Chinese films about assassins

List of the best Chinese films about assassins according to the audience: The Assassins, The Assassin, Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen, Tai Chi Hero, Mojin: The Lost Legend, Mr. Long, Triple Threat, Suburbicon, Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation, 24 Hours to Live.

In the top there are new films of 2023, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

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Markimdb: 5.5
Genredrama, history
CountryChina

In the year 198 BC, Cao Cao (Chow Yun Fat), Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, ventured to the east and defeated China's greatest warrior Lu Bu, terrifying every ambitious warlord across the country. Several years later, after taking the Han Emperor under his wing, Cao crowns himself King of Wei. He built a magnificent Bronze Sparrow Island to symbolize his power and rumors spread that he would replace the Emperor. Meanwhile, young lovers Mu Shun (Hiroshi Tamaki) and Ling Ju (Liu Yi-Fei) are taken from a prison camp to a hidden tomb, where they spend five cruel years together, training as assassins for a secret mission. In the year 220 BC astronomical signs predict dramatic change. As a result, Cao's son Cao Pi (Yau Sam-Chi) and Cao's followers urge Cao to become the new Emperor - but unknown opposing forces plot against him.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genreaction, drama, history
CountryTaiwan, China, Hong Kong, France
Duration01:45

A female assassin during the Tang Dynasty who begins to question her loyalties when she falls in love with one of her targets.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genreaction, drama, history
CountryHong Kong, China
Duration01:46

    Seven years after the apparent death of Chen Zhen, who was shot after discovering who was responsible for his teacher's death (Huo Yuanjia) in Japanese-occupied Shanghai. A mysterious stranger arrives from overseas and befriends a local mafia boss. That man is a disguised Chen Zhen, who intends to infiltrate the mob when they form an alliance with the Japanese. Disguising himself as a caped fighter by night, Chen intends to take out everyone involved as well as get his hands on an assassination list prepared by the Japanese.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genreaction, drama, adventure
    CountryChina
    Duration01:38

    Chinese steampunk martial arts blockbuster about the early years of Tai chi master Yang Luchan, the man who founded in the 19th century what has now become the most popular Tai Chi style in the world. The second instalment of the "Tai Chi" trilogy continues the journey of Yang Luchan, a gifted child with a fleshy growth on his forehead who helped save a village from a frightening army of steampunk soldiers bearing strange machines with the knowledge of Tai Chi that they entrusted him with.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, comedy, drama, adventure
    CountryChina
    Duration02:01

    At the beginning of the 1990s, famous tomb explorer Hu Bayi decided to retire and move to the United States with his girlfriend Shirley. But before his wedding, Bayi discovers his first love Ding Shitian, who supposedly had died in the "One Hundred Cave" 20 years ago, is actually still alive. Together with Shirley and his old exploration partner, Bayi unravels a terrible millennium-old secret...

    Markimdb: 7
    Genreaction, drama, crime
    CountryJapan, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Germany
    Duration01:33

    Long is a Taiwanese killer known for his sword skills. After Long fails a Tokyo mission, he moves to a small town where no one knows about him.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genreaction, thriller, crime
    CountryThailand, China, USA
    Duration01:31

    A crime syndicate places a hit on a billionaire's daughter, making her the target of an elite assassin squad. A small band of down-and-out mercenaries protects her, fighting tooth and nail to stop the assassins from reaching their target.

    Markimdb: 5.7
    Genrethriller, comedy, drama, crime
    CountryUnited Kingdom, USA, China
    Duration02:35

    In the quiet family town of Suburbicon during the 1950s, the best and worst of humanity is hilariously reflected through the deeds of seemingly ordinary people. When a home invasion turns deadly, a picture-perfect family turns to blackmail, revenge and murder.

    Markimdb: 7.4
    Genreaction, thriller, adventure
    CountryUSA, China, Hong Kong, Austria, United Kingdom, Morocco
    Duration02:29

      Ethan and team take on their most impossible mission yet, eradicating the Syndicate - an International rogue organization as highly skilled as they are, committed to destroying the IMF.

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genreaction, thriller, fantasy
      CountrySouth Africa, China, USA
      Duration02:23

      An assassin seeks redemption after being given a second chance at life.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure
      CountryChina, Hong Kong
      Duration01:50

      In a world plagued by demons who cause great human suffering, young demon hunter Xuan Zang risks his all to conquer a water demon, a pig demon and the demon of all demons, Sun Wukong.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genremelodrama, drama
      CountryChina
      Duration01:31

      Junhao declares to go to Sicily to learn opera and ends the relationship with his fiancée, Xiaoyou. In disbelief, she determines to learn the truth behind his sudden decision. Lee Joon-gi has teamed up with Lin for his first Chinese film.

      Markimdb: 4.9
      Genrefantasy, drama
      CountryChina

      Based on Keigo Higashino's international bestseller The Miracles of the Namiya General Store comes director Han Jie's take on the fantastical novel. TFBoys' Karry Wang stars as Xiao Bo, one of three orphans on the run who take refuge in a derelict corner store. Once there, they find a mysterious letter seeking advice, leading to an emotional adventure through time and unexpected connections with their own past.

      Markimdb: 4.4
      Genrehorror, action, adventure
      CountryChina, Australia, Russia, Thailand
      Duration02:13

      An innocent discovery of a well-preserved mummified Emperor from 200 BC China unearths a 2000 year old nightmare - a secret that should have remained buried.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genreaction, drama
      CountryChina, Japan, France
      Duration02:13

      Four independent stories set in modern China about random acts of violence.

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genredrama
      CountryChina
      Duration02:26

      In 1942, Henan Province was devastated by the most tragic famine in modern Chinese history, resulting in the deaths of at least three million men, women and children. Although the primary cause of the famine was a severe drought, it was exacerbated by locusts, windstorms, earthquakes, epidemic disease and the corruption of the ruling Kuomintang government.

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genreaction, comedy, adventure, family, military, history
      CountryChina
      Duration01:54

      A railroad worker in China in 1941 leads a team of freedom fighters against the Japanese in order to get food for the poor.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genremelodrama, drama, crime
      CountryChina, France, Japan
      Duration01:17

      Set in China's underworld, this tale of love and betrayal follows a dancer who fired a gun to protect her mobster boyfriend during a fight. On release from prison 5 years later, she sets out to find him.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genreaction, fantasy
      CountryChina

      Kongwen Lu is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.

      Markimdb: 5.1
      Genremelodrama
      CountryChina
      Duration01:45

      In the rising populations of Tomboys in China, one rise up to develop a "Love Formula" App to find true love. Will the Love Coach, Do, played by Simon Twu, be able to save the world in helping people finding True Love?

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genreaction, adventure
      CountryChina, Taiwan, Hong Kong
      Duration01:57

      Set in ancient China, Zeng Jing is a skilled assassin who finds herself in possession of a mystical Buddhist monk's remains. She begins a quest to return the remains to its rightful resting place, and thus places herself in mortal danger because a team of assassins is in a deadly pursuit to possess the remains which holds an ancient power-wielding secret.

      Markimdb: 5.9
      Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure, history
      CountryChina, Hong Kong
      Duration02:01

      Huo An, the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions, was framed by evil forces and becomes enslaved. On the other hand, a Roman general escapes to China after rescuing the Prince. The heroic duo meet in the Western Desert and a thrilling story unfolds.

      Markimdb: 5.2
      Genrefantasy, melodrama
      CountryChina

      Bai Qian, a goddess and monarch from the Heavenly Realms, is sent to the mortal world to undergo a trial to become a High Goddess. There, she meets Ye Hua, with whom she falls in love and marries. When an old enemy reappears in her life, everything she holds dear is threatened.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genreaction, drama, biography
      CountryHong Kong, China

      Following the death of his wife, Ip Man travels to San Francisco to ease tensions between the local kung fu masters and his star student, Bruce Lee, while searching for a better future for his son.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genreaction, thriller, detective
      CountryUnited Kingdom, China, USA, India
      Duration02:12

      Quan is a humble London businessman whose long-buried past erupts in a revenge-fueled vendetta when the only person left for him to love – his teenage daughter – dies in a senseless act of politically-motivated terrorism. His relentless search to find the terrorists leads to a cat-and-mouse conflict with a British government official whose own past may hold the clues to the identities of the elusive killers.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryChina

      A pathetic minor league Soccer Goalkeeper was given a task - to spend 1 Billion in thirty days, if successful he will get 30 Billion. However, he's not allowed to tell anyone about the task and he must not own any valuables by end of it.

      Markimdb: 2.1
      Genrefantastic, action, thriller, melodrama, adventure, crime
      CountryChina

      In search of an ancient Chinese scroll, a Chinese agent battles against Japanese Yakuzas and British mercenaries.

      Markimdb: 5.9
      Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama, detective
      CountryHong Kong, China
      Duration02:08

      In the early 1920’s, on the streets of Beijing, the nation’s most talented performers have gathered to show off their most spectacular skills. One day, a challenge is set: 50 silver dollars to whoever can reproduce the incredible magic trick “Eight Immortals’ Treat”. Zhang Xian appears amidst the waiting crowd and decides to try his hand at it.

      Markimdb: 6.1
      Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, drama, adventure
      CountryTaiwan, Hong Kong, USA, China
      Duration02:21

      A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.

      Markimdb: 5.5
      Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, adventure
      CountryChina
      Duration01:49

      After being defeated by humans centuries ago, the Winged Tribe has lost their ability to fly. Seeking vengeance, a royal descendant of the tribe has begun searching for the magical Naga Pearls, which he plans to use to destroy the humans. When the legendary pearls fall into - and out of - the hands of Heiyu, a wily human street punk, he must join a team of unlikely heroes as they race to prevent the destruction of their people in this magical fantasy adventure.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genrecomedy, melodrama
      CountryChina
      Duration01:41

      Lu Jin is a handsome, wealthy hotel executive whose drive for perfection is matched only by his taste for fine cuisine. When he checks into the Rosebud, he's dissatisfied with everything he sees and is ready to take action... until flamboyant female sous chef Gu Shengnan creates the perfectionist what may be a perfect meal. Now, these bitter rivals find themselves brought together in the kitchen in this light-hearted romantic comedy, infused with fun and flavors to create a delicious dish that foodies around the world wouldn't dare to miss.

      Markimdb: 5.9
      Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, adventure
      CountryUSA, China, Hong Kong, Australia, Canada
      Duration02:21

      European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genreaction, thriller, crime, detective
      CountryHong Kong, China
      Duration01:27

      Picking up some time after the events in the first movie, Sean Lau is now the Commissioner of Police after the successful rescue operation. However, things turn bad when his wife and daughter are kidnapped. Sean has to seek help from former rival and retired DCP, Waise Lee, to return to his job to help save Sean`s wife and child.

      Markimdb: 4.8
      Genreaction, drama
      CountryChina, Hong Kong
      Duration01:53

      In the time of the Qing Dynasty, the Emperor Yongzheng created a secret army known as the Guillotines. It was the job of the Guillotines to protect the Emperor by killing anyone who posed a threat to him or his rule. After 348 successful missions to eliminate their target, the 349th assignment proves to be their last.

      Markimdb: 7.5
      Genredrama, history
      CountryChina, Hong Kong
      Duration02:16

      Based on the Tangshan Earthquake in 1976 that took the lives of 240,000 people.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genremelodrama, drama, cartoon, anime
      CountryJapan, China
      Duration01:31

      Three different stories of youth set in different cities of China. 1 Shanghai Love. 2 Sunny Breakfast. 3 Small Fashion Show. Directed by Zhenxing Yi, the plot revolves around a young man working in Beijing. He used to live with his grandma in his less developed hometown Hunan. While he is drown in his childhood reminiscence, he receives an unexpected call – Grandma is in critical condition.

      Markimdb: 4.8
      Genrefantasy, adventure
      CountryChina
      Duration01:45

      Time Raiders is based on the online novel series Daomu Biji written by Xu Lei. It tells the story of explorers searching for the secrets of immortality in ancient tombs

      Markimdb: 6.5
      Genreaction, melodrama, drama, military, biography
      CountryHong Kong, China
      Duration02:03

      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.

      Markimdb: 5.4
      Genreaction
      CountryChina
      Duration01:30

      A Chinese special force soldier with extraordinary marksmanship is confronted by a group of deadly foreign mercenaries who are hired to assassinate him by a vicious drug lord.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genredrama, crime, music
      CountryChina, Australia
      Duration01:37

      Dean Randall has sponsored a young Chinese orphan Mei Mei for many years, when she arrives in Sydney out of the blue to thank him, their lives are changed forever.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genredrama, crime, detective
      CountryChina

      Yu, a self-assured factory guard, fancies himself a detective and begins poking his nose into a murder investigation.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genreaction, thriller, adventure, crime
      CountryHong Kong, China
      Duration01:28

      During the warlords era in China, a village located in rural area called Pucheng fell into dangerous situation when its government allocated all its military force to the front line, the cruel commandant Cao from the enemy troops arrived the village and killed the innocent, the guardians of Pucheng were desperate to fight against Cao for justice and to protect their homeland.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genrecomedy, drama
      CountryHong Kong, China
      Duration01:33

      A Cantonese street cook and his chief rival, a French-trained Michelin-starred chef, discover they have a lot in common as they prepare for a world-famous culinary competition. An international culinary competition becomes a battleground between rival cooks, one famous for his Cantonese street food and the other a Michelin-starred chef trained in France. But their rivalry takes an unexpected turn when they discover a common foe and combine their skills in a fusion of East and West.

      Markimdb: 6.9
      Genreaction, comedy, adventure, military, history
      CountryChina, Hong Kong
      Duration01:32

      The story of a farmer forced into conscription, who has been looking to get out of the army ever since. His great chance arrives when he stumbles upon a wounded general from an enemy state, and he kidnaps him, intending to claim credit for the capture, which includes five "mu" of land, and most importantly, honorable discharge from the army.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genrethriller, drama, history
      CountryChina

      In the puppet state of Manchukuo in the 1930s, four Communist party special agents, after returning to China, embark on a secret mission. Sold out by a traitor, the team find themselves surrounded by threats on all sides.

      Markimdb: 5.6
      Genreaction, fantasy, comedy
      CountryChina
      Duration01:47

      The reputation of the Four constables survives, but since Emotionless’s departure, there have been changes at the Divine Constabulary. The four Coldblood, Iron Hands, Life Snatcher, rescue Zhuge Zhengwo from An Yunshan’s mountain fortress, then with the Emperor and Di armies, they attack. But An Yunshan absorbs their power, which means the constables and their allies now face their most lethal opponent yet, a nearly invincible kung fu master who won’t stop until he has absolute power...

      Markimdb: 5.5
      Genreaction, fantasy
      CountryChina, Hong Kong
      Duration01:33

      The third installment of the blockbuster fantasy series sees the return of the Monkey King (Aaron Kwok) in his most action-packed adventure yet! While continuing their epic journey to the West, the Monkey King and his companions are taken captive by the Queen of an all-female land, who believes them to be part of an ancient prophecy heralding the fall of her kingdom. With a lot of sorcery and a little bit of charm, the travelers devise a plan to escape. But when their trickery angers the mighty River God, they realize they might just bring about the foretold destruction - unless they can find a way to quell her wrath.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genredrama
      CountryChina, France
      Duration01:57

      A drama centered on the employees of a Nanjing massage parlor who share a common trait: they are all blind.

      Markimdb: 6.9
      Genrethriller, drama, detective
      CountryChina
      Duration01:44

      The famous psychologist Xu Ruining has a raising career, when he met the troublesome patient Ren Xiaoyan. The meeting is not easy as feeble-looking Ren is point by point against him.

      Markimdb: 4.9
      Genreaction, fantasy, comedy
      CountryChina
      Duration01:55

      A legendary demon hunter, tracking down the beasts that enter the human dimension, assisted by a lawman protege and a motley group of friendly monsters.




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