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Movies that feel likeHouse of Flying Daggers (2004)

In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

If you loved House of Flying Daggers, the closest films we have are Hero (2002), The Assassin (2015) and The Legend Is Born: Ip Man (2010). All three share House of Flying Daggers' epic and kinetic feel, which is what we rank on before quality.

Seen the big three already? The under-the-radar pick below is Deep Water (2006).

πŸ… 87% Rotten Tomatoesβ˜… 7.5 IMDb β†—TMDB β†—dir. Zhang Yimouepiccontemplativekinetic
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If House of Flying Daggers hit the spot, these will too

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Hero
2002 Β· dir. Zhang Yimou
β˜… 7.9drama Β· adventure Β· action

Zhang Yimou directing both, with the same fingerprints on each

The difference: Leans harder into history than House of Flying Daggers does

During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

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The Assassin
2015 Β· dir. Hou Hsiao-hsien
πŸ… 80%β˜… 6.3action Β· adventure Β· historyPrime Video

Two things both keep coming back to: martial arts and tang dynasty

The difference: Trades the stillness of House of Flying Daggers for an angle of its own

9th century China. Ten year old general’s daughter Nie Yinniang is abducted by a nun who initiates her into the martial arts, transforming her into an exceptional assassin charged with eliminating cruel and corrupt local governors. One day, having failed in a task, she is sent back by her mistress to the land of her birth, with orders to kill the man to whom she was promised – a cousin who now leads the largest military region in North China. After 13 years of exile, the young woman must confront her parents, her memories and her long-repressed feelings.

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The Legend Is Born: Ip Man
2010 Β· dir. Herman Yau
β˜… 7drama Β· action Β· history

Both are built on the same subject: martial arts

The remarkable true story of the early life of Ip Man, the formidable kung fu genius who would become Bruce Lee's mentor; beginning at the start of his journey from his initial training through to the ultimate battle to become supreme master of the art of Wing Chun.

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The 36th Chamber of Shaolin
1978 Β· dir. Lau Kar-leung
πŸ… 83%β˜… 7.6action Β· adventurePrime Video

The same preoccupation in both: government

The difference: 26 years apart, and the 1970s show

During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

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Deep Water
2006 Β· dir. Louise Osmond
πŸ… 96%β˜… 7.8documentary Β· adventure Β· drama

Epic and contemplative in the same breath

DEEP WATER is the stunning true story of the fateful voyage of Donald Crowhurst, an amateur yachtsman who enters the most daring nautical challenge ever – the very first solo, non-stop, round-the-world boat race.

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Ong Bak 3
2010 Β· dir. Tony Jaa
πŸ… 63%β˜… 4.9action Β· adventure Β· historyPrime Video

Kinetic adventure, and it commits to that

Tien is captured and almost beaten to death before he is saved and brought back to the Kana Khone villagers. There he is taught meditation and how to deal with his Karma, but very soon his arch rival returns challenging Tien for a final duel.

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Mulan: Rise of a Warrior
2009 Β· dir. Jingle Ma Choh-Sing
β˜… 6.6adventure Β· drama Β· action

One thread runs through both: china

When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and brutal wartime strategy. Mulan loses dear friends to the enemy's blade as she rises to become one of her country's most valuable leaders β€” but can she win the war before her secret is exposed?

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Chinese Zodiac
2012 Β· dir. Jackie Chan
πŸ… 25%β˜… 6action Β· adventure

Action with a pulse of scale, in both cases

The difference: The scrappier of the two with critics

Asian Hawk leads a mercenary team to recover several lost artifacts from the Old Summer Palace, the bronze heads of the twelve Chinese Zodiac animals which were sacked by the French and British armies from the imperial Summer Palace in Beijing in 1860. Assisted by a Chinese student and a Parisian woman, Hawk stops at nothing to accomplish the mission.

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Bodyguards and Assassins
2009 Β· dir. Teddy Chan
πŸ… 50%β˜… 6.8drama Β· action Β· history

Drama built on stillness, twice over

In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-sen came to Hong Kong to meet revolutionary comrades. The Qing government sent a group of killers to murder him. Ordinary citizens from all walks of life joined together, blocking the streets and fighting off the assassins to keep Sun Yat-sen safe.

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The Great Wall
2016 Β· dir. Zhang Yimou
πŸ… 36%β˜… 5.9action Β· adventure Β· fantasyNetflix

The same hand behind both of them: Zhang Yimou

European mercenaries searching for black powder become embroiled in the defense of the Great Wall of China against a horde of monstrous creatures.

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Ip Man 2
2010 Β· dir. Wilson Yip
πŸ… 97%β˜… 7.5action Β· history Β· dramaPrime VideoHulu

Both lean on momentum more than on drama

Having defeated the best fighters of the Imperial Japanese army in occupied Shanghai, Ip Man and his family settle in post-war Hong Kong. Struggling to make a living, Master Ip opens a kung fu school to bring his celebrated art of Wing Chun to the troubled youth of Hong Kong. His growing reputation soon brings challenges from powerful enemies, including pre-eminent Hung Gar master, Hung Quan.

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The Warlords
2007 Β· dir. Peter Chan
πŸ… 62%β˜… 7action Β· drama Β· history

Epic action in both cases

The civil war in China has ruined many lives including General Pang's. A wounded General Pang is saved by a beautiful young woman along with two other men. Together they vow to eradicate the rebels.

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