Movies like Bruce Lee, the Legend: 20 to watch next
If you loved Bruce Lee, the Legend (1984) — a documentary film directed by Raymond Chow — these 20 movies are the closest matches.
The first picks are what fans of Bruce Lee, the Legend most often go on to watch; the rest share its genres and themes like kung fu, legend and biography. 3 of them are streaming in India right now — each entry shows where.
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Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey 2000★ 7.3
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Documentary on the legendary martial artist Bruce Lee, with a focus on the production of his unfinished film Game of Death. Using interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, Lee aficionado John Little paints a portrait of the world's most famous action hero, concluding with a new cut of Game of Death's action finale, reconstructed from Lee's notes and recently-recovered footage.
Not on subscription streaming in India right now
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Chadwick Boseman: A Tribute for a King 2020★ 8.1
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A tribute to Chadwick Boseman, celebrating his life and legacy.
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Be Water 2020★ 6.8
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In 1971, after being rejected by Hollywood, Bruce Lee returned to his parents’ homeland of Hong Kong to complete four iconic films. Charting his struggles between two worlds, this portrait explores questions of identity and representation through the use of rare archival footage, interviews with loved ones and Bruce’s own writings.
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I Am Bruce Lee 2012★ 7.6
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Bruce Lee is universally recognized as the pioneer who elevated martial arts in film to an art form, and this documentary will reveal why Bruce Lee's flame burns brighter now than the day he died over three decades ago. The greatest martial artists, athletes, actors, directors, and producers in the entertainment business today will share their feelings about the one who started it all. We will interview the people whose lives, careers, and belief systems were forever altered by the legendary "Father of Martial Arts Cinema". Rarely seen archival footage and classic photos will punctuate the personal testimonials. Prepare to be inspired.
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The Curse of the Dragon 1993★ 7.2
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A 1993 documentary film about Bruce Lee. The film includes interviews from some of his fellow students and opponents who worked alongside him in his movies.
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More Than Miyagi: The Pat Morita Story 2021★ 7.1
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The Oscar nominated actor best known for his role of Mr. Miyagi, left behind a painfully revealing autobiographical record of his much-too-brief time here on earth. Tracing his journey from being bed bound as a boy to the bright lights and discrimination in Hollywood. Deep inside that sweet, generous, multi-talented performer seethed an army of demons, that even alcohol and drugs couldn't mask.
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Jackie Chan: My Story 1998★ 6.3
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Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as he works on screen projects in Hollywood and Beijing and candidly discusses his life and work.
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Struggle: The Life and Lost Art of Szukalski 2018★ 7.5
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Artists in LA discover the work of forgotten Polish sculptor Stanislav Szukalski, a mad genius whose true story unfolds chapter by astounding chapter.
Stream in India on Netflix
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Filmworker 2018★ 7.1
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The story of Leon Vitali, who surrendered his promising acting career to become Stanley Kubrick's devoted right-hand man.
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Wick Is Pain 2025★ 7.4
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Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.
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Come See Me in the Good Light 2025★ 7.0
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In an intimate and joyful story of love in the face of loss, celebrated poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley find strength—and unexpected hilarity—in what might be their final year together.
Stream in India on Apple TV, Apple TV Amazon Channel
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Django & Django: Sergio Corbucci Unchained 2021★ 6.9
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A tribute to Italian filmmaker Sergio Corbucci (1926-90), presented by American filmmaker Quentin Tarantino.
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Gilbert 2017★ 6.7
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The life and career of one of comedy's most inimitable modern voices, Mr. Gilbert Gottfried.
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Casting By 2012★ 6.9
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This essential new documentary pays tribute to the legacy of the late, legendary casting director Marion Dougherty and shines a light on one of the most overlooked and least understood crafts in filmmaking.
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Charlie: The Life and Art of Charles Chaplin 2003★ 7.0
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Brilliant, long in-the-works story of the life and art of the world's greatest comedian and the cinema's first genius, Charlie Chaplin. Produced, written and directed by renowned film critic Richard Schickel.
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I Am Ali 2014★ 6.7
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Unprecedented access to Muhammad Ali's personal archive of "audio journals" as well as interviews and testimonials from his inner circle of family and friends are used to tell the legend's life story.
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I Am Heath Ledger 2017★ 7.4
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The life and career of an actor, artist, and icon. His own journey through his own camera.
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The Bill Murray Stories: Life Lessons Learned from a Mythical Man 2018★ 6.8
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One man’s journey to find meaning in Bill Murray’s many unexpected adventures with everyday people, rare and never-before seen footage of the comedic icon participating in stories previously presumed to be urban legend.
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Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks 2019★ 6.7
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The fantastic story of how an ancient martial art, Chinese kung fu, conquered the world through the hundreds of films that were produced in Hong Kong over the decades, transformed Western action cinema and inspired the birth of cultural movements such as blaxploitation, hip hop music, parkour and Wakaliwood cinema.
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For the Love of Spock 2016★ 7.4
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The life of Mr. Spock, as well as that of Leonard Nimoy, the actor who played him for almost fifty years, written and directed by his son: Adam.
Stream in India on Tubi TV