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Movies Like A Book of Heroes

If you liked A Book of Heroes (1986), a action and comedy movie directed by Kevin Chu, 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. 1Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday

    Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday (2022)

    ★ 6.8/10Also action and comedy

    The Accident Man is back, and this time he must best the top assassins in the world to protect the ungrateful son of a mafia boss, save the life of his only friend and rekindle his relationship with his maniacal father…

  2. 2How to Rob a Bank

    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.

  3. 3The Four 3

    The Four 3 (2014)

    ★ 6.1/10Also action and crime

    The reputation of the Four constables survives, but since Emotionless’s departure, there have been changes at the Divine Constabulary. The four Coldblood, Iron Hands, Life Snatcher, rescue Zhuge Zhengwo from An…

  4. 4The Big Brawl

    The Big Brawl (1980)

    ★ 5.9/10Also action and comedy

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

  5. 5Ninja: Shadow of a Tear

    Ninja: Shadow of a Tear (2013)

    ★ 6.8/10Also action and crime

    Fight everyone and trust no one: it's the code of survival practiced by martial-arts master Casey Bowman after his life of domestic bliss is shattered by a savage act of violence. Vowing revenge, the fearless American…

  6. 6Debt Collectors

    Debt Collectors (2020)

    ★ 6.2/10Also action and comedy

    A pair of debt collectors are thrust into an explosively dangerous situation, chasing down various lowlifes while also evading a vengeful kingpin.

  7. 7Return to the 36th Chamber

    Return to the 36th Chamber (1980)

    ★ 6.8/10Also action and comedy

    The workers of a dye factory have their pay cut by 20% when the factory owner brings in some Manchu thugs to try and increase production. Desperate to reclaim their full wages, the workers hire an actor to impersonate…

  8. 8Kids from Shaolin

    Kids from Shaolin (1984)

    ★ 6.2/10Also action and comedy

    Romance blossoms between two rival families practicing Shaolin and Wudang kungfu respectively. despite familial opposition - until they overcome a gang of scheming bandits together.

  9. 9The Paper Tigers

    The Paper Tigers (2020)

    ★ 6.7/10Also action and comedy

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

  10. 10Sheroes

    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…

  11. 11Disciples of the 36th Chamber

    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.

  12. 12Half a Loaf of Kung Fu

    Half a Loaf of Kung Fu (1978)

    ★ 6.1/10Also 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.

  13. 13Cotton Comes to Harlem

    Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970)

    ★ 6.2/10Also action and comedy

    Harlem's African-American population is being ripped off by the Rev. Deke O'Malley, who dishonestly claims that small donations will secure parcels of land in Africa. When New York City police officers Gravedigger…

  14. 14The Protector

    The Protector (1985)

    ★ 5.9/10Also action and crime

    Billy Wong is a New York City cop whose partner is gunned down during a robbery. Billy and his new partner, Danny Garoni, are working security at a fashion show when a wealthy man's daughter, Laura Shapiro, is…

  15. 15Kung Fu Jungle

    Kung Fu Jungle (2014)

    ★ 6.8/10Also action and crime

    A martial arts instructor working at a police academy gets imprisoned after killing a man by accident. But when a vicious killer starts targeting martial arts masters, the instructor offers to help the police in return…

  16. 16The Bodyguard

    The Bodyguard (2016)

    ★ 6.7/10Also action and crime

    Wu-Lin is the successor of an ancient, once powerful Chinese clan, the "Iron Feet." After the death of his master, Wu-Lin leaves his rural village for the City of Stone-Cold looking for his fellow apprentice Jiang Li…

  17. 17In the Blood

    In the Blood (2014)

    ★ 5.8/10Also action and crime

    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. 18The Pickup

    The Pickup (2025)

    ★ 6.4/10Also action and comedy

    A routine cash pickup takes a wild turn when mismatched armored truck drivers Russell and Travis are ambushed by ruthless criminals led by savvy mastermind Zoe.

  19. 19Accident Man

    Accident Man (2018)

    ★ 6.3/10Also action and crime

    Mike Fallon, the Accident Man, is a stone cold killer. When a loved one is murdered by his own crew, Fallon is forced to avenge the one person who actually meant something to him.

  20. 20Batman and Harley Quinn

    Batman and Harley Quinn (2017)

    ★ 6.2/10Also comedy and crime

    Batman and Nightwing are forced to team with the Joker's sometimes-girlfriend Harley Quinn to stop a global threat brought about by Poison Ivy and Jason Woodrue, the Floronic Man.

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