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Movies like Ip Man

Not everyone loves Ip Man for the same reason. Pick the one that was yours, and the picks follow.

The 3 reasons people love Ip Man

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  1. You like kung fu fights choreographed by Sammo Hung.

  2. You like Foshan in the 1930s and the war with Japan.

  3. You like Donnie Yen as a calm master who only fights when he must.

Picks that share your reasons

Which reasons were yours?

Tick them here or with “That’s me” above. The picks re-sort by how many of your reasons they share.

  • Darkest Hour2017

    • Foshan in the 1930s and the war with Japan
    • Donnie Yen as a calm master who only fights when he must

    Good for you if you want to watch Gary Oldman disappear into Churchill.

  • The Last Duel2021

    • kung fu fights choreographed by Sammo Hung
    • Foshan in the 1930s and the war with Japan
    • Donnie Yen as a calm master who only fights when he must

    Good for you if you like a real 14th century trial in mud, steel and castles.

  • Gladiator2000

    • kung fu fights choreographed by Sammo Hung

    Good for you if you like brutal sword fights in the arena.

  • Schindler's List1993

    • Donnie Yen as a calm master who only fights when he must

    Good for you if you like a villain who's frighteningly human.

  • Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon2000

    • kung fu fights choreographed by Sammo Hung

    Good for you if you like sword fights on rooftops and in bamboo treetops.

  • Oppenheimer2023

    • Donnie Yen as a calm master who only fights when he must

    Good for you if you like a lead performance carried by the eyes.

  • Barbarians2020

    • kung fu fights choreographed by Sammo Hung
    • Foshan in the 1930s and the war with Japan

    Good for you if you like seeing the tribes that stopped Rome.

  • Spartacus2010

    • kung fu fights choreographed by Sammo Hung
    • Foshan in the 1930s and the war with Japan

    Good for you if you like gladiator fights in slow motion.

  • Hitler: The Rise of Evil2003

    • Foshan in the 1930s and the war with Japan
    • Donnie Yen as a calm master who only fights when he must

    Good for you if you want to see how Germany handed power to Hitler step by step.

  • Rush2013

    • kung fu fights choreographed by Sammo Hung

    Good for you if you like racing scenes that put you in the car.

  • Bruce Lee: A Warrior's Journey2000

    • kung fu fights choreographed by Sammo Hung

    Good for you if you want to see Bruce Lee's last fight scenes put back together.

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