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Fans of Invincible Shaolin, should consider this hand-picked list which questions the purpose and weight of our choices while grounding the story in targets the intellect with complex, multi-layered ideas. Carefully balances character depth with narrative flow makes this definitely worth a watch.

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Executioners from Shaolin
6.8

Executioners from Shaolin

1977

After the destruction of the Temple, a Shaolin disciple devotes years to mastering the Tiger style in order to defeat the martial arts master who killed his teacher. His wife, a Crane style specialist, has a feeling one style won't be enough.

Clan of the White Lotus
6.7

Clan of the White Lotus

1980

The Qing emperor releases all detained Shaolin disciples, but the vindictive White Lotus clan decides to exterminate all the disciples. One martial artist survives the onslaught, and constantly trains while in hiding for revenge.

Hand of Death
6.1

Hand of Death

1976

A young monk must face the Extended Iron Claw technique of a powerful warlord seeking to destroy Shaolin.

Crippled Avengers
6.9

Crippled Avengers

1978

A group of martial artists seek revenge after being crippled by Tu Tin-To, a martial arts master, and his son.

Ip Man: Kung Fu Master
6.6

Ip Man: Kung Fu Master

2019

Ip Man’s promising career as a Policeman is ruined after he is framed for murder and targeted by a mob boss’s daughter.

Kid with the Golden Arm
6.8

Kid with the Golden Arm

1979

Jin bei tong opens with a group of escort guards preparing to move a shipment of gold from the local government to an area stricken by famine... one of the very few Venom films where all six Venom actors are present within a single film.

The Five Venoms
6.6

The Five Venoms

1978

A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.

Shaolin
6.9

Shaolin

2011

China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.

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New Fist of Fury
6.0

New Fist of Fury

1976

A brother and sister escape from Japanese-occupied Shanghai to Japanese-occupied Taiwan, to stay with their grandfather who runs a Kung-Fu school there. However, the master of a Japanese Kung- Fu school in Taiwan has plans to bringing all other schools on the island under his domination, and part of his plan involves the murder of the grandfather.

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
7.5

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978

During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back
5.8

Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back

2017

Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series of demon-capturing events, the monk and his disciples gain mutual understanding of each others' hardships and unease. Finally, they resolve their inner conflict and work together to become an all-conquering, demon-exorcising team.

Fatal Contact
6.5

Fatal Contact

2006

A young man learns the fighting techniques of Sanda from a coach. The two become best friends as the young man prepares to enter an underground tournament, competing against some of the top fighters of the world.

Fist of Legend
7.5

Fist of Legend

1994

Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.

Walking and Talking
6.0

Walking and Talking

1996

Just as Amelia thinks she's over her anxiety and insecurity, her best friend announces her engagement, bringing her anxiety and insecurity right back.

Human Lanterns
6.1

Human Lanterns

1982

A psychotic craftsman pits two rival Kung-Fu masters against each other while designing special lanterns from a disturbing source.

Eye for an Eye 2
6.2

Eye for an Eye 2

2024

The blind swordsman, skilled in martial arts, named Cheng Xiazi (Xie Miao), accidentally saves Zhang Xiaoyu (Yang Enyou), who has suffered from the destruction of his family. Under the persuasion of the orphan Xiaoyu, Cheng reluctantly keeps him by his side and teaches him skills. Xiaoyu also waits for the opportunity to seek revenge.

Love Don't Co$t a Thing
7.6

Love Don't Co$t a Thing

2003

A high school outcast pays a cheerleader to pose as his girlfriend so he can be considered cool.

Embattled
6.7

Embattled

2020

The eldest son of a ruthlessly tough MMA champion must fight his way out of the abusive cycle his father has continued.

Dragon
6.9

Dragon

2011

A sinful martial arts expert wants to start a new tranquil life, only to be hunted by a determined detective and his former master.

Five Fingers of Death
6.7

Five Fingers of Death

1972

A young boxer joins a martial arts school to increase his skill so he can enter a martial arts competition. He leaves the school when he hears that a local gangster is terrorizing the town. He comes to the aid of a young singer and brings on the wrath of the local gang. He eventually enters the martial arts competition after learning iron palm technique and takes out all competition.

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