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    Chinese Drama Movies

    The 40 most popular chinese drama movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    The Shadow's Edge
    TMDB4.1
    FF3.8

    The Shadow's Edge

    2025 · 2h 22m

    country: China

    Macau Police brings the tracking expert police officer out of retirement to help catch a dangerous group of professional thieves.

    V
    TMDB2.9

    V

    2026 · 2h 40m

    country: China

    In the early 1990s, this city of desire, once a land of opportunity, was plagued by rampant crime and a breakdown of order. Man Tsz-keung, a working-class man desperate to change his fate, meets flight attendant Lok Ka-yuen, and the two team up to rob a large sum of money. This success fuels Man Tsz-keung's madness, pushing him into a deeper power struggle with wealthy businessman Chan Fai-yin. Meanwhile, mainland police officer Qi Honggang and Hong Kong police officer Guan Suchen continue their investigation of Wan Ziqiang, leading to a joint operation between the two police forces, setting the stage for a clash between good and evil. This film is fictional.

    Allied
    TMDB3.4

    Allied

    2016 · 2h 4m

    country: China

    In 1942, an intelligence officer in North Africa encounters a female French Resistance fighter on a deadly mission behind enemy lines. When they reunite in London, their relationship is tested by the pressures of war.

    Kung Fu Soccer
    TMDB3.1

    Kung Fu Soccer

    2026 · 1h 46m

    country: Hong Kong

    The "Supreme Invincible Cup" is about to begin, and a host of top teams are about to engage in an unprecedented showdown! But the Kung Fu Women's Soccer Team has been dealt a hellish script right from the start?! Their opponents are all highly skilled, and external pressure is mounting. The schemes on the field are one after another... Can they use their kung fu to turn the tide on the green field?

    Once Upon a Time in the Middle East
    TMDB4.5

    Once Upon a Time in the Middle East

    2026 · 2h 20m

    country: China

    Xu Fu travels to the Middle East to work as a chef in a Chinese restaurant to pay off family debts, where he meets floor manager Ma Junsheng. Their Dragon Restaurant rises to fame, attracting crowds with authentic‑tasting Chinese food. But war breaks out, and local conditions take a drastic turn for the worse. No one can remain unaffected. What lies ahead for them? And how will the Dragon Restaurant hold on amid the war?

    Big World
    TMDB4.3

    Big World

    2024 · 2h 11m

    country: China

    Liu Chunhe, suffering from cerebral palsy, bravely breaks through the shackles of body and mind to realize the dream stage for his grandmother, while trying to find the coordinates of his own life. After experiencing a summer transformation, he finally embarked on a new journey.

    Hero
    TMDB3.8

    Hero

    2002 · 1h 39m

    country: Hong Kong

    During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

    Farewell My Concubine
    TMDB4.0

    Farewell My Concubine

    1993 · 2h 51m

    country: China

    In an epic tale of theater, gender, love and class, two Beijing opera actors navigate political turmoil as their friendship evolves over decades.

    Make Zhonghe Great Again
    TMDB3.0

    Make Zhonghe Great Again

    2026 · 2h 6m

    country: China

    After encountering a standout colleague from a company event, Liu Ben, a section chief at Zhonghe Group's branch, embarks on a quirky professional journey with him, uncovering their true self-worth through chaotic workplace challenges.

    Mainland Prostitute
    TMDB3.6

    Mainland Prostitute

    1994 · 1h 28m

    country: Unknown

    A story about a rural family in China. The husband stays at home and farms the land, while the wife goes into town to be a prostitute to earn more money.

    Dear You
    TMDB4.4

    Dear You

    2026 · 1h 58m

    country: China

    Xiaowei travels to Thailand to find his "billionaire grandfather" who is out of contact due to debt problems, but unexpectedly find the one who has been corresponding with his grandmother for years is not her husband.

    CJ7
    TMDB3.7

    CJ7

    2008 · 1h 28m

    country: Hong Kong

    A poor construction worker, who struggles to keep his son in private school, mistakes an orb he finds in a junkjard for a toy which proves to be much, much more once the young boy starts to play with it.

    A Dog's Way Home
    TMDB3.7

    A Dog's Way Home

    2019 · 1h 36m

    country: China

    The adventure of Bella, a dog who embarks on an epic 400-mile journey home after she is separated from her beloved human.

    Summer Palace
    TMDB3.6

    Summer Palace

    2006 · 2h 15m

    country: China

    Yu Hong leaves her home village and starts university in Beijing, where she develops a consuming and compulsive relationship with another student. The student riots from 1989 then ensue and take a toll on their lives.

    Curse of the Golden Flower
    TMDB3.4

    Curse of the Golden Flower

    2006 · 1h 54m

    country: China

    During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as his wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.

    Big Brother
    TMDB3.8

    Big Brother

    2018 · 1h 51m

    country: China

    A soldier-turned-high school teacher uses unusual methods to reach to a class of poor students, while dealing with a greedy entrepreneur and his gang of fighters as well as the government.

    Lost in Beijing
    TMDB3.3

    Lost in Beijing

    2007 · 1h 52m

    country: China

    A look at modern-day life in China's capital centered on a ménage-a-quatre involving a young woman, her boss, her husband and her boss's wife.

    Red Cliff
    TMDB3.5

    Red Cliff

    2008 · 2h 25m

    country: China

    In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance.

    Distant Thunder
    TMDB2.9

    Distant Thunder

    2010 · 1h 37m

    country: China

    Director Zhang Jiarui's new film, "Mi Cheng," formerly called "Distant Thunder," has been nominated for the upcoming Beijing College Student Film Festival, Ent.sina.com reported. After a successful premiere at the 34th Hong Kong International Film Festival, "Mi Cheng" received a great deal of attention from the audience. A thoughtful and humanistic film, it includes a deep discussion of humanity with tight links to reality. The intense story line and sad ending made a deep impression on the audience. Famous critic and dramatist Peigi Chiu and viewers alike were impressed with the performances of the lead trio, Huo Siyan, Ge Siran and Guo Xiaoran. The film is a horror, mystery and love story that uses special filming techniques to tell the uncanny and thrilling story of happiness and sadness among lower class people. It took two years for director Zhang Jiarui to finish this film.

    The Wandering Earth
    TMDB3.3

    The Wandering Earth

    2019 · 2h 6m

    country: China

    When the Sun begins to expand in such a way that it will inevitably engulf and destroy the Earth in a hundred years, united mankind finds a way to avoid extinction by propelling the planet out of the Solar System using gigantic engines, moving it to a new home located four light years away, an epic journey that will last thousands of years.

    House of Flying Daggers
    TMDB3.6

    House of Flying Daggers

    2004 · 1h 59m

    country: China

    In 9th century China, a corrupt government wages war against a rebel army called the Flying Daggers. A romantic warrior breaks a beautiful rebel out of prison to help her rejoin her fellows, but things are not what they seem.

    A Writer's Odyssey
    TMDB3.6

    A Writer's Odyssey

    2021 · 2h 10m

    country: China

    Lu Kongwen is the author of a fantasy novel series following a heroic teenager, also named Kongwen, on a quest to end the tyrannical rule of Lord Redmane, under the guidance of a Black Armor. But through a strange twist of fate, the fantasy world of the novel begins to impact life in the real world, leading Guan Ning to accept a mission from Tu Ling to kill the author.

    Man of Tai Chi
    TMDB3.1

    Man of Tai Chi

    2013 · 1h 45m

    country: China

    In Beijing, a young martial artist's skill places him in position to experience opportunities and sacrifices.

    Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants
    TMDB3.6

    Legends of the Condor Heroes: The Gallants

    2025 · 2h 27m

    country: China

    Under Genghis Khan, the Mongolian army pushes west to destroy the Jin Dynasty, setting its sights on the Song Dynasty next. Amid internal conflicts among martial arts schools, Guo Jing unites the Central Plains' warriors to defend Xiangyang, embodying courage and loyalty in the fight for the nation.

    Warriors of Future
    TMDB3.5

    Warriors of Future

    2022 · 1h 41m

    country: China

    When a meteor carrying a destructive plant strikes the world, a suicide squad is given hours to save their post-apocalyptic city from total collapse.

    If You Are the One
    TMDB3.4

    If You Are the One

    2008 · 2h 4m

    country: China

    Qin Fen, a funny, honest, single inventor, met a girl called Smiley, who was in agony of her boyfriend's betrayal. They traveled to Hokkaido, tried to help Smiley cure her pain in heart, and both of them gradually found their true love and life redemption during the journey.

    Striking Rescue
    TMDB3.7

    Striking Rescue

    2024 · 1h 51m

    country: China

    A veteran Muay Thai expert goes on a take-no-prisoners mission of revenge after his wife and daughter are brutally murdered by mysterious forces.

    Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
    TMDB3.3

    Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

    2018 · 1h 47m

    country: Hong Kong

    Following his defeat by Master Ip, Cheung Tin Chi tries to make a life with his young son in Hong Kong, waiting tables at a bar that caters to expats. But it's not long before the mix of foreigners, money, and triad leaders draw him once again to the fight.

    Raise the Red Lantern
    TMDB4.0

    Raise the Red Lantern

    1991 · 2h 5m

    country: China

    In 1920s China, 19-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

    A Prayer Before Dawn
    TMDB3.4

    A Prayer Before Dawn

    2017 · 1h 56m

    country: Cambodia

    The amazing true story of Billy Moore, an English boxer incarcerated in Thailand’s most notorious prison. Thrown into a world of drugs and violence, he finds his best chance to escape is to fight his way out in prison Muay Thai tournaments.

    Flirting Scholar
    TMDB3.8

    Flirting Scholar

    1993 · 1h 42m

    country: Hong Kong

    A scholar in search of true love. Disguising himself as a houseboy, he indentures himself to a rich family in order to pursue the ravishing servant girl who has stolen his heart.

    Ip Man
    TMDB3.9
    FF5.0

    Ip Man

    2008 · 1h 46m

    country: China

    A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.

    Ride On
    TMDB3.6

    Ride On

    2023 · 2h 6m

    country: China

    A washed-up stuntman and his stunt horse become an overnight social media sensation when their real-life fight with debt collectors goes viral.

    Ip Man 3
    TMDB3.5

    Ip Man 3

    2015 · 1h 45m

    country: China

    When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over the city, Master Ip is forced to take a stand.

    Fearless
    TMDB3.8

    Fearless

    2006 · 1h 43m

    country: China

    After going through a series of tragic events in his life, martial arts master Huo Yuanjia returns to Tianjin and must fight four international soldiers, in order to safeguard his nation's pride.

    Better Days
    TMDB4.1

    Better Days

    2019 · 2h 15m

    country: China

    A bullied teenage girl forms an unlikely friendship with a mysterious young man who protects her from her assailants, while she copes with the pressures of her final examinations.

    Red Cliff II
    TMDB3.6

    Red Cliff II

    2009 · 2h 21m

    country: China

    The battle of Red Cliff continues and the alliance between Xu and East Wu is fracturing. With Cao Cao's massive forces on their doorstep, will the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu survive?

    Resurrection
    TMDB3.5

    Resurrection

    2025 · 2h 39m

    country: China

    In a world where humanity has abandoned dreams in exchange for eternal life, those who continue to dream disrupt the flow of time. A woman gifted with the ability to distinguish truth from illusion is tasked with awakening them. Among them is a mysterious, monstrous man carrying a film projector on his back. Taking pity on him, she enters his dream world, determined to uncover the truth that lies hidden within.

    Xing Lin Chun Nuan
    TMDB2.6

    Xing Lin Chun Nuan

    1994

    country: Unknown

    No overview available

    The Eight Hundred
    TMDB3.5

    The Eight Hundred

    2020 · 2h 27m

    country: China

    In 1937, eight hundred Chinese soldiers fight under siege from a warehouse in the middle of the Shanghai battlefield, completely surrounded by the Japanese army.

    About Chinese Drama Movies

    Chinese cinema

    Chinese cinema encompasses the Fifth Generation directors who broke through internationally in the 1980s, the wuxia martial-arts epic, and one of the largest domestic box offices in the world.

    Drama

    Drama is cinema's widest category and its default setting — character, conflict, and consequence without genre machinery. It's where most awards conversation lives, and where directors go when the story is the effect.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1991–2026
    Best reviewed
    The Shadow's Edge (8.3)
    Often also
    Action, Comedy, History

    Common questions

    What are the best Chinese drama movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are The Shadow's Edge, V, and Allied. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Chinese drama movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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