Movies Like Red Cliff (2008)

Red Cliff is a 2008 action, adventure, drama, history, war film from John Woo with a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Red Cliff II and House of Flying Daggers.

Action Adventure Drama History War

Red Cliff II

2009

The battle of Red Cliff continues and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is fracturing. With Cao Cao's massive forces on their doorstep, will the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu survive?

7.3

MagicScore

House of Flying Daggers

2004

In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

7.3

MagicScore

Not Scared to Die

1973

Historical movie set during the Japanese occupation of China during WWII. Jackie Chan is one of the good guys but has nothing much more than a supporting role.

5.6

MagicScore

Kung Fu Panda

2008

When the Valley of Peace is threatened, lazy Po the panda discovers his destiny as the "chosen one" and trains to become a kung fu hero, but transforming the unsleek slacker into a brave warrior won't be easy. It's up to Master Shifu and the Furious Five -- Tigress, Crane, Mantis, Viper and Monkey -- to give it a try.

7.3

MagicScore

Ranma 1/2 the Movie: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China

1991

When Prince Kirin of the 7 Lucky Gods shows up at the Tendo dojo looking for his bride-to-be, guess who's accidentally holding the scroll that signifies his future mate? Why, Akane, of course, and the rest of the Ranma crew is forced to take a boat to China in order to save her from the horrors of marriage and a diet of pickled vegetables.

7.2

MagicScore

Once Upon a Time in China

1991

Set in late 19th century Canton, this martial arts film depicts the stance taken by the legendary martial arts hero Wong Fei-Hung against foreign forces' plundering of China.

7.1

MagicScore

Kung Fu Panda 4

2024

Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.

7.0

MagicScore

Kung Fu Panda 3

2016

While Po and his father are visiting a secret panda village, an evil spirit threatens all of China, forcing Po to form a ragtag army to fight back.

6.9

MagicScore

Shaolin

2011

China is plunged into strife as feuding warlords try to expand their power by warring over neighboring lands. Fuelled by his success on the battlefield, young and arrogant Hao Jie sneers at Shaolin's masters when he beats one of them in a duel. But the pride comes before a fall. When his own family is wiped out by a rival warlord, Hao is forced to take refuge with the monks. As the civil unrest spreads and the people suffer, Hao and the Shaolin masters are forced to take a fiery stand against the evil warlords. They launch a daring plan or rescue and escape.

6.9

MagicScore

#10

Curse of the Golden Flower

2006

During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

6.9

MagicScore

#11

The Water Margin

1972

The corruption in the Sung Dynasty of 11th century China is so rampant that it inspires a band of Oriental Robin Hoods - the Honorable 108. Mountain bandits who nevertheless live by a scrupulous code of conduct, the Honorable 108 pledge to end the repression of the brutal overlords.

6.8

MagicScore

#12

Mulan

2020

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.

6.8

MagicScore

#13

Man of Tai Chi

2013

In Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in position to experience opportunities and sacrifices.

6.1

MagicScore

#14

The Lost Bladesman

2011

During the warring period of the three kingdoms, ancient China is in turmoil. To unify the country, general Cao Cao, the real power behind the Emperor, enlists the aid of the greatest warrior in the land, Guan Yu. However, Guan Yu is a loyal friend of Cao Cao's enemy Liu Bei so to persuade the peerless warrior to fight, Cao Cao takes his beloved Qi Lan hostage. After leading Cao Cao's forces to victory Guan Yu sets out with Qi Lan to rejoin Liu Bei. Now Cao Cao has deemed him too great a threat to live, and on the journey he must face all the forces at the Emperor's command sent to destroy him.

6.3

MagicScore

#15

Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Proxy War

1973

Shozo Hirono has managed to separate from the Yamamori family and create his own small family, and extend his circle of acquaintances. These new friendships include a powerful underboss of the Muraoka family, Noboru Uchimoto.

7.2

MagicScore

#16

Slow West

2015

In the Old West, a 17-year-old Scottish boy teams up with a mysterious gunman to find the woman with whom he is infatuated.

6.7

MagicScore

#17

Kung Fu Hustle

2004

It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.

7.5

MagicScore

#18

The Legend of Drunken Master

1994

Returning home with his father after a shopping expedition, Wong Fei-Hong is unwittingly caught up in the battle between foreigners who wish to export ancient Chinese artifacts and loyalists who don't want the pieces to leave the country. Fei-Hong must fight against the foreigners using his Drunken Boxing style, and overcome his father's antagonism as well.

7.4

MagicScore

#19

Once Upon a Time in China II

1992

Wong Fei-Hung faces the White Lotus Society, a fanatical cult seeking to drive the Europeans out of China through violence, even attacking Chinese who follow Western ways. Wong must also defend Dr. Sun Yat Sen, a revolutionary, from the military.

7.2

MagicScore

#20

Kung Fu: The Way of the Tiger, the Sign of the Dragon

1972

After avenging the death of his teacher, a Shaolin monk flees China to the American West and helps people while being pursued by bounty hunters.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Red Cliff?

The top films similar to Red Cliff by MovieMagicScore are Red Cliff II (7.3), House of Flying Daggers (7.3), Not Scared to Die (5.6). Each shares action/adventure/drama/history/war themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Red Cliff worth watching?

Red Cliff holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.1/10 from 852 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Red Cliff?

Red Cliff (2008) is a action, adventure, drama, history, war film directed by John Woo, starring Song Jia, Hu Jun, Zhang Fengyi.

Where can I find more recommendations like Red Cliff?

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About movies like Red Cliff

This ranked list pairs Red Cliff (2008), a action and adventure and drama and history and war film from John Woo, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Song Jia take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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