Movies like Blades of the Guardians: 20 to watch next
If you loved Blades of the Guardians (2026) — a action and adventure film directed by Yuen Woo-ping — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Blades of the Guardians most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like martial arts, bounty hunter and nostalgic. 4 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Reign of Assassins 2010★ 6.9
Shares: Action, Adventure
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Dynasty Warriors 2021★ 5.8
Shares: Action, Adventure
In the turbulent late Eastern Han Dynasty, ambitious Dong Zhuo controls the court and the commonalty, and heroes from all over the country begin to rise.
Stream in India on Netflix
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14 Blades 2010★ 6.3
Shares: Action
Commander Qinglong is the loyal leader of the assassin group that serves the emperor. But when his allies plan a rebellion against the ruler, he finds himself in danger.
Stream in India on Lionsgate Play, Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel, Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel
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Return of the One-Armed Swordsman 1969★ 6.6
Shares: Action, Adventure
After the events of The One-Armed Swordsman (1967), a retired Fang Gang is drawn back into the jianghu to protect various young apprentices whose swordsmanship schools have been terrorized by 8 evil swordsmen seeking to rule the jianghu.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder 1987★ 6.0
Shares: Action, Adventure
In this sequel, Scott Wylde, an American kickboxer, must go to Cambodia to rescue his Vietnamese girlfriend from Russian and Vietnamese troops.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Lost Bladesman 2011★ 6.2
Shares: Action
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.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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The Lost Princess 2025★ 6.3
Shares: Action, Adventure
After an Ayahuasca vision transports him to a haunted castle, Alec meets Hanna who tales him the story of her mother's forced marriage and how the forbidden passion with her father was in danger when the princess pregnancy became obvious
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate 2011★ 6.2
Shares: Action, Adventure
Three years after the infamous Dragon Inn was burnt down in the desert when its innkeeper Jade vanished. A new gang of marauders had taken over - innkeepers by day and treasure hunters by night. The inn is the rumoured location of a lost city buried under the desert, and its hidden treasure would only be revealed by a gigantic storm every 60 years. The gang used the inn as a front to locate the lost treasure.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Golden Swallow 1968★ 6.3
Shares: Action, Adventure
Golden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she is forced into violence when a figure from her mysterious past goes on a killing rampage while leaving evidence that holds her responsible. Golden Swallow also makes room for a love triangle involving a mad, but righteous, swordsman named Silver Roc and a gentle warrior named Golden Whip. The three team up to conquer the evil forces of the martial world, but their joint venture only lasts so long, due to the two men's egos. Ultimately, a duel to the death is planned between them, leaving Golden Swallow caught between two men, both of whom she admires.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Domino 2005★ 5.9
Shares: Action
The story of the life of Domino Harvey, who abandoned her career as a Ford model to become a bounty hunter.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Painted Skin 2008★ 6.0
Shares: Action
Painted Skin is based on one of Pu Songling's classic short stories in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun stars as Xiao Wei, a fox spirit that feasts on human hearts in order to maintain her lovely, youthful appearance. When General Wang Sheng (Chen Kun) 'rescues' her from a band of bandits and brings her home, trouble brews as the demon falls in love with the general.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Double World 2020★ 6.7
Shares: Action, Adventure
Keen to bring honor to his clan, young villager Dong Yilong embarks on a perilous journey to compete in a tournament that selects warriors for battle.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back 2017★ 6.0
Shares: Adventure, Action
Tang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series of demon-capturing events, the monk and his disciples gain mutual understanding of each others' hardships and unease. Finally, they resolve their inner conflict and work together to become an all-conquering, demon-exorcising team.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Hidden Man 2018★ 6.7
Shares: Action
A martial arts-infused spy thriller set in 1937 Beijing. A time when China was lurching between revolution, prosperity, and chaos.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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New Fist of Fury 1976★ 6.0
Shares: Action
A brother and sister escape from Japanese-occupied Shanghai to Japanese-occupied Taiwan, to stay with their grandfather who runs a Kung-Fu school there. However, the master of a Japanese Kung- Fu school in Taiwan has plans to bringing all other schools on the island under his domination, and part of his plan involves the murder of the grandfather.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Blade of the 47 Ronin 2022★ 6.3
Shares: Action
A new class of warriors emerges among the Samurai clans to keep a sought-after sword from falling into the wrong hands.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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True Legend 2010★ 6.6
Shares: Action
Su Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and reemerges as a patriotic hero known as the "King of Beggars."
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Seven Swords 2005★ 6.2
Shares: Action
In the middle of the 17th century, the Manchus conquered China and founded the Ching dynasty. Due to widespread uprisings against the new rulers, the study and practice of traditional martial arts is forbidden and punishable by death. The unscrupulous leader of a troop of mercenaries takes advantage of this situation to make a fortune with the bounty on his head.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Weekend in Taipei 2024★ 6.5
Shares: Action, Adventure
A former DEA agent and a former undercover operative revisit their romance during a fateful weekend in Taipei, unaware of the dangerous consequences of their past.
Stream in India on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
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Best of the Best 4: Without Warning 1998★ 5.9
Shares: Action, Adventure
A group of Russian mobsters have stolen a huge supply of paper for printing U.S. currency, and are now flooding the market with conterfeit bills. When one of the mobsters decides to give herself in and hand over a data CD to the DA, she is shot and killed, but not before handing the disc to an unsuspecting Tommy Lee. Despite working with the police as a martial arts instructor, Lee doesn't go to the cops with the disc, but instead goes on the run, giving the mafia time to kidnap his daughter and hold as a hostage in exchange for return of the disc. Will Tommy ever see his daughter again?
Not on subscription streaming in India right now