20 best movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016)

List of the best movies like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny (2016): The Way of the Dragon, Reign of Assassins, The Grandmaster, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Dragon Blade, House of Flying Daggers, The Warlords, The Lovers, A Chinese Tall Story, The Sorcerer and the White Snake.

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Markimdb: 7.2
Genreaction, thriller, comedy, drama, adventure, crime
CountryHong Kong
Duration01:26

Tang Lung arrives in Rome to help his cousins in the restaurant business. They are being pressured to sell their property to the syndicate, who will stop at nothing to get what they want. When Tang arrives he poses a new threat to the syndicate, and they are unable to defeat him. The syndicate boss hires the best Japanese and European martial artists to fight Tang, but he easily finishes them off.

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: 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: 7.1
Genreaction, melodrama, adventure, military
CountryUSA
Duration01:55

In 1853, as the British and Russian empires compete to gain and maintain their place in the dreadful Great Game of political intrigues and alliances whose greatest prize is the domination of India and the border territories, Major Geoffrey Vickers must endure several betrayals and misfortunes before he can achieve his revenge at the Balaclava Heights, on October 25, 1854, the most glorious day of the Crimean War.

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: 7.5
Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure
CountryChina, Hong Kong
Duration01:59

    In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

    Markimdb: 7
    Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, military, history
    CountryHong Kong, China
    Duration02:06

    A heroic tale of three blood brothers and their struggle in the midst of war and political upheaval. It is based on "The Assassination of Ma," a Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) story about the killing of general Ma Xinyi.

    Markimdb: 4.6
    Genrefantasy, melodrama, adventure
    CountryUnited Kingdom, Australia
    Duration01:49

    The Lovers is an epic romance time travel adventure film. Helmed by Roland Joffé from a story by Ajey Jhankar, the film is a sweeping tale of an impossible love set against the backdrop of the first Anglo-Maratha war across two time periods and continents and centred around four characters — a British officer in 18th century colonial India, the Indian woman he falls deeply in love with, an American present-day marine biologist and his wife.

    Markimdb: 4.9
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, melodrama, drama
    CountryHong Kong, China
    Duration01:42

    The young monk Taka and his three disciples are captured by a demonic tree. Taka manages to escape thanks to the magic stick of Monkey King and decided to go free his companions. En route, he encounters a strange ally called Meiyan, a girl who is half-human and half monster. As Taka and his new friend set off on a fantastic adventure they will face many hardships and battles and may very well decide the fate of humanity and the entire universe...

    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: 5.6
    Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, history
    CountryThailand

    As sea pirates threaten to invade their kingdoms, three queens of Langkasuka must band together to defend their lands and peoples.

    Markimdb: 6.2
    Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, military
    CountryUSA
    Duration02:48

    Helen of Troy is a 2003 television miniseries based upon Homer's story of the Trojan War, as recounted in the epic poem, Iliad. It stars Sienna Guillory as Helen, Matthew Marsden as Paris, Rufus Sewell as Agamemnon, James Callis as Menelaus, John Rhys-Davies as Priam, Maryam d'Abo as Hecuba, as well v as Stellan Skarsgård as Theseus. The series was entirely shot on location in the islands of Malta.

    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: 5.3
    Genrefantasy, adventure
    CountryChina, Hong Kong, USA
    Duration01:59

    The story of Chinese legendary anti-hero Zhong Kui, a young man endowed with mysterious powers who is forced into a battle among the realms of Heaven, Earth and Hell in the course of his attempt to save his countrymen and the woman he loves.

    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: 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: 3.7
    Genremelodrama, adventure, military, biography, history
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:51

    Mongol chief Temujin battles against Tartar armies and for the love of the Tartar princess Bortai. Temujin becomes the emperor Genghis Khan.

    Markimdb: 5.6
    Genreaction, comedy
    CountryChina, Hong Kong, USA

    A tale of revenge, honor and greed follows a group of misfits that gets involved with a kitchen cleaver made from the top five swords of the martial arts world in this wild and brash action comedy.

    Markimdb: 3.3
    Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, drama, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:45

    In a planet where humans must scavenge the post-apocalyptic barren wasteland, Hirokin – a reluctant warrior with a dark past – sets off on mission to fulfill his destiny. Having fought to the death to save his wife and son from the planets evil dictator – Griffin – and his elite army of hunters, the lone warrior is left for dead in the vast desert. Armed with his samurai blade, Hirokin is forced to choose between avenging the murder of his family and fighting for the freedom his people. In a twist of fate and with a small rebellion by his side Hirokin s vision finally becomes clear.

    Markimdb: 5.5
    Genrefantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Canada, China
    Duration01:42

    John Gregory, who is a seventh son of a seventh son and also the local spook, has protected the country from witches, boggarts, ghouls and all manner of things that go bump in the night. However John is not young anymore, and has been seeking an apprentice to carry on his trade. Most have failed to survive. The last hope is a young farmer's son named Thomas Ward. Will he survive the training to become the spook that so many others couldn't?

    Markimdb: 2.5
    Genrefantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA, Mexico, Japan, Hong Kong, United Kingdom
    Duration01:25

      The young warrior Son Goku sets out on a quest, racing against time and the vengeful King Piccolo, to collect a set of seven magical orbs that will grant their wielder unlimited power.

      Markimdb: 5.2
      Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
      CountryHong Kong

      Wind and Cloud find themselves up against a ruthless Japanese warlord intent on invading China.

      Markimdb: 6.2
      Genreaction, fantasy, melodrama, drama
      CountrySouth Korea
      Duration01:42

      After his beloved fiancée is killed by demons, Yi Gwak (Woo-sung Jung) joins the royal demon-hunting squad and distinguishes himself as a great hero. And though Yi eventually falls in battle, his adventures are just beginning. His spirit is whisked away to Joong-cheon, a place between heaven and earth where souls await reincarnation -- and where the final, epic clash between the forces of good and evil will be played out.

      Markimdb: 5.4
      Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
      CountryUSA, Australia, China, Hong Kong
      Duration01:28

        A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.

        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: 5.1
        Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, family
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Hungary
        Duration01:44

        In his homeland of Alagaesia, a farm boy happens upon a dragon's egg -- a discovery that leads him on a predestined journey where he realized he's the one person who can defend his home against an evil king.

        Markimdb: 3.4
        Genreaction, drama, adventure
        CountryUSA, Germany
        Duration01:34

        During the Roman Empire, General Crassius ruled a small province with an Iron fist. Serena, a young girl in a village, watches Crassius kill her parents. Crassius and Serena's destiny would lead them to the Gladiator ring; the Amazons Warrior vs the Roman General.

        Markimdb: 5.8
        Genreaction, melodrama, drama, history
        CountryHong Kong, China

        After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.

        Markimdb: 6
        Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
        CountryUSA, Canada
        Duration01:50

          A young girl is institutionalized by her abusive stepfather. Retreating to an alternative reality as a coping strategy, she envisions a plan which will help her escape from the mental facility.

          Markimdb: 5.6
          Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, military, biography, history
          CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Morocco, Thailand
          Duration02:55

            Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.

            Markimdb: 5.1
            Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family, detective
            CountryChina, USA, India, Nepal, Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Iceland
            Duration01:19

            Chinese archeology professor Jack teams up with beautiful Indian professor Ashmita and assistant Kyra to locate lost Magadha treasure. In a Tibetan ice cave, they find the remains of the royal army that had vanished together with the treasure, only to be ambushed by Randall, the descendent of a rebel army leader. When they free themselves, their next stop is Dubai where a diamond from the ice cave is to be auctioned. After a series of double-crosses and revelations about their past, Jack and his team travel to a mountain temple in India, using the diamond as a key to unlock the real treasure.

            Markimdb: 6.4
            Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, military, history
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:59

            During the War of 1812 against Britain: General Andrew Jackson has only 1,200 men left to defend New Orleans when he learns that a British fleet will arrive with 60 ships and 16,000 men to take the city. In this situation an island near the city becomes strategically important to both parties, but it's inhabited by the last big buccaneer: Jean Lafitte. Although Lafitte never attacks American ships, the governor hates him for selling merchandise without taxes - and is loved by the citizens for the same reason. When the big fight gets nearer, Lafitte is drawn between the fronts. His heart belongs to America, but his people urge him to join the party that's more likely to win.

            Markimdb: 6.9
            Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, western
            CountryAustralia, USA
            Duration01:59

            American Matt Quigley answers Australian land baron Elliott Marston's ad for a sharpshooter to kill the dingoes on his property. But when Quigley finds out that Marston's real target is the aborigines, Quigley hits the road. Now, even American expatriate Crazy Cora can't keep Quigley safe in his cat-and-mouse game with the homicidal Marston.

            Markimdb: 6.8
            Genreaction, drama, history
            CountrySouth Korea

            Set in the 19th century, when lowly butcher Dol Moo-Chi refuses to carry out an assignment, his failure causes tragedy to unfold upon his family and himself. As Dol Moo-Chi is about to be executed, a group of righteous thieves known as Kundo arrive.

            Markimdb: 4.6
            Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, military
            CountryIndia
            Duration02:43

            A Pindari Prince goes to England to study military tactics so that he can avenge his people, but while there, he falls in love.

            Markimdb: 6.6
            Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, western, music
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:31

            An itinerant farmer and his young son help a heart-of-gold saloon singer search for her estranged husband

            Markimdb: 6.1
            Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, drama, adventure
            CountryHong Kong, China
            Duration01:57

            When a fellow scientist asks for Jack's help in locating the mausoleum of China's first emperor, the past collides violently with the present as Jack discovers his amazing visions are based in fact.

            Markimdb: 6.8
            Genremelodrama, drama, adventure, military
            CountryChina, USA
            Duration01:49

            When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and brutal wartime startegy. Mulan loses dear friends to the enemy's blade as she rises to become one of her country's most valuable leaders - but can she win the war before her secret is exposed?

            Markimdb: 4.7
            Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure
            CountryUSA

            The big-budget, epic film on young King David who took on the mighty warrior Goliath against all odds.

            Markimdb: 6.3
            Genrefantasy, adventure, family
            CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
            Duration01:52

              This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.

              Markimdb: 6.1
              Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, family
              CountryUnited Kingdom, USA
              Duration01:55

              Old-school magic meets the modern world when young Alex stumbles upon the mythical sword Excalibur. He soon unites his friends and enemies, and they become knights who join forces with the legendary wizard Merlin. Together, they must save mankind from the wicked enchantress Morgana and her army of supernatural warriors.

              Markimdb: 5.6
              Genreaction, drama, biography
              CountryUSA, China, Canada

              Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.

              Markimdb: 7
              Genreaction, melodrama, drama, history
              CountryChina, Hong Kong
              Duration01:54

              During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

              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: 6.8
              Genreaction, melodrama, adventure
              CountryUSA

              Adventurer Allan Quartermain leads an expedition into uncharted African territory in an attempt to locate an explorer who went missing during his search for the fabled diamond mines of King Solomon.

              Markimdb: 3
              Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, adventure, military
              CountryGermany, Canada, USA, Bulgaria
              Duration01:26

              Hazen Kaine, an American contract killer living in Sofia, Bulgaria, gets more than he bargains for when he enters into a contract with the mob. One last job before he gets out and starts a new life for himself. The targets: the three children of royal billionaire Andon Dupont. Seems simple enough, or so he thought. Hazen apprehends the children, and before he can blink an eye, a simple necklace worn by one of the children sends his life spiraling back to medieval times. Now completely out of his element, Hazen fights for his life as he tries to escape a medieval army and a fierce fire-breathing dragon.

              Markimdb: 8.4
              Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, adventure
              CountryUSA
              Duration02:36

              After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos. With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos' actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

              Markimdb: 4.7
              Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, melodrama, drama
              CountryIndia
              Duration02:20

              An inseparable couple Saira and Shiva find themselves in a complicated situation when a stranger claims to be her reincarnated lover from their previous lifetime, hellbent on destroying their relationship and winning her back.

              Markimdb: 6.2
              Genrefantasy, melodrama, drama, detective
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:58

              A burglar falls for an heiress as she dies in his arms. When he learns that he has the gift of reincarnation, he sets out to save her.

              Markimdb: 7.1
              Genremelodrama, drama, adventure
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:38

              Sir Arthur Blake has inherited title and lands from his brother. He also has his orphaned nephew Benjamin working for him as a bonded servant. While he believes the lad was born out of wedlock and so cannot claim the inheritance, he is taking no chances. Benjamin eventually rebels against his uncle and sets sail to try and make his fortune. This may enable him to return to prove his claim to being the rightful heir to the estate.




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