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Movies Like Nitro Kick

If you liked Nitro Kick (2009), a movie directed by Don Niam, 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. 1Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown

    Never Back Down 2: The Beatdown (2011)

    ★ 6.5/10

    Four fighters from different backgrounds come together to train under an ex MMA rising star and then ultimately have to fight each other and the traitor in their midst.

  2. 2Never Back Down: No Surrender

    Never Back Down: No Surrender (2016)

    ★ 7/10

    Picking up after the events of Never Back Down 2, former MMA champion Case Walker is on the comeback trail to become champion once again.

  3. 3The Big Brawl

    The Big Brawl (1980)

    ★ 5.9/10

    A young Asian American martial artist is forced to participate in a brutal formal street-fight competition.

  4. 4American Shaolin

    American Shaolin (1991)

    ★ 6.9/10

    After facing brutal humiliation in the ring, a young karateka travels to China in order to study the ancient art of Shaolin Kung Fu, becoming the first American Shaolin.

  5. 5The Paper Tigers

    The Paper Tigers (2020)

    ★ 6.7/10

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

  6. 6Blood and Bone

    Blood and Bone (2009)

    ★ 7.4/10

    In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend.

  7. 7The Last Kumite

    The Last Kumite (2024)

    ★ 6.7/10

    When shady businessman Ron Hall kidnaps his daughter, retired karate champion Michael Rivers is forced to enter a deadly illegal Kumite tournament in Bulgaria. Enlisting the help of seasoned trainers Master Loren and…

  8. 8Jackie Chan: My Story

    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…

  9. 9Shootfighter: 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.

  10. 10Best of the Best

    Best of the Best (1989)

    ★ 6.5/10

    A team from the United States is going to compete against Korea in a Tae Kwon Do tournament. The team consists of fighters from all over the country--can they overcome their rivalry and work together to win?

  11. 11Unleashed

    Unleashed (2005)

    ★ 7/10

    Raised as a slave, Danny is used to fighting for his survival. In fact, his "master," Bart, thinks of him as a pet and goes as far as leashing him with a collar so they can make money in fight clubs, where Danny is the…

  12. 12Warrior

    Warrior (2011)

    ★ 7.8/10

    The youngest son of an alcoholic former boxer returns home, where he's trained by his father for competition in a mixed martial arts tournament – a path that puts the fighter on a collision course with his estranged…

  13. 13Street Fighter Alpha: Generations

    Street Fighter Alpha: Generations (2005)

    ★ 6.7/10

    When Ryu returns to pay homage to his deceased mentor, Gouken, he is tormented by disturbing memories of his master's killer (Gouki). In a quest to become a true martial arts master, he sets out to hone his street…

  14. 14The Hard Corps

    The Hard Corps (2005)

    ★ 6.1/10

    An Army veteran assembles a team of bodyguards to protect a former boxer. Complications arise when the boxer suspects his sister may be romantically involved with the bodyguard.

  15. 15Born a Champion

    Born a Champion (2021)

    ★ 6.9/10

    After a blood- soaked jujitsu match in Dubai, fighting legend Mickey Kelley falls to superstar Blaine. But years later, an online video proves that Blaine cheated, and the world demands a rematch. Can the aging…

  16. 16No Retreat, No Surrender

    No Retreat, No Surrender (1986)

    ★ 6.3/10

    The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced…

  17. 17In 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.

  18. 18Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life

    Chris Brown: Welcome to My Life (2017)

    ★ 6.4/10

    This compelling Documentary moves beyond the spotlight and past the attention-grabbing headlines to give pop superstar Chris Brown a chance to tell his own story. New interviews with the international phenomenon reveal…

  19. 19The Karate Kid

    The Karate Kid (1984)

    ★ 7.2/10

    New Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny…

  20. 20The Challenge

    The Challenge (1982)

    ★ 5.9/10

    Rick, a down-and-out American boxer, is hired to transport a sword to Japan, unaware that the whole thing is a set up in a bitter blood-feud between two brothers, one who follows the traditional path of the samurai and…

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