Films with the genre "Martial arts", sorted by revenue

, 1h57
Directed by Christian Duguay
Origin USA
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Politique, Sports films, Martial arts films, Political films
Actors Wesley Snipes, Anne Archer, Maury Chaykin, Marie Matiko, Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa, James Hong

Neil Shaw (Snipes) is an operative for the United Nations's covert dirty-tricks squad, using espionage and quasi-ethical tactics to secure peace and cooperation. In Hong Kong, Shaw infiltrates a Chinese New Year party held by Chinese business mogul David Chan (Tagawa) and covertly hacks an office laptop of a North Korean Defense Minister, and blackmails him with the misappropriation of U.N. aid money, in exchange for continuing negotiations with South Korea. Shortly after being discovered, Shaw fights his way out of the party, and suffers a gunshot wound to his shoulder during extraction.

, 1h47
Directed by Sheldon Lettich
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Jean-Claude Van Damme, Geoffrey Lewis, Alan Scarfe, Philip Chan, Bolo Yeung, Philip Chan

The story begins with the opening of the Hong Kong Victoria Harbour tunnel by business partners Paul Wagner and Nigel Griffith (Alan Scarfe). Paul attends with his twin infant sons, Chad and Alex. However, after the celebrations, the family is followed home by a Triad hit squad on orders from Griffith and crime lord Raymond Zhang (Philip Chan). A shootout ensues, in which Paul and his wife are killed by Moon (Bolo Yeung), Griffith's henchman. Chad is rescued by the family bodyguard, Frank Avery (Geoffrey Lewis), and raised abroad. Alex is dropped off on the doorstep of a Hong Kong orphanage.

, 1h54
Directed by Rowdy Herrington
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Romance, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Patrick Swayze, Kelly Lynch, Sam Elliott, Ben Gazzara, Marshall R. Teague, Red West

James Dalton (Patrick Swayze) is a professional "cooler" (i.e. specialized doorman, or bouncer) with a mysterious past who is enticed from his current job at a club in New York by Frank Tilghman (Kevin Tighe) to take over security at his club/bar, the Double Deuce, in Jasper, Missouri. Tilghman plans to invest substantial money into the club to enhance its image, and needs a first-rate cooler to maintain stability.

, 1h41
Directed by John Badham
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne, Miguel Ferrer, Dermot Mulroney, Anne Bancroft, Harvey Keitel

Maggie Hayward (Bridget Fonda) is a drug addict found guilty of murdering a police officer, and is sentenced to death by lethal injection. Her death is faked, and a secret government agent named Bob (Gabriel Byrne) informs her that she has to become an operative. Maggie, having little choice, agrees to cooperate and she begins a regimen of intensive training that includes etiquette and computer use.

, 2h13
Directed by Takashi Miike
Origin Japon
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Comedy, Action
Themes Films about education, Sports films, Martial arts films, Gangster films, Films about school violence
Actors Shun Oguri, Sōsuke Takaoka, Takayuki Yamada, Meisa Kuroki, Yusuke Izaki, Hisato Izaki

8 months after triumphing over Serizawa Tamao (Takayuki Yamada), Takiya Genji (Shun Oguri) still struggles to attain supremacy at Suzuran All-Boys High School. Following a decisive defeat at the hands of the legendary Rindaman, and on the verge of graduating without fulfilling his goal, Genji grows quietly desperate. He begins challenging Rindaman regularly, but consistently fails to beat him. His situation escalates when he unwittingly breaks a non-aggression pact between Suzuran and a rival school, Housen Academy, by coming to the aid of Kawanishi Noboru (Shinnosuke Abe) during a heated confrontation. Genji learns that the agreement between the two schools was established two years prior when, during a skirmish, Noboru violated a gang law and used a weapon to fatally wound Housen's former leader, Bitō Makio. Suzuran had subsequently sworn not to interfere with Housen's retribution upon Noboru's release from prison. Genji's protection of Kawanishi provokes Housen's current leader, Narumi Taiga (Nobuaki Kaneko), to declare war against Suzuran. Genji and his allies go on the defensive, engaging in several violent conflicts with Housen's "Army of Killers".

, 1h56
Directed by Peter Ho-sun Chan
Origin Chine
Genres Drama, Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films, Wuxia films
Actors Donnie Yen, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Tang Wei, Jimmy Wang Yu, Kara Hui, Li Xiaoran

In 1917 Republican China, Liu Jinxi and his wife Yu are an ordinary couple with two sons, Fangzheng and Xiaotian, living together in Liu Village, Yunnan. One day, two bandits enter the village and attempt to rob the general store. Liu happens to be in the shop, and he fights and kills the robbers when they turn violent. During an autopsy, the detective Xu Baijiu, who is sent to investigate the case, discovers that one of the dead bandits was Yan Dongsheng, who is among the government's ten most wanted fugitives. The local magistrate is pleased, and his fellow villagers regard Liu as a hero.

, 1h25
Directed by Jon Turteltaub
Origin USA
Genres Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Children's films
Actors Victor Wong, Michael Treanor, Max Elliott Slade, Chad Power, Joel Swetow, Patrick Labyorteaux

Every year, Samuel, Jeffrey and Michael Douglas visit their Japanese grandfather, Mori Tanaka at his cabin. Mori trains his grandchildren in the art of Ninjitsu of which he is a master. As the summer comes to an end, Mori gives each of them a new "ninja" name based on their personalities: Samuel, the oldest who is solid and cool under pressure is named 'Rocky'. Free spirited and wild, he gives Jeffrey the name 'Colt' based off the animal, (who's fast and free) The youngest Michael earns the name 'Tum-Tum' due to his energy beginning and ending with his tummy.

, 1h45
Directed by Tsui Hark
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Kung fu, Action, Adventure, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Jet Li, Rosamund Kwan, Max Mok, Xiong Xin-xin

The film is set in China in the late 19th century during the Qing dynasty, when Chinese sovereignty is being eroded by foreign imperialism. Empress Dowager Cixi and Li Hongzhang decide to stage a lion dance competition to showcase Chinese martial arts and restore national pride. Interested parties from all over China are invited to participate and compete for the title "Lion Dance King".

, 1h49
Directed by Prachya Pinkaew
Origin Thailande
Genres Drama, Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Films about animals, Seafaring films, Films about sexuality, Sports films, Transport films, LGBT-related films, Transgender in film, Martial arts films, Mise en scène d'un éléphant, Kung fu films, Mise en scène d'un mammifère, LGBT-related films, LGBT-related film
Actors Tony Jaa, Lateef Crowder, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Jon Foo, Bongkoj Khongmalai, Nathan Jones

Kham is the last of a family line of guards who once watched over the King of Thailand's war elephants. Traditionally, only the most perfect elephants could successfully defend the throne, and very great care was taken in raising them. Kham grows up forming close relations to his elephant, Por Yai and his calf, Kohrn. During Songkran festival, the elephants are stolen with help from Mr. Suthep, a local MP and his son who are collaborating with elephant poachers. Kham discovers that they are in the hands of Johnny, a Vietnamese gangster who runs a Thai restaurant named Tom Yum Goong Otob in Sydney, Australia.

, 1h35
Directed by Bruce Lee
Origin Hong kong
Genres Martial arts, Comedy, Kung fu, Action, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Mafia films, Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films, Gangster films
Actors Nora Miao, Bruce Lee, Chuck Norris, Paul Wei Ping-Ao, Robert Wall, Tony Liu

In Rome, Chen Ching-hua and her uncle Wang experience trouble with their restaurant from a mob boss who wants their property. When Chen refuses to sell, the mob boss sends gangsters to scare away customers. Appealing to an uncle in Hong Kong, Chen receives help in the form of Tang Lung, a martial artist. Disappointed, Chen asks how he can help her, but Tang confidently assures her that he is capable. At the restaurant, Tang learns that the staff have begun to learn karate, much to the annoyance of Quen, an employee who favors Chinese martial arts. Tang tells Quen that he should be open-minded and incorporate any moves that work. Before Tang can demonstrate his style to them, customers arrive, and the staff change clothes.

, 1h44
Directed by Donnie Yen
Origin Hong kong
Genres Drama, Science fiction, Martial arts, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Historical, Martial arts
Themes Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Donnie Yen, Simon Yam, Lo Hoi-pang, Lam Suet, Ava Liu-Yu-Kiu, Gregory Wong

Iceman revolves around a Ming Dynasty officer, He Ying (Donnie Yen), who was tasked with bringing a mythical time traveling device back to the Ming emperor. He was betrayed, and subsequently frozen. He Ying, Sao(Wang Baoqiang) and Niehu were frozen during a fight and were defrosted in modern-day Hong Kong where they continue their battle.

, 1h49
Directed by Michael Schultz
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Musical, Martial arts
Themes Films about music and musicians, Sports films, Martial arts films, Musical films, Kung fu films, Gangster films
Actors Taimak Guarriello, Julius Carry, Christopher Murney, Leo O'Brien, Faith Prince, Vanity

Set in New York City, the movie follows a martial artist named Leroy Green (A.K.A. "Bruce Leroy"), who has dreams of becoming a great martial artist like his idol Bruce Lee. His master (Thomas Ikeda) explains that he has touched the final level of martial arts accomplishment known as "The Last Dragon". Martial artists who reach this final level are said to be able to concentrate such mystical energy into their hands that they begin to glow. Only a true martial arts master would be able to exhibit "The Glow" over his entire body. Leroy doesn't fully understand and, in possession of a medal supposedly belonging to Bruce Lee, Leroy embarks upon a journey to find Master Sum Dum Goy, whom his master claims can help Leroy unlock the power of "The Glow".

, 1h45
Directed by Sheldon Lettich
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Thriller, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes French war films, Sports films, Martial arts films
Actors Jean-Claude Van Damme, Harrison Page, Deborah Rennard, Brian Thompson, Lisa Pelikan, Ashley Johnson

Lyon Gaultier is a paratrooper in the French Foreign Legion, stationed in Djibouti, North Africa. His brother, who is married to an American woman in Los Angeles, is burned alive during a deal gone wrong and suffers third-degree burns, dying shortly afterward. Lyon deserts his legion when they withhold letters from his brother's wife and ultimately refuse to let him see his brother. He steals a jeep and escapes through the desert, finding work on a tramp steamer headed for the U.S. Meanwhile, the Legion commanding officer also travels to the States, arriving at the French Embassy, where he is told that Lyon's desertion is ranked at low importance with the LAPD, so he orders two of his own Legionnaires to do the job.

, 1h46
Directed by Jackie Chan
Origin Hong kong
Genres Thriller, Martial arts, Comedy, Action, Adventure, Crime, Martial arts
Themes Films set in Africa, Sports films, Martial arts films, Kung fu films
Actors Carol Cheng, Jackie Chan, Eva Cobo, Aldo Sambrell, Mars, Ken Lo

Hong Kong treasure hunter Jackie, a.k.a. "Asian Condor", is summoned by Baron Bannon at his mansion in Madrid, Spain, where he is told of a story of a German commander named Hans von Katterling and his regiment burying 240 tons of gold at a secret base deep in the Sahara Desert in Africa before the end of World War II. The 18 soldiers involved in the operation disappeared under mysterious circumstances. By request from the United Nations, Bannon gives Jackie an unofficial mission to locate the base and recover the gold. Aside from acquiring the key to the base, he is partnered with Ada, an expert in African geography. Upon discovery of the gold, Jackie is promised one percent of the treasure, or roughly 2.5 tons of gold.

, 2h20
Directed by Gavin O'Connor
Origin USA
Genres Drama, Martial arts, Action, Martial arts
Themes Films about alcoholism, Films about families, Medical-themed films, Films about drugs, Sports films, Martial arts films, Combat libre
Actors Tom Hardy, Joel Edgerton, Jennifer Morrison, Frank Grillo, Nick Nolte, Kevin Dunn

U.S. Marine Tommy Riordan visits his father, Paddy Conlon (Nick Nolte), a recovering alcoholic who has returned to his Catholic faith. Tommy had to run away from Paddy with his dying mother when he was just a boy due to Paddy having previously been an abusive alcoholic, and has never quite forgiven him. Paddy tries to convince him that he has changed, but to no avail. The next day, Tommy enters a gym where he beats a professional fighter named Pete "Mad Dog" Grimes (Erik Apple) unconscious in less than 30 seconds, in a fight which is filmed via a cell phone's video camera and later uploaded to the Internet, where it goes viral. Tommy learns about a winner-takes-all mixed martial arts tournament called Sparta in which the winner will receive $5,000,000. Tommy asks his father to help him train for the tournament, but only under the condition that Paddy does not try to reconcile their relationship.