Movies like Shadow
If Shadow's mix of commander, king and doppelgänger stayed with you, start here. Each film below was picked from what Shadow's fans love most, with the reason it belongs on this list.
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Reign of Assassins
2010 · Directed by Su Chaobin · 117 min6.9
Why you'll like itShares: wuxia · Also a Chinese action film · From the same decade (2010s)
Set in ancient China, Zeng Jing is a skilled assassin who finds herself in possession of a mystical Buddhist monk's remains. She begins a quest to return the remains to its rightful resting place, and thus places…
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14 Blades
2010 · Directed by Daniel Lee · 114 min6.3
Why you'll like itShares: wuxia · Also a Chinese action film · From the same decade (2010s)
Commander Qinglong is the loyal leader of the assassin group that serves the emperor. But when his allies plan a rebellion against the ruler, he finds himself in danger.
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Fist of Legend
1994 · Directed by Gordon Chan · 103 min7.5
Why you'll like itAlso a Chinese action film
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 save them.
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Shaolin
2011 · Directed by Benny Chan · 131 min6.8
Why you'll like itAlso a Chinese action film · From the same decade (2010s)
China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he…
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The Sorcerer and the White Snake
2011 · Directed by Tony Ching Siu-Tung · 100 min6.5
Why you'll like itAlso a Chinese action film · From the same decade (2010s)
The Sorcerer and the White Snake is an ancient Chinese fable about a woman demon who falls in love with a mortal is brought to life through the latest advances in CGI and action techniques.
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Wolf Warrior 2
2017 · Directed by Wu Jing · 124 min6.5
Why you'll like itAlso a Chinese war film · From the same decade (2010s)
China's deadliest special forces operative settles into a quiet life on the sea. When sadistic mercenaries begin targeting nearby civilians, he must leave his newfound peace behind and return to his duties as a soldier…