Movies Like The Guillotines (2012)

The Guillotines is a 2012 action, adventure, drama, history film from Andrew Lau Wai-Keung with a MovieMagicScore of 5.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon and Once Upon a Time in China.

Action Adventure Drama History

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

2000

Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

7.4

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

Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons

2013

In a world plagued by demons who cause great human suffering, young demon hunter Tang Sanzang must fight against monstrous demons, as well as contend with a beautiful demon hunting woman on his path to enlightenment.

6.9

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

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

Fearless

2006

After going through a series of tragic events in his life, martial arts master Huo Yuanjia returns to Tianjin and must fight four international soldiers, in order to safeguard his nation's pride.

7.5

MagicScore

Hero

2002

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.

7.5

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

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny

2016

A story of lost love, young love, a legendary sword and one last opportunity at redemption.

6.2

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

Dragon Inn

1967

China, year 1457. The Minister of Defense is executed, and his children are sentenced to exile by order of the tyrannical Tsao. Fearful of future revenge from the young people, Tsao sends cruel soldiers to murder them, but a brave group of swordsmen can change the course of the battle at the Dragon Inn.

7.3

MagicScore

#12

Holy Flame of the Martial World

1983

A brother and sister seek vengeance for the death of their parents by honing their martial skills and searching for the legendary Holy Flame sword. To avenge their parents they must fight their way through demons, ghosts, ancient booby-trapped temples, and cultish clans.

6.9

MagicScore

#13

The One-Armed Swordsman

1967

A noble swordsman, whose arm had been chopped off, returns to his former teacher to defend him from a villainous gang of rival swordsmen.

6.8

MagicScore

#14

Come Drink with Me

1966

Golden Sparrow is a fighter-for-hire who has been contracted by the local government to retrieve the governor's kidnapped son. Holding him is a group of rebels who are demanding that their leader be released from prison in return for the captured son. After a brief encounter with the gang at a local restaurant, Golden Sparrow is joined by an inebriated wanderer Drunken Cat who aids her in her mission.

6.7

MagicScore

#15

The Web of Death

1976

Lo Lieh is the ringleader of the Snake Sect, intent on reviving a deadly faction known as the "Five Poison Web." In order to do so, he has an affair with the sexy ringleader of the Scorpion Sect, Angela Yu Chien. However, there is also the Centipede Sect to contend with, as well as other assorted martial artists, among them played by Shaw Brothers talents Yueh Hua, Ching Li, and Lily Li.

6.4

MagicScore

#16

Intimate Confessions of a Chinese Courtesan

1972

18-year-old Ainu is kidnapped and sold to a brothel. Her good looks and wild personality make her very popular with the lustful clients, but also draw the lesbian attentions of brothel madam Chun Yi. Chun Yi teaches Ainu the ways of lust and the ways of kung fu, and Ainu becomes more and more similar to her captor. But rage at her treatment is still burning inside her.

6.3

MagicScore

#17

Ip Man: The Awakening

2021

When a young Master Ip stops a kidnapping, he ignites a turf war with a ruthless human-trafficking ring. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps one of Ip Man's close friends, forcing him to face the group's brutal boxing champion head-on.

6.8

MagicScore

#18

The Four 2

2013

The four constables Emotionless, Iron Hands , Life Snatcher and ColdBlood are specially skilled in their own individual super powers. When the four constables of the Divine Constabulary investigate a murder in the suburbs, they unexpectedly stumble on clues to the murder of Emotionless's family 15 years ago.

6.8

MagicScore

#19

Deadful Melody

1994

A young security man must prove himself worthy by defending the one object wanted by all the masters of the Martial Arts world - the Magic Lyre!

5.9

MagicScore

#20

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

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like The Guillotines?

The top films similar to The Guillotines by MovieMagicScore are Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (7.4), Once Upon a Time in China (7.1), Journey to the West: Conquering the Demons (6.9). Each shares action/adventure/drama/history themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is The Guillotines worth watching?

The Guillotines holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.5/10 from 51 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is The Guillotines?

The Guillotines (2012) is a action, adventure, drama, history film directed by Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, starring Huang Xiaoming, Ethan Juan, Shawn Yue.

Where can I find more recommendations like The Guillotines?

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About movies like The Guillotines

This ranked list pairs The Guillotines (2012), a action and adventure and drama and history film from Andrew Lau Wai-Keung, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Huang Xiaoming 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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