
Best of the Best Collection
4 movies · 1989–1998
The "Best of the Best Collection" is a compilation of four films centered on the theme of martial arts fighting. Released between 1989 and 1998, the collection comprises a total of 378 minutes of runtime with a reported budget of $5,000,000 and revenue of $8,200,000. The films within the collection span nine years, presenting various scenarios involving martial arts competition. For example, the initial installment, "Best of the Best" (1989), has a runtime of 97 minutes and generated $1,700,000 in revenue. The collection's overall financial performance indicates a cumulative revenue of $8,200,000 across its four installments. The collection includes titles such as "Best of the Best 2" (1993), with a runtime of 101 minutes and revenue of $6,500,000, and "Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back" (1995) which has a runtime of 90 minutes. The final film in the series, "Best of the Best 4: Without Warning" (1998), also has a runtime of 90 minutes, though its revenue is not specified. This collection offers a look into a series of films focused on martial arts combat, spanning a decade and accumulating a total budget of $5,000,000.
Franchise cast
Phillip RheeTommy Lee
Kane HodderNeo-Nazi Gunman
Eric RobertsAlex Grady
Chris PennTravis Brickley
Edan GrossWalter Grady
J.J. PerryThug (uncredited)
Simon RheeDae Han
Edward BunkerStanKen NagayamaYung June
Gina GershonMargo Preston
Christopher McDonaldSheriff Jack Banning
Meg FosterSue MacCauley
James Earl JonesFrank Couzo
Dee WallaceGeorgia
Ernie HudsonDetective Gresko
Tobin BellLukasz Slava
Louise FletcherMrs. Grady
Mark RolstonDonnie Hansen
Wayne NewtonWeldon
Paul GleasonFather GilAll movies in chronological order
Best of the BestA diverse group of talented martial artists from across the U.S. prepares for a major tournament against a strong Korean Tae Kwon Do team. They must overcome cultural differences, personal issues, and fierce competition while training with their coach. The team learns to work together, set aside individual differences, and discover teamwork, friendship, and inner strength. As they face challenges that test their physical and mental limits, they strive for unity and personal success.3.2Stream on
Best of the Best 2In a shadowy world of underground martial arts fights, skilled fighter Travis Brickley is brutally defeated by Brakus. Walter Grady, son of Travis' friend Alex, witnesses the fight and is consumed by rage. Alex and his partner Tommy Lee then set out to avenge Travis' death and dismantle the fight club organization that fostered such violence. Their pursuit leads them through the city's underbelly, forcing them to face their own struggles as they seek justice in a harsh world.1.8
Best of the Best 3: No Turning BackA dedicated martial arts instructor gets involved in a dangerous situation when he supports a principled but vulnerable school teacher. The teacher has bravely confronted a local white supremacist group that's been terrorizing their community. Using his martial arts skills, the instructor becomes a key ally in the teacher’s fight against hatred and oppression. They must navigate dangerous situations and bring their divided community together to seek justice. The film explores themes of courage, unity, and the strength found in working together during difficult times.1.7Stream on
Best of the Best 4: Without WarningA team of ruthless Russian mobsters executes a daring heist, stealing a massive amount of paper used to print U.S. currency. Flooding the market with counterfeit bills sparks widespread chaos, overwhelming law enforcement. A mobster seeking to defect turns herself in with a data CD containing crucial evidence, but is murdered by her former associates before she can deliver it to the authorities.
The disc ends up with Tommy Lee, a martial arts instructor who works with the police. Instead of contacting them, Tommy goes on the run to protect himself and buy time. The mob retaliates by kidnapping his daughter, demanding the return of the data CD. Now, Tommy must race against time to save his daughter from the dangerous criminals while stopping their money-printing operation.1.5Stream on