Everybody's Kung Fu Fighting!

All Martial Arts welcome in this list not just kung fu so there will be karate, swordplay, etc. For kung fu movies made before 1990, I grade on a curve as most were low budget, niche films cranked out quickly. Zhang Yi Mou or Kurosawa films are held to a higher standard. I included a few dramas which are listed at the bottom. I go back and forth about keeping them on the list.

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1. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

Taiwanese Movie - 2000

10

The movie that started me on the wuxia path and made me a lifelong fan of Michelle Yeoh.
2. Hero

Chinese Movie - 2002

9.5

I never tire of watching this gorgeous movie.
3. Seven Samurai

Japanese Movie - 1954

9.5

not KF but everything martial arts goes
4. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

Chinese Movie - 2016

9.0

Disparaged by many, I loved Michelle and Donnie's chemistry in this.
5. Yojimbo

Japanese Movie - 1961

8.5

Not kung fu, but sword fighting makes the list.
6. Wing Chun

Hong Kong Movie - 1994

8.5

MAC #16
MICHELLE & DONNIE!!! ❤❤❤
7. Iron Monkey 1

Hong Kong Movie - 1993

8.5
8. Samurai Rebellion

Japanese Movie - 1967

8.5
9. Fist of Legend

Hong Kong Movie - 1994

8.5
10. A Touch of Zen

Taiwanese Movie - 1971

8.0

MAC #31
11. Enter the Dragon

Hong Kong Movie - 1973

8.0

Bruce Lee, still the tops!
12. Come Drink with Me

Hong Kong Movie - 1966

8.0

Pei Pei as a kickass heroine!
13. Reign of Assassins

Chinese Movie - 2010

8.0
14. Fist of Fury

Hong Kong Movie - 1972

8.0

MAC #12 Another re-watch but I really wanted to know how I felt about this movie after watching a bunch of KF movies. Bumped it up in comparison to movies it's age. Added a review.
15. Call of Heroes

Hong Kong Movie - 2016

8.0
16. Brotherhood of Blades

Chinese Movie - 2014

8.0
17. Shaolin

Chinese Movie - 2011

8.0

MAC #13
18. House of Flying Daggers

Chinese Movie - 2004

8.0
19. Kung Fu Jungle

Hong Kong Movie - 2014

8.0
20. Sanjuro

Japanese Movie - 1962

8.0
21. Ip Man 3

Hong Kong Movie - 2015

8.0
22. Rurouni Kenshin

Japanese Movie - 2012

8.0

not kung, anything martial arts goes
23. Shadow

Chinese Movie - 2018

8.0

Zhang Yi Mou-stunning to look at
24. Lady Snowblood

Japanese Movie - 1973

8.0
25. The Lost Bladesman

Hong Kong Movie - 2011

8.0
26. Shaolin Soccer

Hong Kong Movie - 2001

8.0

I'm not a big fan of kung fu comedies but this one cracked me up.
27. Sanshiro Sugata

Japanese Movie - 1943

8.0
28. The Bride With White Hair

Hong Kong Movie - 1993

8.0
29. In the Line of Duty 4: Witness

Hong Kong Movie - 1989

8.0
30. Three Outlaw Samurai

Japanese Movie - 1964

8.0

When you don't have over 3 hours for Kurosawa's 7 Samurai, you can watch this 90 minute film of 3 Samurai attempting to help the little guys.
31. Samurai III: Duel at Ganryu Island

Japanese Movie - 1956

8.0
32. Kill!

Japanese Movie - 1968

8.0
33. Rurouni Kenshin: The Legend Ends

Japanese Movie - 2014

8.0
34. Samurai Saga

Japanese Movie - 1959

8.5
35. Legendary Weapons of China

Hong Kong Movie - 1982

8.0

This was fun and showcased many old weapons
36. 13 Assassins

Japanese Movie - 2010

8.0
37. A Chinese Ghost Story 1

Hong Kong Movie - 1987

8.0
38. Flash Point

Hong Kong Movie - 2007

8.0
39. Samurai II: Duel at Ichijoji Temple

Japanese Movie - 1955

8.0
40. Zatoichi and the Chest of Gold

Japanese Movie - 1964

8.0
41. Warriors of Heaven and Earth

Chinese Movie - 2003

8.0
42. The Sword

Hong Kong Movie - 1980

8.0
43. Young Detective Dee: Rise of the Sea Dragon

Chinese Movie - 2013

8.0
44. Sumo Do, Sumo Don't

Japanese Movie - 1992

8.0

Google says sumo is a martial arts so I'm adding to the list
45. Samurai Wolf

Japanese Movie - 1966

8.0
46. In the Line of Duty 2: Yes, Madam

Hong Kong Movie - 1985

7.5
47. The Touch

Hong Kong Movie - 2002

7.5
48. Broken Oath

Hong Kong Movie - 1977

7.5
49. Sword of the Beast

Japanese Movie - 1965

7.5
50. Blade of the Immortal

Japanese Movie - 2017

7.5
51. The Warrior's Way

Korean Movie - 2010

7.5
52. The Deadly Duo

Hong Kong Movie - 1971

7.5
53. Rurouni Kenshin: The Final

Japanese Movie - 2021

7.5
54. Red Heroine

Chinese Movie - 1929

7.5

The oldest wuxia and the oldest wuxia heroine (to have survived through the years)!
55. Police Story 3: Super Cop

Hong Kong Movie - 1992

7.5

Michelle landed a motorcycle on a train and due to a stunt gone wrong fell off a moving car and was nearly run over. She is one tough cookie!
56. Return of the Sentimental Swordsman

Hong Kong Movie - 1981

7.5
57. The Young Master

Hong Kong Movie - 1980

7.5
58. The Sword Stained with Royal Blood

Hong Kong Movie - 1981

7.5
59. Way of the Dragon

Hong Kong Movie - 1972

7.5
60. Karate Kid: Legends

Chinese Movie - 2025

7.5
61. Mr. Vampire

Hong Kong Movie - 1985

7.5
62. Have Sword, Will Travel

Hong Kong Movie - 1969

7.5
63. Last Hurrah for Chivalry

Hong Kong Movie - 1979

7.5
64. Magnificent Warriors

Hong Kong Movie - 1987

7.5

Michelle-the only reason I needed to watch this
65. Master Z: The Ip Man Legacy

Hong Kong Movie - 2018

7.5
66. The Assassin

Taiwanese Movie - 2015

7.5

Shu Qi was lovely in this and very nice cinematography
67. Jigoku no Okite

Japanese Special - 1982, 1 episode

7.5
68. Samurai I: Musashi Miyamoto

Japanese Movie - 1954

7.5
69. Sword Master

Chinese Movie - 2016

7.5
70. The Shadow Whip

Hong Kong Movie - 1971

7.5
71. Pursuit of Vengeance

Hong Kong Movie - 1977

7.5
72. Win Them All

Hong Kong Movie - 1973

7.5
73. In the Line of Duty: Royal Warriors

Hong Kong Movie - 1986

7.5
74. Special ID

Hong Kong Movie - 2013

7.5
75. Samurai Marathon

Japanese Movie - 2019

7.5
76. Crippled Avengers

Hong Kong Movie - 1978

7.5
77. Tom Yum Goong

Thai Movie - 2005

7.5
78. Death Duel

Hong Kong Movie - 1977

7.5
79. Throw Down

Hong Kong Movie - 2004

7.5
80. The Web of Death

Hong Kong Movie - 1976

7.5
81. Ong Bak 2

Thai Movie - 2008

7.5
82. Shibukawa Bangoro

Japanese Movie - 1922

7.5
83. The Forbidden Kingdom

Chinese Movie - 2008

7.5
84. Wu Xia

Hong Kong Movie - 2011

7.5
85. Police Story

Hong Kong Movie - 1985

7.5
86. Vendetta of Samurai

Japanese Movie - 1952

7.5
87. Detection of Di Renjie

Chinese Movie - 2020

7.5
88. Tai-Chi Master

Hong Kong Movie - 1993

7.5

Jet Li and Michelle!
89. The Flying Dagger

Hong Kong Movie - 1969

7.5

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90. Valley of the Fangs

Hong Kong Movie - 1970

7.5

Lo Lieh and NO snakes
91. The Monkey King 1: Havoc In Heaven's Palace

Hong Kong Movie - 2014

7.5
92. The Vengeful Beauty

Hong Kong Movie - 1978

7.5
93. Chocolate

Thai Movie - 2008

7.5
94. SPL 1: Sha Po Lang

Hong Kong Movie - 2005

7.5
95. Once upon a Time in China 2

Hong Kong Movie - 1992

7.5
96. The Heroic Ones

Hong Kong Movie - 1970

7.5
97. Heroes of the East

Hong Kong Movie - 1978

7.5
98. Dirty Ho

Hong Kong Movie - 1979

7.5

The main character's name is Ho so put your dirty thoughts away. LOL
99. Hapkido

Hong Kong Movie - 1972

7.5

MAC #23
100. The Sword of Doom

Japanese Movie - 1966

7.5