Movies Like The Monkey in Hong Kong

If you liked The Monkey in Hong Kong (1969), a fantasy and action movie directed by Tang Huang, 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
Secret Society of Second-Born Royals (2020)
★ 6.6/10Also action and adventure
A rebellious teenage princess discovers she has superhuman abilities and joins a secret society of extraordinary second-born royals tasked with protecting the world.
2
Slumberland (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also adventure and comedy
A young girl discovers a secret map to the dreamworld of Slumberland, and with the help of an eccentric outlaw, she traverses dreams and flees nightmares, with the hope that she will be able to see her late father again.
3
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.
4
The Warriors Gate (2016)
★ 6.6/10Also action and adventure
After a mysterious chest opens a gateway through time, teen gamer Jack is transported to an ancient empire terrorized by a cruel barbarian king. Jack will need all of his gaming skills as he battles to defeat the…
5
Dragon Blade (2015)
★ 6.4/10Also adventure and action
Huo 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…
6
The Willoughbys (2020)
★ 7.1/10Also adventure and comedy
When the four Willoughby children are abandoned by their selfish parents, they must learn how to adapt their Old-Fashioned values to the contemporary world in order to create something new: The Modern Family.
7
A Legend (2024)
★ 6.8/10Also action and adventure
An archeologist noticed that the texture of the relics discovered during the excavation of a glacier closely resembled a jade pendant seen in one of his dreams. He and his team then embark on an expedition into the…
8
Nezha Conquers the Dragon King (1979)
★ 7.7/10Also fantasy and adventure
In Chentang Pass, Nezha, the magical son of General Li Jing, makes enemies with Ao Guang, the Dragon King of East Sea. When he is reported to heaven's court and his home is threatened, Nezha takes it upon himself to…
9
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness (2022)
★ 7.2/10Also adventure and comedy
A brave young animal explorer teams up with two trusty friends to find a powerful artifact before his greedy uncle can get his paws on it.
10
Mythica: A Quest for Heroes (2014)
★ 5.8/10Also action and adventure
Stuck in a life of indentured servitude, Marek dreams of becoming a wizard. When she meets the beautiful priestess Teela in need of help, she offers her assistance and provides a motley troupe. Together they go in…
11
Monster Hunt 2 (2018)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and comedy
The sequel to Monster Hunt. Set in a world where monsters and humans co-exist, the franchise tells the story of Wuba, a baby monster born to be king. Wuba becomes the central figure in stopping an all-out monster civil…
12
The Monkey King (2023)
★ 6.5/10Also fantasy and adventure
A stick-wielding monkey teams with a young girl on an epic quest for immortality, battling demons, dragons, gods — and his own ego — along the way.
13
The Thousand Faces of Dunjia (2017)
★ 6.2/10Also adventure and action
The world is on the brink of catastrophe in a chaotic age where evil demons roam. In order to keep evil at bay, a mysterious organisation from the pugilist world emerges. A new constable and a young girl with a…
14
Endless Journey of Love (2025)
★ 9/10Also romance and fantasy
In 1930s China, village girl Qian Xiao gains the power to control time, making her a target of powerful forces. As she uncovers the metropolis's hidden secrets, she faces peril and the cost of her gift.
15
Marvel One-Shot: All Hail the King (2014)
★ 6.8/10Also action and comedy
A documentary filmmaker interviews the now-famous Trevor Slattery from behind bars.
16
Sheroes (2023)
★ 5.8/10Also action and comedy
When four thick-as-thieves friends arrive in Thailand, they quickly find themselves in over their heads. Fighting to stay alive, they employ their unique set of skills and unleash their fierce loyalty in a…
17
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)
★ 6.5/10Also fantasy and adventure
A sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and traitorous lord of Rohan seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand, the King of Rohan, and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient…
18
Henry Danger: The Movie (2025)
★ 7.7/10Also action and comedy
Henry Hart meets a superfan—eager to fight crime with Kid Danger—who comes into possession of a device that can open up alternate realities. Facing a wild ride, Henry will need his best friend Jasper and his new…
19
Date with an Angel (1987)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and fantasy
Aspiring composer Jim Sanders is engaged to spoiled rich girl Patty. But the morning after his bachelor party, Jim wakes up to discover a beautiful, broken-winged angel in his pool. When everyone finds out about his…
20
Welcome to Smelliville (2021)
★ 6.7/10Also adventure and fantasy
The Oggly family arrive at the municipal rubbish dump of Smelliville and must look for a new home, but they never feel really welcome anywhere. They stink and are for most humans just a tad too oggly. When Firebottom…