Movies Like Once Upon a Time in China V (1994)

Once Upon a Time in China V is a 1994 action film from Tsui Hark with a MovieMagicScore of 5.5/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Once Upon a Time in China and Once Upon a Time in China II.

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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

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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

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Once Upon a Time in China III

1993

Master Wong and his disciples enroll in the 'Dancing Lion Competition' to stop an assassination plot and to battle an arrogant, deceitful opponent.

6.5

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Once Upon a Time in China IV

1993

Wong Fei Hung must deal with both foreign threats and the nationalist Red Lantern Society in this continuation of the popular kung fu series.

5.7

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Once Upon a Time in China and America

1997

So goes to the U.S. to open a martial arts school. Around this time, many Chinese people were sold off to U.S. railroad companies, and were brutally treated by the Americans under the harsh working conditions. Thus, the American workers' hatred towards the Chinese immigrants is high. As a result, So gets into trouble with the Americans and the mob, and calls Master Wong for help.

5.9

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Seven Samurai

1954

A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.

8.5

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The Matrix

1999

Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and powerful computers who now rule the earth.

8.3

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Kill Bill: Vol. 1

2003

An assassin is shot by her ruthless employer, Bill, and other members of their assassination circle – but she lives to plot her vengeance.

8.0

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Ranma 1/2 the Movie 2: Nihao My Concubine

1992

With the Tendos, the Saotomes, Ryoga, Shampoo and Ukyo misinterpreting Tatewake Kuno's invitation to his two loves, Akane and 'The Pig Tailed Girl', to try his new yacht, a whole new episode of chaos begins in the already unstable lives of the Saotome/Tendo clan. A mysterious shadow kidnaps first Akane's sister Kasumi, then continues on until all the girls disappear. All except everyone's favorite hydrotranssexual.

7.9

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#10

Kill Bill: Vol. 2

2004

The Bride unwaveringly continues on her roaring rampage of revenge against the band of assassins who had tried to kill her and her unborn child. She visits each of her former associates one-by-one, checking off the victims on her Death List Five until there's nothing left to do … but kill Bill.

7.9

MagicScore

#11

Ip Man

2008

A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.

7.8

MagicScore

#12

Batman Begins

2005

Driven by tragedy, billionaire Bruce Wayne dedicates his life to uncovering and defeating the corruption that plagues his home, Gotham City. Unable to work within the system, he instead creates a new identity, a symbol of fear for the criminal underworld - The Batman.

7.7

MagicScore

#13

The Sword of Doom

1966

Ryunosuke, a gifted swordsman plying his trade during the turbulent final days of Shogunate rule, has no moral code and kills without remorse. It’s a way of life that leads to madness.

7.7

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#14

A Touch of Zen

1970

Gu Sheng-zhai, an artist in his early 30s, still lives with his mother, but he is suddenly shaken by the arrival of Yang Hui-zhen, a mysterious princess on the run. Yang brings Gu into her circle of protectors, including a nameless monk whose spiritual guidance transforms him into a valiant fighter.

7.7

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#15

Police Story

1985

Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.

7.5

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#16

Dragon Ball Z: Fusion Reborn

1995

Not paying attention to his job, a young demon allows the evil cleansing machine to overflow and explode, turning the young demon into the infamous monster Janemba. Goku and Vegeta make solo attempts to defeat the monster, but realize their only option is fusion.

7.5

MagicScore

#17

The Crow

1994

Exactly one year after young rock guitarist Eric Draven and his fiancée are brutally killed by a ruthless gang of criminals, Draven, watched over by a hypnotic crow, returns from the grave to exact revenge.

7.5

MagicScore

#18

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

#19

The 36th Chamber of Shaolin

1978

During the Qing Dynasty, a fishmonger is killed by the reigning Manchu government for supporting the anti-government movement; his son manages to escape to Shaolin Temple, where he plans to learn its secretive brand of martial arts to seek revenge.

7.5

MagicScore

#20

Fist of Legend

1994

Chen returns to his school when he finds out that his martial arts teacher has died. When he learns that his school students are harassed by some hooligans, he gears himself up to save them.

7.5

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Once Upon a Time in China V?

The top films similar to Once Upon a Time in China V by MovieMagicScore are Once Upon a Time in China (7.1), Once Upon a Time in China II (7.2), Once Upon a Time in China III (6.5). Each shares action themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Once Upon a Time in China V worth watching?

Once Upon a Time in China V holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.5/10 from 51 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Once Upon a Time in China V?

Once Upon a Time in China V (1994) is a action film directed by Tsui Hark, starring Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo, Rosamund Kwan, Max Mok.

Where can I find more recommendations like Once Upon a Time in China V?

Browse the full ranked list above, or explore more action recommendations on MovieMagicScore, where every list is ordered by genuine viewer ratings.

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About movies like Once Upon a Time in China V

This ranked list pairs Once Upon a Time in China V (1994), a action film from Tsui Hark, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Vincent Zhao Wenzhuo 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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