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Movies like The Yin Yang Master (2021)

The best movies like The Yin Yang Master (2021) are Supercross (2005), A Writer's Odyssey (2021) and One-Armed Boxer (1972). If The Yin Yang Master hooked you with its action and adventure, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.

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  1. Supercross (2005)

    Faced with the suspicious death of their father, two brothers must motivate one another to get back on their bikes and take the Las Vegas Motocross Championships by storm.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

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  2. A Writer's Odyssey (2021)

    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.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both fantasy & action

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  3. One-Armed Boxer (1972)

    A martial-arts student learns the iron fist and death grip techniques to avenge his teacher's death.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

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  4. Dragon Blade (2015)

    Huo An, the commander of the Protection Squad of the Western Regions, was framed by evil forces and becomes enslaved. On the other hand, a Roman general escapes to China after rescuing the Prince. The heroic duo meet in the Western Desert and a thrilling story unfolds.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both adventure & action

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  5. 40 Acres (2025)

    Hailey Freeman and her family are the last descendants of African American farmers who settled in rural Canada after the Civil War. In a famine-decimated near future, they now struggle to safeguard their farm, as they make one last stand against a vicious militia hell-bent on taking their 40 Acres.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  6. The Five Venoms (1978)

    A dying master sends his last student to check up on five former pupils, who each know a special style of kung-fu.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  7. Endless (2020)

    When madly in love high school graduates Riley and Chris are separated by a tragic car accident, Riley blames herself for her boyfriend's death while Chris is stranded in limbo. Miraculously, the two find a way to connect. In a love story that transcends life and death, both Riley and Chris are forced to learn the hardest lesson of all: letting go.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both romance & drama

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  8. Mythica: A Quest for Heroes (2014)

    Stuck in a life of indentured servitude, Marek dreams of becoming a wizard. When she meets the beautiful priestess Teela in need of help, she offers her assistance and provides a motley troupe. Together they go in search of Teela's sister, who was kidnapped by a wild ogre.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

  9. Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding (2003)

    Mitch Buchannon, believed to have died in a boating accident survived and only has amnesia, he has been recovering in a Los Angeles hospital. His new fiancée, Allison Ford, resembles his old lover, Lt. Stephanie Holden who died years ago.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  10. Ip Man: The Awakening (2021)

    When a young Master Ip stops a kidnapping, he ignites a turf war with a ruthless human-trafficking ring. In retaliation, the gang kidnaps one of Ip Man's close friends, forcing him to face the group's brutal boxing champion head-on.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

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  11. Al Capone (1959)

    In this unusually accurate biography, small-time hood Al Capone comes to Chicago at the dawn of Prohibition to be the bodyguard of racketeer Johnny Torrio. Capone's rise in Chicago gangdom is followed through murder, extortion, and political fraud. He becomes head of Chicago's biggest "business," but moves inexorably toward his downfall and ignominious end.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & adventure

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  12. The Bodyguard (2016)

    A retired bodyguard who has settled into a corner of the world where China, Russia and North Korea meet as he suffers from early dementia finds a new friend in a young girl. When her life is threatened by her father's connection with a local crime lord, the bodyguard must call upon his long forgotten skills to save her.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

  13. Silverton Siege (2022)

    After a failed sabotage mission, a trio of anti-apartheid freedom fighters ends up in a tense bank hostage situation. Based on a true story.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  14. Police Story: Lockdown (2013)

    A man looking for the release of a long-time prisoner takes a police officer, his daughter, and a group of strangers hostage.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  15. Hidden Man (2018)

    A martial arts-infused spy thriller set in 1937 Beijing. A time when China was lurching between revolution, prosperity, and chaos.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  16. Fox Hunt (2025)

    Based on true events. Dai Yichen, the Shanghai-based mastermind of a massive financial fraud who has been on the run for seven years, resurfaces in Paris. Chinese economic crime detective Ye Jun leads the "Fox Hunt Team" on a cross-border mission to recover the stolen assets. When the hunter becomes the hunted, can the Fox Hunt Team make a comeback against all odds?

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  17. El padrino: The Latin Godfather (2004)

    In the streets of East Los Angeles, Manny is a formidable drug dealer. Impressed by his extravagant lifestyle and prowess, his young son, Kilo, yearns to follow in his footsteps. Kilo resolves to learn how to prosper in the drug world, and his new life as a dealer begins. In a world where a man wants everything, he may end up with nothing.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  18. The Perfect Weapon (1991)

    Jeff, a young delinquent, is enrolled by his father in a kenpo school, in the hopes of teaching the boy some self-discipline. Years later, Jeff's mentor, Kim, is being threatened by one of the Korean mafia families. Jeff tries to help his old friend, but is too late to prevent Kim's death at the hands of an unknown hitman. Vowing revenge, Jeff takes on all of the families, using his martial arts skills to find the man who killed his friend.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  19. The Double (2011)

    The mysterious murder of a US senator bearing the distinctive trademark of the legendary Soviet assassin 'Cassius', forces retired CIA operative, Paul Shepherson to team with rookie FBI agent, Ben Geary to solve the crime. Having spent his career chasing Cassius, Shepherdson is convinced his nemesis is long dead, but is pushed to take on the case by his former supervisor, Tom Highland. Geary, who wrote his Master's thesis on Shepherdson's pursuit of the Soviet killer, is certain that Cassius has resurfaced.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

  20. Mexicali (2026)

    A former special forces contractor is forced out of retirement as an avocado farmer in Mexico when local gangsters try to force him and his family off their farm.

    Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & drama

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  21. Dungeons & Dragons (2000)

    The Empire of Izmer is a divided land: elite magicians called “mages” rule while lowly commoners are powerless. When Empress Savina vows to bring equality and prosperity to her land, the evil mage Profion plots to depose her.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & adventure

  22. Double World (2020)

    Keen to bring honor to his clan, young villager Dong Yilong embarks on a perilous journey to compete in a tournament that selects warriors for battle.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure

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  23. Battleship (2012)

    When mankind beams a radio signal into space, a reply comes from ‘Planet G’, in the form of several alien crafts that splash down in the waters off Hawaii. Lieutenant Alex Hopper is a weapons officer assigned to the USS John Paul Jones, part of an international naval coalition which becomes the world's last hope for survival as they engage the hostile alien force of unimaginable strength. While taking on the invaders, Hopper must also try to live up to the potential that his brother, and his fiancée's father—an Admiral—expect of him.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action & adventure

  24. Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You (1999)

    Tokimeki Memorial brings together the twelve young girls from Kirameki High School, but revolves around the main girl, Fujisaki Shiori. The story starts at the beginning of the third school year, which is the last year before the main character can choose a girl and date her at the graduation.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama & romance

  25. Metal Fight Beyblade vs the Sun: Sol Blaze, the Scorching Hot Invader (2010)

    It's summer vacation! In front of Ginga and Co, who are excited about a Beyblade tournament, Helios, a mysterious youth, stands in their way. In his hands, he possesses "Sol Blaze", a Beyblade that has been passed down since ancient times. As the intense battle between Ginga vs. Helios unfolds, extreme weather develops throughout the world.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure & action

  26. Invizimals: The Alliance (2013)

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

  27. Dragon Age: Dawn of the Seeker (2012)

    In the land of Orlais, a brash young Seeker—Cassandra—fights to stop a blood-soaked conspiracy. Hidden hands seek to tear apart the realm's most powerful religious order, and as the sinister plot unfolds, Cassandra is accused of treason and murder. Hunted by friend and foe alike, the impulsive beauty must clear her name while clashing with corrupt templars and rogue blood mages. Should she fail, the executioner’s blade awaits. Should she overcome her rage and expose the unseen forces threatening the rule of the Divine, Cassandra will take her place in legend.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both fantasy

  28. Mass Effect: Paragon Lost (2012)

    An untold chapter in the Mass Effect saga, following the early career of Alliance Marine, James Vega, as he leads a squad of elite special forces into battle against a mysterious alien threat known as The Collectors. Stationed at a colony in a remote star system, Vega and his troops must protect the inhabitants from an invasion of the deadly insectoid warriors determined to collect the population for unknown purposes. Soon after the attack, Vega's commanding officer falls in battle, forcing the young officer to embrace the responsibility of leadership for the colony's survival. Having idolized Earth's greatest hero and warrior, Commander Shepard (the central character in the Mass Effect video games), the young and idealistic Vega must now make life and the death decisions that will effect not only the lives of his squad, but the lives of every person in the colony - all of whom he has sworn to protect...

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both action

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  29. Beyblade the Movie: Fierce Battle (2002)

    Immediately after winning the National Championships, Tyson is challenged by a mysterious boy named Daichi, who is determined to become the next Beyblading champion. But when they battle, their Beyblades awaken ancient dark forces that take human form and become the evil Shadow-Bladers who vow to destroy mankind! Now it's up to Tyson and the Bladebreakers to defeat the Shadow-Bladers before they carry out their destructive plan. Will they succeed... or is this the end of the Bladebreakers?

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both adventure

  30. Spotless (2024)

    Gloria sneaks into a stranger's house and examines every corner until she finds what she is looking for. The excitement of the dirt and chaos around her produces a rhythmic orgasm.

    Why it matches: Similar story and style · both drama

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best movies like The Yin Yang Master?

The closest matches to The Yin Yang Master are Supercross (2005), A Writer's Odyssey (2021) and One-Armed Boxer (1972). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.

What should I watch after The Yin Yang Master?

Start with Supercross (2005), the closest match to The Yin Yang Master.

What is the highest-rated movie like The Yin Yang Master?

A Writer's Odyssey (2021), rated 7.1/10 by 393 TMDB users.

What is the newest movie like The Yin Yang Master?

Mexicali (2026) is the most recent release on this list.

Are there Chinese movies like The Yin Yang Master?

Yes: A Writer's Odyssey (2021), One-Armed Boxer (1972) and Dragon Blade (2015).

How are movies similar to The Yin Yang Master chosen?

First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside The Yin Yang Master, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.

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