Movies Like The Promise
If you liked The Promise (2005), a fantasy and drama movie directed by Chen Kaige, 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.
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14 Blades (2010)
★ 6.3/10Also drama and actionCommander Qinglong is the loyal leader of the assassin group that serves the emperor. But when his allies plan a rebellion against the ruler, he finds himself in danger.
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A Writer's Odyssey (2021)
★ 7.1/10Also fantasy and actionLu Kongwen is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange…
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The Sorcerer and the White Snake (2011)
★ 6.5/10Also action and fantasyThe Sorcerer and the White Snake is an ancient Chinese fable about a woman demon who falls in love with a mortal is brought to life through the latest advances in CGI and action techniques.
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Conan the Destroyer (1984)
★ 6.1/10Also fantasy and actionConan is commissioned by the evil queen Taramis to safely escort a teen princess and her powerful bodyguard to a far away castle to retrieve the magic Horn of Dagoth. Unknown to Conan, the queen plans to sacrifice the…
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True Legend (2010)
★ 6.6/10Also action and fantasySu Qi-Er, a wealthy man living during the Qing Dynasty who loses his fortune and reputation as a result of a conspiracy against him. After being forced out onto the streets, Su dedicates his life to martial arts and…
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The Princess (2022)
★ 6.8/10Also action and fantasyA beautiful, strong-willed young royal refuses to wed the cruel sociopath to whom she is betrothed and is kidnapped and locked in a remote tower of her father’s castle. With her scorned, vindictive suitor intent on…
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Conan the Barbarian (1982)
★ 6.8/10Also fantasy and actionA horde of rampaging warriors massacre the parents of young Conan and enslave the young child for years on The Wheel of Pain. As the sole survivor of the childhood massacre, Conan is released from slavery and taught…
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Solomon Kane (2009)
★ 6.1/10Also fantasy and actionA nomadic 16th century warrior, condemned to hell for his brutal past, seeks redemption by renouncing violence, but finds some things are worth burning for as he fights to free a young Puritan woman from the grip of…
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Golden Swallow (1968)
★ 6.4/10Also action and romanceGolden Swallow revolves around the further adventures of its title character. This time around, she is forced into violence when a figure from her mysterious past goes on a killing rampage while leaving evidence that…
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40 Acres (2025)
★ 6.6/10Also action and thrillerHailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they…
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Vesper (2022)
★ 6.2/10Also drama and fantasyAfter the collapse of Earth's ecosystem, Vesper, a 13-year-old girl struggling to survive with her paralyzed Father, meets a mysterious Woman with a secret that forces Vesper to use her wits, strength and bio-hacking…
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Painted Skin (2008)
★ 6/10Also fantasy and actionPainted Skin is based on one of Pu Songling's classic short stories in Strange Stories from a Chinese Studio. Zhou Xun stars as Xiao Wei, a fox spirit that feasts on human hearts in order to maintain her lovely…
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The Yin Yang Master (2021)
★ 6.6/10Also action and dramaThe world is on the verge of a devastating war with monsters who are coming to retrieve the Scaling Stone. Yin Yang Master Qingming's life is in danger and he travels to different worlds to prepare for the upcoming…
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Dragon Blade (2015)
★ 6.4/10Also action and fantasyHuo An, the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions, was framed by evil forces and becomes enslaved. On the other hand, a Roman general escapes to China after rescuing the Prince. The heroic duo meet…
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The Warrior's Way (2010)
★ 6.6/10Also fantasy and actionA warrior-assassin is forced to hide in a small town in the American Badlands after refusing a mission.
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They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970)
★ 5.9/10Also drama and actionA police detective's investigation of a prostitute's murder points to his best friend.
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Journey to the West: The Demons Strike Back (2017)
★ 6/10Also fantasy and actionTang Monk brings three disciples on a journey to the West. On the outside, everything seems harmonious. However, tension is present beneath the surface, and their hearts and minds are not in agreement. After a series…
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The Lost Bladesman (2011)
★ 6.3/10Also drama and actionDuring the warring period of the three kingdoms, ancient China is in turmoil. To unify the country, general Cao Cao, the real power behind the Emperor, enlists the aid of the greatest warrior in the land, Guan Yu…
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Flying Swords of Dragon Gate (2011)
★ 6.2/10Also action and dramaThree years after the infamous Dragon Inn was burnt down in the desert when its innkeeper Jade vanished. A new gang of marauders had taken over - innkeepers by day and treasure hunters by night. The inn is the rumoured…
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Blade of the 47 Ronin (2022)
★ 6.4/10Also fantasy and actionA new class of warriors emerges among the Samurai clans to keep a sought-after sword from falling into the wrong hands.