15 Movies Like Guardian of the Palace

Loved Guardian of the Palace? Based on its unique Cinema DNA—including its pacing, themes, and emotional tone—we've curated the ultimate list of what you should watch next.

The Shadow's Edge
#1

The Shadow's Edge

Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

Ne Zha 2
#2

Ne Zha 2

After a catastrophic event leaves their bodies destroyed, Ne Zha and Ao Bing are granted a fragile second chance at life. As tensions rise between the dragon clans and celestial forces, the two must undergo a series of perilous trials that will test their bond, challenge their identities, and decide the fate of both mortals and immortals.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

Blades of the Guardians
#3

Blades of the Guardians

Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive" to Chang'an.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

The Legend of Hei 2
#4

The Legend of Hei 2

When an attack shatters the fragile peace between the spirit world and humanity, Hei teams up with Luye, the last disciple of his Shifu Wuxian, to expose a conspiracy that threatens both realms - and the bond they've sworn to protect.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

Lust, Caution
#5

Lust, Caution

During World War II, a secret agent must seduce and assassinate an official who works for the Japanese puppet government in Shanghai.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

The Wandering Earth II
#6

The Wandering Earth II

Humans built huge engines on the surface of the earth to find a new home. But the road to the universe is perilous. In order to save earth, young people once again have to step forward to start a race against time for life and death.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

Ne Zha
#7

Ne Zha

A young boy is born as the reincarnation of a demonic power, into a society that hates and fears him. Destined by prophecy to bring destruction to the world, Nezha must choose between good and evil to see if he can change his fate.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

Damsel
#8

Damsel

A young woman's marriage to a charming prince turns into a fierce fight for survival when she's offered up as a sacrifice to a fire-breathing dragon.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Guardian of the Palace.

Jack the Giant Slayer
#9

Jack the Giant Slayer

The story of an ancient war that is reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly opens a gateway between our world and a fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forcing the young man, Jack into the battle of his life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its people, and the love of a brave princess, he comes face to face with the unstoppable warriors he thought only existed in legend–and gets the chance to become a legend himself.

💡Why it's a match: A highly-rated genre match based on the viewing habits of people who liked Guardian of the Palace.

Big Brother
#10

Big Brother

A soldier-turned-high school teacher uses unusual methods to reach to a class of poor students, while dealing with a greedy entrepreneur and his gang of fighters as well as the government.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass
#11

Tom and Jerry: Forbidden Compass

During a chase inside a museum, Tom and Jerry find an ancient magical compass and end up being transported through time. Lost in a distant era, they will need to work together to find a way back home.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

The Legend of Hei
#12

The Legend of Hei

When cat spirit Luo Xiaohei's home is deforested by humans, he must find a new one. He runs into a group of other spirit creatures who take him under their wing with dreams of reconquering the land they say is rightfully theirs. However, they run into a human known as Wuxian who separates Luo Xiaohei from the other spirits and the two go on a journey, with the cat spirit learning to control his abilities as well as forming his own thoughts on whether or not he should ally with the spirits or the humans.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

Hero
#13

Hero

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.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

Fight Against Evil 3
#14

Fight Against Evil 3

Li Hongqi is forced to travel for his wedding but must team up with a local cop to rescue a girl from human traffickers, fighting criminals while racing against his wedding date.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.

Wolf Warrior 2
#15

Wolf Warrior 2

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 and protector.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Guardian of the Palace.