Ang Lee directed Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in 2000, while Wang Hui-ling, James Schamus, and Kuo Jung Tsai wrote the screenplay. Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, and Chang Chen are among the international cast of Chinese origin in the film. It is based on Wang Dulu's Chinese book of the same name, which was serialized between 1941 and 1942 as part of his Crane Iron pentalogy.

The film Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is one of a kind. The plot revolves around the interweaving of fortunes. There's a lighthearted romance and, of course, some combat. But the way the tale unfolds and how everything plays out is simply so wonderfully depicted. It's engrossing from beginning to end, simply to watch how the tale unfolds. Even the drama in this film is just what it needs to be. There's a reason it's received so many honors. This film is worth seeing not only for the tale, but also for the acting, cinematography, and action choreography.

Detailed information:

Release date: Jul 07, 2000 (Taiwan)
Director: Ang Lee
Gross revenue: $213.50 million

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0190332/

Zhang Yimou's 2002 wuxia film Hero stars Jet Li, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Maggie Cheung, Zhang Ziyi, and Donnie Yen and was directed, co-written, and produced by him. The film is partially inspired by the account of Jing Ke's murder attempt on the King of Qin, which took place in 227 BCE during the Warring States era. Christopher Doyle did the cinematography, while Tan Dun created the musical composition.

On October 24, 2002, Hero was initially launched in China. It was the most costly endeavor and one of China's highest-grossing films at the time. Miramax bought the film's distribution rights in the United States, but the film's release was delayed by nearly two years. On August 27, 2004, Quentin Tarantino persuaded Miramax to release the picture in American cinemas. The critical response to the film was overwhelmingly good. It was the first Chinese-language film to debut at No.1 at the box office in the United States, where it remained for two weeks, grossing $53.7 million in the US and $177 million worldwide. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but Nowhere in Africa won instead.

Detailed information:

Release date: Dec 19, 2002 (China)
Directors: Zhang Yimou, Shaudi Wang
Screenwriters: Zhang Yimou, Feng Li, Bin Wang, Shaudi Wang

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0299977

Enter the Dragon is a 1973 martial arts film directed by Robert Clouse and starring Bruce Lee, John Saxon, and Jim Kelly. It was Lee's final completed film appearance before his death on 20 July 1973 at age 32. An American and Hong Kong co-production, it premiered in Los Angeles on 19 August 1973, one month after Lee's death.

Lee, played by Bruce Lee, is a Shaolin monk who goes undercover on an island ruled by a nasty criminal leader named Han. Every few years, Han hosts a violent martial arts competition to attract participants for his illicit enterprises. There are some fantastic combat scenes in this film, many of which were choreographed by Bruce Lee himself and are exciting. The climactic combat between Lee and the villain, Shih, is fantastic. Even for a Bruce Lee picture, it's nearly epic. The battle in the hall of mirrors is incredible. Although the dialogue is a little corny, and Bruce's trademark yells irritate you a little, this is a must-see for any martial arts / Chinese action movie enthusiasts.

Detailed information:

Release date: Oct 24, 1973 (Hong Kong)
Director: Robert Clouse
Music by: Lalo Schifrin

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0070034

Ip Man is a 2008 Hong Kong biographical martial arts film based on the life of Ip Man, a grandmaster of the martial art Wing Chun and teacher of Bruce Lee. The film focuses on events in Ip's life that supposedly took place in the city of Foshan during the Sino-Japanese War.

The "real narrative" of Yip Man, grandmaster of Wing Chun and master of cinema star Bruce Lee, is told in Ip Man. Despite claims of frugality based on actual events, the film is compelling. The reproduction of ancient Shanghai appears so real that it makes you feel like you're there. Donnie Yen is outstanding as the calm, peace-loving martial artist who refuses to provide instruction and spars privately with the local masters to save them the humiliation of being humiliated in public. And, as expected, the action moments are stunning.

Detailed information:

Release date: Dec 12, 2008 (China)
Director: Wilson Yip
Story by: Edmond Wong, Tai-lee Chan

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1220719

Once Upon a Time in China (also known as entering the New Game of Death in the Philippines) is a 1991 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Tsui Hark and starring Jet Li as Wong Fei-hung, a Chinese martial arts expert and folk hero of Cantonese origin. The film is the first in the Once Upon a Time in China series.

The film is set in the nineteenth century. Wong Fei-hung, a great martial arts champion, is played by Jet Li. Aunt Yee, played by Rosamund Kwan, returns from America. The narrative isn't particularly complex. All that counts is that the movie features a lot of amazing battle scenes. There's a lot of great combat choreography here, including a fantastic umbrella sequence that would make Jackie Chan pleased. Though sluggish at first, as the action sequences begin, the film picks up speed and tugs you along with it. The action is what distinguishes this film.

Detailed information:
Release date: Aug 15, 1991 (Hong Kong)
Director: Hark Tsui
Story by: Kai-Chi Yuen, Hark Tsui, Yiu-Ming Leung, Elsa Tang
Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0103285

Iron Monkey is a 1993 Hong Kong martial arts film written and produced by Tsui Hark and directed by Yuen Woo-ping, starring Donnie Yen, Yu Rongguang, Jean Wang, Angie Tsang, and Yuen Shun-yi. It is not related to the 1977 Hong Kong film of the same title.

You pay to watch a movie to be entertained, and this one does not disappoint. The so-called "wire-fu" isn't as annoying as it is in other films. Character development is evenly distributed throughout the action moments. There are several storyline issues and poorly performed subplots throughout the film, but no significant flaws that will cause you to be concerned. A prologue, a first act, a second act, a third act, a climax, and an epilogue are all included. There isn't anymore, and there isn't any less. It's straightforward and straightforward. You will certainly appreciate it more than many other Chinese action films.

Detailed information:

Release date: Sep 03, 1993 (Hong Kong)
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen
Story by: Tan Cheung, Elsa Tang, Tai-Mok Lau

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108148

Stephen Chow directed, produced, co-wrote, and starred in Kung Fu Hustle, a 2004 action comedy film. A vicious neighborhood gang, a destitute community with unusual heroes, and a wannabe gangster's difficult trek to realize his true self are all shown in the film. In supporting roles, Eva Huang, Yuen Wah, Yuen Qiu, Danny Chan Kwok-Kwan, and Leung Siu-lung appeared. Yuen Woo-ping is in charge of the martial arts choreography.

There are some fantastic action scenes as well as several story twists that take the spectator on an exciting ride. You never know what will happen next, which is an unusual occurrence in Chinese action films. Apart from that, Kung Fu Hustle is a fun film to see. It makes you grin at the conclusion, which is nearly always the case with these films. Also, like many of these films, this one has a high replay value, allowing for several viewings.

Detailed information:

Release date: Dec 23, 2004 (Hong Kong)
Director: Stephen Chow
Screenwriters: Stephen Chow, Kan-Cheung Tsang

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0373074

Fearless is a 2006 martial arts film directed by Ronny Yu and starring Jet Li. It is also known as Huo Yuanjia in Chinese and Jet Li's Fearless in the United Kingdom and the United States. It is partially based on the biography of Huo Yuanjia, a Chinese martial artist who faced foreign fighters in widely publicized contests, restoring dignity and nationalism to China during the latter years of the Qing Dynasty before the creation of the Republic of China.

The film is based on the narrative of Huo Yuan Jia, a great Chinese Kung Fu instructor who changed the face of modern-day Chinese martial arts. Fearless has a weak narrative and speech when compared to Jet Li's other films, but it's still a fun watch. The battle sequences are numerous and span the entirety of the film, which, unlike many others, does not bore you. The film may feel a little long at just 106 minutes, but if you immerse yourself in the action parts, you won't have any issues. If you prefer roundhouse kicks to the face, you'll love this film.

Detailed information:

Release date: Jan 26, 2006 (Hong Kong)
Director: Ronny Yu
Story by: Chi-long To, Richard Epcar, Chris Chow

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0446059

Red Cliff, also known as Chibi, is a 2008–2009 Chinese epic war film based on the Battle of Red Cliffs (208–209 AD) and events in Imperial China at the end of the Han dynasty and just before the Three Kingdoms period. Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen, Zhao Wei, Hu Jun, and Lin Chi-ling feature in the picture, which was directed by John Woo.

This is a John Woo picture, and he is most known in the West for action thrillers like "Hard Target" and "Mission Impossible 2." When compared to those, though, Red Cliff is a very different kind of picture. The closest Western movie analog would be the type of classical epics produced by Hollywood in the 1950s and 1960s, such as "Cleopatra" and "Spartacus." The use of highly stylized, scripted action sequences is something that this picture has in common with some of Woo's earlier movies. That should suffice to keep you entertained.

Detailed information:

Release date: Jul 10, 2008 (China)
Director: John Woo
Estimated budget: $80 million
Screenwriters: John Woo, Cheng Kuo, Heyu Sheng, Khan Chan

Link to buy: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0425637

Jackie Chan wrote and directed the 1985 Hong Kong action-crime thriller Police Story, in which he also starred. It is the first installment of Chan's Police Story series, in which he plays Hong Kong police investigator "Kevin" Chan Ka-Kui with Brigitte Lin and Maggie Cheung. After a bad experience working with director James Glickenhaus on The Protector, which was supposed to be his entrée into the American cinema industry, Chan began work on the picture.

It's two hours of pure fun that keeps you entertained the entire time. With Chan using what looks to be a more western approach to the writing, blending it with eastern components, namely the Chinese Martial Arts, it gets a meaningful storyline and convincing characters, in addition to the amazing action. Police Story, like many other Jackie Chan films, is a work of art by a real entertainer who goes all out and is extremely accomplished.

Detailed information:

Release date: Dec 14, 1985 (Hong Kong)
Directors: Jackie Chan, Chi-Hwa Chen
Story by: Jackie Chan, Edward Tang

Link to watch: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089374