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10 Best Movies Like The Thundering Mantis

If you loved The Thundering Mantis, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
The Bodyguard

The Bodyguard

2016★ 6.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Wu-Lin is the successor of an ancient, once powerful Chinese clan, the "Iron Feet." After the death of his master, Wu-Lin leaves his rural village for the City of Stone-Cold lookin...

#2
The Big Brawl

The Big Brawl

1980★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition....

#3
The Grandmaster

The Grandmaster

2013★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Ip Man's peaceful life in Foshan changes after Gong Yutian seeks an heir for his family in Southern China. Ip Man then meets Gong Er who challenges him for the sake of regaining he...

#4
Shaolin Wooden Men

Shaolin Wooden Men

1976★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis 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...

#5
The Storm Riders

The Storm Riders

1998★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis for fans of Action. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

Heeding a prophecy, a warlord trains two orphans after killing their parents. But the skills he teaches could lead to his downfall....

#6
Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

1985★ 6.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Thundering Mantis 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....

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