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An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.
Kung Fu Hustle (2004)
Stephen Chow · 3 critic votes
Streaming on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
Ang Lee · 8 critic votes
Free on YouTube Free · Streaming on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel
Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.
Hero (2002)
Zhang Yimou · 2 critic votes
During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.
Enter the Dragon (1973)
Robert Clouse · 1 critic vote
A martial artist agrees to spy on a reclusive crime lord using his invitation to a tournament there as cover.
Police Story (1985)
Jackie Chan · 1 critic vote
Free on Shout! Factory TV · Streaming on Criterion Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.
Once Upon a Time in China (1991)
Tsui Hark · 1 critic vote
Free on Shout! Factory TV · Streaming on Criterion Channel, HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max
In late 19th-century Canton, legendary hero Wong Fei-Hung battles foreign forces' (English, French and American) plundering of China. When Aunt Yee returns from America totally westernised, Wong assumes the role of protector. This proves difficult when his martial arts school and local militia become involved in fierce battles with foreign and local governments. As violence escalates, even Aunt Yee has to question her new western ideals, but is it possible to fight guns with Kung Fu?
Project A (1983)
Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung · 1 critic vote
Streaming on Hoopla
In late 19th century Hong Kong, the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. Coast Guard officer Dragon Ma is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.
The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1977)
Liu Chia-liang · 4 critic votes
Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, ARROW
During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.
The Grandmaster (2013)
Wong Kar-wai · 1 critic vote
Free on Tubi TV, YouTube Free, Plex · Streaming on Fawesome, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, Howdy Amazon Channel
Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining her family's honor. After the Second Sino-Japanese War, Ip Man moves to Hong Kong and struggles to provide for his family. In the mean time, Gong Er chooses the path of vengeance after her father was killed by Ma San.
The Blade (1995)
Tsui Hark · 1 critic vote
Adopted by a renowned swordsmith, a young man discovers that his biological father was killed by a powerful bandit called Lung. Leaving to seek revenge, he runs afoul of vicious desert scum, losing his right arm in the process. After being nursed back to health, he learns to compensate for his loss and returns to confront Lung.
The Assassin (2015)
Hou Hsiao-Hsien · 4 critic votes
Free on Tubi TV, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free · Streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, Kanopy
9th century China. Ten year old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man to whom she was promised – a cousin who now leads the largest military region in North China. After 13 years of exile, the young woman must confront her parents, her memories and her long-repressed feelings.
A Touch of Zen (1971)
King Hu · 13 critic votes
Streaming on Criterion Channel
Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run from corrupt government officials, is joined in her endeavors by skilled Buddhist monks and an unambitious painter named Gu Sheng-zhai.
Dragon Gate Inn (1967)
King Hu · 5 critic votes
Streaming on Criterion Channel
China, year 1457. The Minister of Defense is executed, and his children are sentenced to exile by order of the tyrannical Tsao. Fearful of future revenge from the young people, Tsao sends cruel soldiers to murder them, but a brave group of swordsmen can change the course of the battle at the Dragon Inn.
Raining in the Mountain (1979)
King Hu · 1 critic vote
Free on Tubi TV, Plex, Xumo Play · Streaming on Kanopy, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel
In Ming Dynasty China, the retiring abbot of a Buddhist monastery invites two dignitaries to help him choose a successor, not suspecting that both of them have hired help to steal a priceless parchment kept in the temple.
The Fate of Lee Khan (1973)
King Hu · 1 critic vote
Free on Tubi TV, Plex, Cineverse · Streaming on Midnight Pulp, Fawesome
Lee Khan, a high official under Mongolian Emperor Yuan of the Yuan dynasty procures the battle map of the Chinese rebel Chu Yuan-Chang's army. Rebel spies, aided by treachery within Khan's ranks, strive to corner him in an inn.