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    Hong Kong Crime Movies

    The 40 most popular hong kong crime movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    The Shadow's Edge
    TMDB4.2
    FF3.8

    The Shadow's Edge

    2025 · 2h 22m · CN

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

    The Furious
    TMDB4.1
    FF5.0

    The Furious

    2026 · 1h 53m · HK

    When Wang Wei's daughter is abducted by a criminal organization and law enforcement declines to intervene due to corruption, Wei embarks on a solo mission to find her. His sole ally is Navin, a determined journalist whose wife has also mysteriously disappeared. Together, this improbable pair confronts the kidnappers in a fierce martial arts confrontation, driven by an intense desire for retribution.

    Kung Fu Hustle
    TMDB3.8
    FF5.0

    Kung Fu Hustle

    2004 · 1h 39m · CN

    It's the 1940s, and the notorious Axe Gang terrorizes Shanghai. Small-time criminals Sing and Bone hope to join, but they only manage to make lots of very dangerous enemies. Fortunately for them, kung fu masters and hidden strength can be found in unlikely places. Now they just have to take on the entire Axe Gang.

    Fallen Angels
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.7

    Fallen Angels

    1995 · 1h 38m · HK

    An indifferent hitman, his infatuated business partner and an ex-convict search for love and meaning as their lives cross paths in Hong Kong.

    Hard Boiled
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.5

    Hard Boiled

    1992 · 2h 6m · HK

    A cop who loses his partner in a shoot-out with gun smugglers goes on a mission to catch them. In order to get closer to the leaders of the ring he joins forces with an undercover cop who's working as a gangster hitman. They use all means of excessive force to find them.

    Kudrat 1968: High Council
    TMDB3.5

    Kudrat 1968: High Council

    2026 · 1h 58m · MY

    When Abbas returned to KUDRAT, the school was suddenly besieged by authorities following the death of a student, a tragedy the administration had long kept hidden. Tensions between the elite students and the scholarship students reached a breaking point. While Piji was determined to bring down Pa, Abbas and Kuda fought to uphold justice and expose the dark secrets threatening the entire institution.

    The Killer
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.0

    The Killer

    1989 · 1h 50m · HK

    Mob assassin Jeffrey is no ordinary hired gun; the best in his business, he views his chosen profession as a calling rather than simply a job. So, when beautiful nightclub chanteuse Jennie is blinded in the crossfire of his most recent hit, Jeffrey chooses to retire after one last job to pay for his unintended victim's sight-restoring operation. But when Jeffrey is double-crossed, he reluctantly joins forces with a rogue policeman to make things right.

    Infernal Affairs
    TMDB3.9

    Infernal Affairs

    2002 · 1h 41m · HK

    Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.

    The Way of the Dragon
    TMDB3.7

    The Way of the Dragon

    1972 · 1h 40m · HK

    After a Chinese restaurant in Rome is threatened by the mafia, who will stop at nothing to acquire the property, the owner recruits a family friend in Hong Kong, kung fu expert Tang Lung, to help them defend their business.

    Operation Condor
    TMDB3.7

    Operation Condor

    1991 · 1h 47m · HK

    Hired by a Spanish baron, Hong Kong treasure hunter Jackie, a.k.a. "Asian Hawk" and his entourage seek WWII Nazi gold buried in the Sahara Desert.

    Days of Being Wild
    TMDB3.6

    Days of Being Wild

    1990 · 1h 34m · HK

    Yuddy, a Hong Kong playboy known for breaking girls' hearts, tries to find solace and truth after discovering the woman who raised him isn't his mother.

    The Enforcer
    TMDB3.4

    The Enforcer

    1995 · 1h 44m · HK

    An undercover cop struggling to provide for his son and ailing wife, must infiltrate a ruthless gang. But things turn sour when another cop blows his cover and he quickly finds himself battling for his life and the lives of his family.

    New Police Story
    TMDB3.6

    New Police Story

    2004 · 2h 3m · HK

    Sent into a drunken tailspin when his entire unit is killed by a gang of thrill-seeking punks, disgraced Hong Kong police inspector Wing needs help from his new rookie partner, with a troubled past of his own, to climb out of the bottle and track down the gang and its ruthless leader.

    Rumble in the Bronx
    TMDB3.4

    Rumble in the Bronx

    1995 · 1h 46m · HK

    Keung comes from Hong Kong to visit New York for his uncle's wedding. His uncle runs a market in the Bronx and Keung offers to help out while Uncle is on his honeymoon. During his stay in the Bronx, Keung befriends a neighbour kid and beats up some neighbourhood thugs who cause problems at the market. One of those petty thugs in the local gang stumbles into a criminal situation way over his head.

    A Better Tomorrow
    TMDB3.7
    FF3.5

    A Better Tomorrow

    1986 · 1h 35m · HK

    A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.

    Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
    TMDB3.5

    Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In

    2024 · 2h 6m · CN

    In 1980s Hong Kong, troubled youth Chan Lok-kwun, a mainland refugee, struggles to survive in the Kowloon Walled City by joining underground fights. Betrayed by crime boss Mr. Big while trying to buy a fake ID, he steals drugs from him and seeks refuge in the Walled City, where he encounters Cyclone, a compassionate yet authoritative crime lord.

    Police Story
    TMDB3.8
    FF5.0

    Police Story

    1985 · 1h 39m · HK

    Officer Chan Ka Kui manages to put a major Hong Kong drug dealer behind the bars practically alone, after a shooting and an impressive chase inside a slum. Now, he must protect the boss' secretary, Selina, who will testify against the gangster in court.

    Master Z: Ip Man Legacy
    TMDB3.3

    Master Z: Ip Man Legacy

    2018 · 1h 47m · HK

    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.

    As Tears Go By
    TMDB3.5

    As Tears Go By

    1988 · 1h 38m · HK

    Mid-level gangster Wah falls in love with his beautiful cousin, but must also continue to protect his volatile partner-in-crime and friend, Fly.

    Wheels on Meals
    TMDB3.4

    Wheels on Meals

    1984 · 1h 48m · HK

    Cousins Thomas and David, owners of a mobile restaurant, team up with their friend Moby, a bumbling private detective, to save the beautiful Sylvia, a pickpocket.

    Police Story 3: Super Cop
    TMDB3.5
    FF4.0

    Police Story 3: Super Cop

    1992 · 1h 35m · HK

    A Hong Kong detective teams up with his female Red Chinese counterpart to stop a Chinese drug czar.

    Assassination Games
    TMDB3.2

    Assassination Games

    2011 · 1h 41m · US

    Brazil is a contract killer, willing to take any job if the price is right. Flint left the assassin game when a ruthless drug dealer’s brutal attack left his wife in a coma. When a contract is put out on the same coldblooded drug dealer, both Brazil and Flint want him dead – one for the money, the other for revenge. With crooked Interpol agents and vicious members of the criminal underworld hot on their trail, these two assassins reluctantly join forces to quickly take out their target before they themselves are terminated.

    Initial D
    TMDB3.3

    Initial D

    2005 · 1h 49m · HK

    After winning his first competition, Takumi focuses his attention on drift racing, a sport he has unknowingly perfected while delivering tofu in his father's Toyota AE86.

    Police Story 4: First Strike
    TMDB3.3

    Police Story 4: First Strike

    1996 · 1h 47m · HK

    Hong Kong cop Chan Ka-Kui returns, working with Interpol to track down and arrest an illegal weapons dealer. Chan later realises that things are not as simple as they appear and soon finds himself to be a pawn of an organisation posing as Russian intelligence.

    Mr. Nice Guy
    TMDB3.3

    Mr. Nice Guy

    1997 · 1h 35m · HK

    A Chinese chef accidentally gets involved with a news reporter who filmed a drug bust that went awry and is now being chased by gangs who are trying to get the video tape.

    Shock Wave 2
    TMDB3.5

    Shock Wave 2

    2020 · 2h · CN

    After suffering life changing injuries in the line of duty, bomb disposal officer Fung turns his back on the police. But when a devastating series of bombings sweep Hong Kong, the police suspect their former ally may be involved after he is found unconscious at a crime scene. Now faced with memory loss and recalling only fragments of his former life, Fung sets out to uncover the truth and find out who he really is.

    No Retreat, No Surrender
    TMDB3.2

    No Retreat, No Surrender

    1986 · 1h 34m · HK

    The mob is trying to strongarm local martial arts schools, forcing young Jason Stillwell and his family to move after his father is injured defending their dojo. With his father now rejecting violence, Jason is forced to train on his own to protect himself and his best friend from the members of a rival karate school.

    The Prosecutor
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.0

    The Prosecutor

    2024 · 1h 57m · CN

    A poor young man is wrongly charged with drug trafficking after being deceived. An ex-prosecutor investigates the case, uncovers a corrupt lawyer team's scheme, and restores justice despite obstruction from evil forces.

    Raging Fire
    TMDB3.6
    FF3.5

    Raging Fire

    2021 · 2h 5m · CN

    Cheung Sung-bong is a highly respected cop with a long history of success in dangerous cases. However, his past soon comes back to haunt him when a former protégé resurfaces, seeking revenge.

    Expect the Unexpected
    TMDB3.2

    Expect the Unexpected

    1998 · 1h 30m · HK

    Bumbling mainland crooks mess up a jewelry heist. Two cops serious Ken and jokey Sam investigate but mix up these amateurs with dangerous mainland robbers in the neighborhood.

    Shinjuku Incident
    TMDB3.3

    Shinjuku Incident

    2009 · 1h 59m · HK

    A simple Chinese immigrant wages a perilous war against one of the most powerful criminal organizations on the planet.

    Infernal Affairs III
    TMDB3.5

    Infernal Affairs III

    2003 · 1h 58m · CN

    Triad gangster turned corrupt cop Lau Kin-ming goes to dangerous lengths to avoid detection.

    Winners & Sinners
    TMDB3.5

    Winners & Sinners

    1983 · 1h 48m · HK

    Five friends are released from prison and do their best to stay out trouble. While trying to mind their own business (and run their 5-Star Cleaning Service), they are caught up in a war between rival Triad gangs fighting for control of the counterfeit currency market.

    Naked Killer
    TMDB3.0

    Naked Killer

    1992 · 1h 33m · HK

    A young woman is trained by a professional assassin to become her partner in crime.

    The Untold Story
    TMDB3.1

    The Untold Story

    1993 · 1h 35m · HK

    Macau cops begin to suspect a man running a pork buns restaurant of murder, after tracing the origin of a case full of chopped up human remains that washed ashore, which leads them to him.

    Twin Dragons
    TMDB3.5

    Twin Dragons

    1992 · 1h 44m · HK

    Identical twins are separated at birth, one becoming a streetwise mechanic, and the other an acclaimed classical concert conductor. Finally meeting in adulthood, they're mistaken for the other and entangled in each other's worlds.

    Miracles: The Canton Godfather
    TMDB3.5

    Miracles: The Canton Godfather

    1989 · 2h 6m · HK

    A country boy becomes the head of a gang through the purchase of some lucky roses from an old lady. He and a singer at the gang's nightclub try to do a good deed for the old lady when her daughter comes to visit.

    Skiptrace
    TMDB2.9
    FF3.0

    Skiptrace

    2016 · 1h 47m · CN

    A detective from Hong Kong teams up with an American gambler to battle against a notorious Chinese criminal.

    Police Story 2
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.5

    Police Story 2

    1988 · 1h 45m · HK

    The Hong Kong super-cop must stop a group of blackmailing bombers at the same time that the villains of the first Police Story are out for revenge.

    The Yellow Sea
    TMDB3.7

    The Yellow Sea

    2010 · 2h 36m · KR

    A Korean man in China takes an assassination job in South Korea to make money and find his missing wife. But when the job is botched, he is forced to go on the run from the police and the gangsters who paid him.

    About Hong Kong Crime Movies

    Hong Kong cinema

    Hong Kong cinema's 1980s and 90s peak produced the most influential action filmmaking of the era — John Woo's gunplay ballets, Jackie Chan's stunt comedy, and the wire-work that Hollywood promptly absorbed. Wong Kar-wai's films run on a completely different and equally exported register.

    Crime

    Crime films trace the machinery around lawbreaking — heists, syndicates, investigations, and the people worn down by all three. From film noir through the American gangster epic to modern procedurals, it's a genre that doubles as social commentary.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1972–2026
    Best reviewed
    The Shadow's Edge (8.4)
    Often also
    Action, Thriller, Drama

    Common questions

    What are the best Hong Kong crime movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are The Shadow's Edge, The Furious, and Kung Fu Hustle. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    Hong Kong crime 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.
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