Martial arts movies sometimes take time for their protagonists to become powerful, allowing for a classic hero's journey through the lens of combat.

Multiple old-school kung fu movies from the 1970s and 1980s have enough sequels to make for some fun binge-watches.

So, going through the best kung fu movies of the 1970s isn't quite the same as going through the best martial arts movies of the 1970s, but there’s a little overlap.

So many great kung fu and martial arts movies revolve around revenge, including classics like Enter the Dragon and The 36th Chamber of Shaolin.

"Kung Fu Panda" is a frequently funny animated martial arts movie, though the plot struggles to support those moments.