Asian history movies and TV shows
The list contains the best, new and most relevant asian history movies ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out serious, epic, realistic, stylized, exciting and captivating films and TV shows about / with asian history, medieval, martial arts, rivalry, ancient, heroes, fight, battles, kung fu and sword plots mostly in Drama, Action and History genres shot in China, Hong Kong, Japan and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as asian history: The Twilight Samurai (2002), Ran (1985), Bodyguards and Assassins (2009), The Banquet (2006), An Empress and the Warriors (2008), Kingdom (2019), Curse of the Golden Flower (2006), Goyokin (1969), Milarepa (2006), Nothing Gold Can Stay (2017).
Best films
List of asian history movies
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
Seibei Iguchi leads a difficult life as a low ranking samurai at the turn of the nineteenth century. A widower with a meager income, Seibei struggles to take care of his two daughters and senile mother. New prospects seem to open up when the ...
Style:
sincere, jidai geki, talky, touching, lyrical ...
Plot:
samurai, poverty, feudal japan, sword fight, asian history, friendship, love story, tragedy, character study, samurai era, visceral, assassination ...
Time:
19th century, 2000s, y2k, 1800s, year 2002
Place:
japan, east asia, asia, tokyo
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Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: Japan, France
Duration: 160 min.
Story:
In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how their new-found power will corrupt them.
Style:
visually stunning, visually appealing, breathtaking, cerebral, atmospheric ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
samurai, feudal japan, greed, betrayal, shakespeare, vengeance, asian history, nihilism, medieval, castle, politics, insanity ...
Time:
medieval times, middle ages, year 1985, 20th century, 16th century
Place:
japan, bolivia, east asia, asia, tokyo ...
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Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 139 min.
Story:
In 1905, revolutionist Sun Yat-Sen visits Hong Kong to discuss plans with Tongmenghui members to overthrow the Qing dynasty. But when they find out that assassins have been sent to kill him, they assemble a group of protectors to prevent any attacks.
Style:
captivating, serious, realistic, exciting, stylized ...
Plot:
martial arts, chinese history, kung fu, qing dynasty, medieval, asian history, politics, empress, fight, sword fight, revolution, patriotism ...
Time:
1900s, 20th century
Place:
hong kong, china, ancient china, east asia, asia
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Genre: Action, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 131 min.
Story:
907 AD, the Tang Dynasty in China. The movie is set in an empire in chaos. The Emperor, the Empress, the Crown Prince, the Minister and the General all have their own enemies.
Style:
captivating, atmospheric, stylized, costume drama, serious ...
Plot:
emperor, empire, medieval, politics, heir, wuxia, martial arts, kung fu, betrayal, murder, exile, royal family ...
Time:
middle ages, 10th century
Place:
china, east asia, asia, mongolia, ancient china
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Genre: Action, Drama, History, Romance
Country: Hong Kong, China
Duration: 99 min.
Story:
After the death of her father, a woman is forced to take over as empress and fight to save her kingdom.
Style:
stylized, captivating, serious, tense, epic
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
martial arts, asian history, medieval, swordsman, betrayal, empress, wuxia, female warrior, state affairs, political unrest, danger, uninhibited rivalry ...
Time:
ancient times
Place:
ancient china, china, east asia, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, History, War
Country: Japan
Duration: 134 min.
Story:
Set in Qin Dynasty during the warring states period in ancient China. Shin was a war orphan. He has a dream of becoming a great general Shin has a fateful encounter with young King Eisei. King Eisei aims to unify all of China.
Style:
entertaining, captivating, anime, exciting
Plot:
battles, sword fight, warrior, medieval, asian history, slave, heir, king, military, best friend, pursuit, death of friend ...
Place:
china, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, Romance
Country: China, Hong Kong, UK, USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
During China's Tang dynasty the emperor has taken the princess of a neighboring province as wife. She has borne him two sons and raised his eldest. Now his control over his dominion is complete, including the royal family itself.
Style:
costume drama, sexy, visually stunning, colorful, visual ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, royal family, asian history, medieval, forbidden love, kung fu, dysfunctional family, betrayal, tang dynasty, empress, sword fight ...
Time:
medieval times, middle ages, 10th century, year 2006, 7th century ...
Place:
china, asia, east asia, ancient china, rome italy ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: Japan
Duration: 124 min.
Story:
A guilt-haunted samurai warrior attempts to stop a massacre taking place.
Style:
tense, captivating, realistic, serious, jidai geki ...
Plot:
asian history, martial arts, medieval, samurai sword, winter, ninja, tokugawa shogunate, japanese history, fight, clan, exploitation, kung fu ...
Time:
19th century, year 1969, 17th century
Place:
japan, asia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Biography, Drama
Country: Bhutan
Duration: 90 min.
Story:
Milarepa depicts the humble beginnings of the man who was to become Tibet's greatest saint. A true story based on centuries-old oral traditions, a youthful Milarepa is propelled into a world of sorrow and betrayal after his father's sudden ...
Style:
serious, stylized, suspenseful, spiritual, mystical ...
Audience:
family outing
Plot:
asian history, buddhism, meditation, redemption, self discovery, righting the wronged, rise and fall, clergy, danger, vengeance, rivalry, supernatural ...
Time:
11th century, middle ages
Place:
tibet, asia, china, himalaya
Is relevant?
Genre: Biography, Drama
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Zhou Ying is sold to the powerful Shen family by her foster father, yet successfully escapes by sneaking into merchant Wu Ping’s palanquin. The Wu family agreed to take her in after witnessing her remarkable business acumen, and she ends up ...
Style:
costume drama, thrilling, captivating, psychological, family saga
Plot:
qing dynasty, asian history, business rivalry, merchant, business, widow, biopic, enemies to lovers, entrepreneurship, historical figure, entrepreneur, dynasty ...
Time:
19th century
Place:
shanghai
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story:
Growing up in a family of physicians, Tan Yun Xian was adored by her grandparents for her intellect, curiosity and medical acumen. Despite the many barriers for female physicians in ancient China, Yun Xian nevertheless proved herself to be a skilled ...
Style:
costume drama, captivating, dramatic, exciting, entertaining ...
Plot:
asian history, chinese emperor, palace intrigue, strong female lead, ming dynasty, royal palace, scheming, harem, female doctor, love triangle, medical, doctor ...
Time:
15th century
Place:
china, ancient china
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 90 min.
TV show
Story:
An epic tale of love, betrayal and scandal set in 1722 during the Qing Dynasty and told from inside the Imperial Harem - the story of one emperor and his countless women. In a world filled with treachery and corruption, who will truly win the ...
Style:
captivating, thrilling, psychological, tense, historical romance ...
Plot:
qing dynasty, female rivalry, palace intrigue, intrigue, asian history, monarchy, harem, chinese emperor, betrayal, power struggle, manipulation, mistress ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
china
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: China
Duration: 3840 min.
TV show
Story:
Romance of the Three Kingdoms is a Chinese television series based on the classical novel of the same title by Luo Guanzhong. The series was produced by China Central Television and was first aired on the network in 1994. It spanned a total of 84 ...
Style:
historical drama, epic, family saga, melancholic, grim ...
Plot:
chinese history, asian history, historical epic, power struggle, political intrigue, brotherhood, chinese emperor, road not taken, war, royalty, antiquity
Place:
ancient china, china, beijing china
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: Japan
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
A look at the relationship between a young blind samurai (Kimura) and his wife, who will make a sacrifice in order to defend her husband's honor.
Style:
psychological, serious, jidai geki, romantic, poignant ...
Plot:
blind character, samurai, medieval, hopes, social differences, asian history, blindness, vengeance, society, rivalry, political unrest, master warrior ...
Time:
year 2006
Place:
japan, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Country: China, Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Netherlands
Duration: 133 min.
Story:
In 370 B.C, China was separated as seven nations and several other small tribes, one of these being the city state of Liang. The nation of Zhao is led by the terrifying Xiang Yangzhong who orders his troops to conquer the small city. Leaping to the ...
Style:
exciting, rough, stylized, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
medieval, strategy, siege, military, battles, heroes, conquering, warrior, fight, leadership, heroic mission, against the odds ...
Time:
medieval times, ancient times
Place:
ancient china, east asia, asia, china, mongolia
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, History, War
Country: China, South Korea, Hong Kong
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
The aging Zhao embarks on his final and greatest campaign, a road to adventure that will crown his name in glory for all time.
Style:
exciting, realistic, atmospheric, serious, stylized ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
female warrior, medieval, war, battles, military, asian history, soldier, uninhibited rivalry, political unrest, rise to the top, state affairs, hopes ...
Time:
medieval times, ancient times
Place:
china, ancient china, east asia, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: South Korea
Duration: 133 min.
Story:
A historical drama set in the Koryo dynasty and focused on the relationship between a king and his bodyguard. Under the dominance of Yuan Dynasty China, the king of Goryeo Dynasty Korea is pressured to produce a successor to the throne. Unable to ...
Style:
sexy, touching, erotic, captivating, realistic ...
Plot:
gays and lesbians, lgbt, gay, royal family, gay love, love triangle, love and romance, gay asian, unrequited love, gay husband, gay sex, sex ...
Time:
middle ages, 14th century, 13th century
Place:
korea, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Adventure, Biography, Drama, Romance, War
Country: China, USA
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
When barbarian hordes threaten her homeland, the brave and cunning Mulan disguises herself as a male soldier to swell the ranks in her aging father's stead. The warrior's remarkable courage drives her through powerful battle scenes and ...
Style:
exciting, stylized, serious, realistic, epic ...
Audience:
chick flick
Plot:
female warrior, female soldier, cross dressing, gender, medieval, heroic mission, female fighter, martial arts, tough girl, warrior, strong female lead, soldier ...
Place:
china, ancient china, asia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Country: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, USA
Duration: 142 min.
Story:
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?
Style:
epic, stylized, saga, scenic, visual ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
master warrior, martial arts, soldier, chinese history, medieval, battles, wuxia, horse, historical event, ancient history, asian history, ancient ...
Time:
ancient times, medieval times, year 2009, year 2008
Place:
china, ancient china, east asia, asia, england ...
Is relevant?
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 125 min.
Story:
In 500 B.C., during Chinas famed 'Spring and Autumn Period', Kong Ze (Confucius), a commoner reverred for his outstanding wisdom, is made Minister of Law in the ancient Kingdom of Lu. Under his inspired leadership, Lu ascends to new ...
Style:
epic, contemplative, captivating, realistic, serious ...
Plot:
ancient history, philosopher, chinese history, politics, human nature, battles, wise man, historical figure, asian history, society, political unrest, state affairs ...
Time:
ancient times, 6th century
Place:
china, ancient china, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: Japan, UK
Duration: 141 min.
Story:
A bravado period action film set at the end of Japan's feudal era in which a group of unemployed samurai are enlisted to bring down a sadistic lord and prevent him from ascending to the throne and plunging the country into a war-torn future.
Style:
unusual plot structure, intense, suspense, harsh, tense ...
Plot:
samurai, sword fight, samurai sword, warrior, medieval, seppuku, swords and armor, assassin, shogun, swordsman, battles, revenge ...
Time:
19th century, year 2010, 2010s, 1840s, 1800s ...
Place:
japan, east asia, asia, tokyo
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, History, Thriller
Country: Hong Kong, China, Singapore
Duration: 114 min.
Story:
Trained in clandestine combat from childhood, the Jinyiwei were masters of the 14 Blades; eight being for torture, five for killing, and the last blade reserved for suicide when a mission failed. An elite force of secret agents with a license to ...
Style:
suspenseful, stylized, exciting, serious, epic
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
wuxia, martial arts, medieval, kung fu, betrayal, female killer, rebellion, asian history, emperor, danger, state affairs, rivalry ...
Time:
medieval times, 17th century, year 2010
Place:
china, east asia, asia, ancient china
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, History
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
During the warring period of the three kingdoms, ancient China is in turmoil. To unify the country, general Cao Cao (Jiang Wen), the real power behind the Emperor, enlists the aid of the greatest warrior in the land, Guan Yu (Donnie Yen). However, ...
Style:
stylized, emotional, exciting, action packed, realistic ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
martial arts, medieval, battles, forbidden love, warlord, wuxia, rivalry, asian history, master warrior, love and romance, heroes, military ...
Place:
china, east asia, asia, ancient china
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Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 107 min.
Story:
In the year 198 BC, Cao Cao (Chow Yun Fat), Prime Minister of the Han Dynasty, ventured to the east and defeated China's greatest warrior Lu Bu, terrifying every ambitious warlord across the country. Several years later, after taking the Han ...
Style:
serious, epic, realistic, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
ancient history, medieval, political conspiracy, wuxia, asian history, head of state, assassination attempt, assassination, state affairs, battles, hidden identity, martial arts ...
Time:
ancient times
Place:
east asia, seattle, china, ancient china, asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Adventure, History, War
Country: Hong Kong, China
Duration: 102 min.
Story:
When a rival nation sends troops to invade the Song Dynasty, the emperor sends general Yang Ye (Adam Cheng) to defend the nation. However, Yang's place in the court is shaky due to a feud with Pan Renmei caused by the accidental death of his ...
Style:
exciting, serious, suspenseful, inspirational, historical drama ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
master warrior, save the kingdom, battles, military, asian history, family relations, danger, wuxia, chinese army, swashbuckler, martial arts, violent content ...
Time:
10th century
Place:
china, asia, ancient china
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
White Vengeance tells the story of two brothers contending for supremacy during the fall of the Qin Dynasty, which ruled Imperial China from 221 to 206 BC. As rebels rose, the nation fell into chaos. Liu Bang and Xiang Yu, became leaders of the ...
Style:
exciting, suspenseful, realistic, serious, rough ...
Plot:
martial arts, medieval, kung fu, military, asian history, state affairs, battles, betrayal, fight for supremacy, family relations, rivalry, dishonesty ...
Time:
ancient times
Place:
china, seattle, asia, ancient china
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 109 min.
Story:
Lu and Feng are a devoted couple forced to separate when Lu is arrested and sent to a labor camp as a political prisoner during the Cultural Revolution. He finally returns home only to find that his beloved wife no longer remembers him.
Style:
serious, emotional, realistic, atmospheric, touching ...
Plot:
hopes, labor camp, amnesia, political prisoner, cultural revolution, love and romance, political unrest, asian history, couples, breakup, crime and punishment, family problems ...
Time:
20th century, year 2014
Place:
china, east asia
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Drama
Country: South Korea
Duration: 135 min.
Story:
In 1777, one year since he had taken reign, King Jeong-jo bears a perilous palace life with his dedicated court servant, Gap-soo, amidst opposition and threats from those around with political ambitions. Meanwhile, Eul-soo, a member of a secret ...
Style:
serious, captivating, exciting, epic, suspenseful ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
archery, royal court, joseon dynasty, rivalry, hitman, asian history, danger, master warrior, assassination attempt, murder, political unrest, asian ...
Time:
18th century
Place:
asia, ancient china
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Country: South Korea
Duration: 130 min.
Story:
On the eve of the founding of the Joseon Dynasty, a whale swallows the Emperor's Seal of State being brought to Joseon by envoys from China. With a big reward on whoever brings back the royal seal, mountain bandits led by Jang Sa-jung go out to ...
Style:
exciting, serious, captivating, humorous, tense ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
joseon dynasty, pirate, medieval, martial arts, rivalry, asian history, danger, battles, escapades, ship, ocean, pirate ship ...
Time:
14th century, middle ages
Place:
korea, ancient china
Is relevant?
Genre: Action, History, War
Country: South Korea
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
The film mainly follows the famous 1597 Battle of Myeongryang during the Japanese invasion of Korea (1592-1598), where the iconic Joseon admiral Yi Sun-sin managed to destroy a total of 133 Japanese warships with only 13 ships remaining in his ...
Style:
tense, exciting, suspenseful, captivating, epic ...
Plot:
medieval, ship, samurai, battleship, korean history, military, naval battle, heroic mission, one man army, battles, against the odds, warrior ...
Time:
16th century, medieval times
Place:
korea, south korea
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