• Collections

    ancient china

    Sort

    New IMDB Likes Tomatometer Audience Year A - Z

    View

    Galery List
    The Beauty of Beauties 1965 POSTER

    The Beauty of Beauties

    1965

    Chinese

    6.7

    4

    5th century bc

    ancient china

    Drama

    four beauties of ancient china

    History

    romance

    warring states period

    Han Hsiang Li Han Hsiang Li Director Chien Tsao Chien Tsao as Fan Chung Ming Kao Ming Kao as Historian Gung-sun Chun Yang Chun Yang as The Marquis of Chin Chi Ma Chi Ma as Wu Chi-hsu
    Hsi Shih: The Beauty of Beauties was one of the most ambitious films made in the Taiwan film industry in the 1960s. After leaving The Shaw Brothers studio in Hong Kong and moving to Taiwan, filmmaker Li Han-hsiang mounted this historical epic. Told through the story of Xishi (Hsi Shih), one of the 'Four Great Beauties' of Chinese history, the film portrays the war between two Chinese Kingdoms during the Warring States Period (475-221 B.C). After the kingdom of Yue is defeated by the kingdom of Wu, King Goujian of Yue takes pains to prepare for his revenge and rebuild his country. Knowing that King Fucha of Wu is lewd and lustful, he offers Xisi to the court of Wu to serve as Fucha’s concubine, with Fucha unaware that she is also a spy. She uses her charm to draw Fucha away from his office and governance, while King Goujian rallies his forces together to attempt to reclaim his lands.
    The Monkey King 2 2016 POSTER

    The Monkey King 2

    2016

    Chinese

    5.9

    54

    100%

    52%

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient china

    based on novel or book

    buddhist monk

    chinese mythology

    Fantasy

    monkey king

    tiger

    Soi Cheang Soi Cheang Director Li Gong Li Gong as Baigujing / White-Boned Demon Lu Wei Lu Wei as Evil spirit snake Kelly Chen Kelly Chen as Guanyin Aaron Kwok Aaron Kwok as Sun Wukong / Monkey King
    Taking place 500 years after the Havoc in Heaven, the Tang Priest is appointed by Buddha to go to the West to fetch the sacred scriptures, only to accidentally free the Monkey King. With Lady White aiming to break up the team assembled to defeat her, the Monkey King must fight in order to save his world!
    Legend of the Demon Cat 2017 POSTER

    Legend of the Demon Cat

    2017

    Chinese

    6.2

    36

    91%

    44%

    Adventure

    ancient china

    based on novel or book

    cat

    Drama

    emperor

    Family

    Fantasy

    Horror

    Mystery

    poet

    Romance

    tang dynasty

    Kaige Chen Kaige Chen Director Sandrine Pinna Sandrine Pinna as Hiroshi Abe Hiroshi Abe as Keiko Matsuzaka Keiko Matsuzaka as Bai Ling Shôta Sometani Shôta Sometani as Kûkai
    During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues to reveal a history of truths leading to the events.
    The Lost Bladesman 2011 POSTER

    The Lost Bladesman

    2011

    Chinese

    6.0

    44

    57%

    37%

    3rd century

    Action

    ancient china

    based on novel or book

    battle

    Biography

    Drama

    History

    the lost bladesman

    warlord

    Alan Mak Alan Mak Director Wen Jiang Wen Jiang as Cao Cao Bo-Chieh Wang Bo-Chieh Wang as Emperor Liu Xie Andy On Andy On as General Kong Xiu Donnie Yen Donnie Yen as Guan Yu
    During the warring period of the three kingdoms, ancient China is in turmoil. To unify the country, general Cao Cao, the real power behind the Emperor, enlists the aid of the greatest warrior in the land, Guan Yu. However, Guan Yu is a loyal friend of Cao Cao's enemy Liu Bei so to persuade the peerless warrior to fight, Cao Cao takes his beloved Qi Lan hostage. After leading Cao Cao's forces to victory Guan Yu sets out with Qi Lan to rejoin Liu Bei. Now Cao Cao has deemed him too great a threat to live, and on the journey he must face all the forces at the Emperor's command sent to destroy him.
    Dynasty Warriors 2021 POSTER

    Dynasty Warriors

    2021

    Cn

    4.8

    15

    25%

    48%

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient china

    based on video game

    dynasty

    Fantasy

    live action

    samurai

    Roy Hin Yeung Chow Roy Hin Yeung Chow Director Rich Ting Rich Ting as Liu Bei Louis Koo Louis Koo as Lu Bu Carina Lau Carina Lau as Master of the Sword Forge Castle Feodor Chin Feodor Chin as Yuan Shao
    In the turbulent late Eastern Han Dynasty, ambitious Dong Zhuo controls the court and the commonalty, and heroes from all over the country begin to rise.
    An Empress and the Warriors 2008 POSTER

    An Empress and the Warriors

    2008

    Chinese

    5.8

    22

    Action

    ancient china

    betrayal

    Drama

    empress

    History

    loss of loved one

    poison dart

    Romance

    swordsman

    Siu-Tung Ching Siu-Tung Ching Director Zhi-Hui Chen Zhi-Hui Chen as Diao Erbao Leon Lai Leon Lai as Duan Lan Quan Donnie Yen Donnie Yen as Muyong Xuehu Kelly Chen Kelly Chen as Yen Feier
    After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.
    Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame 2010 POSTER

    Detective Dee: The Mystery of the Phantom Flame

    2010

    Chinese

    6.6

    14

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient china

    chinese emperor

    detective

    Drama

    Fantasy

    History

    kung fu

    martial arts

    Mystery

    tang dynasty

    Thriller

    Hark Tsui Hark Tsui Director Andy Lau Andy Lau as Detective Dee Carina Lau Carina Lau as Empress Wu Zetian Bingbing Li Bingbing Li as Shangguan Jing'er Richard Ng Richard Ng as Wang Lu - before face-lift
    When the future empress Wu Zetian's two courtiers die in a mysterious fire, she gets Di Renjie, a former detective and rebel, released from prison to solve the mystery of the fire.
    Mulan 1998 POSTER

    Mulan

    1998

    English

    7.7

    218

    91%

    85%

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient china

    Animation

    based on a true story

    china

    Comedy

    daughter

    Drama

    Family

    Fantasy

    Musical

    princess

    War

    woman disguised as a man

    Barry Cook Barry Cook Director Frank Welker Frank Welker as Khan / Cri-Kee Eddie Murphy Eddie Murphy as Mushu Danny Mann Danny Mann as Various Michael Bell Michael Bell as Various
    To save her father from certain death in the army, a young woman secretly enlists in his place and becomes one of China's greatest heroines in the process.
    Hero 2002 POSTER

    Hero

    2002

    Chinese

    7.9

    122

    94%

    87%

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient china

    countryside

    Drama

    History

    kung fu

    loss of loved one

    martial arts

    right and justice

    Yimou Zhang Yimou Zhang Director Tony Chiu Wai Leung Tony Chiu Wai Leung as Broken Sword Jet Li Jet Li as Nameless Zhang Yi Zhang Yi as Qin Guard #7 Donnie Yen Donnie Yen as Sky
    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.
    The Assassin 2015 POSTER

    The Assassin

    2015

    Chinese

    6.3

    15

    80%

    48%

    7th century

    Action

    ancient china

    assassin

    Drama

    History

    slow cinema

    tang dynasty

    wuxia

    Hsiao-Hsien Hou Hsiao-Hsien Hou Director Qi Shu Qi Shu as Nie Yinniang Satoshi Tsumabuki Satoshi Tsumabuki as The Mirror Polisher Chen Chang Chen Chang as Tian Ji'an, governor of Weibo Ethan Juan Ethan Juan as Xia Jing, the aide-de-camp
    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.
    Mulan II 2004 POSTER

    Mulan II

    2004

    English

    5.6

    61

    43%

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient china

    Animation

    arranged marriage

    cartoon

    Comedy

    escape

    Family

    Fantasy

    musical

    Musical

    sequel

    Darrell Rooney Darrell Rooney Director Bill Farmer Bill Farmer as China Citizens Frank Welker Frank Welker as Cri-Kee Lucy Liu Lucy Liu as Mei BD Wong BD Wong as Shang
    Fa Mulan gets the surprise of her young life when her love, Captain Li Shang asks for her hand in marriage. Before the two can have their happily ever after, the Emperor assigns them a secret mission, to escort three princesses to Chang'an, China. Mushu is determined to drive a wedge between the couple after he learns that he will lose his guardian job if Mulan marries into the Li family.
    Kung Fu Panda 3 2016 POSTER

    Kung Fu Panda 3

    2016

    English

    7.1

    473

    87%

    79%

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient china

    Animation

    china

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    fighter

    kung fu

    martial arts

    village

    Jennifer Yuh Jennifer Yuh Director Jackie Chan Jackie Chan as Monkey Jack Black Jack Black as Po / Lotus Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie as Tigress Lucy Liu Lucy Liu as Viper
    While Po and his father are visiting a secret panda village, an evil spirit threatens all of China, forcing Po to form a ragtag army to fight back.
    Kung Fu Panda 2008 POSTER

    Kung Fu Panda

    2008

    English

    7.6

    291

    87%

    83%

    Action

    Adventure

    ancient china

    Animation

    china

    Comedy

    Family

    Fantasy

    kung fu

    martial arts

    strong woman

    Thriller

    tiger

    Mark Osborne Mark Osborne Director Jackie Chan Jackie Chan as Monkey Jack Black Jack Black as Po Ian McShane Ian McShane as Tai Lung Angelina Jolie Angelina Jolie as Tigress
    When the Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po the panda discovers his destiny as the "chosen one" and trains to become a kung fu hero, but transforming the unsleek slacker into a brave warrior won't be easy. It's up to Master Shifu and the Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- to give it a try.
    ×