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40 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Chungking Express. 1994 1h 42m PG-13. 8.0 (97K) 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.
Home to icons like Bruce Lee, John Woo and Wong Kar-wai, Hong Kong cinema is among the best in the world – and these are the best Hong Kong movies ever.
100 titles. Sort by List order. 1. In the Mood for Love. 2000 1h 38m PG. 8.1 (168K) 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.
37 titles. Sort by List order. 1. Triple Irons. 1971 1h 38m R. 7.2 (1.8K) Rate. Lei Li lost his right-arm in a sword duel with the master of a martial arts school, long ago. Now, he is able to defend himself well with just his left arm, and kung fu techniques.
- One-Armed Swordsman (Cheng Chang, 1967) One of the most iconic characters of the action genre, “One-Armed Swordsman” was also a turning point for the industry, introducing the concept of the anti-hero and being one of the first films to entail intense swordplay scenes and heavy bloodletting.
- The Arch (Tang Shu Shuen, 1968) This debut by Tang Shu Shuen (aka. Cecile Tang) has reached a legendary status in the last decades, because it was shot by one of the very few women filmmakers of the time, because it was photographed in black and white in contrast to the almost motley-colored films of the time, and for implementing a number of unique editing techniques.
- Fist of Fury (Wei Lo, 1972) In the beginning of the 20th century, Chen Zhen returns to Shanghai to marry his fiancé. However, upon his arrival, he learns that his master has died under suspicious circumstances.
- Master of the Flying Guillotine (Jimmy Wang, 1976) Jimmy Wang wrote, directed and starred in this sequel of the “One-Armed Boxer”, that reached cult classic status due to its themes that inspired video games like “Street Fighter” and “Mortal Kombat” and directors like Tarantino, the absurd character names, and the fact that it featured music from Krautrock bands like Kraftwerk without their permission.
The best Hong Kong movies to stream at home. We’ve found a solid range of old-school comedies, heart-tugging dramas, biographical works, and film anthologies. Wednesday 1 May 2024. Photograph:...
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