Movies Like Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen

If you liked Red Trousers: The Life of the Hong Kong Stuntmen (2003), a movie, here are 20 movies with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

1
Wick Is Pain (2025)
★ 7.4/10
Witness the never-before-seen footage and true story behind the John Wick phenomenon – from independent film to billion-dollar franchise.
2
Jackie Chan: My Story (1998)
★ 6.3/10
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…
3
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story (1993)
★ 6.9/10
This film is a glimpse into the life, love and the unconquerable spirit of the legendary Bruce Lee. From a childhood of rigorous martial arts training, Lee realizes his dream of opening his own kung-fu school in…
4
Hooper (1978)
★ 6.3/10
Legendary stunt man Sonny Hooper remains one of the top men in his field, but due to too many stressful impacts to the spine and the need to pop painkillers several times a day, he knows he should get out of the…
5
Jackass 4.5 (2022)
★ 6.4/10
Through outrageous, never-before-seen footage, witness the making of the Jackass crew's last go at wild stunts.
6
Filmworker (2018)
★ 7.1/10
The story of Leon Vitali, who surrendered his promising acting career to become Stanley Kubrick's devoted right-hand man.
7
David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived (2023)
★ 7.1/10
As Daniel Radcliffe's stunt double in the Harry Potter films, David Holmes' work has been seen worldwide by millions of people. Tragically an on-set accident ended what David calls "the best job in the world," leaving…
8
Jackass Forever (2022)
★ 6.8/10
The Jackass crew, along with some newcomers, returns for one more round of hilarious, absurd, and dangerous stunts.
9
I Am Bruce Lee (2012)
★ 7.6/10
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…
10
Birth of the Dragon (2017)
★ 5.8/10
Set against the backdrop of San Francisco’s Chinatown, this cross-cultural biopic chronicles Bruce Lee’s emergence as a martial-arts superstar after his legendary secret showdown with fellow martial artist Wong Jack Man.
11
Being James Bond (2021)
★ 7.8/10
Daniel Craig candidly reflects on his 15 year adventure as James Bond. Including never-before-seen archival footage from Casino Royale to the upcoming 25th film No Time To Die, Craig shares his personal memories in…
12
No Retreat, No Surrender 2: Raging Thunder (1987)
★ 6/10
In this sequel, Scott Wylde, an American kickboxer, must go to Cambodia to rescue his Vietnamese girlfriend from Russian and Vietnamese troops.
13
The Stunt Man (1980)
★ 6.6/10
A fugitive stumbles onto a movie set just when they need a new stunt man, takes the job as a way to hide out and falls for the leading lady while facing off with his manipulative director.
14
To Live and Die in L.A. (1985)
★ 7.1/10
When his longtime partner on the force is killed, reckless U.S. Secret Service agent Richard Chance vows revenge, setting out to nab dangerous counterfeit artist Eric Masters.
15
Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks (2019)
★ 6.7/10
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…
16
Minions & Monsters (2026)
★ 7.5/10
This is the rambunctious, ridiculous and totally true story of how the Minions conquered Hollywood, became movie stars, lost everything, unleashed monsters onto the world and then banded together to try and save the…
17
The Bloody Hundredth (2024)
★ 7.2/10
Meet the real-life airmen who inspired Masters of the Air as they share the harrowing and transformative events of the 100th Bomb Group.
18
I Know That Voice (2014)
★ 7.1/10
Filmmaker Lawrence Shapiro discusses voice-over acting with the talented people behind the characters.
19
Jackass Number Two (2006)
★ 6.6/10
Jackass Number Two is a compilation of various stunts, pranks and skits, and essentially has no plot. Chris Pontius, Johnny Knoxville, Steve-O, Bam Margera, and the whole crew return to the screen to raise the stakes…
20
The Curse of the Dragon (1993)
★ 7.2/10
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.