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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
    TMDB4.1
    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.

    The Furious
    TMDB4.1
    FF5.0

    The Furious

    2026 · 1h 53m

    country: Hong Kong

    After a criminal network kidnaps Wang Wei's daughter and the corrupt police refuse to assist him, Wei sets out on his own to locate her. Navin, a tenacious journalist whose wife has mysteriously vanished, is his only ally. In this explosive martial arts showdown, the unlikely duo fights the kidnappers ruthlessly driven by a furious vengeance.

    Prison on Fire
    TMDB3.5

    Prison on Fire

    1987 · 1h 38m

    country: Hong Kong

    A veteran inmate takes a newcomer under his wing as the pair confront both other violent inmates and the prison's corrupt wardens.

    Kung Fu Hustle
    TMDB3.8

    Kung Fu Hustle

    2004 · 1h 39m

    country: China

    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
    FF4.8

    Fallen Angels

    1995 · 1h 38m

    country: Hong Kong

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

    Infernal Affairs
    TMDB3.9

    Infernal Affairs

    2002 · 1h 41m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    Police Story 4: First Strike
    TMDB3.3

    Police Story 4: First Strike

    1996 · 1h 47m

    country: Hong Kong

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

    New Police Story
    TMDB3.6

    New Police Story

    2004 · 2h 3m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    Hard Boiled
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.5

    Hard Boiled

    1992 · 2h 6m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    Skiptrace
    TMDB2.9

    Skiptrace

    2016 · 1h 47m

    country: China

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

    Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In
    TMDB3.5

    Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In

    2024 · 2h 6m

    country: China

    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.

    The Prosecutor
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.0

    The Prosecutor

    2024 · 1h 57m

    country: China

    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.

    Infernal Affairs II
    TMDB3.6

    Infernal Affairs II

    2003 · 1h 59m

    country: China

    In this prequel to the original, a bloody power struggle among the Triads coincides with the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, setting up the events of the first film.

    Operation Condor
    TMDB3.7

    Operation Condor

    1991 · 1h 47m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    The Way of the Dragon
    TMDB3.7

    The Way of the Dragon

    1972 · 1h 40m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    The Protector
    TMDB3.0

    The Protector

    1985 · 1h 34m

    country: Hong Kong

    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 kidnapped. The Federal authorities suspect that Laura's father is involved with Mr. Ko, a Hong Kong drug kingpin, so the NYC police commissioner sends the two cops to Hong Kong to investigate.

    Mr. Nice Guy
    TMDB3.3

    Mr. Nice Guy

    1997 · 1h 35m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    Police Story
    TMDB3.8
    FF5.0

    Police Story

    1985 · 1h 39m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    Rumble in the Bronx
    TMDB3.4

    Rumble in the Bronx

    1995 · 1h 46m

    country: Hong Kong

    Keong comes from Hong Kong to visit New York for his uncle's wedding. His uncle runs a market in the Bronx and Keong offers to help out while Uncle is on his honeymoon. During his stay in the Bronx, Keong befriends a neighbor kid and beats up some neighborhood 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.

    The Killer
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.0

    The Killer

    1989 · 1h 50m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    Twin Dragons
    TMDB3.5

    Twin Dragons

    1992 · 1h 44m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    Ninja Thunderbolt
    TMDB3.4

    Ninja Thunderbolt

    1984 · 1h 31m

    country: Hong Kong

    The Ninja Empire has been run by an evil master and one member decides to leave the empire. The ex-Ninja wants a Hong Kong detective to track down the new leader and end his reign of terror. Hong Kong Cut-and-paste edit of a 1984 Taiwanese movie called "To Catch A Thief" (至尊神偷, directed by Gam Ming) with new footage. Apart of IFDs "Thunderbolt" series.

    Infernal Affairs III
    TMDB3.5

    Infernal Affairs III

    2003 · 1h 58m

    country: China

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

    Days of Being Wild
    TMDB3.6

    Days of Being Wild

    1990 · 1h 34m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

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

    Police Story 3: Super Cop

    1992 · 1h 35m

    country: Hong Kong

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

    Wheels on Meals
    TMDB3.4

    Wheels on Meals

    1984 · 1h 48m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    Robotrix
    TMDB3.0

    Robotrix

    1991 · 1h 38m

    country: Hong Kong

    When evil inventor Ryuichi Yamamoto transfers his mind into that of a powerful cyborg, he becomes a murderer and rapist. But when one of his victims, Police officer Selina Lam becomes super robot Eve-R27, she teams up with android sidekick Ann and together they seek to bring the criminally insane scientist to justice.

    Initial D
    TMDB3.3

    Initial D

    2005 · 1h 49m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    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.

    SPL: Kill Zone
    TMDB3.5
    FF3.0

    SPL: Kill Zone

    2005 · 1h 33m

    country: Hong Kong

    Chan, an articulate senior detective nearing the end of his career, is taking care of the daughter of a witness killed by ruthless crime lord Po. Martial arts expert Ma is set to take over as head of the crime unit, replacing Chan who wants an early retirement.

    A Better Tomorrow II
    TMDB3.5

    A Better Tomorrow II

    1987 · 1h 44m

    country: Hong Kong

    A restauranteur teams up with a police officer and his ex-con brother to avenge the death of a friend's daughter.

    China Dolls
    TMDB2.6

    China Dolls

    1992 · 1h 31m

    country: Hong Kong

    Tong catches Chiu attempting to rape his wife May (Amy Yip). They scuffle and Tong shoots Chiu dead with Chiu's gun. They flee but Tong is killed in a shootout with police. May begs an officer to take her child, since if he is repatriated he'll have a horrible life. So, the infant son ends up in Hong Kong separated from his mother. Six years pass and May is a hotel maid then gets forced into prostitution. She longs to see her son, who is now a young boy, maybe to fully reunite with him.

    Bullet in the Head
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.0

    Bullet in the Head

    1990 · 2h 16m

    country: Hong Kong

    Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.

    A Better Tomorrow
    TMDB3.7
    FF3.5

    A Better Tomorrow

    1986 · 1h 35m

    country: Hong Kong

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

    Fight Back to School 3
    TMDB3.3

    Fight Back to School 3

    1993 · 1h 29m

    country: Hong Kong

    Chow Sing Sing returns, only this time he doesn’t go back to school. Instead, Chow goes undercover as the husband of a wealthy socialite, which doesn’t sit well with his fiancée, who tries to convince Chow to quit working as undercover.

    No Retreat, No Surrender
    TMDB3.2

    No Retreat, No Surrender

    1986 · 1h 34m

    country: Hong Kong

    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 Untold Story
    TMDB3.1

    The Untold Story

    1993 · 1h 35m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    Naked Killer
    TMDB3.0

    Naked Killer

    1992 · 1h 33m

    country: Hong Kong

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

    Winners & Sinners
    TMDB3.5

    Winners & Sinners

    1983 · 1h 48m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    The Enforcer
    TMDB3.4

    The Enforcer

    1995 · 1h 44m

    country: Hong Kong

    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.

    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 (8.3)
    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 Prison on Fire. 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.
    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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