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Here are the 100 most popular movies, according to IMDb MOVIEmeter, that are listed with the primary language of Chinese Mandarin on IMDb. Data as of April 2019.
- To Live (活着 / Huózhe) — 1994. “To Live” should be at the top of anyone’s list of the best Chinese movies. It highlights the changes occurring in families during this turbulent time.
- Mulan (花木兰) — 2020. Mulan is one of the most well-known Disney princesses. However, a movie was also released in 2020 in the Chinese language. When Mulan’s father is called to be a part of the army because of war, he cannot go due to his illness.
- Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (卧虎藏龙 / Wò hǔ cáng lóng) — 2000. Directed by internationally acclaimed director Ang Lee in 2000, Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is a period movie.
- A Beautiful Life (不再让你孤单 / Bù Zaì Ràng Ní Gū Dān) — 2011. Peiru (Shu Qi) meets Zhendong (Liu Ye), who uses his savings and helps her start a business.
- 臥虎藏龍 (wòhǔ cánglóng) — Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Where to watch: Apple TV. Genre: Martial arts, drama, action. Good for: Intermediate to advanced learners.
- 让子弹飞 (ràng zǐ dàn fēi) — “Let the Bullets Fly” Where to watch: Apple TV. Genre: Historical action comedy. Good for: Advanced learners. “Let the Bullets Fly” is set in 1920s China, the exciting era of warlords.
- 葉問 (yè wèn) — Ip Man. Where to watch: Apple TV. Genre: Martial arts, biography, action. Good for: Intermediate to advanced learners. “Ip Man” is an exhilarating martial arts biographical film based on the life of the legendary Wing Chun master of the same name.
- 大魔术师 (dà mó shù shī) — “The Great Magician” Where to watch: Prime Video | Netflix. Genre: Action fantasy. Good for: Advanced learners. A tale of a magician who wants to save his lover from a general’s grasp, this movie gets my vote based on the awesome fire tricks alone.
In honor of the United Nations Chinese Language Day (April 20), which of these all-time greatest Chinese movies is your personal favorite? After voting, you may discuss the poll here.
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