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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.
Romantic dramas, funny comedies, scary horror stories, action-packed thrillers – these movies and TV shows in Mandarin have something for fans of all genres.
- 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.
- 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.
Since its foundation, Mandarin Films has amassed a collection of over 100 films. Upon the release of “All’s Well End’s Well” by Director Clifton Ko in 1992, the film achieved success with its box-office at record high for over HK$48 million, which was the highest grossing film in 1992, and is still considered to be a cult classic comedy ...
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