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10 Best Movies Like Once Upon a Time in Shanghai

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

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#1
Martial Arts of Shaolin

Martial Arts of Shaolin

1986★ 6.4

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

In ancient China, Zhi Ming trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate....

#2
Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985★ 6.4

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

Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials....

#3
Shaolin Wooden Men

Shaolin Wooden Men

1976★ 6.8

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

Little Mute is an orphan traumatized into silence by the death of his father at the hands of a vicious fighting master. Living at the Shaolin monastery, he befriends a dangerous pr...

#4
Kung Fu Dunk

Kung Fu Dunk

2008★ 5.9

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

Shi-Jie is a brilliant martial artist from the Kung Fu School. One day, he encounters a group of youths playing basketball and shows off how easy it is for him, with his martial ar...

#5
Kung Fu Jungle

Kung Fu Jungle

2014★ 6.8

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

A martial arts instructor working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. But when a vicious killer starts targeting martial arts masters, the instruct...

#6
Tai Chi Zero

Tai Chi Zero

2012★ 6.0

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

In legendary Chen Village, everyone is a martial arts master, using their powerful Chen Style Tai Chi in all aspects of their lives. Lu Chan has arrived to train, but the villagers...

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