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Jul 16, 2024 · From martial arts essentials like Kung Fu Hustle to slow-burn romances such as In the Mood for Love, these are some of the best Hong Kong movies.
- Daniela Gama
- Senior Author
So with such a massive cultural legacy, what are the best Hong Kong movies of all time? We present to you this definitive ranking of the best films made in Hong Kong dating as far back as...
1. Chungking Express. 1994 1h 42m PG-13. 8.0 (99K) Rate. 78 Metascore. Two melancholic Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious female underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal waitress at a late-night restaurant he frequents. Director Kar-Wai Wong Stars Brigitte Lin Takeshi Kaneshiro Tony Leung Chiu-wai. 2. Ip Man.
- In The Mood For Love
- Chungking Express
- Hard Boiled
- The Killer
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon
- Infernal Affairs
- IP Man
- Drunken Master
- Police Story
- Kung Fu Hustle
“In the Mood for Love” is a 2000 romantic drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai. The film is set in 1960s Hong Kong and follows the story of two neighbors, Mr. Chow and Mrs. Chan, who suspect their spouses are having an affair. As they spend more time together trying to uncover the truth, they begin to develop feelings for each other. The film has be...
Chungking Express is a Hong Kong romantic-comedy-drama film directed by Wong Kar-wai and released in 1994. The film is divided into two loosely connected stories, each revolving around a heartbroken policeman and his encounters with different women. The first story follows Cop 223 (Takeshi Kaneshiro), who has just been dumped by his girlfriend. He ...
“Hard Boiled” is a 1992 Hong Kong action film directed by John Woo and starring Chow Yun-fat and Tony Leung Chiu-wai. The film follows the story of a tough police inspector, “Tequila” Yuen, who forms an uneasy alliance with an undercover cop, Alan, to bring down a powerful crime syndicate. The film is known for its highly stylized action sequences,...
“The Killer” is a 1989 Hong Kong action film directed by John Woo and starring Chow Yun-fat, Danny Lee, and Sally Yeh. The film tells the story of a hitman named Ah Jong (played by Chow Yun-fat), who accidentally blinds a singer named Jennie (played by Sally Yeh) during a shootout. Feeling guilty, Ah Jong decides to do one last job to pay for Jenni...
“Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon” is a 2000 martial arts epic film directed by Ang Lee, based on the novel by Wang Dulu. The film is set in 18th century China and tells the story of two warriors, Li Mu Bai and Yu Shu Lien, who are in love but unable to be together due to their duties as warriors. The film features stunning martial arts sequences, br...
“Infernal Affairs” is a critically acclaimed Hong Kong crime thriller film released in 2002. The film was directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak and starred Tony Leung, Andy Lau, and Anthony Wong. The film tells the story of two men, one a police officer, and the other a member of a criminal organization, who have infiltrated each other’s organization...
Ip Man is a Hong Kong biographical martial arts film directed by Wilson Yip and released in 2008. The film is based on the life of Ip Man, a legendary martial artist who is best known for being the master of Bruce Lee. The film is set in Foshan, China, in the 1930s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Ip Man (played by Donnie Yen) is a respected ma...
“Drunken Master” is a 1978 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by Yuen Woo-ping and starring Jackie Chan in the lead role. The film follows the story of Wong Fei-hung, a mischievous young man who is sent to study martial arts under his strict and demanding father. When Wong disobeys his father and gets into trouble with the local authorities, he i...
“Police Story” is a 1985 Hong Kong action film directed by and starring Jackie Chan. The film also stars Brigitte Lin, Maggie Cheung, and Chor Yuen. The plot follows Chan’s character, a Hong Kong police officer named Kevin Chan Ka-Kui, who is tasked with protecting a witness from a major drug lord. However, when the witness is killed, Chan sets out...
“Kung Fu Hustle” is a 2004 martial arts comedy film directed by Stephen Chow. The film is set in 1940s China and follows the story of a young man who aspires to become a member of the notorious Axe Gang. A group of ruthless criminals who terrorize a housing complex known as Pig Sty Alley. However, things take an unexpected turn when the residents o...
- The One-Armed Swordsman (1967) Chang Cheh’s One-Armed Swordsman is widely acknowledged as the film that set the tone for modern wuxia films. Though Shaw Brothers set off the new wave of Hong Kong wuxia films with King Hu’s Come Drink with Me (1966), Chang Cheh’s film was more groundbreaking for its influential thematic cues.
- Fist of Fury (1972) In Lo Wei’s Fist of Fury, Bruce Lee plays China’s most popular fictional character Chen Zhen. It’s a more character-oriented film among Lee’s oeuvre.
- Drunken Master (1978) Woo-Ping Yuen’s Drunken Master turned the 24-year old Jackie Chan into a star. Subsequently, he was hailed as the rightful successor to Bruce Lee.
- The 36th Chamber of Shaolin (1978) Chia-Liang Liu’s seminal kung-fu classic follows a revenge-seeking scholar San Te as he navigates his way through 35 chambers to hone his martial arts skill.
1. In the Mood for Love. 2000 1h 38m PG. 8.1 (170K) Rate. 87 Metascore. Two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses. However, they agree to keep their bond platonic so as not to commit similar wrongs. Director Kar-Wai Wong Stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai Maggie Cheung Siu Ping-Lam.
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Jun 10, 2024 · The January 2023 release broke the record in less than a month of its release, reinstating Hongkongers’ faith in local cinema. So Hong Kong folks, let’s find out which movies you’ve loved over the years on our list below.
