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25 Great Movies That Are Hard To Recommend
15. Drunken Master
This early Jackie Chan classic helped define his signature blend of kung fu and comedy, with inventive fight scenes and a hilarious, over-the-top mentor. It’s old-school martial arts at its best with no wires, no effects, just pure skill and physical genius. | © Dimension Films
14. Armour of God
Jackie Chan goes full treasure hunter in Armour of God, playing Asian Hawk – a kung fu Indiana Jones dodging cults, chasing relics, and leaping onto hot air balloons. It’s a globe-trotting adventure packed with big stunts, sharp humor, and classic Chan swagger. | © Toho
13. The Medallion
Jackie Chan gains superpowers, and chaos quickly follows, as he teams up with a bumbling Interpol agent to stop a villain from unlocking mystical abilities. It’s a goofy, supernatural twist on the buddy-cop formula with plenty of flips, kicks, and laughs along the way. | © Sony Pictures Entertainment
12. The Spy Next Door
Jackie Chan juggles babysitting and spycraft in this family-friendly romp, taking down villains with kitchen tools while trying to win over three unimpressed kids. It’s silly, slapstick fun that leans into Chan’s charm and physical comedy. | © Lionsgate Films
11. Around The World In 80 Days
Jackie Chan brings his signature stunts and playful energy to this wild spin on the Jules Verne classic, playing a valet who’s secretly a martial arts master. His odd-couple dynamic with Steve Coogan delivers plenty of laughs, disguises, and globe-spanning chaos. | © Walt Disney Pictures
10. Mr. Nice Guy
Jackie Chan plays a TV chef who accidentally lands in the middle of a gang war, and handles it with flips, kicks, and frying pans. It’s classic Chan mayhem, full of goofy setups, wild chases, and fight scenes that turn everyday objects into weapons. | © New Line Cinema
9. Wheels on Meals
Set in Barcelona, this offbeat caper pairs Jackie Chan with Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao for food trucks, flying fists, and full-on slapstick chaos. It’s a wild, funny ride with one of the greatest fight scenes ever filmed. | © Eureka Entertainment
8. Armour of God II: Operation Condor
Jackie Chan goes full globetrotting adventurer in this fast-paced sequel, chasing Nazi gold through deserts, caves, and chaotic brawls. It’s like Indiana Jones with more kicks, stunts, and laughs – arguably even better than the original. | © Dimension Films
7. Rush Hour 2
This time it’s Chan’s turn to show Tucker around, and the result is even funnier than the first. With sharp banter, over-the-top fights, and perfectly timed gags, Rush Hour 2 proves lightning can strike twice. | © New Line Cinema
6. Shanghai Noon
Jackie Chan and Owen Wilson are a mismatched duo in the Wild West, with culture clashes, quick banter, and kung fu-fueled bar fights stealing the show. It’s a lighthearted ride that combines Western tropes with Chan’s signature action and comic timing. | © Touchstone Pictures
5. Police Story 3: Supercop
Jackie Chan teams up with Michelle Yeoh in this high-flying sequel that delivers jaw-dropping stunts and smooth chemistry from start to finish. Whether it’s Chan hanging from a helicopter or Yeoh landing on a moving train, Supercop is action-comedy done right. | © Dimension Films
4. Project A
Set in colonial-era Hong Kong, Project A throws Jackie Chan into wild brawls, pirate battles, and one of his most famous stunts, falling from a clock tower. It’s vintage Chan: big laughs, bigger action, and pure chemistry with Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao. | © Media Asia Entertainment Group
3. Rush Hour
Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker strike comedy gold as clashing detectives forced to work together on a kidnapping case. Their chemistry, quick banter, and Chan’s clever fight scenes make this a buddy-cop classic that still holds up. | © Warner Bros. Pictures
2. Police Story
Explosions, glass, and gravity-defying stunts - Police Story has it all, with Jackie Chan playing a cop who wrecks shopping malls and phone booths while trying to catch a drug lord. It's nonstop action mixed with hilarious physical comedy, and Chan nails every beat with charm, timing, and total fearlessness. | © Lionsgate Films
1. Drunken Master II
Jackie Chan returns as Wong Fei-hung in this action-comedy classic, delivering wild stunts, sharp choreography, and drunken fist chaos that’s as funny as it is fierce. Despite clashes with the original director, Chan took over the final fight and turned it into one of the most legendary scenes of his career. | © Dimension Films
