15 Movies Like Shaolin Temple

Loved Shaolin Temple? 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 Shaolin Temple.

Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert
#2

Blades of the Guardians: Wind Rises in the Desert

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 Shaolin Temple.

Ne Zha 2
#3

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 Shaolin Temple.

The Cave of the Silken Web
#4

The Cave of the Silken Web

Monkey King, Pig and Friar Sand must rescue his master Buddhist monk from seven witches / spiders who believe themselves to be immortal if they eat the monk's flesh. The third part of the Shaw Brothers film series about Monkey King after the novel "Journey to the West."

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Shaolin Temple.

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 Shaolin Temple.

The Legend of Hei 2
#6

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 Shaolin Temple.

Wolf Warrior 2
#7

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 Shaolin Temple.

Fist of Fury
#8

Fist of Fury

During the Japanese occupation of Shanghai, Chen Zhen, the star pupil of a recently-deceased martial arts teacher battles a Japanese dojo which seeks the demise of his fighting school.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Shaolin Temple.

The Wandering Earth II
#9

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 Shaolin Temple.

Bloodsport
#10

Bloodsport

An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite.

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

Hero
#11

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 Shaolin Temple.

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 Shaolin Temple.

The King of Snipers
#13

The King of Snipers

The genius sniper Anna is forced to accept an assassination assignment. In the process, she gradually finds her true calling to fight for kindness and to defend a greater love. Tai, a special agent for the UN army, stands up for justice when drug lords try to harm innocent citizens. The two join forces to block the bill to legalize drug cultivation and distribution in Libiwala. They fight to the death with the drug lord Luo Jie and eventually foil his plans, protecting the people from the drugs. This is the exciting story of them working together to save a nation.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Shaolin Temple.

Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe
#14

Panda Plan 2: The Magical Tribe

The panda "Huhu" is about to move into a brand new panda enclosure when he's suddenly confronted by international robbers. Huhu falls off a cliff while battling the robbers, only to awaken to discover he's in a mysterious tribe. To return to the enclosure, this intriguing team helps the tribe solve various problems...

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Shaolin Temple.

Panda Plan
#15

Panda Plan

International action star Jackie Chan is invited to the adoption ceremony of a rare baby panda, but after an international crime syndicate attempts to kidnap the bear, Jackie has to save the bear using his stunt work skills.

💡Why it's a match: A fantastic follow-up watch to Shaolin Temple.