Chinese films about sword fights

The list of the best Chinese films about sword battles, selected by visitors to our site: Reign of Assassins, Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan, The Assassin, Lift to Hell, Sword Master, Avatar, The Thousand Faces of Dunjia, Mojin: Mysterious Treasure, Hero, The Flowers of War.

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: 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: 7.2
Genreaction, drama, adventure, military, biography, history
CountryRussia, Germany, Kazakhstan
Duration02:06

The story recounts the early life of Genghis Khan, a slave who went on to conquer half the world in the 11th century.

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: 4.6
Genrehorror, drama, detective
CountryChina
Duration01:27

A killing spree takes place in a northern China's hospital, an old elevator goes to the 18th floor - underground.

Markimdb: 6
Genreaction, drama
CountryChina, Hong Kong

Weary of the bloodshed and violence from the martial arts world, a powerful swordsman banishes himself to the humble life a vagrant, wandering the fringes of society. But his violent past refuses to let him go quietly. The master swordsman must regain the ability to wield his sword and fight those disrupting the peace he so desperately craves.

Markimdb: 7.8
Genrefantastic, action, thriller, drama, adventure
CountryUSA, United Kingdom
Duration02:42

    In the 22nd century, a paraplegic Marine is dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission, but becomes torn between following orders and protecting an alien civilization.

    Markimdb: 5.4
    Genreaction, fantasy
    CountryChina, Hong Kong
    Duration01:12

    The world is on the brink of catastrophe in a chaotic age where evil demons roam. In order to keep evil at bay, a mysterious organisation from the pugilist world emerges. A new constable and a young girl with a mysterious past are also drawn into this group, and the group embarks on an incredible adventure.

    Markimdb: 5
    Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
    CountryChina

    The movie takes partridge and Chen Yulous exploration of Pingshan as the background of western Hunan half a century later. It tells the story of Hu Bayi in order to save the poisonous big golden tooth after returning from the Longling Cave, leading the Golden Triangle into the iron triangle. In Pingshan, Xiangxi, the story of searching for the long-lost six-winged centipede in the legend of the rivers and lakes, and obtaining the life-saving inner alchemy.

    Markimdb: 7.9
    Genreaction, fantasy, drama
    CountryChina, Hong Kong
    Duration01:39

    One man defeated three assassins who sought to murder the most powerful warlord in pre-unified China.

    Markimdb: 7.6
    Genreaction, drama, military, history
    CountryChina, Hong Kong
    Duration02:26

    A Westerner finds refuge with a group of women in a church during Japan's rape of Nanking in 1937. Posing as a priest, he attempts to lead the women to safety.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryUSA, China

    When ambitious New York attorney Sam is sent to Shanghai on assignment, he immediately stumbles into a legal mess that could end his career. With the help of a beautiful relocation specialist, a well-connected old-timer, a clever journalist, and a street-smart legal assistant, Sam might just save his job, find romance, and learn to appreciate the beauty and wonders of Shanghai. Written by Anonymous (IMDB.com).

    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: 5.5
    Genreaction, crime
    CountryChina

    A cop and his team of comrades go undercover in one of China's most ruthless underworld organizations to stop a gang leader, only to put themselves in great danger after being exposed one by one.

    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: 6.5
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, adventure, crime, detective
    CountryHong Kong, China
    Duration01:44

    One rainy night in an arms factory near Shanghai, a young female worker accused of stealing a box of bullets from the ruthless Boss Ding (Liu Kai Chi) is violently killed in a game of Russian roulette. Half a month later, a series of inexplicable deaths takes place in the factory, where the victims are shot but no bullets are found. Rumors of a deadly curse begin to spread in the factory, terrorizing the workers there. So, eccentric police inspector Song Donglu (Lau Ching Wan) and his hot-blooded, gunslinging partner Guo Zhui (Nicholas Tse) are sent in to investigate the mystery of the phantom bullets...

    Markimdb: 5.9
    Genreaction, thriller, comedy, drama, crime
    CountryHong Kong, China
    Duration01:46

    A man looking for the release of a long-time prisoner takes a police officer, his daughter, and a group of strangers hostage.

    Markimdb: 6.7
    Genrethriller, crime, detective
    CountryChina
    Duration01:50

    Two former cops start investigating the series of murders that tanked their careers when the killings begin again.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
    CountryHong Kong, China
    Duration01:56

    A sinful martial arts expert wants to start a new tranquil life, only to be hunted by a determined detective and his former master.

    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: 6.5
    Genredrama
    CountryChina

    The story begins with Vince Kang, a reporter in Beijing, having to go back to his hometown to report a crested ibis, one of the national treasures found unexpectedly. During the process of pursuit and hide of the crested ibis, everyone's interest is revealed and the scars, both mental and physical were rip up. In addition, the environment pollution, an aftermath from China's development pattern, is brought into daylight. The story, from the perspective of a returnee, reveals the living condition of rural China and exposes the dilemma of humanity. In the end, Vince, the renegade, had no alternative but make a compromise with his motherland.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genreaction, drama
    CountryChina

    An elite group of Chinese pilots must take part in a dangerous mission to thwart a terrorist plot and resolve a hostage situation.

    Markimdb: 6.5
    Genrecomedy, drama, cartoon, crime
    CountryChina
    Duration01:25

    Three parties pursue the million dollars that driver Xiao Zhang stole to help out his girlfriend.

    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: 5.5
    Genreaction
    CountryChina
    Duration02:41

    Wu-Lin is the successor of an ancient, once powerful Chinese clan, the "Iron Feet." After the death of his master, Wu-Lin leaves his rural village for the City of Stone-Cold looking for his fellow apprentice Jiang Li. Along the way, he becomes the bodyguard of Fei-Fei, the daughter of Jia-Shan Li, the richest family in the city, and quickly gets drawn into a mob war in order to protect her.

    Markimdb: 4.6
    Genreaction, adventure
    CountryChina, Canada, France
    Duration01:39

    A mysterious warrior teams up with the daughter and son of a deposed Chinese Emperor to defeat their cruel Uncle, who seeks their deaths.

    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
    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
    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: 4.9
    Genreaction, fantasy
    CountryChina, Hong Kong
    Duration01:30

      Sun Wukong, (The Monkey King) is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China. This much beloved story, is as much a part of Asian culture as The Iliad and The Odyssey or The Wizard of Oz are to the West. This first installment in a trilogy of live action 3-D movies is actually a prequel to The Journey To The West, the much told story of the Monkey King's adventures on the road to India.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama
      CountryChina, Hong Kong
      Duration01:38

      The Sorcerer and the White Snake is an ancient Chinese fable about a woman demon who falls in love with a mortal is brought to life through the latest advances in CGI and action techniques.

      Markimdb: 5.9
      Genrethriller, crime, detective
      CountryChina, South Korea
      Duration01:22

      A blind woman and a delivery boy attempt to solve a hit-and-run case the police have been unable to solve.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genredrama
      CountryChina

      At her 70th birthday celebration, the aged mother of the Gu family suffers from a stroke, which precipitates her decline into dementia. Who will take care of her? The four brothers face crucial changes in their relationships to one another, as they deal with their own family problems. Their destinies, linked by love and challenged by questions and dilemmas, unfold over the course of the four seasons, as it would in an ancient Chinese scroll painting.

      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: 5.9
      Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama
      CountryChina
      Duration01:05

      The story tells the story of Sun Wukong and Erlang Shen, who come to the Immortal Mountain to cultivate their skills. They gain friendship, experience love and ultimately betrayal, growing throughout their life journey.

      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: 4.7
      Genreaction, comedy, adventure
      CountryChina, USA
      Duration02:24

      A washed-up private security agent has to escort a valuable Chinese antique out of Shanghai but is ambushed en route.

      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: 7
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime
      CountryChina, Hong Kong
      Duration01:47

      The taciturn police commander Zhang leads an undercover drugs team and in his continuous battle against the ubiquitous drug barons, takes up arms against his arch enemy, Timmy Choi. When he gets hold of Choi, he makes a deal with him: in exchange for his life (in China you can get the death penalty for producing only 50 grams of drugs) the young criminal will help the police infiltrate a sizeable drug network.

      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: 5.9
      Genreaction
      CountryChina
      Duration01:35

      China's deadliest special forces operative settles into a quiet life on the sea. When sadistic mercenaries begin targeting nearby civilians, he must leave his newfound peace behind and return to his duties as a soldier and protector.

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genreaction, drama, history
      CountryChina
      Duration02:00

      The story of two warring generals fighting for control of China at the end of the Qin Dynasty.

      Markimdb: 5.2
      Genreaction, melodrama, drama
      CountryChina, Hong Kong
      Duration01:48

      In the 19th century, the Prince Regent of the Qing Dynasty orders the mass execution of the entire Meng clan. Before his beheading, the leader vows that his family will avenge this travesty of justice. Awaiting his death, a five-year-old Meng boy named Erkui bravely sings an aria. The power and purity of his voice touches the opera star Master Yu and his seven-year-old pupil Guan Yilong. Master Yu rescues the boy and the two orphans become brothers. Years later, Master Yu wins the coveted golden "The Mightiest Warrior" plaque from the Prince Regent, but subsequently loses it in a duel with his archrival Master Yue. Banished from the stage upon his loss, Master Yu spends his time training the two brothers in the village. When the boys grow into men, they set off for Shanghai to pursue revenge. Once they reach Shanghai, they quickly defeat Master Yue, reclaiming not only the plaque but also taking over the Yue's opera troupe.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genreaction, drama, adventure, crime
      CountryHong Kong, China

      Set in Shanghais Gangster era of the early 1900s, THE LAST TYCOON tells the tale of CHENG (Chow Yun-Fat), a young man who is set up by the chief of police (Sammo Hung) and must leave the life he knows and QIU (Monica Mok), the woman he loves, to start again. After escaping prison CHENG quickly and violently moves his way up the ladder of Shanghais criminal underworld to become on the most powerful mob bosses in Shanghais history. But fame and notoriety take their toll when CHENG finds himself stuck between the looming Japanese army and the scheming local secret service. Matters are only made worse when he bumps into the love of his life QIU, along with her writer husband. Will love re-kindle in the dusk of an era?

      Markimdb: 3.7
      Genremelodrama, musical
      CountryChina, USA

      Youth from different social classes in Beijing come together to form China's best dance crew and learn what it really means to be family.

      Markimdb: 5.6
      Genrecrime
      CountryChina
      Duration01:33

      Lost in White takes places in the north-east of China, where two bodies have been found under the ice of a frozen lake, their remains made unidentifiable by carnivorous fish, but still bearing the mark of having been dragged with an ice hook. In charge of the investigation is Captain Zhou (Tony Leung Ka Fai), a dedicated cop who's dragging along his teenage daughter Xinyi (Zhou Dongyu). Soon he's joined by Wang Hao (Tong Dawei) a young Shanghai detective who's on a missing person case that has led him to the same village where the murders happened. The two cases prove to be connected: the missing person and the two victims were part of a quartet of businessmen who ten years ago opened a refinery in the region, and disposed of chemical waste in an unethical way that has poisoned the waters and led to malformed babies in the following decade. Is the missing businessman the killer, the next victim or a red herring?

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

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

      Markimdb: 5.7
      Genreaction, fantasy, comedy
      CountryChina

      The four constables Emotionless, Iron Hands , Life Snatcher and ColdBlood are specially skilled in their own individual super powers. When the four constables of the Divine Constabulary investigate a murder in the suburbs, they unexpectedly stumble on clues to the murder of Emotionless's family 15 years ago.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genreaction, thriller, comedy, drama, crime
      CountryHong Kong, China
      Duration02:09

      A blind detective, former cop, teams up with a policewoman who admires him to solve the disappearance of a girl friend of hers, years ago. Besides, he helps her to improve her skills as an investigator.

      Markimdb: 5.8
      Genreaction, comedy, drama
      CountryChina, Hong Kong, USA

      Set in 1920s Shanghai, Ma Zouri and Xiang Feitian establish a notorious beauty pageant called the Flowers Competition. All of the city's elite attend the gala event, but when Wanyan Ying unexpectedly wins, it sets into motion a series of tragic events that change their destinies.

      Markimdb: 4.7
      Genrethriller, fantasy, adventure
      CountryRussia, Ukraine, Germany, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, China
      Duration01:54

      The Russian Czar Peter the Great commissions Jonathan Green, an English traveller, to map the Far East territories of the Russian Empire. Green sets off on yet another long journey, full of unbelievable adventures, which eventually leads him to China. On his way, the famous cartographer makes breath-taking discoveries, meets mysterious creatures, Chinese princesses, deadly masters of oriental martial arts, and even Lun Van, the King of Dragons, himself. What could be more perilous than looking into the eyes of Viy? Only meeting him again… What will prevail this time — the unflinching scepticism of the scientist or ancient black magic, which has already gained influence over the Far East Lands?




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