlo Bernard, Doug Miro, Tony Gilroy
Actors: Matt Damon, Tian Jing, Willem Dafoe
Language: English, Mandarin, Spanish
Country: United States, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada
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“The Great Wall” is a fantasy action film that follows a European mercenary who joins an elite Chinese army to defend the Great Wall of China against mythical creatures. Together, they must fight to protect humanity from the monstrous threat.

The Last Samurai

The Last Samurai
The Last Samurai
Internet Movie Database: 7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 66%
Metacritic: 55/100
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Runtime: 154 min
Genre: Action, Drama
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 20 wins & 67 nominations total
Writer: John Logan, Edward Zwick, Marshall Herskovitz
Actors: Tom Cruise, Ken Watanabe, Billy Connolly
Language: English, Japanese
Country: United States, New Zealand, Japan
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“The Last Samurai” is a historical drama film set in the late 19th century, following a disillusioned American soldier who is captured by samurai warriors during the Meiji Restoration in Japan. As he immerses himself in their culture and trains with them, he finds himself torn between his loyalty to his own country and his admiration for the samurai way of life.

Mulan

Mulan
Mulan
Internet Movie Database: 7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 71/100
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Runtime: 87 min
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 17 wins & 21 nominations total
Writer: Robert D. San Souci, Rita Hsiao, Chris Sanders
Actors: Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong
Language: English, Mandarin
Country: United States, Japan
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The Mulan movie is about a young Chinese woman who disguises herself as a man and takes her father’s place in the army to fight against invading forces, showcasing her bravery and determination in breaking gender norms.

47 Ronin

47 Ronin
47 Ronin
Internet Movie Database: 6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 16%
Metacritic: 28/100
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Runtime: 128 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy
Awards: 5 nominations
Writer: Chris Morgan, Hossein Amini, Walter Hamada
Actors: Keanu Reeves, Hiroyuki Sanada, Kô Shibasaki
Language: English, Japanese
Country: United States, United Kingdom, Japan, Hungary
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The 47 Ronin movie is about a group of samurai warriors seeking revenge for their master’s death and restoring honor to their clan in feudal Japan. They embark on a dangerous mission to avenge their leader and uphold the samurai code of Bushido.

The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid
The Karate Kid
Internet Movie Database: 7.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 89%
Metacritic: 60/100
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Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Action, Drama, Family
Awards: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 3 wins & 3 nominations total
Writer: Robert Mark Kamen
Actors: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue
Language: English, Japanese
Country: United States
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“The Karate Kid” is about a teenager named Daniel who moves to a new city and faces bullying from a group of karate students. He learns karate from Mr. Miyagi, a wise and skilled martial arts master, in order to defend himself and compete in a tournament.

Ip Man

Ip Man
Ip Man
Internet Movie Database: 8.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 86%
Metacritic: 59/100
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Runtime: 106 min
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
Awards: 12 wins & 19 nominations
Writer: Edmond Wong, Tai-Lee Chan
Actors: Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Siu-Wong Fan
Language: Cantonese, Mandarin, Japanese, Chinese, English
Country: Hong Kong, China
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The Ip Man movie is a biographical martial arts film based on the life of Ip Man, a legendary Wing Chun master who trained Bruce Lee. It depicts his journey as he navigates through personal and historical challenges, showcasing his exceptional skills and dedication to preserving the art of Wing Chun.

Fearless

Fearless
Fearless
Internet Movie Database: 7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 73%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 104 min
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama
Awards: 6 wins & 13 nominations
Writer: Chris Chow, Richard Epcar, Chi-Long To
Actors: Jet Li, Li Sun, Yong Dong
Language: Mandarin, Japanese, English
Country: China, Hong Kong, United States
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The Fearless movie is a martial arts film that tells the story of Huo Yuanjia, a legendary Chinese fighter who seeks redemption and honor after a tragic incident. Through his journey, he discovers the true meaning of martial arts and learns to conquer his inner fears.

Reign of Assassins

Reign of Assassins
Reign of Assassins
Internet Movie Database: 6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 70%
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Runtime: 117 min
Genre: Action, Adventure
Awards: 3 wins & 21 nominations
Writer: Chao-Bin Su
Actors: Michelle Yeoh, Jung Woo-sung, Xueqi Wang
Language: Mandarin, English
Country: China, Taiwan, Hong Kong
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The Reign of Assassins movie is about a skilled assassin who tries to leave her dangerous past behind and start a new life, but finds herself pursued by her former organization. Alongside a romantic interest, she must fight to protect a powerful ancient relic and her newfound freedom.

The Assassin

The Assassin
The Assassin
Internet Movie Database: 6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 80%
Metacritic: 82/100
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Runtime: 105 min
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Awards: Nominated for 1 BAFTA Award36 wins & 75 nominations total
Writer: Cheng Ah, T'ien-wen Chu, Hsiao-Hsien Hou
Actors: Shu Qi, Chang Chen, Yun Zhou
Language: Mandarin
Country: Taiwan, Hong Kong, China
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“The Assassin” is a Taiwanese martial arts film set in the 9th century, following a highly skilled female assassin who is torn between loyalty to her master and her own personal desires. As she embarks on a mission to eliminate a political leader, she faces internal conflicts and moral dilemmas that challenge her commitment to her profession.

The Warlords

The Warlords
The Warlords
Internet Movie Database: 7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes: 63%
Metacritic: 70/100
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Runtime: 126 min
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Awards: 18 wins & 28 nominations
Writer: Tin-Nam Chun, Junli Guo, Jiping He
Actors: Jet Li, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro
Language: Mandarin
Country: Hong Kong, China
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“The Warlords” is a historical drama film set in 19th-century China, following the story of three blood brothers who become warlords and struggle with loyalty, betrayal, and the consequences of their actions.”

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