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1. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)
PG-13 | 120 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
A young Chinese warrior steals a sword from a famed swordsman and then escapes into a world of romantic adventure with a mysterious man in the frontier of the nation.
Director: Ang Lee | Stars: Chow Yun-Fat, Michelle Yeoh, Ziyi Zhang, Chang Chen
Votes: 281,678 | Gross: $128.08M
2. The Last Emperor (1987)
PG-13 | 163 min | Biography, Drama, History
Bernardo Bertolucci's Oscar-winning dramatisation of the life story of China's last emperor, Pu Yi.
Director: Bernardo Bertolucci | Stars: John Lone, Joan Chen, Peter O'Toole, Ruocheng Ying
Votes: 111,548 | Gross: $43.98M
3. 55 Days at Peking (1963)
Unrated | 154 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
During the 1900 Boxer Rebellion, U.S. marine, Maj. Matt Lewis, along with British consul, Sir Arthur Robertson, develop a plan to keep the rebels at bay until an international military relief force can arrive.
Directors: Nicholas Ray, Guy Green, Andrew Marton | Stars: Charlton Heston, Ava Gardner, David Niven, Flora Robson
Votes: 7,425
4. Iron Monkey (1993)
PG-13 | 85 min | Action, Crime, Drama
A martial artist/doctor steals from the corrupt authorities as a masked thief to give to the poor while another martial artist/doctor is forced to hunt him down. But a major threat unites them as a powerful and traitorous shaolin monk takes over the authorities.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Rongguang Yu, Donnie Yen, Jean Wang, Sze-Man Tsang
Votes: 17,226 | Gross: $14.68M
5. The Warlords (2007)
R | 126 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
China, 1860s: Having his army slaughtered, General Qingyun joins 2 bandit leaders in raids on rebels and in blood oath. They form a Qing loyal army with eyes on rebel held Suzhou and Nanjing.
Directors: Peter Ho-Sun Chan, Wai-Man Yip | Stars: Jet Li, Andy Lau, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Jinglei Xu
Votes: 27,822 | Gross: $0.13M
6. The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires (1974)
R | 89 min | Action, Horror
In China, Professor Van Helsing helps eight kung fu-trained siblings reclaim their ancestral mountain village, now the domain of seven powerful vampires and their army of undead slaves.
Directors: Roy Ward Baker, Cheh Chang | Stars: Peter Cushing, David Chiang, Julie Ege, Han-Chen Wang
Votes: 4,940
7. Empresses in the Palace (2011–2012)
TV-G | 45 min | Drama, History, Romance
A young woman born in Eight Banners' family marries the Emperor of the Qing Dynasty. After surviving through many murderous scandals and betrayals, she prevails as the most powerful woman in the Emperor's harem, the Empress dowager.
Stars: Li Sun, Kei Gambit, Jianbin Chen, Qian Sun
Votes: 2,146
8. Story of Yanxi Palace (2018)
60 min | Comedy, Drama, History
A young girl searches for the truth about her older sister's death by becoming a seamstress in the Emperor's harem.
Stars: Jinyan Wu, Yuan Nie, Enshang Liu, Charmaine Sheh
Votes: 1,616
9. 1911 (2011)
R | 99 min | Drama, History, War
A historical drama based on the founding of the Republic of China when nationalist forces led by Sun Yat-sen overthrew the Qing Dynasty.
Directors: Tao Hai, Wei Li, Guoqiang Tang, Li Zhang, Jackie Chan | Stars: Jackie Chan, Winston Chao, Bingbing Li, Chun Sun
Votes: 6,527 | Gross: $0.13M
10. Executioners from Shaolin (1977)
R | 100 min | Action, Drama
Hong Hsi-Kuan devotes years to mastering Tiger style Kung Fu in order to defeat the evil priest Pai Mei. His wife, who is an expert in Crane style Kung Fu, has a feeling training in only one style won't be enough.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: Kuan Tai Chen, Lieh Lo, Yue Wong, Lily Li
Votes: 1,893
11. The Flying Guillotine (1975)
Not Rated | 111 min | Action, Drama
An assassin, trained in the use of a throwing weapon that can behead its victims from a distance, questions the morality of his missions and becomes a fugitive hunted by his former comrades.
Director: Meng-Hua Ho | Stars: Kuan Tai Chen, Feng Ku, Hung Wei, Wu Chi Liu
Votes: 1,644
12. Bodyguards and Assassins (2009)
Not Rated | 139 min | Action, Drama, History
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.
Director: Teddy Chan | Stars: Xueqi Wang, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Jun Hu, Bo-Chieh Wang
Votes: 8,543
13. The Puppetmaster (1993)
142 min | Biography, Drama, War
Puppeteer Li Tian-lu tells his life story, and through it, the story of Taiwan in the first half of the 20th century.
Director: Hsiao-Hsien Hou | Stars: Tien-Lu Li, Giong Lim, Kuei-Chung Cheng, Chien-ru Huang
Votes: 2,072
14. Fists of the White Lotus (1980)
PG-13 | 95 min | Action, Drama
The monk Hung Wen-Ting fights against the evil priest White Lotus.
Director: Lieh Lo | Stars: Chia-Hui Liu, Lieh Lo, Lung-Wei Wang, Kara Wai
Votes: 2,070
15. The Ghost Bride (2020)
TV-14 | 50 min | Drama, Fantasy
In 1890s Malacca, Li Lan finds herself in the afterlife and becomes mired in a mystery linked to the sinister, deceased son of a wealthy family.
Stars: Peijia Huang, Kang Ren Wu, Ludi Lin, Kuang Tian
Votes: 929
16. Dreaming Back to the Qing Dynasty (2019–2020)
TV-14 | 45 min | Drama, Romance
A girl accidentally travels back in time and could change the entire history of China.
Stars: Anyu Wang, Landi Li, Yunlai Xin, Qiao Ding
Votes: 68
17. True Legend (2010)
R | 115 min | Action, Drama, History
China, 1861: After rescuing the Qing prince from rebels, General Su retires to start a martial arts school. His foster brother betrays him and Su barely survives. Su has a new enemy to defeat.
Director: Woo-Ping Yuen | Stars: Wenzhuo Zhao, Xun Zhou, Andy On, Xiaodong Guo
Votes: 9,224 | Gross: $0.08M
18. Shaolin Temple (1976)
Not Rated | 126 min | Action
The Shaolin Temple is the last place to resist defeat by the Manchu Dynasty, mostly because of their unique fighting style. Men from far and wide come to wait outside the temple, hoping ... See full summary »
Directors: Cheh Chang, Wu Ma | Stars: Sheng Fu, Kuan-Chun Chi, Lung Ti, David Chiang
Votes: 1,378
19. Ruyi's Royal Love in the Palace (2018)
Drama, History
Chronicle the marriage of the Qing China emperor Qianlong and the step empress Ru Yi, lady Ulanara.
Stars: Xun Zhou, Wallace Huo, Ma Cheng, Janine Chun-Ning Chang
Votes: 995
20. Nothing Gold Can Stay (2017)
45 min | Biography, Drama
Biography of legendary widow Zhou Ying who revitalized the business of Wu's family, a prominent clan in Guanzhong of Shaanxi, in late Qing Dynasty.
Stars: Li Sun, Mimi Chi-Yan Kung, Xiao Chen, Morning Chang
Votes: 253
21. Royal Tramp II (1992)
R | 98 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Wei the jester, turned undercover spy, turned high ranking official in the Chinese imperial court, tries his best to deal with warring factions and deadly martial artists all vying for power.
Director: Jing Wong | Stars: Stephen Chow, Brigitte Lin, Chingmy Yau, Michelle Reis
Votes: 3,050
22. Startling by Each Step (2011– )
TV-14 | 46 min | Drama, Fantasy, Romance
After a car accident plunges a woman into the dreamy Chinese past that gave the whole life in the Beijing imperial palace after that she returns to her life in the modern world.
Stars: Kei Gambit, ShiShi Liu, Nicky Wu, Kevin Cheng
Votes: 618
23. The Opium War (1997)
153 min | Drama, History, War
Qing official Lin Zexu burns the opium of British traders in a bid to end the opium trade. Incensed by his actions, the British traders appeal to their government, leading to the First Opium War and the eventual cessation of Hong Kong.
Director: Jin Xie | Stars: Guoan Bao, Liankun Lin, Sihung Lung, Debra Beaumont
Votes: 599
24. The Guillotines (2012)
R | 112 min | Action, Drama
An elite crime-fighting unit in the court of the Chinese emperor relies on flying swords to defeat their enemies.
Director: Andrew Lau | Stars: Xiaoming Huang, Ethan Juan, Purba Rgyal, Tian Gao
Votes: 1,435 | Gross: $0.01M
25. The Palace (2013)
115 min | History, Romance
During Kangxi's reign in the Qing Dynasty, Chen Xiang enters the palace and meets the maid Liu Li who is the same age as her. The two girls become best friends. Liu Li desires to achieve ... See full summary »
Director: Anzi Pan | Stars: Dongyu Zhou, Xiao Chen, Zixiao Zhu, Zanilia Zhao
Votes: 366
26. The 18 Bronzemen (1975)
PG | 95 min | Action, Drama, War
During the Qing dynasty, the young son of a Ming dynasty general is sent to the Shaolin Temple to learn martial arts, so that he may seek revenge for his dead father. But he must endure the test of the temple's legendary 18 Bronzemen.
Director: Joseph Kuo | Stars: Polly Ling-Feng Shang-Kuan, Peng Tien, Carter Wong, Yi Chang
Votes: 480
27. Side Story of Fox Volant (2022)
TV-14 | 40 min | Action, Drama, Romance
Set in the years of Emperor Qian Long, Qing Dynasty. Young Hu Fei steps into dangerous society to revenge for his father. He grows from a reckless teenager to a swordsman with heart of mankind.
Stars: Junjie Qin, Jie Liang, Xing Fei, Shen Lin
Votes: 34
28. Empresses in the Palace (2015)
90 min | Drama, History, Romance
Six episode cut version of the China's royal harem story Empresses in the Palace (2011).
Stars: Li Sun, Kang Luo, Qian Sun, Lyric Lan
Votes: 383
29. Wuxin: The Monster Killer (2015– )
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
Wu Xin, an ancient wandering immortal, is able to rid evil spirits. He wakes up during China's new Republic era. He progresses on his journey, meeting Li Yue Ya who has just run away a forced marriage.
Stars: Yao Chen, Mike Angelo, Maggie Qin, Yongliang Sui
Votes: 95
30. The Final Blade (2018)
91 min | Action
Early Qing Dynasty, Jin guards (the imperial guards of Ming) assassin-ed into the palace of the general Li, won the Chicken Cup back. Three hundred years later, inside a temple, the lead of... See full summary »
Director: Willie Ying | Stars: Qi Shen, Tianlong Shi, Gina Zhang, Wilson Ke
Votes: 1,700
31. Dynasty of Blood (1973)
PG-13 | 118 min | Action, Drama
Assassin Chang and his brother Hung meet up with a soldier, Mu. Together, they form a small mountain army, but when Hung's wife arrives, emotions swell, and Mu leaves for the army. After ... See full summary »
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: David Chiang, Lung Ti, Kuan Tai Chen, Li Ching
Votes: 847
32. Justice Sung Begins (2024)
Drama
Against a backdrop of the Qing era, due to his father Sung On (Cheung Tat Ming) working as a prison guard, smart and clever Sung Sai-kit (Vincent Wong) has witnessed all kinds of unjust ... See full summary »
Stars: Ho-shun Wong, Elaine Yiu, Kang King, Dada Wong
Votes: 6
33. The Dragon Missile (1976)
PG-13 | 82 min | Action
An evil gang of martial artists fight for a healing elixir against a specialist that fights with boomerang blades - the Dragon Missiles!
Director: Meng-Hua Ho | Stars: Lieh Lo, Tony Liu, Nancy Yen, Feng Ku
Votes: 273
34. Return of the 18 Bronzemen (1976)
93 min | Action, Adventure, War
The reigning Qing Emperor dies and his fourth son changes his father's will to his favor and becomes the new emperor. He disguises himself as a commoner, and becomes a disciple in the Shaolin Temple in order to become a kung fu master.
Director: Joseph Kuo | Stars: Carter Wong, Polly Ling-Feng Shang-Kuan, Peng Tien, Mei-Yi Chang
Votes: 249
35. Shao Lin zi di (1974)
Not Rated | 101 min | Action, Drama
When the "godfather of the kung-fu film" Chang Cheh decided to tell their stories with Alexander Fu Sheng, Chen Kuan-tai, and Chi Kuan-chun in the roles, it was cause for celebration. This ... See full summary »
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Kuan Tai Chen, Sheng Fu, Kuan-Chun Chi, Chi-Hung Chang
Votes: 234
36. Shaolin Mantis (1978)
R | 96 min | Action, Drama
Shaolin Mantis (Orig. Tang lang) is a 1978 Shaw Brothers film directed by Lau Kar-leung. Starring David Chiang and Liu Chia Hui. Shaolin Mantis tells the story of a man who learns martial arts by observing a praying mantis.
Director: Chia-Liang Liu | Stars: David Chiang, Cecilia Wong, Lily Li, Chia-Yung Liu
Votes: 747
37. The Vengeful Beauty (1978)
82 min | Action, Adventure, Drama
After her whole family was slaughtered under the order of the emperor, a pregnant martial artist is on the run, and struggles to avoid being caught or back-stabbed by even her closest friends.
Director: Meng-Hua Ho | Stars: Ping Chen, Hua Yueh, Lieh Lo, Norman Chu
Votes: 279
38. Palace Carnage (1978)
Not Rated | 92 min | Action, Adventure
The emperor's reign of terror expands. Heroic outlaw Ma Teng joins a squad of female rebels, whose leader is torn between family loyalties.
Directors: Kang Cheng, Shan Hua | Stars: Feng Ku, Chung Wang, Hung Wei, Locke Hua Liu
Votes: 548
39. Heroes Two (1974)
R | 93 min | Action, Drama, History
Hung escapes Shaolin after the temple is attacked by the Ching, only to be jailed with the help of Fang (also of Shoalin) who mistakes him for a bandit. Fang must now help Hung escape so they can challenge the Ching together.
Director: Cheh Chang | Stars: Kuan Tai Chen, Sheng Fu, Hsin Fang, Hark-On Fung
Votes: 577
40. War and Beauty (2004– )
60 min | Drama
The power struggle between the emperor's concubines in the Qing dynasty.
Stars: Charmaine Sheh, Gigi Lai, Sheren Tang, Maggie Ho-yee Cheung
Votes: 225
41. Age of Empires III (2005 Video Game)
T | Action, Adventure, War
Age of Empires III portrays the European colonization of the Americas, between approximately 1492 and 1876 AD. Command one of eight mighty European powers and colonize vast, uncharted territory.
Director: Kris Zimmerman | Stars: J. Grant Albrecht, June Angela, Philip Anthony-Rodriguez, Rosalind Ayres
Votes: 2,757
42. Legend of the Last Emperor (2014–2015)
45 min | History, Mystery
This drama tells the story of China's last emperor, Puyi, his three ascensions to the throne, four marriages, five wives and five exiles.
Stars: Hongwu Yang, Zongwan Wei, Kent Cheng, Shaoqun Yu
Votes: 11
43. The Drummer (2007)
Not Rated | 118 min | Crime, Drama, Music
A gangster's willful son is sent into hiding over sexual misconduct. Sent far, he unexpectedly takes up with remote Buddhist drummers who slowly but profoundly influence his life.
Director: Kenneth Bi | Stars: Jaycee Chan, Tony Ka Fai Leung, Angelica Lee, Roy Cheung
Votes: 915
44. Yong Zheng wang chao (1997– )
45 min | Drama, History, Romance
Biography of famous emperor Yongzheng of the Qing Dynasty.
Stars: Guoqiang Tang, Huichun Wang, Hui Wang, Zuming Xu
Votes: 247
45. Kid from Kwang Tung (1982)
R | 94 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Novice director Hsu Hsia and three other kung-fu designers created this fight-filled tale of young rascal Wang Yu, caught between master martial arts actor Jen Shih-kuan and the incredible Huang Cheng-li.
Director: Hsia Hsu | Stars: Yue Wong, Jeong-lee Hwang, Kam Cheung, Pan Pan Yeung
Votes: 114
46. Huang Fei Hong (2017–2018)
Action, Comedy
Huang Fei Hong is a martial arts master and a legendary hero in his time.
Stars: Vincent Matile, Ryan Zheng, Elane Zhong, Bea Hayden Kuo
Votes: 11
47. New Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2001– )
228 min | Action, Drama
Yu Jiao-Long takes up kung fu with the former rebel master Jade Fox as a way to escape an undesirable arranged marriage, while simultaneously, sword master Li Mu-Bai falls in love with Yu ... See full summary »
Stars: XinZhi Qiu, Yi Huang, Qinqin Jiang, Peter Ho
Votes: 27
48. My Kingdom (2011)
Not Rated | 108 min | Action, Drama, Romance
The story of two brothers' quest for fame, love and revenge in the heyday of Shanghai opera.
Director: Xiaosong Gao | Stars: Chun Wu, Geng Han, Barbie Hsu, Louis Liu
Votes: 485
49. The Chinese Exclusion Act (2017)
TV-PG | 114 min | Documentary, Biography, History
The origin, history and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals already here to become U.S. citizens.
Directors: Ric Burns, Li-Shin Yu | Stars: Hoon Lee, Mae Ngai, Jean Pfaelzer, David Lei
Votes: 104
50. Kang Xi wang chao (2001– )
Drama, History
Set in the early Qing Dynasty. Variola virus affects the imperial palace in the 18th year of Shun Zhi Emperor and Imperial Concubine Dong dies of it. The Emperor becomes inconsolable and ... See full summary »
Stars: Daoming Chen, Siqin Gaowa, Nan Li, Jun Liu
Votes: 292