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Series Freshness: May 09, 2026

The Water Margin Collection

The Water Margin and its sequel All Men Are Brothers centres around a group of people that band together during the sung dynasty after political corruption and court intrigue brand them outlaws.

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★ 7.8 Avg Rating

The Water Margin Collection Movies: Timeline & Franchise Overview

The The Water Margin Collection franchise spans roughly 10 years, featuring 5 interconnected films that build a shared narrative universe.

From its earliest installment to the most recent release, the series has expanded its world-building while introducing new characters and story arcs. Notable entries such as Pursuit demonstrate the franchise’s ability to maintain audience interest over time.

Franchise Quality Benchmark

Across all entries, the series holds an average audience rating of 7.1. While many long-running franchises experience declining reception, this series continues to deliver memorable cinematic moments.

Viewing Order Strategy

Most viewers prefer watching the films in release order, which reflects how audiences originally experienced the evolving story.

However, a chronological viewing order can provide deeper insight into the timeline of events within the The Water Margin Collection universe.

Timeline & Watch Order

We recommend watching the The Water Margin Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.

1
Pursuit

Pursuit

1972★ 7.8SUPER HIT

Instructor Lin who is home from training the imperial troops for several years. He meets his wife and runs into his brother who has become a monk at the local t...

2
The Water Margin

The Water Margin

1972★ 6.9HIT

The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108. Mountain bandits who...

3
The Delightful Forest

The Delightful Forest

1972★ 6.5HIT

Wu, a prisoner is sent into exile where he becomes friends with Shih En, a prison officer. He later helps Shih in fighting a local thug named Chiang who has for...

4
All Men Are Brothers

All Men Are Brothers

1975★ 7.0HIT

Based on one of China's enduring epic novels, written in the 14th century, "All Men Are Brothers" continues the patriotic story of righteous warriors battling d...

5
Tiger Killer

Tiger Killer

1982★ 7.5SUPER HIT

TIGER KILLER (1982) is a straightforward adaptation of one story from the sprawling Chinese literary epic, "The Water Margin." It tells the tale of Wu Song, who...

Common Questions about The Water Margin Collection

How many movies are in the The Water Margin Collection?

There are currently 5 movies in the The Water Margin Collection, starting from The Water Margin to the latest release, Tiger Killer.

What is the best order to watch the The Water Margin Collection?

The best way to watch the The Water Margin Collection is usually in release order: starting with The Water Margin and ending with Tiger Killer. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.

Which is the highest-rated movie in the The Water Margin Collection?

According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for Pursuit in this franchise.