Films about martial artists

Films about martial artists
The list of the best films about martial artists selected by visitors of our site: Lionheart, No Retreat, No Surrender, Little Big Soldier, Once Upon a Time in Shanghai, The Twilight Samurai, Project A, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Bunraku, The Debt Collector, The Warrior's Way.

In the top there are new films of 2021, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

Markimdb: 6.2
Genreaction, drama
CountryUSA
Duration01:48

Lyon Gaultier is a deserter in the Foreign Legion arriving in the USA entirely hard up. He finds his brother between life and death and his sister-in-law without the money needed to heal her husband and to maintain her child. To earn the money needed, Gaultier decides to take part in some very dangerous clandestine fights.

Markimdb: 5.6
Genreaction, comedy, drama, adventure, crime
CountryHong Kong, USA
Duration01:25

Young Jason Stillwell moves with his parents to Seattle, where local bullies harass them without mercy. Jason's father Tom does not believe in violence, so the family takes it on the chin. One day Jason enrolls in a martial arts class and quietly rises in rank to be a major contender. His mettle is tested in an international match against Ivan, a Russian champion.

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: 6.8
Genreaction, crime
CountryChina, Hong Kong

A laborer moves to Shanghai in the hope of becoming rich. But ends up using his kung fu skills to survive. Remake of The Boxer From Shantung.

Markimdb: 8.1
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, history
CountryJapan
Duration02:09

Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the beautiful Tomoe, a childhood friend, comes back into he and his daughters' life, but as the Japanese feudal system unravels, Seibei is still bound by the code of honor of the samurai and by his own sense of social precedence. How can he find a way to do what is best for those he loves?

Markimdb: 7.3
Genreaction, comedy, crime
CountryHong Kong, USA
Duration01:40

In late 19th Century Hong Kong the British may rule the land, but the pirates rule the waters. One Coast Guard officer is Dragon Ma, who is determined that his beloved Coast Guard will not be made a fool of.

Markimdb: 6.6
Genrefantasy, comedy, musical, adventure, family
CountryUSA
Duration01:55

    A young boy wins a tour through the most magnificent chocolate factory in the world, led by the world's most unusual candy maker.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genreaction, thriller, drama
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:04

    In a world with no guns, a mysterious drifter, a bartender and a young samurai plot revenge against a ruthless leader and his army of thugs, headed by nine diverse and deadly assassins.

    Markimdb: 5.8
    Genreaction, comedy, crime
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom
    Duration01:42

    A classically-trained martial artist goes to work as a debt collector for the mob. The job seems easy enough, until one “client” pulls him into a situation deeper than could ever be expected.

    Markimdb: 6.3
    Genreaction, fantasy, western
    CountryUSA, South Korea, New Zealand
    Duration01:40

    An Asian assassin (Dong-gun Jang) is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands. Also starring Kate Bosworth, Danny Huston, Tony Cox and Academy Award winner Geoffrey Rush.

    Markimdb: 6.1
    Genreaction, thriller
    CountryUSA, Thailand
    Duration01:35

    Fight everyone and trust no one: it's the code of survival practiced by martial-arts master Casey Bowman after his life of domestic bliss is shattered by a savage act of violence. Vowing revenge, the fearless American stealthily tracks the killer from Osaka to Bangkok to Rangoon with the help of a wise and crafty sensei. His only clues: a series of victims whose necks bear the distinctive mark of strangulation by barbed wire. Fighting to avenge as well as to survive, Casey must sharpen his razor-like responses and take his battle skills to the next level, even using deep meditation to fake his own death. His target: the sinister drug lord Goro, who is flooding the streets with deadly meth cooked at his remote jungle factory. To prepare for his ultimate confrontation, Casey must finally become an invisible warrior worthy of the name Ninja. But just when his prey is cornered, an unexpected twist shows Casey that his battle is only beginning: he truly can trust no one.

    Markimdb: 5.1
    Genreaction, thriller, detective
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:46

    A young man sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.

    Markimdb: 4.8
    Genrefantastic, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA

    Imagine if all mythical artifacts, from Jason's Golden Fleece to Cinderella's glass slippers, were real. Well, they are -- and for centuries, a secret society called the Hunters has been sworn to protect them from an evil force called the Krugen.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genreaction, comedy, drama
    CountryHong Kong
    Duration01:36

    Martial arts expert Wing Chun battles bandits in this magical film that provides as many laughs as it does wallops. Besides horse thieves, Wing Chun must deal with the men around her who simply can't handle a strong, independent woman. Ultimately, she must dish out "lessons" again and again and again until the respect for her remarkable skills is finally won.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genreaction, drama, sport
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:45

      Small-town boy Shawn MacArthur has come to New York City with nothing. Barely earning a living selling counterfeit goods on the streets, his luck changes when scam artist Harvey Boarden sees that he has a natural talent for streetfighting. When Harvey offers Shawn help at making the real cash, the two form an uneasy partnership.

      Markimdb: 7
      Genreaction, drama, biography, history, sport
      CountryHong Kong
      Duration01:40

      Featuring some of the most spectacular, innovative and explosive martial arts ever staged, The Legend Is Born is the remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee's mentor.Beginning at the start of his journey from his initial training through to the ultimate battle to become supreme master of the art of Wing Chun, The Legend Is Born has already been hailed as one of the greatest martial arts films of all time and features an all-star cast, including Sammo Hung (Enter The Dragon), Yuen Biao and Ip Man's real life son, 76-year-old Ip Chun, as Ip Man's kung fu master.

      Markimdb: 6.4
      Genreaction, thriller, drama, crime, sport
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:37

      A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?

      Markimdb: 6.8
      Genreaction, comedy, drama
      CountryHong Kong, China
      Duration01:35

      The Tang emperor is betrayed by one of his generals, who installs himself as emperor in the East Capital. The son of one of his slave workers escapes to the Shaolin Temple, learns kung fu, and sets out to kill the traitor who killed his father.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
      CountryUSA, China
      Duration01:40

      An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.

      Markimdb: 7.4
      Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, biography, history
      CountryJapan
      Duration01:33

      Struggling to elevate himself from his low caste in 17th century Japan, Miyamoto trains to become a mighty samurai warrior.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genreaction, drama, sport
      CountryUSA
      Duration02:13

      Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again.

      Markimdb: 2.9
      Genrehorror, action, fantasy, comedy
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:29

      Ninjas battle Vampires for the fate of the world in this all new Action-Horror-Comedy from the creators of 2010's cult smash, "Ninjas Vs Zombies"! Moments after down-on-his-luck Aaron is rejected by the girl of his dreams, they both are attacked by blood sucking VAMPIRES. Driven to save her, Aaron tracks down the mysterious NINJAS, who wage a nightly war against the forces of darkness. Now, as the Vampire overlord Seth plots to destroy Mankind, Aaron has only one choice - join the ninjas, save the world, and get the girl... or die trying. Sexy, funny, shocking, and fun, NINJAS VS VAMPIRES delivers an action-packed comedic adventure unlike any other!

      Markimdb: 7.8
      Genreaction, thriller, short, crime
      CountryUSA
      Duration00:08

      MORTAL KOMBAT: REBIRTH is a short film released by Kevin Tancharoen (Director) in 2010. It was originally made as a proof of concept for Tancharoen's pitch to Warner Brothers for a reboot movie franchise. This 8-minute short features an intricate fight scene choreographed by Larnell Stovall. It also reintroduces classic Mortal Kombat characters, including: Jax (Michael Jai White), Sonya Blade (Jeri Ryan), Johnny Cage (Matt Mullins), Scorpion (Ian Anthony Dale), Baraka (Lateef Crowder) and Shang Tsung (James Lew).

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genreaction, comedy, adventure, crime
      CountryHong Kong
      Duration01:24

      A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.

      Markimdb: 5.2
      Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, adventure, crime
      CountryUSA
      Duration01:35

      A young man who hauls liquor for moonshiners comes up against a competing gang of moonshiners who intend to get rid of him and take over his operation.

      Markimdb: 7.1
      Genremelodrama, drama
      CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany
      Duration03:00

      A young woman finds out that her mother worked as a spy for the British Secret Service during World War II and has been on the run ever since.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genreaction, comedy
      CountryHong Kong
      Duration02:08

      For never-do-well compulsive gambler Fong, there's only one thing more fearsome than debtors at his doorstep - having to coax a crying baby. But what if the baby becomes his golden goose to fend off his debtors? Can he overcome his phobia of diapers, milk bottles, and cloying lullabies?

      Markimdb: 5.3
      Genreaction, melodrama
      CountryIndia
      Duration03:10

      Baaghi is the story of Ronny, a rebellious 23-year-old from Delhi. Fearing his unruly and angry temperament his father sends him to a disciplinary academy set in a sleepy town in Kerala. While traveling to the academy he meets Siya who also carries a rebellious streak but nonetheless spark fly between them. After his enrollment, Ronny encounters the star student Raghav and things get awry between them when Raghav falls for Siya as well. Years later Ronny is informed that Siya is abducted and is called upon for help to rescue her from the gritty underbelly of Thailand. Lost in the midst of a new city Ronny comes face to face with his nemesis, Raghav. They both still love Siya unconditionally and are in a battle to win her heart. But there will be only one person who will. Who will it be the rebellious Ronny or the furious Raghav?

      Markimdb: 6.9
      Genreaction, drama
      CountryHong Kong, China
      Duration02:11

      China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.

      Markimdb: 4.7
      Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, crime
      CountryCanada, USA, Luxembourg
      Duration01:37

      Elektra the warrior survives a near-death experience, becomes an assassin-for-hire, and tries to protect her two latest targets, a single father and his young daughter, from a group of supernatural assassins.

      Markimdb: 4.9
      Genreaction
      CountryJapan

      Two of the greatest names in the world of Japanese Action Cinema are reunited in the latest film from Japan's action maestro, Kenji Tanigaki. One is "the streetfighter" himself Sonny J.J. Chiba most recently seen in Kill Bill, while the other is Yasuaki Kurata from Fist of Legend, Legend of A Fighter and many other Hong Kong classics. Legend of the Seven Monks brings the two master martial artists together for one final time. Only thier destiny awaits.

      Markimdb: 6.3
      Genreaction, thriller, comedy, melodrama, drama, crime
      CountryHong Kong, Japan
      Duration01:45

      A self-indulgent private investigator winds up on a cruise ship full of rich patrons, gorgeous women, murderous terrorists, and scarce food.

      Markimdb: 7.3
      Genreaction, comedy
      CountryHong Kong
      Duration01:30

      Everyone abuses and humiliates a downtrodden orphan (Chan) until he befriends an old man, who turns out to be the last master of the "snake fist" fighting style. Jackie becomes the old man's student and finds himself in battle with the master of the "eagle's claw" style, who has vowed to destroy the snake fist clan.

      Markimdb: 3.6
      Genreaction, comedy, adventure, family
      CountryUSA

      John McKenna is a spiritual being who is able to transform into bear, wolf or eagle. He lives in the forests of Tanglewood and has dedicated his life to protect them. One day a gang of evil lumberjacks led by Travis Thorne arrive Tanglewood to chop the forest down. McKenna cannot let this happen, and together with his new friends - Lords of the Tanglewood, a band of children who love to play in the forest - he battles against Thorne and his evil gang.

      Markimdb: 4.7
      Genreaction, crime
      CountryChina

      Covert security company Vanguard is the last hope of survival for an accountant after he is targeted by the world's deadliest mercenary organization.

      Markimdb: 4.6
      Genreaction, biography
      CountryChina

      Ip Man’s promising career as a Policeman is ruined after he is framed for murder and targeted by a mob boss’s daughter.

      Markimdb: 6.6
      Genreaction, drama, history
      CountryJapan
      Duration02:08

      Follow the infamous ninja bandit named Ishikawa Goemon (Yosuke Eguchi) in an epic story. One night while looting treasure from Nanban (Southern Barbarians), Goemon finds a mysterious box hidden inside a secret grave. A forgotten relic from the past containing untold powers.

      Markimdb: 6.7
      Genreaction, comedy, crime
      CountryHong Kong
      Duration01:29

      Keong comes from Hong Kong to visit New York for his uncle's wedding. His uncle runs a market in the Bronx and Keong offers to help out while Uncle is on his honeymoon. During his stay in the Bronx, Keong befriends a neighbor kid and beats up some neighborhood thugs who cause problems at the market. One of those petty thugs in the local gang stumbles into a criminal situation way over his head.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genreaction, thriller, drama
      CountryThailand

      After learning the art of muay thai fighting from skilled masters, small town friends Piak (Akara Amarttayakul) and Phao (Thawatchai Phanpakdee) move their passion to Bangkok, where they become active in underground activities that put what they've learned to the test. But in the process of fighting for their lives, they also resurrect the sport -- and cement the bonds of their lifelong friendship.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genreaction, comedy, melodrama, crime
      CountryHong Kong
      Duration01:29

      A hot-shot lawyer is hired by a Hong Kong chemical plant to dispose of opposition to their polluting ways. But when he falls for a beautiful woman out to stop the plant, he is torn in a conflict of interest and asks his trusty friends Samo and Biao to help out at least until they discover the true purpose of the plant.

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