Movies Like Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011)

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate is a 2011 action, adventure, drama film from Tsui Hark with a MovieMagicScore of 6.2/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Dragon Inn and Dragon Inn.

Action Adventure Drama

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

Dragon Inn

1992

During the Ming Dynasty, Tso Siu Yan, a power-crazed eunuch who rules his desert region of China as if he were the Emperor, ruthlessly thwarts plots against him and sets a trap for one of his enemies at the Dragon Gate Inn.

7.2

MagicScore

The Concubine

2012

Living a torturous life of poverty and barely able to survive, Hwa-yeon decides to offer herself as one of the king’s concubines. Once inside the royal palace, two men are immediately seized by the woman - the Grand Prince Seong-won, a megalomaniacal ruler drunk with power and lust, and Kwon-yoo, who has everything to lose if his desire for Hwa-yeon is exposed.

5.9

MagicScore

Reign of Assassins

2010

Set in ancient China, Zeng Jing is a skilled assassin who finds herself in possession of a mystical Buddhist monk's remains. She begins a quest to return the remains to its rightful resting place, and thus places herself in mortal danger because a team of assassins is in a deadly pursuit to possess the remains which holds an ancient power-wielding secret.

6.9

MagicScore

Princess Yang Kwei-fei

1955

In eighth century China, the Emperor is grieving over the death of his wife. The Yang family wants to provide the Emperor with a consort so that they may consolidate their influence over the court. General An Lushan finds a distant relative working in their kitchen whom they groom to present to the Emperor. The Emperor falls in love with her and she becomes the Princess Yang Kwei-fei. The Yangs are then appointed important ministers, though An Lushan is not given the court position he covets. The ministers misuse their power so much that there is a popular revolt against the Yangs, fueled by An Lushan.

6.7

MagicScore

Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

2010

When the future empress Wu Zetian's two courtiers die in a mysterious fire, she gets Di Renjie, a former detective and rebel, released from prison to solve the mystery of the fire.

6.5

MagicScore

Moon Warriors

1992

A kind-hearted fisherman, content with simple life, is reluctantly drawn into helping a noble emperor regain his throne from his evil brother.

6.4

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

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

#10

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

#11

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

#12

Sword of the Assassin

2012

Nguyen Vu is the sole survivor of his family who was executed by the empress of Vietnam. Upon discovering that his family may have been framed for crimes they did not commit, he sets out to bring justice and clear his family name.

6.3

MagicScore

#13

Blades of the Guardians

2026

Dao Ma, the "second most wanted fugitive," is entrusted by his benefactor, the chief of Mo family clan, to take on a mysterious escort mission-escorting the "most wanted fugitive" to Chang'an.

8.2

MagicScore

#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

MagicScore

#15

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

#16

Swordsman

1990

When a scroll containing valuable martial arts secrets is stolen from the Emperor, an army detachment is sent to recover it. It is based on the novel The Smiling, Proud Wanderer by Jinyong.

7.0

MagicScore

#17

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

#18

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

#19

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

#20

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

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Flying Swords of Dragon Gate?

The top films similar to Flying Swords of Dragon Gate by MovieMagicScore are Dragon Inn (7.3), Dragon Inn (7.2), The Concubine (5.9). Each shares action/adventure/drama themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Flying Swords of Dragon Gate worth watching?

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.2/10 from 225 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Flying Swords of Dragon Gate?

Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011) is a action, adventure, drama film directed by Tsui Hark, starring Jet Li, Zhou Xun, Chen Kun.

Where can I find more recommendations like Flying Swords of Dragon Gate?

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About movies like Flying Swords of Dragon Gate

This ranked list pairs Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011), a action and adventure and drama film from Tsui Hark, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Jet Li 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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