The Best Jackie Chan Movies of All Time

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Here a list of the best Jackie Chan movies, ranked best to worst with trailers when available. Kung fu fans will also enjoy the best martial arts movies of all time and the best kung fu films streaming on Netflix. To date Jackie Chan has appeared in over 100 films, starting with Big and Little Wong Tin Bar in 1962. A juggernaut in the world of action and martial arts, Chan incredibly has performed all his own stunts in his films without once using a body double. Jackie Chan's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades (sort of) over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Jackie Chan movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated, likely action-packed and probably-should-be-subtitled selections from the Jackie Chan filmography will be at the top of the list.

If you think the best Jackie Chan role isn't at the top, then upvote (get ranking!) it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Jackie Chan performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand. Examples of films on the list include modern blockbusters like Rush Hour, and older productions like Drunken Master.

This list answers the questions: "What are the best Jackie Chan movies?" and "What are the greatest Jackie Chan roles of all time?" If you love Jackie, then check out the best Jet Li movies or the best Steven Seagal movies here on Ranker as well.

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  • The Legend of Drunken Master
    1
    Jackie Chan, Andy Lau, Anita Mui
    1,304 votes
    • Released: 1994
    • Directed by: Jackie Chan, Lau Kar-leung

    Character: Wong Fei Hung

    Drunken Master II is a 1994 Hong Kong kung fu film directed by Lau Kar-leung and Jackie Chan, who stars as Chinese folk hero, Wong Fei-hung. It was Chan's first traditional style martial arts film since The Young Master and Dragon Lord. The film was released in North America as The Legend of Drunken Master in 2000. The film is a follow-up to Chan's 1978 film Drunken Master, directed by Yuen Woo-ping, but not a direct storyline sequel. Another film, Drunken Master III features little in common with either this or its predecessor, and is not considered a sequel. In 2005, Drunken Master II was named one of the top 100 best films of all time by Time magazine.
  • Police Story
    2
    Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Nicholas Tse
    1,084 votes
    • Released: 1985
    • Directed by: Jackie Chan

    Character: Kevin Chan

    Police Story is a 1985 Hong Kong action film written and directed by Jackie Chan, who also starred in the lead role. It is the first of the Police Story series featuring Chan as a Hong Kong police detective named "Kevin" Chan Ka-Kui. Chan began work on the film after a disappointing experience working with the director James Glickenhaus on The Protector, which was intended to be his entry into the American film market. Police Story was a huge success in East Asia. It won the Best Film award at the 1986 Hong Kong Film Awards. According to Chan's autobiography he considers Police Story his best action film.
  • Project A
    3
    Jackie Chan, Sammo Hung Kam-Bo, Hark-Sun Lau
    697 votes
    • Released: 1983
    • Directed by: Jackie Chan

    Character: Sgt. Dragon Ma Yue Lung

    Dragon Ma (Jackie Chan) is a lieutenant in the 19th-century Hong Kong marines. Pirates have been terrorizing local waters, with assistance from the corrupt authorities. Dragon Ma hopes to defeat the evil pirate clan led by Sanpao (Dick Wei), but his plan is short-circuited. Ma then teams with a navy admiral (Hak Suen Lau), a police captain Tzu (Biao Yuen) and a crafty thief (Sammo Hung Kam-Bo) in a new round of high-seas battles with Sanpao and his pirates.
  • Armour of God II: Operation Condor
    4
    Jackie Chan, Aldo Sambrell, Ken Lo
    543 votes
    • Released: 1991
    • Directed by: Jackie Chan

    Character: Jackie Condor

    Armour of God II: Operation Condor is a 1991 Hong Kong action film written and directed by Jackie Chan, who also starred in the lead role. It is the sequel to the 1986's Armour of God. Compared to its predecessor, this film is more akin to the Indiana Jones film series in that it features Chan's character Jackie / Condor battling against a former Nazi to retrieve gold from an abandoned base deep in the Sahara Desert. Armour of God II: Operation Condor is succeeded by the 2012 film CZ12.
  • Police Story 2
    5
    Jackie Chan, Maggie Cheung, Bill Tung
    654 votes
    • Released: 1988
    • Directed by: Jackie Chan

    Character: Kevin

    Police Story 2 is a 1988 Hong Kong action crime comedy film written, directed by and starring Jackie Chan as Chan Ka-kui. It is a sequel to the hit 1985 film, Police Story, continuing the storyline of Chan's character, "Kevin" Chan Ka-kui.
  • Police Story 3: Super Cop
    6
    Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeaoh, Maggie Cheung
    538 votes
    • Released: 1992
    • Directed by: Stanley Tong

    Character: Kevin

    To infiltrate a drug cartel, police Inspector Chan Ka Kui (Jackie Chan) goes undercover in a Chinese prison. There, he earns the trust of Panther (Yuen Wah), a cartel member, by breaking him out of prison. With the help of another undercover agent (Michelle Yeaoh), they travel to Hong Kong and join up with Panther's gang. Ka Kui is accepted by the gang's leader (Ken Tsang), but his operation is jeopardized when Ka Kui's girlfriend (Maggie Cheung) accidentally reveals his true identity.

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