Movies Like Shanghai 13 (1984)

Shanghai 13 is a 1984 action film from Chang Cheh with a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey.

Action

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

2026

Fighting crime full-time as Spider-Man in a world that doesn't remember him—and the pressure of seeing his old friends move on without him—sparks a change in Peter Parker he may not have the power to control. But that transformation might also be the only thing that can stop a shocking new threat to the city and those he loves - a powerful villain no one can even see.

7.8

MagicScore

The Odyssey

2026

Odysseus, the legendary King of Ithaca, embarks on a long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War. Throughout his voyage, he is forced to confront the whims of gods, mythological monsters, and trials that stretch both his cunning and his humanity to the breaking point.

8.0

MagicScore

Mutiny

2026

After witnessing his billionaire boss' murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss' death only to discover an international conspiracy.

6.4

MagicScore

Colony

2026

Professor Se-jeong is thrust into a bloody nightmare when a rapidly mutating virus is released during a biotech conference causing authorities to seal the facility. Trapped inside with no escape, Se-jeong along with a small group of survivors must fight to stay alive while the infected undergo horrific transformations.

8.1

MagicScore

The Mongoose

2026

A falsely accused war hero with nothing to lose leads police on an epic televised cross-country car chase, helped by members of his former Special Forces Army battalion and closely monitored by a fascinated public rooting for his safe getaway.

TBR

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Mayday

2026

When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent.

7.9

MagicScore

The Runner

2026

Maia Marten, a brilliant London lawyer, has her life shattered by a single call on her morning run: her son has been taken. To get him back, she must keep running, obey every ruthless command, and trust no one-each second a test of how far a mother will go to save her child.

6.7

MagicScore

Clash of the Thundermans

2026

When Chloe develops a destructive new superpower, the Hero League orders her to an elite boarding school for superheroes to learn control of her abilities. Faced with the prospect of sending Chloe away for years, the Thundermans split apart, with Phoebe, Barb and Billy taking her into hiding. Max, Hank, and Nora track their rogue family members, until the two factions face off against each other in a full-on battle for the Thundermans’ future.

6.7

MagicScore

The Bluff

2026

When her tranquil life on a remote island is shattered by the return of her vengeful former captain, a skilled ex-pirate must confront her bloody past and unleash her deadly talents to save her family from a ruthless siege.

6.3

MagicScore

#10

Facing El Chapo

2026

Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.

8.8

MagicScore

#11

Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall

2026

Arkham Asylum has been destroyed, and all its inmates have been unleashed upon Gotham City. As Batman races to round up some of his greatest enemies, he is pushed to his physical and mental limits and into a final confrontation with a new threat: the man called Bane!

9.2

MagicScore

#12

Rage of Stars

2026

A story about a woman from the International Special Forces Unit, who has a premonition about the impending end of humanity.

6.1

MagicScore

#13

Above & Below

2026

A group of friends set off for an unforgettable vacation. What begins as an adventure of partying and diving quickly turns into a nightmare when they are attacked by criminals in open waters.

6.2

MagicScore

#14

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender

2026

Avatar Aang, the world's last Airbender, learns of an ancient power that could save his culture from extinction. With the help of his friends, he embarks on a global quest to find it before it falls into the wrong hands and threatens to upend the peace they sacrificed everything to achieve.

9.2

MagicScore

#15

The Mandalorian and Grogu

2026

The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu.

7.5

MagicScore

#16

Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-ups

2026

A powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches as a gritty, violent underworld power struggle emerges during the crumbling of Portuguese colonial rule.

8.0

MagicScore

#17

Supergirl

2026

When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.

6.7

MagicScore

#18

Spider-Man: No Way Home

2021

Peter Parker is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a super-hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.

7.9

MagicScore

#19

The Death of Robin Hood

2026

Grappling with his past after a life of crime and murder, Robin Hood finds himself gravely injured after a battle he thought would be his last. In the hands of a mysterious woman, he is offered a chance at salvation.

6.2

MagicScore

#20

Avengers: Infinity War

2018

As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment - the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

8.2

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Shanghai 13?

The top films similar to Shanghai 13 by MovieMagicScore are Spider-Man: Brand New Day (7.8), The Odyssey (8.0), Mutiny (6.4). Each shares action themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Shanghai 13 worth watching?

Shanghai 13 holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.1/10 from 9 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Shanghai 13?

Shanghai 13 (1984) is a action film directed by Chang Cheh, starring Jimmy Wang Yu, Ti Lung, Chiang Sheng.

Where can I find more recommendations like Shanghai 13?

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 Shanghai 13

This ranked list pairs Shanghai 13 (1984), a action film from Chang Cheh, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jimmy Wang Yu 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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