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Movies Like Thrilla in Manila

If you liked Thrilla in Manila (2019), a movie, 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. 1The Quest

    The Quest (1996)

    ★ 6.2/10

    Ghang-gheng, the ancient winner-take-all competition in which the deadliest fighters from around the world employ the most spectacular feats of martial arts skills ever displayed in order to win the prized Golden…

  2. 2Rocky Balboa

    Rocky Balboa (2006)

    ★ 6.9/10

    When he loses a highly publicized virtual boxing match to ex-champ Rocky Balboa, reigning heavyweight titleholder Mason Dixon retaliates by challenging the Italian Stallion to a 10-round exhibition bout. To the…

  3. 3Any Which Way You Can

    Any Which Way You Can (1980)

    ★ 5.8/10

    Philo takes part in a bare knuckle fight – as he does – to make more money than he can earn from his car repair business. He decides to retire, but when the Mafia come along and arrange another fight, he's pushed into…

  4. 4The Year of Living Dangerously

    The Year of Living Dangerously (1982)

    ★ 6.7/10

    A young Australian reporter tries to navigate the political turmoil of Indonesia during the rule of President Sukarno with the help of a diminutive photographer.

  5. 5Only God Forgives

    Only God Forgives (2013)

    ★ 5.8/10

    Julian, who runs a Thai boxing club as a front organization for his family's drug smuggling operation, is forced by his mother Crystal to find and kill the individual responsible for his brother's recent death.

  6. 6Code of Silence

    Code of Silence (1985)

    ★ 6/10

    A Chicago cop is caught in the middle of a gang war while his own comrades shun him because he wants to take an irresponsible cop down.

  7. 7Romeo Must Die

    Romeo Must Die (2000)

    ★ 6.3/10

    Two warring gang families (one African-American, the other Chinese) maneuver for bragging rights to the Oakland, California docks. Han Sing and Trish O'Day uncover a trail of deceit that leaves most of the warring…

  8. 8Never 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.

  9. 9Bloodsport

    Bloodsport (1988)

    ★ 7.1/10

    An American Army Major goes AWOL to Hong Kong for an outlawed martial arts contest called the Kumite.

  10. 10End of Watch

    End of Watch (2012)

    ★ 7.4/10

    Two young officers are marked for death after confiscating a small cache of money and firearms from the members of a notorious cartel during a routine traffic stop.

  11. 11Here Comes Mr. Jordan

    Here Comes Mr. Jordan (1941)

    ★ 7/10

    Boxer Joe Pendleton, flying to his next fight, crashes...because a Heavenly Messenger, new on the job, snatched Joe's spirit prematurely from his body. Before the matter can be rectified, Joe's body is cremated; so the…

  12. 12Nacho Libre

    Nacho Libre (2006)

    ★ 6.5/10

    Ignacio, a disrespected cook at a Mexican monastery, can barely afford to feed the orphans who live there. Inspired by a local wrestling hero, he decides to moonlight as the not-so-famous Luchador "Nacho Libre" to earn…

  13. 13Raging Bull

    Raging Bull (1980)

    ★ 7.9/10

    The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it.

  14. 14An Officer and a Gentleman

    An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)

    ★ 7/10

    Zack Mayo is an aloof, taciturn man who aspires to be a navy pilot. Once he arrives at training camp for his 13-week officer's course, Mayo runs afoul of abrasive, no-nonsense drill Sergeant Emil Foley. Mayo is an…

  15. 15Wake of Death

    Wake of Death (2004)

    ★ 6.1/10

    Ben Archer, an ex-mob enforcer, seeks revenge against a ruthless Chinese kingpin responsible for his wife's brutal murder. When Archer joins forces with his old underworld friends, an all-out war is waged against the…

  16. 16Revenge

    Revenge (1990)

    ★ 6.5/10

    Michael ‘Jay’ Cochran has just left the Navy after 12 years and he's not quite sure what he's going to do, except that he knows he wants a holiday. He decides to visit Tiburon Mendez, a powerful but shady Mexican…

  17. 17Café Society

    Café Society (2016)

    ★ 6.4/10

    The story of a young man who arrives in Hollywood during the 1930s hoping to work in the film industry, falls in love, and finds himself swept up in the vibrant café society that defined the spirit of the age.

  18. 18Jackie 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…

  19. 192 Fast 2 Furious

    2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

    ★ 6.5/10

    It's a major double-cross when former police officer Brian O'Conner teams up with his ex-con buddy Roman Pearce to transport a shipment of "dirty" money for shady Miami-based import-export dealer Carter Verone. But the…

  20. 20The Debt Collector

    The Debt Collector (2018)

    ★ 5.8/10

    A classically-trained martial artist goes to work as a debt collector for the mob. The job seems easy enough, until one “client” pulls him into a situation deeper than could ever be expected.

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