The best martial arts movies and shows, ranked

159 martial-arts titles from the recognizable third of the CouchRot catalog, ranked by quality and fame. Every page carries scare, gore, violence and emotional-weight tags, plus where to stream in the US.

1. 1The Matrix (1999)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA hacker joins insurgents in a relentless, gritty fight against powerful machines, blurring the line between reality and control.82
2. 2Kill Bill: Vol. 1 (2003)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA betrayed assassin carves a bloody, high-octane path through her former crew, fueled by gritty, pulpy vengeance.
3. 3Seven Samurai (1954)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · NRA desperate village hires seven masterless samurai to prepare them for a brutal bandit attack.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
4. 4Oldboy (2003)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA man's brutal quest for revenge unfolds with relentless, darkly comic twists and bleak revelations.Kanopy · Plex
5. 5Cobra Kai (2018) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · TV-14A nostalgic rivalry reignites with brisk action, witty humor, and broad comedic drama.Netflix
6. 6Kill Bill: Vol. 2 (2004)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA vengeful assassin carves a bloody path through former comrades, fueled by dark humor and a pulpy quest for retribution.YouTube (free)
7. 7Batman Begins (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A billionaire dedicates his life to fighting Gotham's corruption, becoming a symbol of fear in this gritty, suspenseful drama.Max
8. 8Big Hero 6 (2014)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA brilliant young inventor and his inflatable robot friend lead a brisk, heartwarming adventure filled with wholesome humor.Disney+
9. 9Shōgun (2024) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · TV-MAA marooned European ship ignites a lord's fight for survival amidst the gritty, intimate politics of feudal Japan.Hulu
10. 10Alchemy of Souls (2022) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A powerful sorceress helps a man change his destiny, weaving together epic romance and whimsical mystery.Netflix
11. 11In the Mood for Love (2000)No gore · emotionally heavy · a slow burn · PGTwo neighbors in 1960s Hong Kong find intimate melancholy in a slow-burn romance of unrequited love.Max · Criterion
12. 12Raya and the Last Dragon (2021)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA lone warrior seeks the last dragon to unite a fractured land against an ancient evil.Disney+
13. 13See (2019) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-MABlind survivors navigate a brutal future as a father protects his seeing children from a vengeful queen.Apple TV+
14. 14Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975)Light gore · brisk · PGA brisk, campy adventure unfolds as knights on an absurd quest encounter whimsical, witty, and satirical challenges.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
15. 15Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · RAn aging immigrant discovers multiverse-spanning powers, battling absurd threats to protect her family and everything she cherishes.Hulu · The Roku Channel87
16. 16John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · RA relentless assassin battles powerful global enemies, turning old friends into foes in his epic fight for freedom.
17. 17Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest (2006)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A swashbuckling pirate owes a blood debt to a ghastly ruler, leading to a brisk, epic adventure.Disney+
18. 18Rashomon (1950)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · NRMultiple accounts of a murder and a rape weave a complex, suspenseful web of truth and perception.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
19. 19Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A hero confronts his past in a relentless, wholesome adventure of epic, heartwarming fantasy.Disney+
20. 20The Last Samurai (2003)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RA disillusioned soldier finds purpose and honor fighting alongside the samurai in an epic, gritty war.Max · MGM+
21. 21Ip Man (2008)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA brisk, gritty, and epic true story unfolds as a martial arts master defends his people during wartime.Hulu · Peacock · Kanopy
22. 22Yojimbo (1961)Light gore · strong violence · measured · NRA masterless samurai ignites a darkly comic gang war between rival merchants in a gritty, suspenseful feudal village.Max · Criterion · Kanopy
23. 23The Princess Bride (1987)Mildly scary · measured · PGA dashing hero and a beautiful princess face whimsical, campy dangers in a heartwarming, witty adventure.Hulu
24. 24John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless, high-octane thriller unfolds as a super-assassin navigates a world of betrayal and dark satire.
25. 25Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13Pirate lords unite for a whimsical, brisk, and epic adventure to save piracy from a powerful trading company.Disney+
26. 26John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017)Graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA retired hitman is forced back into a pulpy, high-octane world of assassins by a blood oath.Max
27. 27Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Four ninja turtles emerge from the sewers, battling new enemies with brisk, broad, and wholesome humor.Netflix · Paramount+
28. 28Kung Fu Panda (2008)No gore · brisk · PGAn unlikely panda hero embraces destiny and kung fu, bringing broad, wholesome humor to an action-packed quest.Peacock · Tubi
29. 29300 (2007)Extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · RSpartan warriors clash with an invading empire in a stylized, bloody, and relentlessly epic battle.Paramount+
30. 30Mortal Kombat II (2026)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · relentless · RRelentless, high-octane action and broad humor fuel an epic, gory battle for Earthrealm's survival.Max
31. 31Alita: Battle Angel (2019)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A compassionate doctor awakens a cyborg with no memory, uncovering a young woman's extraordinary, epic past.
32. 32Kubo and the Two Strings (2016)Mildly scary · emotionally heavy · measured · PGA young storyteller's magical origami comes to life on an epic, heartwarming quest for family and destiny.Hulu · The Roku Channel
33. 33Jackie Chan Adventures (2000) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7A globe-trotting martial arts expert and his spirited niece chase magical artifacts with wholesome, campy humor.
34. 34Troy (2004)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · RAncient kingdoms collide in a gritty, epic war fueled by stolen love and a hunger for power.Apple TV+
35. 35The Crow (1994)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA murdered rock guitarist rises from the grave, guided by a crow, for brutal, darkly comic revenge.Paramount+ · MGM+
36. 36Batman: Under the Red Hood (2010)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A mysterious new crime lord brings brutal efficiency and a dark sense of humor to Gotham's underworld.
37. 37The Matrix Reloaded (2003)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RRelentless action and cerebral suspense collide as humanity's last hope confronts the Matrix's true nature.
38. 38The Count of Monte Cristo (2002)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A wrongfully imprisoned sailor escapes, finds treasure, and exacts epic revenge on his betrayers.
39. 39The Raid 2 (2014)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn undercover cop infiltrates a brutal crime syndicate, navigating relentless, high-octane violence and corruption.
40. 40Kung Fu Hustle (2004)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RSmall-time criminals stumble into a world of hidden kung fu masters and absurd, relentless action.
41. 41Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (2012) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Animated ninja heroes use elemental powers and wholesome humor to save their world from constant threats.Netflix · Peacock · Hoopla
42. 42The Raid (2012)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RAn elite SWAT team storms a high-rise full of killers, delivering relentless, gritty, high-octane action.Hulu
43. 43Serenity (2005)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · PG-13A renegade crew protects a fugitive, battling totalitarian forces and bloodthirsty creatures in a gritty, witty space epic.YouTube (free)
44. 44Warrior (2019) · seriesGraphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · TV-MAA martial arts prodigy navigates the brutal Tong Wars in a relentless, gritty 19th-century San Francisco.Max
45. 45Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13Two warriors pursuing a stolen sword find their destinies entwined with a rebellious noblewoman's journey.YouTube (free)
46. 46The Man from Nowhere (2010)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA reclusive pawnshop owner unleashes brutal skills to rescue a young girl from a criminal organization.Prime Video · Peacock · Kanopy
47. 47Kung Fu Panda 2 (2011)Mildly scary · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PGA clumsy panda and his friends race to save kung fu, finding heartwarming truths and wholesome laughs along the way.Tubi
48. 48Hero (2002)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A nameless warrior recounts his battles against assassins, weaving a tapestry of duty, sacrifice, and honor.
49. 49Ip Man 2 (2010)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · RA kung fu master defends his art and family against powerful rivals in gritty, post-war Hong Kong.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
50. 50The Road to El Dorado (2000)No gore · brisk · PGTwo charming con artists stumble into a golden city, where mistaken identity leads to whimsical, brisk adventure.Tubi
51. 51Army of Darkness (1992)Mildly scary · graphic gore · strong violence · brisk · RA chainsaw-wielding clerk romances a beauty and battles the undead in a brisk, darkly-comic medieval romp.Prime Video
52. 52The Karate Kid (1984)No gore · measured · PGA bullied teen finds an unlikely mentor, learning karate and life lessons that uplift his spirit.Netflix
53. 53Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (1987) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Four anthropomorphic turtles learn ninja skills from a giant rat in this brisk, wholesome, and campy adventure.Paramount+ · The Roku Channel
54. 54Kung Fury (2015)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · NRA kung fu cop travels through time to battle Adolf Hitler in a relentless, absurdist, high-octane adventure.
55. 55The Patriot (2000)Graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · measured · RA farmer's quiet life shatters, forcing him into gritty, epic war to protect his family and new nation.
56. 56Rush Hour (1998)No gore · brisk · PG-13Two mismatched cops trade witty barbs and broad physical comedy while cracking a pulpy kidnapping case.
57. 57Mortal Kombat (2021)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RWashed-up fighters discover their heritage and train for a relentless, high-stakes battle for the universe.Max
58. 58Equilibrium (2002)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA relentless enforcer of emotional suppression secretly rebels against the gritty, totalitarian world he upholds.Paramount+ · Kanopy
59. 59Enter the Dragon (1973)Light gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA martial artist infiltrates a crime lord's island tournament, bringing down his empire with brisk, gritty action.
60. 60The Matrix Revolutions (2003)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA gritty, relentless battle for humanity's survival unfolds as Neo faces his ultimate, epic confrontation.
61. 61Big Trouble in Little China (1986)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A wisecracking truck driver battles ancient sorcerers and mystical forces in a campy, brisk adventure.
62. 62Xena: Warrior Princess (1995) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · TV-PGA formidable warrior and her comrade-in-arms embark on an epic, briskly paced quest for redemption.
63. 63The Northman (2022)Mildly scary · extreme gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA Viking prince embarks on an epic, gritty quest for vengeance, facing a tragic and atmospheric destiny.Netflix
64. 64Blade (1998)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA half-mortal warrior uses martial arts and dark humor to battle an underground vampire army.
65. 65Ip Man 4: The Finale (2019)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · NRA kung fu master battles prejudice and protects his family's future in 1960s San Francisco.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
66. 66Kung Fu Panda 3 (2016)Mildly scary · brisk · PGA clumsy panda embraces his destiny, leading a whimsical army against an ancient evil threatening all of China.Tubi
67. 67The King of Fighters: Destiny (2017) · seriesLight gore · strong violence · relentlessThis animated fighting tournament delivers pulpy, high-octane action at a relentless pace.
68. 68Shaolin Soccer (2001)No gore · brisk · PGMartial arts masters reunite to play soccer, bringing absurd, high-flying action and feel-good, campy humor to the field.Kanopy · Hoopla · Pluto TV
69. 69Into the Badlands (2015) · seriesMildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A ruthless warrior guides a boy through a feudal land, facing relentless action and pulpy, gritty adventure.AMC+ · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
70. 70House of Flying Daggers (2004)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · measured · PG-13A warrior's loyalty is tested by a beautiful rebel, as war and deception entangle their epic romance.Prime Video · The Roku Channel · YouTube (free)
71. 71Mulan (2020)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A spirited warrior disguises herself as a man, bringing honor to her family and country in epic battles.Disney+
72. 72Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024)No gore · brisk · PGA beloved panda trains a new warrior while facing a chameleon who conjures villains from the past.Prime Video
73. 73Escape from New York (1981)Mildly scary · light gore · strong violence · brisk · RA hardened war hero has one day to rescue the president from a lawless, island-sized maximum-security prison.Prime Video · Criterion · Kanopy
74. 74Ong-Bak (2003)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless martial artist takes on a gritty criminal underworld to retrieve a stolen sacred relic.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
75. 75Hook (1991)Mildly scary · measured · PGA grown-up hero rediscovers childlike wonder and wholesome humor on a whimsical, heartwarming adventure.
76. 76The Foreigner (2017)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · emotionally devastating · RA father's quest for revenge against terrorists becomes a gritty, tense cat-and-mouse game.Prime Video · Paramount+ · The Roku Channel
77. 77Bloodsport (1988)Light gore · brutal violence · brisk · RAn American soldier fights through an underground martial arts tournament in a gritty, pulpy, and brisk epic.MGM+ · Kanopy · Hoopla
78. 78Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem (2023)No gore · brisk · PGFour ninja brothers emerge from the sewers to fight crime and win over New York, facing a mutant army.Paramount+
79. 79Rush Hour 2 (2001)Light gore · strong violence · relentless · PG-13A relentless, raunchy crime caper unfolds as two mismatched cops stumble into a massive counterfeiting plot.
80. 80Spaceballs (1987)No gore · brisk · PGA brisk, campy space adventure unfolds with broad humor and witty satire as heroes race to save a princess.AMC+ · MGM+ · YouTube (free)
81. 81A Knight's Tale (2001)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A peasant seizes a knight's destiny, charming crowds and a lady with audacious spirit and jousting prowess.YouTube (free)
82. 82The Transporter (2002)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · PG-13A former special forces operative delivers high-octane thrills when his latest package turns out to be alive.
83. 83Demolition Man (1993)Mildly scary · light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA cryogenically frozen cop thaws into a relentlessly high-octane future to catch his maniacal nemesis.AMC+
84. 84Highlander (1986)Light gore · brutal violence · brisk · RAn immortal Scottish warrior battles for centuries, leading to a gritty, epic showdown in modern New York.Prime Video · Peacock · Hoopla
85. 85Unleashed (2005)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · RA brutal fighter escapes his leash and finds unexpected solace in music and a blind man's kindness.YouTube (free)
86. 86Dark Angel (2000) · seriesMildly scary · light gore · strong violence · emotionally heavy · TV-14A genetically-engineered super-soldier navigates a gritty, post-apocalyptic Seattle, evading capture and searching for her lost family.
87. 87The Karate Kid (2010)No gore · measured · PGA lonely boy in a new country finds an unlikely mentor who teaches him to stand up to bullies.Netflix
88. 88Ip Man 3 (2015)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · relentless · PG-13A martial arts master takes a gritty, relentless stand against brutal gangsters threatening his city.Prime Video · Hulu · Peacock
89. 89The Wolverine (2013)Light gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · brisk · PG-13A gritty, brisk adventure tests a hero's limits against an ultimate nemesis in modern Japan.Disney+
90. 90The Man in the Iron Mask (1998)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13Former musketeers reunite for an epic adventure, replacing a tyrannical king with his imprisoned twin brother.Kanopy · Hoopla · The Roku Channel
91. 91Blade II (2002)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · relentless · RA relentless, high-octane alliance forms to battle grotesque new predators in a gritty, pulpy world.
92. 92Agora (2009)Light gore · strong violence · emotionally devastating · measured · PG-13A brilliant philosopher navigates the epic clash of science and faith in ancient Alexandria.Netflix · Prime Video · Kanopy
93. 93Kung Fu Panda: The Paws of Destiny (2018) · seriesNo gore · brisk · TV-Y7Four young pandas with powerful chi energy learn kung fu, embarking on whimsical, brisk adventures and becoming legends.Prime Video
94. 94Never Back Down (2008)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13An angry new kid finds purpose and discipline in the high-octane world of underground fighting.Prime Video · Kanopy · Hoopla
95. 95The Mask of Zorro (1998)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A dashing hero trains his successor to reclaim his family and foil a tyrannical villain in epic fashion.
96. 96District B13 (2004)Light gore · brutal violence · relentless · RIn a gritty 2010 Paris, an undercover cop and an ex-thug relentlessly race to defuse a neutron bomb.Prime Video · Kanopy · The Roku Channel
97. 97Power Rangers (1993) · seriesMildly scary · strong violence · brisk · TV-Y7Teenagers with attitude morph into heroes, battling an evil witch and her monsters in brisk, broad, campy adventures.Netflix · Prime Video · Tubi
98. 98The Expendables (2010)Light gore · brutal violence · brisk · RA crew of skilled mercenaries unleashes gritty, pulpy action on a South American island dictator.
99. 99Safe House (2012)Mildly scary · graphic gore · brutal violence · emotionally heavy · RA rookie operative and a renegade agent fight relentless mercenaries in a gritty, high-octane battle for survival.Netflix · Starz · YouTube (free)
100. 100Rush Hour 3 (2007)Light gore · strong violence · brisk · PG-13A mismatched duo battles a murderous crime syndicate in Paris, delivering brisk, raunchy action and broad comedy.

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