Diverse Chinese Cinema: 223 Films Spanning History to Modern Day
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Seven SwordsMovie · 2005 · 152m · Action, DramaIn 17th-century Japan, seven swordsmen unite to protect villagers from a powerful General who has outlawed the practice of martial arts.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.2 - 202
Detective ChinatownMovie · 2015 · 135m · Comedy, Mystery, ActionRejected from police college, a reserved man journeys to Bangkok. There, he teams up with a lively relative to investigate a murder.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.8 - 203
Warriors of Heaven and EarthMovie · 2003 · 114m · Drama, Action, AdventureA Chinese envoy travels to the Gobi desert to deal with a deserting soldier. Their path crosses with a caravan carrying a Buddhist monk and a precious artifact when it's attacked by bandits. The two warriors may find themselves working together to defend the travelers.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.2 - 204
The Flowers of WarMovie · 2011 · 146m · Drama, History, WarIn 1937, during the Japanese invasion of Nanking, a Western man seeks shelter with a group of women in a church. Pretending to be a priest, he tries to guide them to safety.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 205
ShadowMovie · 2018 · 116m · Action, WarIn a kingdom governed by a young, impulsive king, the military commander possesses a secret: a shadow, a perfect look-alike who can deceive everyone, including the King. He must now employ this deception in a complex strategy to secure victory in a war the King is reluctant to fight.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.7 - 206
Curse of the Golden FlowerMovie · 2006 · 114m · Action, Drama, FantasyIn the Tang dynasty, the emperor has married the princess of a neighboring province. She has given him two sons, and he has raised the elder to be his heir. With this, the emperor’s power over his kingdom, including the royal family, is absolute.IMDb 7.0TMDB 6.9 - 207
Green SnakeMovie · 2021 · 132m · Animation, Fantasy, ActionTrying to rescue her sister from a dangerous man named Fahai, Xiao Qing is pulled into a futuristic city. There, she encounters a mysterious man with amnesia who has no memory of who he once was.IMDb 6.8TMDB 8.1 - 208
Monster HuntMovie · 2015 · 118m · Comedy, Fantasy, AdventureA group of young people who are monsters attempt to bridge the gap between the human world and their own.IMDb 6.1TMDB 6.5 - 209
The PromiseMovie · 2005 · 121m · Fantasy, Drama, ActionA young girl, orphaned and poor, makes a deal with an enchantress. She gains beauty and the affection of all men, but at the cost of ever being with the one she loves. The spell can only be broken by an impossible event: snow in spring and the dead returning to life. Now a grown princess, she deeply regrets her promise, as every man she has loved has met with tragedy.IMDb 5.6TMDB 5.5 - 210
Battle of the WarriorsMovie · 2006 · 133m · Action, War, AdventureIn 370 B.C., China is divided into seven nations and numerous smaller tribes, including the city-state of Liang. The powerful nation of Zhao, led by the ruthless Xiang Yangzhong, sets its sights on conquering Liang. Ge Li, from the Mo-Tsu tribe, becomes Liang's last hope against Yangzhong's forces.IMDb 6.6TMDB 6.4 - 211
Tai Chi ZeroMovie · 2012 · 100m · Action, DramaIn the renowned Chen Village, martial arts are a way of life, practiced through the powerful Chen Style Tai Chi. Lu Chan arrives seeking training, but the villagers, protective of their tradition, resist his attempts to learn, challenging him to fights. Everyone, young and old, defeats him with their Tai Chi. However, the return of a villager from the past, bringing a dangerous steam-powered machine and plans to build a railroad through the village, forces the villagers to reconsider. They may have to rely on Lu Chan, who possesses a hidden ability.IMDb 6.0TMDB 6.0 - 212
Rigor MortisMovie · 2013 · 105m · Horror, Action, DramaA former actor seeking to end his life finds an unexpected savior in a Taoist priest with a unique past: hunting Jiangshi, the mythical Chinese hopping vampires. Meanwhile, in the same building, a woman seeks a black magic specialist to resurrect her deceased husband.IMDb 6.3TMDB 6.0 - 213
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 - 214
Master of the Flying GuillotineMovie · 1976 · 93m · Fantasy, Action, DramaA one-armed martial arts master is hunted by an imperial assassin seeking revenge for deaths in the previous film. To evade the relentless pursuit, the One-Armed Boxer enters a prestigious martial arts tournament to remain hidden. But the assassin, aided by three skilled henchmen – a Thai boxer, a yoga master, and a kobojutsu expert – tracks him down. This leads to a thrilling series of fights as the Boxer battles his enemies to survive and win the tournament.IMDb 7.3TMDB 6.6 - 215
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 - 216
Lust, CautionMovie · 2007 · 158m · Action, Drama, RomanceIn World War II, a secret agent is tasked with a dangerous mission: gain the trust of a high-ranking official in the Japanese-controlled government of Shanghai, with the ultimate goal of assassinating him.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.2 - 217
Badges of FuryMovie · 2013 · 98m · Comedy, Action, CrimeA string of unsettling murders grips Hong Kong, and seasoned detective Huang is partnered with his impulsive younger colleague Wang to hunt down the perpetrator.IMDb 4.5TMDB 5.4 - 218
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 - 219
Long Day's Journey into NightMovie · 2018 · 138m · Drama, MysteryLuo Hongwu goes back to Kaili, the place he left behind long ago. There, he starts looking for the woman he loved and can't stop thinking about.IMDb 7.1TMDB 6.9 - 220
The Road HomeMovie · 1999 · 89m · Drama, RomanceThis film follows a man as he deals with his father's death and his mother's grief. His present struggles are interwoven with flashbacks that show the early days of his parents' relationship.
We see a younger version of his parents as they meet and build a connection, navigating life together. The story blends past and present to explore love, loss, family, and personal growth.
The film balances nostalgia and sadness, reminding us of life's fragility and the strength of relationships. It presents an emotional yet hopeful look at love that endures.IMDb 7.7TMDB 7.5 - 221
ShaolinMovie · 2011 · 131m · Action, DramaCivil war erupts in China as ambitious warlords fight for control of territory. Young, confident Hao Jie, emboldened by battlefield victories, defeats a Shaolin monk in a duel, displaying arrogance towards the monastery’s masters. But his pride is short-lived. When a rival warlord destroys his family, Hao seeks refuge with the Shaolin monks. As the conflict intensifies and the population suffers, Hao and the monks join a desperate fight against the warlords, devising a risky plan for rescue and escape.IMDb 6.8TMDB 6.9 - 222
Jiang ZiyaMovie · 2020 · 105m · Animation, Action, FantasyFollowing a devastating war, Commander Jiang Ziya is tasked with eliminating the Nine-tailed Fox Demon, who endangers humanity. He learns the demon's existence is tied to the soul of a young girl, forcing him to choose between fulfilling his duty and forging his own moral course.IMDb 6.6TMDB 7.3
