Martial Arts Movies on Netflix
Last updated May 13, 2024
Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen unexplained spontaneous combustions kill a pair of dignitaries in 7th-century China, the nation's first female emperor, Wu Zetian calls upon the trusted Detective Dee to solve the mystery in this stylish action epic.
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Arahan
2004 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsSang-hwan became a cop in order to help the downtrodden, but he doesn't get much respect. All that changes when he meets the Seven Masters, who teach him how to shoot chi energy from his palms.
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Wu Dang
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsIn early Republican China, rumors were going around about the treasure in Wudang Mountain. An American conspirator took his well-trained kung fu daughter to Wudang by sponsoring a Taoist martial arts competition, to steal the treasure.
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Only the Strong
1993 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsSpecial Forces officer Louis Stevens (Mark Dacascos) returns to his hometown of Miami, only to find his former high school overrun with gangbangers. Putting his Green Beret experience to use, he trains the 12 worst juvenile delinquents in the fine points of Capoeira, a Brazilian martial arts style. Soon, Stevens has a weapon to fight the narcotics kingpin; trouble is, the drug lord also happens to be an expert in -- you guessed it -- Capoeira.
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Woochi
2009 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsSpanning four centuries in Korea from the Chosun Dynasty to the modern day, this epic action-adventure concerns a powerful pipe and a trio of wizards who will do anything to protect it, even if it means sealing a hot-shot student inside a scroll.
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New Legend of Shaolin
1994 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsHong Xiguan (Jet Li) mastered kung fu at a Shaolin temple while still a boy and then later joined rebel forces to oust oppressive rulers. When his cover is blown, the opposing forces kill all but one member of Xiguan's family, his son. Having wandered China fending off evil and protecting the weak, Hong and son now join forces with a young woman (Chingmy Yau) to protect the Shaolin temple from invaders. Many fast-motion, high-octane brawls ensue!
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Wing Chun
1994 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsMartial arts expert Wing Chun (Michelle Yeoh) battles bandits in this magical film that provides as many laughs as it does wallops. Besides horse thieves, Wing Chun must deal with the men around her who simply can't handle a strong, independent woman. Ultimately, she must dish out "lessons" again and again until the respect for her skills is finally won. The reemergence of her childhood sweetheart, however, throws her emotions into a tizzy.
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Bunraku
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsWhen an enigmatic drifter and an obsessive Japanese fighter make their way to a town run by a cruel crime boss, the strangers combine their martial arts skills to take on the powerful crook in this visually innovative, genre-bending action film.
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The Four
2012 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsDuring the Song dynasty, four constables with special powers must do battle with a rival law enforcement agency, spies, a sinister villain and the undead to thwart a counterfeit currency plot that threatens to bring down the empire.
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The Warrior's Way
2010 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsFugitive Asian assassin Yang journeys from the Far East to the Wild West, where he holes up in a tiny town in the American badlands. There, he meets local drunk and ex-fighter Ron, as well as a beautiful circus knife thrower with a dark secret.
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Ninja 2
2013 | NR | 3.7 out of 5 StarsCasey Bowman's life of domestic bliss has been shattered by a savage act of violence and he must fight to avenge as well as survive. His target: a sinister drug lord flooding the streets with deadly meth cooked at his remote jungle factory.
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Kung Fu Dunk
2008 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsFeaturing an all-star cast, this action-driven comedy charts the rise of Fang Shi-Jie, an orphaned kung fu student who blossoms into a basketball star when a street hustler tries to make money off of the young man's talents.
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Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins
1985 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsGiven a new face and identity, street-smart NYC cop Remo Williams is recruited into a secret organization that roots out powerful crooks. With the help of a mischievous martial arts trainer, Remo will be the agency's instrument of justice.
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Dragon Tiger Gate
2006 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsA dispute with his master at Dragon Tiger Gate martial arts school leaves Dragon on his own. But the appearance of the evil Shibumi prompts Dragon to reunite with his younger brother and fellow student, Tiger, to battle the ferocious villain.
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The Sorcerer and the White Snake
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsAfter herbalist Xu Xian weds a woman who saved him from drowning, he discovers that she's an incarnation of the 1,000-year-old Madame White Snake. Desperate to escape his monstrous new wife, Xu Xian turns to the demon-fighting sorcerer Fa Hai.
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Miami Connection
1987 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThe year is 1987. Motorcycle ninjas tighten their grip on Florida's narcotics trade, annihilating anyone who dares to move in on their turf. Martial arts rock band Dragon Sound has had enough and embarks on a wave of crime-crushing justice.
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Shinobi: Heart Under Blade
2005 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIt's X-Men meets Romeo and Juliet in Ten Shimoyama's ninja action thriller. Gennosuke (Joe Odagiri), from the Koga ninja clan, falls in love with Oboro (Yukie Nakama), from the rival Iga clan. Already exiled to the mountains, the evil Shogun aims to eliminate the tribes. He pits the clans against each other in a duel to the death, where the ninjas wield their supernatural powers. But will inbred hate snuff out forbidden love?
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Jackie Chan's Project A
1983 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThis acrobatic action flick stars the inimitable Jackie Chan as an upright sailor in turn-of-the-century Hong Kong who's out to stop buccaneers from running roughshod over the South China Sea. So far, the crooked police captain and a band of thugs in league with the looters have hamstrung all efforts to battle the problem. Can Jackie foil the culprits with a little help from a wily con man (Sammo Hung)?
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The One
2001 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIn director James Wong's sci-fi actioner, Los Angeles police officer Gabriel Yulaw is pursued by a sinister doppelgänger -- an escapee from an advanced parallel universe -- who's on a mission to kill the lawman.
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Operation Condor
1991 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsIn what many consider to be one of Jackie Chan's best roles, he plays a secret agent embarking on his biggest mission yet: To find the fortune in gold that the Nazis buried in the Sahara Desert during World War II. This recut American version of Chan's 1991 hit (also known as Armour of God II) features stunning locations from Spain, Morocco and the Philippines as well as some of Chan's greatest set pieces, including the famous wind tunnel climax.
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Ong Bak 3
2011 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThai action superstar Tony Jaa adds another chapter to the supernatural epic of Tien, a master warrior whose fate is marked by the tragic murder of his father. A new chapter in Tien's quest for revenge unfolds following the cliffhanger ending of Ong Bak 2. After being saved from death at the hands of Lord Rajasena's soldiers, Tien is brought back to his mentor, Master Bua, to heal and strengthen himself before he can challenge his enemy again.
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Tai Chi Zero
2012 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsThis fantasy epic narrates the furious conflict between a Tai Chi master and a marauding army of soldiers armed with powerful steam-driven machines. Although many view Yang Luchan as a fool, his unique powers may be all that can stop the invaders.
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Ichi
2008 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsOn a quest to find the blind masseur who raised her as a child, sightless but exceptionally skilled swordswoman Ichi (Haruka Ayase) saves the life of a hapless samurai (Takao Osawa), which lands her in the middle of a violent feud between local villagers and a gang of bandits. Directed by Fumihiko Sori, this blood-soaked Japanese action movie features beautifully choreographed fight scenes and fine acting.
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Dragon Lord
1982 | NR | 3.6 out of 5 StarsDragon and his buddy Cowboy get hopelessly mired in a scheme to steal some valuable Chinese antiques. Along the way there are plenty of heart-stopping set pieces where the two try to one-up each other and win the affection of a local beauty.
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BKO: Bangkok Knockout
2010 | NR | 3.5 out of 5 StarsWhen a mutual friend is kidnapped, highly trained members of an exclusive fight club pool their talents -- including expert skills in kung fu, muay Thai and capoeira -- to bring the attackers to justice.
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