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- Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story - Biographical martial arts film focused on the life and struggles of an iconic martial artist.
- The Legend of Drunken Master - A martial arts comedy featuring Jackie Chan, known for its humor and exceptional fight choreography.
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- The Last Dragon - A cult classic that combines martial arts with music and cultural themes, paying homage to Bruce Lee.
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- Reb Brown: Strike Commando 2 - Follows similar themes of action, revenge, and action-packed combat in a military context.
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- The Forbidden Kingdom - Filmed with legendary martial artists Jackie Chan and Jet Li, blending humor and action in a fantasy setting.
- The Croods - While not strictly a martial arts film, it shares the adventure and character-building themes of overcoming struggles.
- The Legend of Drunken Master - Jackie Chan's iconic drunken boxing style and humor with traditional martial arts themes.
- The Last Dragon - Celebratory film about martial arts and cultural identity set in an urban environment.
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- Daredevil - Superhero film with exciting hand-to-hand combat sequences reflecting strong martial arts themes.
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| # | Title | Year | Country | Genres | IMDb Votes | IMDb Rating | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story
119 min
|
1993 | Hong Kong | Drama | 33908 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 2 |
The Legend of Drunken Master
102 min
|
1994 | Hong Kong | Action | 51809 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 3 |
Ip Man
106 min
|
2008 | China | Drama | 244050 | 8 | Film | HD |
| 4 |
Enter the Dragon
102 min
|
1973 | Hong Kong | Action | 120797 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 5 |
The Karate Kid
126 min
|
1984 | United States of America | Drama | 272453 | 7.3 | Film | HD |
| 6 |
Kickboxer
97 min
|
1989 | United States of America | Thriller | 66700 | 6.4 | Film | HD |
| 7 |
Martial Arts of Shaolin
94 min
|
1986 | China | Action | 2826 | 6.4 | Film | HD |
| 8 |
The Last Dragon
108 min
|
1985 | United States of America | Action | 18270 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
| 9 |
Bloodsport
92 min
|
1988 | United States of America | Action | 103622 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
| 10 |
Kung Fu Hustle
99 min
|
2004 | China | Action | 164936 | 7.7 | Film | HD |
| 11 |
Fearless
103 min
|
2006 | China | Drama | 81509 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 12 |
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
120 min
|
2000 | Hong Kong | Adventure | 295709 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 13 |
Fist of Fury
108 min
|
1972 | Hong Kong | Drama | 37378 | 7.2 | Film | HD |
| 14 |
Rumble in the Bronx
106 min
|
1995 | Hong Kong | Thriller | 49813 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
| 15 |
Police Story
99 min
|
1985 | Hong Kong | Thriller | 46617 | 7.5 | Film | HD |
| 16 |
Undisputed
96 min
|
2002 | United States of America | Drama | 35734 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
| 17 |
Ninja Scroll
94 min
|
1993 | Japan | Fantasy | 44880 | 7.8 | Film | HD |
| 18 |
Never Back Down
115 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Drama | 111718 | 6.6 | Film | HD |
| 19 |
Warrior
140 min
|
2011 | United States of America | Drama | 530270 | 8.1 | Film | HD |
| 20 |
Mortal Kombat
110 min
|
2021 | United States of America | Thriller | 216455 | 6.1 | Film | HD |
| 21 |
The Transporter
92 min
|
2002 | United States of America | Thriller | 338893 | 6.8 | Film | HD |
| 22 |
Hero
99 min
|
2002 | Hong Kong | Drama | 194614 | 7.9 | Film | HD |
| 23 |
Shadow
116 min
|
2018 | China | Action | 19958 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 24 |
The Protector
111 min
|
2005 | Thailand | Drama | 40379 | 7 | Film | HD |
| 25 |
The Art of War
117 min
|
2000 | United States of America | Action | 32431 | 5.7 | Film | HD |
| 26 |
The Man with the Iron Fists
96 min
|
2012 | China | Action | 65720 | 5.4 | Film | HD |
| 27 |
Kung Fu Panda
90 min
|
2008 | United States of America | Animation | 583481 | 7.6 | Film | HD |
| 28 |
The Forbidden Kingdom
104 min
|
2008 | China | Action | 113709 | 6.5 | Film | HD |
| 29 |
The Croods
98 min
|
2013 | United States of America | Animation | 252767 | 7.1 | Film | HD |
| 30 |
Daredevil
103 min
|
2003 | Switzerland | Drama | 240455 | 5.3 | Film | HD |