Discover the films that defined Jackie Chan’s career and won fans around the world
Known for his acrobatics and talent for martial arts, Jackie Chan became one of the biggest names in action cinema, with a career that crosses continents. From her roots in Hong Kong cinema to her rise in Hollywood, Jackie has made a name for herself with films that combine action, comedy and breathtaking fight choreography.
Martial artist, actor, stuntman, filmmaker, producer, director, writer and singer, Jackie Chan He began acting in the 1960s as a child actor and, in the following decade, gained prominence for his performance as a stuntman, which opened the door to bigger roles in cinema. Chan achieved worldwide fame and became the second highest paid actor in the world, according to Independent UK.
Check out the list of Jackie Chan’s 10 best films:
10. Police Story 3: Supercop (1992)


In this third film in the franchise Police Storythe Hong Kong detective, played by Jackie Chan, joins forces with a police officer from China (played by Michelle Yeoh) to dismantle a drug trafficking organization. Directed by Stanley Tong, the film features memorable action scenes and is especially known for the performance of Michelle Yeoh, who steals the show with her skills.
9. Rush Hour (1998)


Under the direction of Brett Ratner, Rush Hour is one of Jackie’s most popular Hollywood films. In the plot, he plays a Hong Kong inspector who teams up with the American detective played by Chris Tucker to rescue the daughter of a Chinese diplomat. With lots of comedy and action, the film is great fun, although it doesn’t feature the stunts that marked Jackie’s previous films.
8. Dragons Forever (1988)
Jackie is a lawyer hired to defend a company accused of polluting a city’s waters. However, upon discovering that the company is involved in drug trafficking, he decides to change sides and face the criminals. Directed by Sammo Kam-Bo Hung and Corey Yuenthe film is a classic collaboration between Jackie, Sammo Hung and Yuen Biao, resulting in incredible action scenes.
7. Police Story 2: Radical Codename (1988)
In this sequel to the first Police StoryJackie reprises the role of the Hong Kong super cop who now faces a terrorist gang. Directed by Jackie Chan himself, the film is electrifying and almost as good as the original, maintaining the level of intensity and action that characterizes the franchise.
6. Operation Condor: A Very Crazy Kickboxer (1991)
In this adventure, Jackie plays a treasure hunter hired by the UN to find Nazi gold hidden in the Sahara. With lots of comedy and action scenes, this film directed by Jackie is a fun sequel to Armor of God which delivers everything fans expect from a good Jackie Chan film.
5. China Project (1983)
Set at the turn of the 20th century, China Project features Jackie as a Hong Kong navy sergeant fighting pirates. Directed by Jackie and Sammo Kam-Bo Hung, the film masterfully combines daring stunts, comedy and action.
4. Serpent Fists (1978)
In this kung-fu classic, Jackie plays a humble young man who, under the tutelage of a mysterious master, becomes an expert in martial arts and decides to take on a local gang. Directed by Woo-Ping Yuenthe film is one of the first to put Jackie in the spotlight, consolidating his unique style of comedic fights and elaborate choreography.
3. The Invincible Master (1978)
Directed by Woo-Ping Yuen, The Invincible Master shows Jackie Chan as Wong Fei-Hung, a young man disciplined by a drunken master. The film was a milestone in Jackie’s career, who became a star with this role, and is considered a true kung-fu classic.
2. The Legend of the Invincible Master 2 (1994)
In this second film in the series, Jackie plays a young man who finds himself torn between honoring his father’s pacifist wishes and stopping a group of foreigners from stealing relics from China. With direction from Chia-Liang Liuthis is one of Jackie’s most intense films, with fight scenes that highlight his martial arts prowess.
1. Police Story: The War on Drugs (1985)
Considered by many to be Jackie Chan’s best film, Police Story was directed by Jackie himself, who plays an honest cop trying to clear his name after being framed by a drug dealer. The film is a landmark in action cinema, with impressive sequences and risky stunts that defined the actor’s style. It’s a classic example of Jackie Chan’s courage and talent, cementing his reputation as one of action cinema’s biggest stars.
*For the ranking, we consider the scores recorded on IMDb.
Source: Rollingstone

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