105 Martial Arts Films to Watch
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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 - 102
Iron MonkeyMovie · 1993 · 90m · Action, Crime, DramaThis action-drama set in Hong Kong follows the legendary Iron Monkey, who operates as a modern Robin Hood in a village suffering from corruption. The masked vigilante steals from wealthy officials to help the poor, inspired by a respected local deity. When the Governor becomes determined to stop him, he recruits a reluctant traveling doctor to track down Iron Monkey. The film examines themes of justice, power, and the conflict between rebellion and authority.IMDb 7.5TMDB 7.4 - 103
KickboxerMovie · 1989 · 97m · Action, Thriller, DramaWhen an enemy won't yield, eliminate them. American kickboxing champion Eric Sloane travels to Thailand with his brother Kurt to challenge the local fighters. His goal: to conquer them at their own game. He faces Tong Po, a formidable Thai champion known for his ruthlessness. Tong not only defeats Eric but leaves him permanently paralyzed. Consumed by rage, Kurt swears vengeance.IMDb 6.4TMDB 6.8 - 104
Who Am I?Movie · 1998 · 120m · Adventure, Action, ComedyA CIA team journeys to South Africa to find a hidden energy source, but their mission turns deadly when Morgan, one of their own, causes a helicopter crash, leaving them stranded and betrayed. The sole survivor, suffering from amnesia, is found and cared for by a local tribe who name him "Whoami," after his constant questioning about himself.
With the help of an investigative journalist, Whoami begins to piece together his lost memories and seeks to expose Morgan and his associates. As his past returns, he uncovers a complex story of deception, betrayal, and dangerous alliances. The film is a story of identity, trust, and redemption set against the backdrop of espionage and the African landscape.IMDb 6.8TMDB 7.1 - 105
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
