Movies Like Kids from Shaolin

If you liked Kids from Shaolin (1984), a action and comedy movie directed by Cheung Sing-Yim, 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
Disciples of the 36th Chamber (1985)
★ 6.3/10Also action and comedy
Monk San Te tries to support and protect Shaolin and her Fang Shih-yu who purposely attacks corrupt Ching officials.
2
The Paper Tigers (2020)
★ 6.7/10Also action and comedy
Three middle aged men polish their martial arts skills to avenge their fallen master.
3
Too Cool to Kill (2022)
★ 6.4/10Also action and comedy
Wei Chenggong, a working actor with big dreams, finally appears to get his big break when actress Milan invites him to play the lead role of "Killer Karl" in a new play. Little does Wei Chenggong know, he has fallen…
4
Dragon Fist (1979)
★ 6.3/10Also action
After the death of his master, martial arts student Tong Huo-wan travels with his adoptive family to seek redress from the man responsible but finds himself torn between righteousness and filial piety after becoming…
5
Trouble Man (2025)
★ 7/10Also action and comedy
Jaxen, a former cop turned Atlanta PI, is hired to find missing R&B star Jahari. His investigation uncovers her disappearance is connected to a larger conspiracy, forcing him to question those around him and his own…
6
Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1978)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy and action
A young daydreamer assumes the identity of a dead martial arts hero and quickly finds himself caught up in a plot by several clans to steal famous martial arts artifacts being transported by an escort company.
7
Martial Arts of Shaolin (1986)
★ 6.3/10Also action and comedy
In ancient China, Zhi Ming trains at the legendary Northern Shaolin temple to avenge the death of his father at the hands of a nefarious magistrate.
8
Hostile Takeover (2025)
★ 6.9/10Also action and comedy
Follows Pete, a professional hitman, as he faces a group of assassins after the boss of a crime syndicate suspects disloyalty due to his attendance at Workaholics Anonymous meetings.
9
Ride Along 2 (2016)
★ 6.3/10Also action and comedy
As his wedding day approaches, Ben heads to Miami with his soon-to-be brother-in-law James to bring down a drug dealer who's supplying the dealers of Atlanta with product.
10
Detective Chinatown (2015)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and action
After being rejected from the police college, a mannerly man travels to Bangkok where he and an energetic distant relative must solve a murder case.
11
How to Rob a Bank (2007)
★ 5.8/10Also action and comedy
Caught in the middle of a bank robbery, a slacker and a bank employee become the ones who arbitrate the intense situation.
12
Fun with Dick and Jane (1977)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy
When an upwardly mobile couple find themselves unemployed and in debt, they turn to armed robbery in desperation.
13
Gladiator Underground (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also action
Two brothers compete in the world's deadliest underground fighting tournament, where they must decide whether to play by the rules or to cast their honor aside and team up to bring down the dark syndicate running the…
14
Kung Pow: Enter the Fist (2002)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and action
A movie within a movie, created to spoof the martial arts genre. Writer/director Steve Oedekerk uses contemporary characters and splices them into a 1970s kung-fu film, weaving the new and old together. As the main…
15
Ride Along (2014)
★ 6.3/10Also action and comedy
For the past two years, high-school security guard Ben has been trying to show decorated APD detective James that he's more than just a video-game junkie who's unworthy of James' sister, Angela. When Ben finally gets…
16
Thunderstruck (2012)
★ 6.2/10Also comedy
After NBA star Kevin Durant switches talent with 16 year old Brian, the teenager becomes the star of his high school team, but Durant starts struggling and eventually learns an important lesson.
17
Overdrive (2017)
★ 6.1/10Also action
Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line.
18
Gotcha! (1985)
★ 6/10Also action and comedy
A student on a trip to France is tricked into smuggling secrets across the Iron Curtain by a sexy spy.
19
Killer Bean Forever (2008)
★ 7.2/10Also action and comedy
When things go bad in Beantown, top assassin Killer Bean is called to clean-up the mess. Detective Cromwell finds himself in the middle between Killer Bean and mob boss Cappuccino.
20
The Big Shot (2019)
★ 6.2/10Also action
A car fixer jumps off stairs after illegal demolition. Police officer tries to find the crime and catch the evil boss.