The best martial arts movies streaming on Hulu are a made up of tons of great black belt features! In Asia, martial arts dates as far back as 700BC and has long been revered as a sacred fighting discipline. As the craft often resembles a beautiful choreographed dance, it was only a matter of time before people began appreciating martial arts aesthetically through the medium o film.
Some of the greatest martial arts actors, such as Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Jackie Chan and Jet Li are featured below. Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey, is arguably the best Bruce Lee documentary. Focusing on his personal life, teachings, and daily outlook, the film gives insight into his determination and remarkable achievements. The Reunion, starring John Cena and Ethan Embry, is a family adventure drama. It wasn't a far cry for Embry, who gained notoriety from another family adventure, Vegas Vacation, but it was was certainly a more demanding role. Embry's character strives to accept - and work - alongside his long lost brothers as they fight their way through this action packed thriller.
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13 AssassinsTsuyoshi Ihara, Kōji Yakusho, Goro InagakiCult director Takashi Miike (Ichi the Killer, Audition) delivers a bravado period action film set at the end of Japan’s feudal era. 13 Assassins is a 2010 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Takashi Miike. The screenplay was written by Daisuke Tengan. The film is a remake of Eiichi Kudo’s 1963 black-and-white Japanese film ...more
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Five Deadly VenomsPhilip Kwok, Chiang Sheng, Feng Lu Five Venoms aka Five Deadly Venoms is a cult 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Chang Cheh, starring the Venom Mob, and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, about five kung-fu ...more
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The 36th Chamber of ShaolinChia Hui Liu, Lau Kar-wing, Shen ChanThis internationally renowned, award-winning, trailblazing masterpiece broke all the rules (and box-office records). Legendary director’s charismatic adoptive brother stars as an anti-Ching rebel out to conquer the 36th Chamber of Shaolin. The 36th Chamber of Shaolin, also known as The Master Killer and Shaolin Master Killer, is a 1978 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Liu Chia-liang and starring Gordon Liu. The film follows ...more
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Kid with the Golden ArmPhilip Kwok, Chiang Sheng, Feng LuHu Wei Security Bureau is to escort the gold to relieve the famine at Yellow River while the bandit of Chi Sha Valley is plotting to take possession of the treasure. Kid with the Golden Arms is a 1979 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by Mona Fong. It is one of the few Venom Mob films to include Wei Pai.
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Return to the 36th ChamberChia Hui Liu, Hsiao HoThis innovative follow-up to the classic The 36th Chamber Of Shaolin shows the Liu brothers at their lethal best. Return to the 36th Chamber is a 1980 Shaw Brothers Studio Hong Kong martial arts comedy film starring Gordon Liu. It was directed by Lau Kar-Leung and written by Ni Kuang. The film is the second ...more
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True LegendMichelle Yeoh, David Carradine, Jay Chou True Legend is a 2010 historical action drama film written by Chi-long To and directed by Yuen Woo-ping.
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Bruce Lee: A Warrior's JourneyGeorge Lazenby, Sammo Hung, Dan InosantoThis documentary on the Master of Martial Arts includes 33 minutes of continuous action footage that was shot for Bruce's incomplete film, "The Game of Death." Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey is a documentary on the martial artist Bruce Lee and Jeet Kune Do. It was released on VHS and DVD by Warner Home Video. The documentary includes rare footage of ...more
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Jackie Chan Kung Fu MasterJackie Chan, Yu Nan, Yan Tang Looking for Jackie is a 2009 film directed by Gangliang Fang and Ping Jiang and written by Xuan Hua and Jiamin Wu. It is an action and family film, which tells the story of a young boy, Zhang ...more
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The Flying GuillotineChen Kuan-tai battles assassins that use a deadly, beheading weapon to kill dissidents. Based on true events, the film's weapon was completely fabricated because in real life, no one ever mastered the Flying Guillotine. The Flying Guillotine is an action and drama film directed by Meng Hua Ho.
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Crippled AvengersPhilip Kwok, Chiang Sheng, Miao ChingChang Cheh follows his international hit, The Five Venoms with a popular sequel about blind, deaf, footless and child-like kung-fu fighters who brilliantly train to take their revenge. Crippled Avengers is a 1978 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh and starring four members of the Venom Mob. It has been released in North America as Mortal Combat and Return of the ...more
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The Ninja : Immovable HeartReeve, an elite member of a covert unit of Ninja Warriors, is captured. Being tortured for information, Reese recalls the lessons learned from his training in order to fight his way free.
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JoeyMontoya added The Raid: RedemptionIko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Victoria The Raid: Redemption is a 2011 Indonesian martial arts action film written and directed by Welsh filmmaker Gareth Evans and starring Iko Uwais. This is the second collaboration of Evans and ...more
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Shaolin Martial ArtsDirector Chang Cheh; choreographer Liu Chia-liang; beloved stars Fu Sheng and Liu Chia-hui; and revelatory training sequences in the Eagle Claw, Hung Hsi Kuan, and Yung Chun schools of kung-fu.
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Invincible ShaolinPhilip Kwok, Chiang Sheng, Lo MangCritically acclaimed director Chang Cheh has The Five Venoms turn Shaolin fighters as they challenge the authority of the evil Chings in Invincible Shaolin. Per usual, the fights will knock your socks off. Invincible Shaolin aka Unbeatable Dragon is a Hong Kong films of 1978 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh. It is one of Chang Cheh's tales of Shaolin's historic rivalries with the ...more
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Born InvincibleLo Lieh, Carter WongA white haired Thai Chi master attacks a small village and their martial arts school. Three of the schools students must work together to defeat the Thai Chi master. Born Invincible is a 1978 Taiwanese kung fu film directed by Joseph Kuo, with action choreography by Yuen Woo-ping, and starring Carter Wong Ka Tat, Jack Long and Leih Lo. Currently, only the ...more
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18 BronzemenPeng Tien, Carter WongOne of legendary Martial Arts filmmaker Joseph Kuo's signature classics. This is the film that inspired others like The Master Killer. 18 Bronzemen is a 1976 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Joseph Kuo. It is one of the Shaolin themed films, concerning their battles against the Qing Dynasty. A sequel, called Return of the 18 ...more
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Flash PointDonnie Yen, Fan Bingbing, Collin ChouFrom Donnie Yen and Wilson Yip, creators of the Ip Man franchise, Detective Ma's partner has finally infiltrated a notorious gang, and Ma enters the fray to go up against the leader. Flash Point is a 2007 Hong Kong action film directed by Wilson Yip, and starring Donnie Yen, Louis Koo, Collin Chou, Xing Yu, Lui Leung-wai and Fan Bingbing. Yen plays Ma Jun, a police sergeant ...more
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Bodyguards and AssassinsDonnie Yen, Fan Bingbing, Cung LeDonnie Yen (ˆBlade II, IP Man, Hero) and MMA fighter Cung Le star in this gripping martial arts blockbuster set in the bustling metropolis of Hong Kong in 1905. Bodyguards and Assassins is a 2009 Hong Kong historical action film directed by Teddy Chan, featuring an all-star cast, including Donnie Yen, Nicholas Tse, Tony Leung Ka-fai, Leon Lai, Wang ...more
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Tekken 2: Kazuya's RevengeSuffering from amnesia, a young man trying to discover his true identity is kidnapped by an underground crime organization and turned into a ruthless assassin.
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7 GrandmastersYi-min LiA Kung Fu champion, who upon his retirement is called a fraud. To preserve his legacy, the Grandmaster goes through China, challenging the 7 Grandmasters. 7 Grandmasters is a 1978 kung fu film directed by Joseph Kuo, starring Mark Long, Jack Long, Corey Yuen and Lee Yi Min. It was filmed in Mandarin, as opposed to Cantonese which is more common ...more
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The One-Armed SwordsmanJimmy Wang, Chung-Hsin Huang, Lisa Chiao Chiao One-Armed Swordsman is a 1967 Hong Kong wuxia film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. Directed by Chang Cheh, it was the first of the new style of wuxia films emphasizing male anti-heroes, ...more
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Disciples of ShaolinAlexander Fu Sheng, Hark-On Fung, Chiang HanThis is considered one of the most notable films in Chang Cheh’s career. Featuring Alexander Fu Sheng in the role that secured his stardom, and choreographed by the mighty Liu Chia-liang.
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Come Drink with MeJackie Chan, Cheng Pei-pei, Elliot NgokA hot-blooded young cop and the Seven Masters of unmatched inner strength meet up in this urban martial arts extravaganza Come Drink with Me is a 1966 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by King Hu. Set during the Ming Dynasty, it stars Cheng Pei-pei and Yueh Hua as warriors with Chan Hung-lit as the villain, and ...more
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The Avenging EagleAlexander Fu Sheng, Eddy Ko, Lung Wei WangEverything is exceptional in this outstanding martial arts drama, which won the “Best Editing for Drama” Golden Horse Award. The Avenging Eagle is a 1978 Hong Kong wuxia film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, starring Ti Lung, Alexander Fu and Ku Feng. A remake of the film, titled The 13 Cold-Blooded Eagles, was ...more
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ArahanAhn Sung-ki, Ryoo Seung-bum, Yoon So-yiA hot-blooded young cop and the Seven Masters of unmatched inner strength meet up in this urban martial arts extravaganza Arahan is a 2004 South Korean film. The film was the third feature film directed by Ryoo Seung-wan and stars the director's brother Ryoo Seung-bum along with Yoon So-yi, Ahn Sung-ki and Jung ...more
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Return of the One-Armed SwordsmanJimmy Wang, Tien Feng, Lisa Chiao Chiao Return of the One-Armed Swordsman, also known as One-Armed Swordsman Return, is a 1969 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio. The film is a sequel ...more
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Legend of a FighterBryan Leung, Yasuaki KurataYuen Woo Ping (famed fight choreographer for The Grandmaster, Kill Bill, Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon, and The Matrix) directs this martial arts masterpiece. Legend of a Fighter is a 1982 Hong Kong martial arts film based on the story of Chinese martial artist Huo Yuanjia. Directed by Yuen Woo-ping, the film starred Bryan Leung as the lead
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Moon WarriorsMaggie Cheung, Andy Lau, Anita MuiFrom acclaimed actor and director Sammo Hung, celebrate the cinematic tradition that brought you Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Experience the timeless adventure of an exiled prince and his Moon Warriors. Moon Warriors is a 1992 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Sammo Hung, written by Alex Law and starring Andy Lau, Kenny Bee, Anita Mui and Maggie Cheung.
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The New One-Armed SwordsmanDavid Chiang, Hark-On Fung, Ti Lung The New One-Armed Swordsman, also known as Triple Irons, is a 1971 Hong Kong wuxia film directed by Chang Cheh and produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio, starring David Chiang. Chiang replaced ...more
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Legendary Weapons of ChinaChia Hui Liu, Alexander Fu Sheng, Lau Kar-leung Legendary Weapons of China is a 1982 martial arts fantasy film directed by Lau Kar-Leung. It takes place during the late Qing Dynasty when Empress Dowager Cixi dispatches her agents to various ...more
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Son of the DragonDavid Carradine, Rupert Graves, Eddy Ko Son of the Dragon is the first Hallmark Movie Channel original television film. It premiered on Hallmark Movie Channel on Wednesday, April 2, 2008, and helped launch the new channel. It was also ...more
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Blood BrothersDavid Chiang, Danny Lee, Miao Ching Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free Trial Blood Brothers is a 1973 Shaw Brothers kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh, with action choreography by Lau Kar Leung, and starring David Chiang and Ti Lung. It was released as Chinese Vengeance ...more
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VengeanceLau Kar-wing, David Chiang, Ti Lung Vengeance is a 1970 kung fu film directed by Chang Cheh, and starring David Chiang and Ti Lung. The film is set in 1920 Peking, and centers on a revenge plight of Chiang. The movie has little ...more
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Shaolin PrinceJason Pai Piao, Ti Lung, Derek Yee Shaolin Prince aka Iron Fingers of Death is a 1981 Hong Kong martial arts-action film released by Shaw Brothers and directed by Chia Tang. It is one of the Shaolin Temple themed martial arts ...more
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The ReunionJohn Cena, Amy Smart, Boyd HolbrookAfter the death of her father, a daughter fulfills his last wish and finds a way to bring her three brothers back together. The Reunion is a 2011 action-drama film directed and written by Michael Pavone.
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Justice, My Foot!Stephen Chow, Anita Mui, Bryan LeungStephen Chow is a shyster with an equally eccentric kung-fu ace of a wife, hilariously played by Anita Mui Yim-fong. Justice, My Foot! is a 1992 Hong Kong comedy film directed by Johnnie To, starring Stephen Chow, Anita Mui and Ng Man Tat.
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Kung Fu ShuffleWu Jing, Eric Tsang, Jacky WuIn this irreverent martial arts farce, our bumbling hero goes from lowly cobbler to Kung Fu master after saving a beautiful princess in disguise. Just Call Me Nobody is a 2010 comedy-martial arts film directed by Kevin Chu. The film is about a bumbling cobbler who becomes a martial arts master.
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Circle of IronChristopher Lee, Eli Wallach, David Carradine Circle of Iron is a 1978 martial arts and fantasy film co-written by Bruce Lee, who intended to star in the film himself, but died before production. The film is also known as The Silent Flute, ...more
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Tapped OutCoolio, Clifton Powell, Kelly Jo MinterA young man seeks to avenge his family's death in an MMA tournament. Tapped Out is a 2003 film written by Georgio, Jeremy Gray and B. Scott O'Malley and directed by Georgio.
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The Ninja Immovable Heart
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Dragon ClawsHwang Jang-lee, Philip Chan, Dragon LeeHwang Jang Lee, the ace villian from Snake in the Eagle's Shadow and Drunken Master, kicks his way through friend and foe.
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Raiders of the Shaolin Temple
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My KingdomYuen Biao, Han Geng, Annie Yi My Kingdom is a 2011 action, drama, romance film written by Jingzhi Zou and directed by Xiaosong Gao.
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Chase Step by StepFeng Hsu, Wang Kuan-hsiung, Barry Chan Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free Trial Chase Step by Step is a 1974 Taiwanese film directed by Yu Min Sheong. The film is also known as Bu bu zhui sha in Hong Kong.
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Shaolin Deadly KicksLo Lieh, Kang Chin, Lung Fei Watch for Free with Amazon Prime Free Trial The Flash Legs, also released as Shaolin Deadly Kicks, is a 1977 Hong Kong martial arts action film directed by Ma Wu and starring Tao-liang Tan and Lo Lieh. The film was later remade as ...more
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Martial Arts of ShaolinJet Li, Hung Yan-yan, Yu ChenghuiInternationally lauded is one of the greatest, martial arts movie masterpiece ever. It teamed up kung fu superstar Jet Li (Romeo Must Die) with legendary director Liu Chia-liang. Martial Arts Of Shaolin aka Shaolin Temple 3: Martial Arts of Shaolin is a 1986 Hong Kong martial arts film. It is notable as the only collaboration between film director Lau Kar-Leung and actor ...more
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The 14 AmazonsLo Lieh, Paul Chun, Tien Feng The 14 Amazons is a 1972 Hong Kong wuxia film produced by the Shaw Brothers Studio and featuring a predominantly female cast. The story is about the female generals of the Yang Family.
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Man of IronBolo Yeung, Chen Kuan-tai Man Of Iron is a 1972 Hong Kong film by Shaw Studio. The film was directed by Chang Cheh with Pao Hsueh Lieh.
