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Movies Like Every Man for Himself

If you liked Every Man for Himself (1980), a movie directed by Cheung Sum, 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. 1In the Blood

    In the Blood (2014)

    ★ 5.8/10

    When her husband goes missing during their Caribbean vacation, a woman sets off on her own to take down the men she thinks are responsible.

  2. 2Love on Delivery

    Love on Delivery (1994)

    ★ 7/10

    After being humiliated in front of a love interest, delivery boy Ho Kam-An seeks help from a retired martial arts master for self-improvement, unaware that he might actually be a fraud.

  3. 3The Paper Tigers

    The Paper Tigers (2020)

    ★ 6.7/10

    Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.

  4. 4Fist of Fury 1991

    Fist of Fury 1991 (1991)

    ★ 6.4/10

    Lau Ching, a Mainlander with an incredibly powerful right arm, arrives in Hong Kong to find his cousin. He befriends with a drifter named Handsome, and a martial artist girl named Mandy. In order to woo her, Ching…

  5. 5Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

    Master Z: Ip Man Legacy (2018)

    ★ 6.6/10

    Following his defeat by Master Ip, Cheung Tin Chi tries to make a life with his young son in Hong Kong, waiting tables at a bar that caters to expats. But it's not long before the mix of foreigners, money, and triad…

  6. 6King of Beggars

    King of Beggars (1992)

    ★ 7.1/10

    The heir to a noble and influential family finds the love of his life, but she will only accept him if he becomes a kung-fu master. He becomes a legendary folk hero who tries to save the emperor.

  7. 7Mad Monkey Kung Fu

    Mad Monkey Kung Fu (1979)

    ★ 6.7/10

    A disgraced former Kung Fu expert makes a living as a merchant with the help of a hot headed friend. When the men are harassed by gangsters, the merchant decided to teach his friend monkey boxing so they can defend…

  8. 8Dragon Tiger Gate

    Dragon Tiger Gate (2006)

    ★ 6.7/10

    Three young martial arts masters emerge from the back streets of Hong Kong to help the powerless fight injustice.

  9. 9The Prodigal Son

    The Prodigal Son (1981)

    ★ 7/10

    A rich man's son believes himself to be the best kung fu fighter in Canton. Unfortunately, his father, anxious for his son's safety, bribes all his opponents to lose. After a humiliating defeat at the hands of an actor…

  10. 10Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story

    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…

  11. 11So Close

    So Close (2002)

    ★ 6.9/10

    A conflict of interest between two high-kicking assassin sisters is complicated as they're pursued by the criminals who hired them and an equally high-kicking female cop.

  12. 12Thunderbolt

    Thunderbolt (1995)

    ★ 6.5/10

    In order to release his kidnapped sisters, sports car mechanic, Chan Foh To, has to defeat a super-criminal street racer.

  13. 13Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin

    Snake & Crane Arts of Shaolin (1978)

    ★ 6.5/10

    Jackie Chan stars as the young warrior Hsu Yiu Fong. Hsu has been entrusted with the book of the "Art of the Snake and Crane," after the mysterious disappearance of the eight Shaolin Masters who had written it. He must…

  14. 14Shootfighter: Fight to the Death

    Shootfighter: Fight to the Death (1993)

    ★ 6.6/10

    Nick and Ruben are hoodwinked into a "shootfighter" (no-holds-barred, to the death) martial arts match by the evil Mr. Lee, who has a grudge against world shootfighter champ(and teacher of Nick and Ruben) Shingo.

  15. 15Game of Death

    Game of Death (1978)

    ★ 6.4/10

    A martial arts movie star must fake his death to find the people who are trying to kill him.

  16. 16Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen

    Legend of the Fist: The Return of Chen Zhen (2010)

    ★ 6.8/10

    The Japanese forces occupy Shanghai and slowly start spreading terror in the city. Chen Zhen, who was presumed dead, returns to fight against the Japanese and put an end to their tyrannical rule.

  17. 17No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers

    No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers (1990)

    ★ 6.8/10

    Two feuding brothers of differing political views, one a policeman, the other a martial artist, join forces to avenge the death of their father, a retired agent who was brutally murdered by the mafia.

  18. 18The Twins Effect

    The Twins Effect (2003)

    ★ 6.1/10

    An evil Duke attempts to kill and collect the blood of a royal family of European vampires in order to become all powerful. The only surviving member of the family travels to Hong Kong, only to complicate his struggle…

  19. 19The Good Liar

    The Good Liar (2019)

    ★ 6.7/10

    Career con man Roy sets his sights on his latest mark: recently widowed Betty, worth millions. And he means to take it all. But as the two draw closer, what should have been another simple swindle takes on the ultimate…

  20. 20Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

    Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006)

    ★ 6.2/10

    It is the story of an average, popular American teenager named Wendy Wu who discovers that in order to win the coveted crown she must first learn the way of the warrior. Wendy Wu has a one track mind, and that track…

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