Movies and TV shows set in ancient china
The list contains the best, new and most relevant movies set in ancient china ordered by relevance. The recommendation service has sorted out captivating, exciting, costume drama, epic, suspenseful and suspense films and TV shows about / with chinese emperor, martial arts, medieval, asian history, fight, revenge, battles, wuxia, betrayal and palace intrigue plots mostly in Drama, History and Action genres shot in China, Hong Kong, Japan and other countries.
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TOP 10 movies tagged as ancient china: The Empress of China (2014), The Untamed (2019), Legend of Miyue (2015), Three Kingdoms (2010), Sacrifice (2010), Confucius (2010), The Longest Day in Chang'an (2019), Princess Agents (2017), God of War (2017), An Empress and the Warriors (2008).
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List of movies set in ancient china
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Country: Hong Kong, Japan
Duration: 93 min.
Story:
Based on the classic Chinese novel "Jin Ping Mei," written during the Ming Dynasty. The novel itself is the first full length Chinese fictional work to depict sexuality in explicit manner. The movie (as well as novel) takes place during ...
Style:
sexy, erotic, humorous, light, feel good ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
sex, sex scene, erotica, mistress, passionate sex, asian sex, husband wife relationship, buddhism, terminal illness, martial arts, coming of age, jealousy ...
Place:
ancient china
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Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Based on events in 7th and 8th-century Tang dynasty and starring producer Fan Bingbing as the titular character Wu Zetian, The Empress of China is the story of the only woman in Chinese history to rule as an emperor.
Style:
cynical, costume drama, romantic, touching, captivating ...
Plot:
palace intrigue, empress, chinese emperor, historical character, harem, tang dynasty, historical figure, palace, family drama, royal court, medieval, emperor ...
Time:
7th century, prehistoric times
Place:
ancient china, china
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 50 min.
TV show
Story:
In a land dominated by the mighty Wen clan, a young man named Wei Wuxian strikes up an unconventional friendship with justice-loving Lan Wangji. When the duo unexpectedly stumbles across evidence implicating the Wen clan’s chief in a plot to bring ...
Style:
xianxia, yaoi, unusual plot structure, dorama, captivating ...
Plot:
homosexual subtext, young man, exorcist, martial artist, talent, heroes, coping, magical power, self sacrifice, past, fantasy world, reincarnation ...
Place:
ancient china, china, thailand
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story:
The story of Mi Yue (Queen Dowager Xuan), the first stateswoman in the history of China. Mi Yue was a young princess who lived in the Kingdom of Chu during the Warring States period. She was sent to Qin as a concubine and part of her sister Mi ...
Style:
psychological, suspense, sincere, suspenseful, disturbing
Plot:
chinese emperor, palace intrigue, chinese history, strong female lead, medieval, politics, female rivalry, empress, love triangle, heir to the throne, political intrigue, chinese woman ...
Place:
ancient china, china
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Genre: Drama, History, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Three Kingdoms is a Chinese television series based on the events in the late Eastern Han Dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period. The plot is based on Luo Guanzhong's classical novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms, the historical text Records of ...
Style:
captivating, tense, psychological, factual, period drama
Plot:
chinese emperor, asian history, civil war, politics, heroes, rise to power, hypocrisy, envy, mercenary, duel, combat, political conflict ...
Place:
ancient china, china, greece
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Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
For generations the Zhao family has wielded power, until their mortal enemy TU’AN GU slaughters the entire clan, determined to wipe out their influence forever. But one Zhao baby survives hidden by CHENG YING the doctor who delivered him. When ...
Style:
suspenseful, exciting, atmospheric, serious, stylized ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
medieval, orphan, betrayal, disorder, uninhibited rivalry, vengeance, haunted by the past, hidden identity, asian history, murder, ancient, antiquity ...
Time:
6th century
Place:
ancient china, china, asia
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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
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Genre: Action, Crime, History, Thriller
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Chang'an. The city of Eternal Peace. China's ancient imperial capital and the world's most magnificent metropolis. Its treasures and wealth are now under siege from a mysterious army. In 24 hours the enemies will launch a devastating ...
Style:
costume drama, captivating, tense
Plot:
chinese emperor, royal court, power struggle, conspiracy, royal palace, security, political conspiracy, unlikely hero, protector, battles, teamwork, showdown ...
Time:
8th century
Place:
ancient china, china
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Genre: Action, Drama, Romance, War
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
During the Warring Period, the Western Wei enslaved large numbers of civilians. The slave girl, Chu Qiao, is thrown into a forest along with other slaves and becomes the next hunting target for the rich lords. She is saved by the Prince of Northern ...
Style:
disturbing, suspenseful, captivating, suspense
Plot:
slave girl, chinese emperor, couple relations, power struggle, danger, battles, martial arts, sword fight, female warrior, love triangle, murder, martial artist ...
Place:
china, ancient china
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 128 min.
Story:
During the 16th century, pirates rule the Chinese coastline, pillaging the small villages and terrorizing the citizens. When maverick leader Commander Yu enlists the help of a sharp young general, they devise a plan to defeat the pirates. A violent ...
Style:
captivating, exciting
Plot:
chinese history, medieval, martial arts, sword fight, protection, pirate, war, kingdom, epic battle, squad, kung fu, japanese man ...
Time:
16th century
Place:
ancient china
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story:
The Glamorous Imperial Concubine, also known as Qing Shi Huangfei and Introduction of the Princess is a Chinese television series based on a novel of the same title by writer Murong Yinr. This television series is Lin's producer debut.
Filming ...
Style:
harsh, touching, suspenseful, multicultural, romantic ...
Plot:
chinese emperor, chinese history, mistress, revenge, love triangle, queen, royal family, heir to the throne, rivalry, jealousy, kingdom, parents ...
Time:
10th century
Place:
ancient china, 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
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
TV show
Story:
It is a adapted from a novel by Cang Min Shui 沧溟水 that tells the life of a woman, intelligent and kind, who becomes a concubine of the inner court while her love for the people enables her to do great things for the country. It's standard ...
Style:
captivating, suspense, disturbing, soap opera, costume drama ...
Plot:
harem, tang dynasty, female rivalry, palace intrigue, royal family, mutiny, intrigue, political unrest, political intrigue, female protagonist, life, asian history ...
Time:
8th century
Place:
china, ancient china
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Genre: Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy
Country: China, Japan, Hong Kong
Duration: 129 min.
Story:
During the Late Tang Dynasty, a manor is invaded by a demon cat and a sense of unrest befalls the capital of Changan. A poet is charged with investigating the case and meets up with a monk. The two work together and pull apart the thread of clues ...
Style:
captivating, enigmatic, suspense, tense, surreal ...
Plot:
magical creature, poet, supernatural, emperor, investigation, black cat, secret, death, mysticism, danger, chinese emperor, mistress ...
Time:
8th century, 9th century
Place:
ancient china, china
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Zhou Zi Shu gets embroiled in a conspiracy in the martial arts world after quitting his job as the leader of an organization tasked with protecting royalty. He meets Wen Ke Xing, a mysterious martial artist who escapes from the Ghost Valley to ...
Style:
exciting, yaoi, xianxia, disturbing, captivating ...
Plot:
martial arts, homosexual subtext, martial artist, master warrior, friendship, friends, conspiracy, lgbt, warrior, sword fight, gay interest, magic ...
Place:
ancient china
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 94 min.
Story:
One man defeated three assassins who sought to murder the most powerful warlord in pre-unified China.
Style:
visual, philosophical, breathtaking, visually stunning, serious ...
Plot:
martial arts, wuxia, sword fight, swords and armor, master warrior, lovers, desert, female warrior, twists and turns, vengeance, medieval, kung fu ...
Time:
ancient times, medieval times, year 2002, middle ages, 2000s
Place:
china, ancient china, east asia, asia, mongolia ...
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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: Animation, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 20 min.
TV show
Story:
A poor and ordinary boy from a village joins a minor sect in Jiang Hu and becomes an Unofficial Disciple by chance. How will Han Li, a commoner by birth, establish a foothold for himself in his sect? With his mediocre aptitude, he must successfully ...
Style:
anime, 3d animation, psychological, exciting, captivating ...
Plot:
martial arts, introspection, self discovery, lifestyle, teaching the ways of the world, battles, fight, journey, sect, fantasy world, wuxia, poor ...
Place:
ancient china
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Genre: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 7 min.
TV show
Story:
Ye Xingyu'’s master Yu Huanxian went and left a giant Tianyuan Shenzong. Ye Xingyun became the new leader of the Tianyuan Shenzong. At the same time, he exchanged place with the tenth prince of King Qi, and became a child of a small family, ...
Style:
tense, 3d animation, xianxia, feel good, captivating ...
Plot:
martial arts, mythology, fantasy world, revenge, battles, problem, fight, dynasty, mixed martial arts, vengeance, avenge, master warrior ...
Place:
ancient china, china
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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 ...
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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
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Genre: Crime, Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Di Renjie is Tang dynasty magistrate and statesman, who investigates mysterious murders.
Style:
suspenseful, cynical, psychological, costume drama
Plot:
chinese emperor, palace intrigue, research, tang dynasty, mastermind, friendship, partner, resourceful, twists and turns, eccentricity, historical character, heir to the throne ...
Time:
7th century
Place:
ancient china, china
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 122 min.
Story:
The tragic story of a Tang Dynasty imperial consort who was the favorite of the Emperor Xuanzong.
Style:
costume drama, psychological, emotional, sentimental, atmospheric ...
Plot:
chinese emperor, tang dynasty, palace intrigue, asian history, political unrest, love story, rivalry, betrayal, suicide, rebellion, conspiracy, royalty ...
Time:
middle ages, 7th century, 8th century
Place:
ancient china, china
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History, War
Country: China, Hong Kong
Duration: 116 min.
Story:
About a king who attempts to lead his displaced people out of exile, and those who play a role in his mysterious plans.
Style:
exciting, tense, captivating, costume drama, visually stunning ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
martial arts, medieval, training, king, violence, betrayal, death, friendship, asian, civil war, danger, murder ...
Time:
turn of the century, 2010s, year 2019
Place:
ancient china, china, greece, asia
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Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, History, War
Country: China, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, USA
Duration: 148 min.
Story:
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 ...
Style:
epic, breathtaking, realistic, brutal, visual ...
Audience:
boys' night
Plot:
war, martial arts, battles, historical event, strategy, chinese emperor, kung fu, medieval, violent, wuxia, horse, ancient history ...
Time:
medieval times, ancient times, year 2008
Place:
china, ancient china, east asia, tibet, greece ...
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Genre: Drama, History, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 60 min.
TV show
Story:
When a secret from the past rears its head, respected warrior Feng Zhiwei is forced to choose between revenge and her loyalty to ruling prince Ning Yi.
Style:
sexy, costume drama, psychological, captivating, sincere ...
Plot:
chinese emperor, medieval, political intrigue, royalty, desire, power struggle, revenge, moral dilemma, lust, power relations, love affair, rags to riches ...
Place:
ancient china, thailand
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance
Country: China
Duration: 20 min.
TV show
Story:
It tells the legendary story of Dongbo Xueying, his wife Yu Jingqiu and others who have overcome difficulties, experienced extraordinary things and constantly achieved supreme achievements in the alien continent.
Style:
xianxia, serious, captivating, exciting, suspenseful ...
Plot:
nobility, martial arts, swordplay, chinaman, magic, relationships, chinawoman, chinese woman, love, fight, chinese history, chinese culture ...
Place:
ancient china, china
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Genre: Animation, Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History
Country: China
TV show
Story:
Facing the threat of the Qin State, danger seems to lurk within the Han State, which is known as the weakest out of the Seven States. Unknown to the Han Emperor, that very threat is the Great General of Han, Ji Wuye. Working under the Great General ...
Style:
3d animation, captivating, exciting, entertaining, tense ...
Audience:
teens, adult
Plot:
espionage, corruption, martial arts, control, homeland, emperor, politics, military, country, finance, travel, kingdom ...
Place:
ancient china
Is relevant?
Genre: Drama, History
Country: China
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
The Legend of Yang Guifei, also known as The Secret History of Concubine Yang, is a Chinese television series loosely based on the romance between Emperor Xuanzong of the Tang dynasty and his consort Yang Yuhuan. The series was directed by You ...
Style:
dramatic, historical romance, historical drama, exciting, witty ...
Audience:
adult
Plot:
tang dynasty, emperor, female protagonist, chinese emperor, mistress, political intrigue, palace intrigue, beauty, rebellion, love, empire, relationships ...
Time:
8th century
Place:
ancient china, china
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Genre: Action, Drama, History
Country: Taiwan, Hong Kong, China
Duration: 105 min.
Story:
A female assassin during the Tang Dynasty who begins to question her loyalties when she falls in love with one of her targets.
Style:
colorful, atmospheric, stylized, surreal, meditative ...
Plot:
wuxia, martial arts, kung fu, assassin, tang dynasty, love, life & death, life philosophy, art, beautiful scenery, assassination, magic realism ...
Time:
middle ages, year 2016, 7th century, 9th century
Place:
ancient china, china, taiwan, mongolia
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