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Dylan Cole
10/10/2025*4 min read
Jackie Chan's a legend—part acrobat, part comedian, all heart. Those gravity-defying stunts and that infectious grin have made him the king of action flicks for decades. If you're itching for the best Jackie Chan movies to binge, we've got you covered with a lineup of his most explosive hits. From Hong Kong brawlers to Hollywood blockbusters, these picks mix jaw-dropping fights with side-splitting laughs. Whether you're a longtime fan or just discovering the Dragon, this ranked list (pulled from critic scores and fan vibes) will have you yelling "Wah!" from your couch.
The Top 20 Best Jackie Chan Movies, Ranked
1. Police Story (1985)
Jackie directs and stars as a beat cop framed for murder, unleashing one of cinema's wildest chases. That finale? Pure madness. It's the blueprint for every stunt-heavy cop flick since.
2. Drunken Master II (1991)
Wong Fei-hung stumbles into epic barroom brawls with booze-fueled kung fu. Lau Kar-leung's direction turns slapstick into art—Jackie's at his most inventive here.
3. Project A (1983)
Pirate-hunting hijinks on the high seas, with Jackie diving off clocks and cannonballs. Co-directed by Sammo Hung, it's a non-stop thrill ride that screams '80s Hong Kong cool.
4. Supercop (1992)
Teaming with Michelle Yeoh for drug-bust mayhem, including that helicopter hang-on-for-dear-life. Stanley Tong cranks the buddy-cop energy to 11.
5. Rush Hour (1998)
Jackie as a no-nonsense inspector paired with Chris Tucker's motormouth detective. Brett Ratner's fish-out-of-water comedy exploded stateside—pure popcorn gold.
6. Drunken Master (1978)
Teen Wong learns wobbly wisdom from a boozy master. Yuen Woo-ping's flick launched Jackie's stardom with charm and chops.
7. Armour of God (1986)
Treasure-hunting adventurer dodges Nazis and falls in love. Jackie directs this globe-trotting romp—skull-crushing stunts included.
8. Police Story 2 (1988)
Bomb squad sequel amps the tension with Jackie's undercover grit. More heart, fewer explosions, but still stunt insanity.
9. Rumble in the Bronx (1995)
Jackie crashes a New York wedding and fights triads on hovercrafts. Stanley Tong's U.S. breakthrough—big apple, bigger action.
10. Who Am I? (1998)
Amnesiac spy unravels a conspiracy in a bullet ballet. Benny Chan's sleek thriller shows Jackie's dramatic chops mid-flip.
11. Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978)
Underdog orphan masters snake style against bullies. Yuen Woo-ping's underdog tale that's equal parts funny and fierce.
12. Wheels on Meals (1984)
Food truck bros battle gypsy curses in Barcelona. Sammo Hung's Euro-adventure is a hilarious homage to road movies.
13. First Strike (1996)
Jackie dives (literally) into a nuclear plot from Ukraine to Australia. Stanley Tong's globe-trotter packs waterfalls and submarine scraps.
14. Armour of God II: Operation Condor (1991)
Desert quest for Nazi gold with a ragtag crew. Jackie directs this Indiana Jones riff—sand, spies, and sorbet fights.
15. Rush Hour 2 (2001)
Vegas vacation turns counterfeit chaos. Brett Ratner's sequel doubles the banter and beach brawls.
16. Dragons Forever (1988)
Lawyer Jackie saves a village from polluters with Sammo and Biao. Corey Yuen's team-up is a chaotic kick-fest.
17. Project A Part II (1987)
Undercover in old Shanghai, fighting triads and revolutionaries. Jackie's direction keeps the pirate sequel punchy.
18. Mr. Nice Guy (1997)
Laid-back chef witnesses a mob hit and flips into fury. Sammo Hung's Aussie import blends rom-com with roundhouses.
19. Shanghai Noon (2000)
Outlaw rescues an empress in the Wild West with Owen Wilson. Tom Dey’s Western spoof is witty whiplash.
20. The Karate Kid (2010)
Mentor to a bullied kid in Beijing, teaching wax-on-wax-off 2.0. Harald Zwart's remake hits emotional home runs.
The Best Jackie Chan Movies Compared
Rank | Title (Year) | Director | RT Score | IMDb Score | Runtime (min) | Worldwide Gross ($M) |
1 | Police Story (1985) | Jackie Chan | 93% | 7.5 | 101 | ~10 (HK est.) |
2 | Drunken Master II (1991) | Lau Kar-leung | 84% | 7.5 | 102 | ~15 (HK est.) |
3 | Project A (1983) | Jackie Chan | 100% | 7.3 | 106 | ~20 (HK est.) |
4 | Supercop (1992) | Stanley Tong | 93% | 6.9 | 95 | ~50 (intl.) |
5 | Rush Hour (1998) | Brett Ratner | 62% | 7.0 | 98 | 245 |
6 | Drunken Master (1978) | Yuen Woo-ping | 100% | 7.5 | 111 | ~5 (HK est.) |
7 | Armour of God (1986) | Jackie Chan | 83% | 7.0 | 97 | ~25 (HK est.) |
8 | Police Story 2 (1988) | Jackie Chan | 100% | 7.1 | 104 | ~15 (HK est.) |
9 | Rumble in the Bronx (1995) | Stanley Tong | 80% | 6.7 | 104 | 76 |
10 | Who Am I? (1998) | Benny Chan | 71% | 6.5 | 108 | ~30 (intl.) |
11 | Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978) | Yuen Woo-ping | 100% | 7.2 | 98 | ~5 (HK est.) |
12 | Wheels on Meals (1984) | Sammo Hung | 86% | 7.1 | 115 | ~20 (HK est.) |
13 | First Strike (1996) | Stanley Tong | 71% | 6.6 | 107 | ~55 (intl.) |
14 | Operation Condor (1991) | Jackie Chan | 71% | 7.0 | 85 | ~20 (HK est.) |
15 | Rush Hour 2 (2001) | Brett Ratner | 52% | 6.6 | 90 | 347 |
16 | Dragons Forever (1988) | Corey Yuen | 100% | 7.2 | 94 | ~15 (HK est.) |
17 | Project A Part II (1987) | Jackie Chan | 100% | 6.9 | 106 | ~25 (HK est.) |
18 | Mr. Nice Guy (1997) | Sammo Hung | 67% | 6.3 | 90 | ~20 (intl.) |
19 | Shanghai Noon (2000) | Tom Dey | 80% | 7.2 | 110 | 99 |
20 | The Karate Kid (2010) | Harald Zwart | 66% | 6.2 | 140 | 359 |