Top Action, Adventure, War, & Drama Films from Asia
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A Taxi DriverMovie · 2017 · 138m · Action, Drama, HistorySeoul, May 1980. Man-seob, a struggling taxi driver, is raising his young daughter on his own. He learns of a lucrative fare: a drive to Gwangju for a foreign passenger. Unaware that his passenger is a German journalist with ulterior motives, Man-seob accepts the job.IMDb 7.9TMDB 8.0 - 102
TrivisaMovie · 2016 · 96m · Drama, CrimeThree infamous Hong Kong thieves, who have never met, unexpectedly converge at a restaurant. This sparks a rumor that they are planning a major heist before the city's handover to China, a notion none of them share.IMDb 6.9TMDB 7.2 - 103
My WayMovie · 2011 · 137m · Drama, Action, HistoryA photograph of a slender Korean man in a German uniform was discovered during the Normandy invasion. The man had previously served in the armies of Japan, Russia, and Germany. This remarkable story inspired director Kang Je-Gyu to make this sweeping war film.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.9 - 104
Jo Pil-ho: The Dawning RageMovie · 2019 · 127m · Action, Crime, DramaA disgraced police officer, pursued by an unrelenting internal affairs investigator, is forced to team up with a rebellious teenager to expose a dangerous plot.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.1 - 105
City of Life and DeathMovie · 2009 · 132m · Drama, History, WarIn 1937, at the height of the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Imperial Japanese Army captures Nanjing, the capital of the Republic of China. What follows is the Nanking Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, a six-week period during which tens of thousands of Chinese soldiers and civilians are killed.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.4 - 106
The Monkey King: The Legend BeginsMovie · 2022 · 90m"The Monkey King: The Legend Begins" is Hollywood's new take on the story of "The Monkey King: Havoc in Heavens Palace," the original tale that tells the origin story of The Monkey King.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.0 - 107
OkjaMovie · 2017 · 120m · Adventure, Drama, Science FictionMija takes a dangerous stand to stop a powerful global corporation from taking her close friend, Okja – a huge animal.IMDb 7.3TMDB 7.3 - 108
TunnelMovie · 2016 · 126m · Thriller, DramaWhile driving home, a man's tunnel unexpectedly collapses, trapping him. He must confront the unforeseen circumstances as rescue services work to reach him.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.3 - 109
Brotherhood of BladesMovie · 2014 · 111m · Romance, Action, DramaDuring the late Ming Dynasty, three sworn brothers working for the imperial secret police are sent to find Wei Zhongxian, a powerful eunuch who had been removed from his position and exiled from Beijing. They complete their mission, but discover it’s only the start of a perplexing plot.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7 - 110
Ip Man: The Final FightMovie · 2013 · 100m · Action, DramaReluctantly, Ip Man faces escalating challenges from competing martial arts schools and finds himself increasingly entangled in the shadowy and perilous world of the Triads.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.1 - 111
The VillainessMovie · 2017 · 129m · Action, Crime, DramaSook-hee was trained from a young age to be a deadly assassin by a criminal group. After a decade of service, she's offered freedom. But hidden truths from her past shatter her carefully constructed life, leading her to unleash a furious quest for revenge.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.9 - 112
War of the ArrowsMovie · 2011 · 122m · Drama, Action, HistoryFollowing their father's death, two siblings are raised by their father's closest friend. Their lives are upended when one of them is kidnapped just before her wedding, prompting the other to rebel against the Manchus.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.2 - 113
FearlessMovie · 2006 · 103m · Drama, ActionHaunted by personal tragedy, martial arts expert Huo Yuanjia returns to Tianjin. He is challenged to fight four foreign soldiers, a contest meant to defend China's honor.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.5 - 114
GodspeedMovie · 2016 · 111m · Drama, Crime, ComedyA Taiwanese drug mule's carefully planned smuggling operation is disrupted when he accidentally gets in a taxi with the wrong driver.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.3 - 115
Infernal Affairs IIMovie · 2003 · 119m · Action, Thriller, CrimeThis film explores the violent conflict within the Triad organizations as Hong Kong transitions back to Chinese rule in 1997, events that ultimately lead to the story of the first movie.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.3 - 116
A Better Tomorrow IIMovie · 1987 · 103m · Action, Crime, ThrillerIn a close-knit town, a driven restaurant owner is pulled into a dangerous quest for revenge after a friend's daughter is murdered. Grieving and determined, he joins forces with an unconventional pair: a police officer battling personal struggles, and his ex-convict brother trying to leave his past behind.
The trio navigates the criminal underworld, facing challenges and betrayals that test their bonds. This story of friendship, revenge, and redemption examines trust, sacrifice, and the lengths people will go to protect loved ones, amidst growing tension and danger. As secrets are revealed and allegiances change, they discover that achieving justice is more complicated than they imagined.IMDb 7.1TMDB 7.1 - 117
14 BladesMovie · 2010 · 114m · Drama, Action, ThrillerCommander Qinglong is a devoted leader within the emperor's assassin organization. However, his comrades plot a revolt against the emperor, placing him in a precarious situation.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.3 - 118
Bodyguards and AssassinsMovie · 2009 · 139m · Drama, Action, HistoryIn 1905, revolutionary Sun Yat-Sen travels to Hong Kong to meet with members of the Tongmenghui and discuss plans to overthrow the Qing dynasty. However, upon learning of an assassination plot against him, they gather a team of protectors to safeguard him from attack.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.8 - 119
Joint Security AreaMovie · 2000 · 108m · Drama, Thriller, ActionThe deaths of two North Korean soldiers near the border spark an investigation by an independent panel. The soldier who fired the weapon is identified, but the Swiss-Korean lead investigator receives conflicting stories from both North and South Korea.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.8 - 120
Wu DangMovie · 2012 · 98m · Action, AdventureIn early Republican China, rumors of a hidden treasure on Wudang Mountain spread. An American conspirator brings his highly trained daughter to Wudang by sponsoring a Taoist martial arts competition, intending to steal it. Unexpectedly, a Wudang disciple competes for the championship against other masters. Resentment and complicated relationships arise during the competition, and a Korean woman with Tai Chi lineage falls for the American conspirator, revealing the treasure's secret. The treasure is the key to Wudang's magnetic field; its theft would devastate the mountain. To protect Wudang, a group of young heroes unite to defeat powerful masters, ushering in a revival of long-lost Wudang martial arts.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.1 - 121
PandoraMovie · 2016 · 136m · Thriller, Drama, ActionA man races against time to prevent a national catastrophe after an earthquake strikes a Korean village near a decaying nuclear power plant.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.5 - 122
Tae Guk Gi: The Brotherhood of WarMovie · 2004 · 148m · Action, Adventure, DramaDuring the Korean War, two brothers find themselves fighting on opposite sides. The older brother consistently volunteers for the most dangerous assignments, hoping to keep his younger sibling safe from combat.IMDb 8.0TMDB 8.0 - 123
Men Behind the SunMovie · 1988 · 105m · War, History, HorrorThe film depicts the horrific events inside Unit 731, a secret biological weapons unit of the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. It vividly recreates the brutal medical experiments performed on Chinese and Soviet prisoners near the war's end, illustrating the depths of human cruelty committed in the name of military gain. The movie's graphic portrayal reveals the dark history of Unit 731, forcing viewers to confront the disturbing realities and devastating consequences of war.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 124
Take PointMovie · 2018 · 124m · Action, ThrillerDuring the 2024 U.S. presidential election, a group of highly skilled mercenaries are sent on a covert CIA mission. Their objective: to capture a North Korean politician hidden in an underground bunker near the Korean Demilitarized Zone. The mission quickly spirals out of control as they become entangled in a dangerous conflict, pushing international tensions to the edge of global war.IMDb 5.4TMDB 6.9 - 125
Edge of the EmpireMovie · 2010 · 144mOver a thousand years ago in southern Mongolia, the film tells the story of the Tai, a small tribe living under the rule of the Great Han Dynasty. It depicts the Tai people's struggle to unite and fight for freedom against their oppressive Han rulers.IMDb 5.3TMDB 5.8 - 126
Attack on TitanMovie · 2015 · 98m · Horror, Action, Science FictionA century ago, colossal beings known as Titans unexpectedly arrived on Earth. This event plunged humanity into crisis, threatening the very survival of civilization. To protect themselves, humans constructed a massive wall. For 100 years, life within the walls was peaceful, but the wall has now been breached.IMDb 5.0TMDB 6.1 - 127
The Man from NowhereMovie · 2010 · 119m · Action, Thriller, CrimeA former special agent becomes entangled in a complex world of drug trafficking. He must protect the innocent daughter of a drug smuggler who is caught in the crossfire of her parents' conflict.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.7 - 128
MetamorphosisMovie · 2019 · 113m · Horror, ThrillerA malevolent spirit that can mimic appearances enters a family, targeting one son and putting him in peril. His brother must fight to rescue him.IMDb 5.9TMDB 7.1 - 129
Pee MakMovie · 2013 · 112m · Comedy, Romance, HorrorMak’s friends are trying to help him, but his wife Nak is determined that even something as significant as her own death won't stand in the way of their love.IMDb 7.2TMDB 7.2 - 130
Attack on Titan II: End of the WorldMovie · 2015 · 87m · Horror, Science Fiction, ActionEren Yeager journeys to repair a breach in Wall Maria, shattered by Titans. He's ambushed and overwhelmed by the creatures, but Shikishima intervenes. The relentless Titan attacks continue, leaving Eren injured. He desperately tries to shield Armin, but is ultimately devoured by a Titan. A Titan with black hair then appears, driving back the other Titans.IMDb 4.7TMDB 6.2 - 131
Door LockMovie · 2018 · 102m · Thriller, Crime, MysteryKyung-min lives alone in a small apartment. She discovers signs of a break-in, and a puzzling murder case starts to emerge.IMDb 6.4TMDB 7.4 - 132
Kung-Fu MasterMovie · 2010 · 95mA new version of the television series "The Legend of Shaolin Kung Fu II."IMDb 5.5TMDB 4.2 - 133
Ip ManMovie · 2008 · 106m · Drama, Action, HistoryThis semi-biographical film tells the story of Yip Man, the martial arts grandmaster who popularized Wing Chun. Set in Foshan during the 1930s and 1940s, amidst the Second Sino-Japanese War, the film follows Ip Man's life. Directed by Wilson Yip and starring Donnie Yen, with fight choreography by Sammo Hung.IMDb 8.0TMDB 7.8 - 134
Perfect NumberMovie · 2012 · 120m · Thriller, MysteryA gifted math teacher creates a flawless plan to conceal his neighbor's murder of her abusive ex-husband.IMDb 6.9TMDB 6.6 - 135
ConfessionsMovie · 2010 · 107m · Drama, Thriller, MysteryFollowing the tragic death of her four-year-old daughter, a middle school teacher is deeply grieving. She becomes increasingly disturbed as she realizes her students are not the children she believed them to be.IMDb 7.6TMDB 7.6 - 136
Tidal WaveMovie · 2009 · 120m · Action, Drama, ThrillerOn Haeundae Beach, a fisherman burdened by guilt cares for a woman whose father died in an accident. A scientist reconnects with his ex-wife and daughter, who doesn't remember him. Meanwhile, a rescue worker falls for a wealthy city woman. Their lives intertwine when they discover a massive tsunami is approaching, giving them just ten minutes to escape.IMDb 5.5TMDB 6.9 - 137
MossMovie · 2010 · 162m · Drama, Thriller, CrimeA city man travels to a secluded village to discover the truth about his father’s unusual death. The villagers closely observe him, hoping he will depart. As he begins his investigation, the village’s dark secrets are gradually revealed.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 138
Naraka 19Movie · 2007 · 96mRain, a stunning fourth-year university student, receives a text message on her phone: "Do you know what the 19th Gate of hell is?" This message marks the start of a terrifying ordeal. She quickly discovers she's trapped in an unbelievably intense mobile game from hell.IMDb 4.0TMDB 4.0 - 139
Officer of the YearMovie · 2011 · 117mTwo police departments from nearby areas are locked in a relentless rivalry, especially when it comes to the annual Officer of the Year award. However, when a major case arises, they are unexpectedly forced to collaborate.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.7 - 140
The Monkey King 2Movie · 2016 · 120m · Action, Adventure, FantasyFive hundred years after a great upheaval, a Tang Priest is tasked by Buddha with a journey to the West to retrieve sacred scriptures. However, he inadvertently unleashes the Monkey King. As Lady White plots to undermine their mission, the Monkey King must battle to protect his home.IMDb 5.9TMDB 5.9 - 141
Monkey King: Hero Is BackMovie · 2015 · 89m · Fantasy, Animation, ComedyOnce a powerful being who journeyed freely between Heaven and Earth, the Monkey King was imprisoned in an ice cage for angering the Gods. Five hundred years later, when monsters attack a village, a child flees into the mountains and accidentally breaks the curse holding the Monkey King captive. Guided by the child's kindness, the Monkey King helps save the village from the monsters.IMDb 6.7TMDB 6.9 - 142
ParadoxMovie · 2017 · 101m · Action, Adventure, CrimeA Hong Kong police negotiator learns his 16-year-old daughter has vanished in Thailand. He travels to Thailand to find her.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.7 - 143
Master Z: Ip Man LegacyMovie · 2018 · 107m · Action, Crime, DramaAfter losing to Master Ip, Cheung Tin Chi attempts to build a peaceful life for himself and his son in Hong Kong, working as a waiter at a bar frequented by expats. However, the presence of wealth, foreign visitors, and triad bosses quickly pulls him back into the world of fighting.IMDb 6.5TMDB 6.5 - 144
Midnight FMMovie · 2010 · 106m · Thriller, Crime, ActionKo Sun-young, a well-known television anchor and radio DJ, is preparing to broadcast her last radio show. Mid-broadcast, she receives a shocking text message with instructions. The message warns that her family's safety depends on her following these directions.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.9 - 145
Mongol: The Rise of Genghis KhanMovie · 2007 · 125m · History, Adventure, WarThis is the story of Genghis Khan's formative years: the life of a slave who would later conquer vast territories and become one of history's most powerful figures in the 11th century.IMDb 7.2TMDB 6.8 - 146
The Final MasterMovie · 2015 · 109m · Action, DramaThe last master of Wing Chun strives to preserve his art but becomes embroiled in a conflict with corrupt local authorities. He is forced to decide between upholding his personal integrity and fulfilling his master's final request.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.0 - 147
Ong Bak 2Movie · 2008 · 98m · Adventure, Action, ThrillerTien, whose father was a murdered nobleman, is mentored by Chernang, a celebrated warrior and the leader of the Pha Beek Krut.IMDb 6.2TMDB 6.4 - 148
Beyond OutrageMovie · 2012 · 112m · Action, CrimeWhen the police aggressively target organized crime, a major conflict erupts between the Sanno and Hanabishi yakuza clans. This internal power struggle from *Outrage* has escalated into a full-blown war across the country in *Outrage Beyond*.IMDb 6.7TMDB 7.0 - 149
Infernal Affairs IIIMovie · 2003 · 118m · Crime, Drama, ActionAs Yeung Kam Wing attempts to distance himself from the criminal underworld, Lau Kin Ming watches his every move, fueled by a deep-seated personal resentment.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 150
13 AssassinsMovie · 2010 · 141m · Adventure, Drama, ActionIn the final years of Japan's feudal period, a band of jobless samurai are recruited for a dangerous mission: to defeat a cruel lord and stop him from seizing power, potentially leading the nation into widespread conflict.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.3 - 151
My WarMovie · 2016 · 124mThis historical drama tells the story of Chinese volunteers who fought in the Korean War against the United States. Facing life-or-death situations, they developed deep revolutionary convictions.IMDb 5.0TMDB 5.7 - 152
Operation MekongMovie · 2016 · 124m · Action, Adventure, CrimeAfter finding the bodies of thirteen Chinese crew members on two vessels in the Mekong River, the Chinese government initiates a risky mission to capture a dangerous drug cartel.IMDb 6.5TMDB 7.0 - 153
A Frozen FlowerMovie · 2008 · 133m · DramaThis historical drama explores the bond between a king and his personal bodyguard during the Koryo dynasty.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 154
MulanMovie · 2020 · 115m · Adventure, Fantasy, ActionTo defend China from invading Huns, the Emperor orders every family to send one man to the Imperial Army. Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of a respected warrior, volunteers to take her father's place, who is too old to fight. Disguised as a man named Hua Jun, she faces numerous challenges and must draw on her inner strength to succeed.IMDb 5.8TMDB 6.8 - 155
Master Of The Shadowless Kick: Wong Kei-YingMovie · 2016 · 94mA reserved doctor from southern China learns martial arts to defend his son and challenge a dishonest governor.IMDb 5.1TMDB 6.2 - 156
Once a GangsterMovie · 2010 · 95m · Action, Comedy, CrimeRoast Pork becomes a trusted lieutenant to boss Kerosene after joining the triad as a young man. But he values his restaurants, his wife, and his children above all else. When Kerosene intends to make Roast Pork the new leader to resolve his financial problems, Roast Pork wants to decline. He devises a plan with his men to remove himself from consideration, but Kerosene foils it. Just as things seem hopeless, Sparrow, a lifelong gangster, is released from prison after serving twenty years for a gang-related murder that would have made him the natural successor. However, Sparrow has no intention of returning to the gang, sparking a battle of wits between the two men.IMDb 5.7TMDB 6.5 - 157
Hansel & GretelMovie · 2007 · 117m · Fantasy, Drama, HorrorLost on a country road, Eun-soo encounters a mysterious girl who guides him to a fairytale house deep in the woods. He finds himself trapped there with the girl and her ageless siblings. Eun-soo discovers a way to escape, detailed in a fairy tale book. The story within, however, recounts events from his own life.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.7
