There are few actors who can do it quite likeJackie Chancan.

Lee Evans and Julian Sands provide some additional dry British humor.

Lee Evans and Julian Sands provide some additional dry British humor.

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In his very own take on James Bond, the actor plays a character very close to his heart.

Hapless and clumsy at the start, but ultimately heroic and brilliant in an endearing way.

The film is renowned for its intricate choreography and traditional kung fu elements.

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The film combines humor and action while maintaining the core themes of the beloved series.

Chan is not the main star of the film, but his presence adds much-needed gravitas.

The film is noted for its blend of martial arts action and western motifs.

The protagonists from Escape From New York and El Mariachi are edited in a collage next to one another.

The culture clash of East meets West provides for some highly-expected conflict and an impressive juxtaposition of fighting styles.

The fight scenes are thrilling, and the plot touches on themes of revenge and retribution.

Tucker delivers one-liner after one-liner, scarcely letting the audience take a break from the laughs.

Jackie Chan’s 10 Best Martial Arts Comedy Movies

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The Medallion is a 2003 action-comedy film featuring Jackie Chan as a Hong Kong detective who undergoes a transformation into an immortal warrior with superhuman powers after a fatal accident involving a mystical medallion.

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The Tuxedo is a 2002 action-comedy film starring Jackie Chan as Jimmy Tong, a cabbie-turned-chauffeur who inadvertently steps into the world of espionage. When his millionaire employer is incapacitated, Jimmy dons a high-tech tuxedo that transforms him into an unwitting secret agent.

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Drunken Master II is a martial arts film directed by Lau Kar-leung and starring Jackie Chan as Wong Fei-hung. Set in early 20th century China, the story follows Wong Fei-hung as he employs his unique style of drunken boxing to combat corrupt officials and foreign agents smuggling valuable artifacts. The film is renowned for its intricate choreography and traditional kung fu elements.

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Police Story 3: Super Cop features Jackie Chan as a Hong Kong detective collaborating with Michelle Yeoh’s character, a Chinese agent, to dismantle a notorious drug cartel. Released in 1992, the film blends action and comedy as the duo navigates dangerous missions to apprehend the drug lord.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem is an animated film in the enduring action-comedy franchise. Directed by Jeff Rowe, the movie follows the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles—Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael—alongside their mentor Splinter, as they confront new adversaries and navigate their teenage years. The film combines humor and action while maintaining the core themes of the beloved series.

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Kung Fu Panda is an animated martial arts comedy directed by Mark Osborne and John Stevenson. Set in ancient China, it follows Po, an overweight and clumsy panda voiced by Jack Black, who dreams of becoming a kung fu master. When an evil snow leopard named Tai Lung threatens the Valley of Peace, Po is unexpectedly chosen as the Dragon Warrior.

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Shanghai Noon is a 2000 action comedy film directed by Tom Dey. The story follows Chon Wang (Jackie Chan), an imperial guard from China who travels to the American Old West to rescue a kidnapped princess. Along the way, he partners with an outlaw named Roy O’Bannon (Owen Wilson) amidst cultural clashes and adventure. The film is noted for its blend of martial arts action and western motifs.

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Police Story is a Hong Kong action film directed by and starring Jackie Chan as Kevin Chan Ka-Kui, a dedicated police officer who is framed for murder. The film showcases remarkable stunt work and martial arts sequences, depicting Kevin’s relentless pursuit of justice against a drug lord. Released in 1985, Police Story underscores Chan’s innovative approach to action filmmaking, combining high-octane sequences with comedic elements.

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Rush Hour is an action/adventure comedy that stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker. When the F.B.I. becomes agitated over dedicated Hong Kong Inspector (Lee) being sent to Los Angeles to rescue the Chinese Consul’s kidnapped daughter, he is forced to team up with a reckless and loudmouthed L.A.P.D.detective (Tucker) to keep him front interfering. Despite the differences between the two, they’ll put them aside to prove themselves and save the girl while finding themselves caught in a notorious crime lord’s crosshairs.

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