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10 Best Movies Like Once Upon a Time in China and America

If you loved Once Upon a Time in China and America, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Contract Killer

Contract Killer

1998★ 7.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Upon a Time in China and America for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Financially troubled, a newbie hitman reluctantly takes the job of finding the plotted killer of a Japanese tycoon....

#2
Tai-Chi Master

Tai-Chi Master

1993★ 7.2

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Upon a Time in China and America for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

Falsely accused for cheating in a martial arts competition, two boyhood friends are banished from their Shaolin Temple and go their separate ways. As adults, they join opposing sid...

#3
Rise of the Legend

Rise of the Legend

2014★ 6.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Upon a Time in China and America for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

In 1868 during the late Qing Dynasty, rampant corruption on the Imperial Court inflicts much suffering in people's lives. For years, the Black Tiger’s fearsome boss Lei Gong has be...

#4
Once Upon a Time in China III

Once Upon a Time in China III

1993★ 6.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Upon a Time in China and America for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Master Wong and his disciples enroll in the 'Dancing Lion Competition' to stop an assassination plot and to battle an arrogant, deceitful opponent....

#5
A LEGO Brickumentary

A LEGO Brickumentary

2014★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Upon a Time in China and America for fans of Documentary. It captures a similar compelling atmosphere.

A look at the global culture and appeal of the LEGO building-block toys....

#6
Fist of Legend

Fist of Legend

1994★ 7.5

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Once Upon a Time in China and America for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to ...