Jackie Chan Turns 71: His Top 10 Must-watch Films

Producer: Priyanka Das | Editor: Sujata Singh April 07, 2024

Police Story

Jackie plays a cop who gets wrongly accused and ends up on the run. The film mixes action with laugh-out-loud moments, and the way he uses props in his stunts? Completely wild! It’s fast-paced, chaotic, and brilliant. 

Rush Hour

Enter Chief Inspector Lee. Jackie teams up with Chris Tucker, who plays the loud and unpredictable James Carter. The duo clash, bond, and bicker their way through this buddy-cop ride. Jackie brings his usual clever moves and hilarious timing. 

Drunken Master II

This is less of a sequel, more of a reset. Jackie’s back as the legendary Wong Fei-hung, a martial artist with a knack for fighting while pretending to be drunk. The technique looks ridiculous—but it works, and it’s genius. 

Rumble in the Bronx

Jackie Chan plays a Hong Kong cop visiting New York to help out his uncle. But things get messy fast—gangs, crime rings, all sorts of chaos. The fights are gritty, the stunts outrageous, and yes, Jackie choreographed it all himself. 

Who Am I?

This time, Jackie isn’t just acting—he co-directed and co-wrote the film too. He plays a soldier who loses his memory during a mission. The rest of the story is him piecing together who he is, while trying to stop a trio of shady scientists. 

The Karate Kid

A reboot of the 1984 classic, this film shows how tough it is to be the new kid, especially when bullies are around. But then comes a wise, retired martial artist who teaches them how to fight back. Jackie steps into the mentor role and adds depth, heart, and plenty of quiet power to the story.

The Foreigner

A different Jackie here. Serious. Dark. Focused. He plays Quan, a quiet man who runs a restaurant and loses his daughter in a bombing. What follows is a cold, determined chase for answers. It’s less kung fu and more raw emotion.

 Crime Story

Inspired by real events, this film is set in Hong Kong. Jackie plays Eddie Chan, a cop who’s dealing with trauma after killing in the line of duty. He’s fragile, haunted, but still on a mission—to rescue a kidnapped businessman. 

The Young Master

This was only Jackie’s second time directing, and his first film with Golden Harvest—the same studio that launched Bruce Lee. He plays Dragon Lung, a martial arts student hunting down his brother. But things go sideways when he’s mistaken for a criminal. 

Armour of God

Think Indiana Jones, but with more flips and punches. Jackie becomes Asian Hawk, a former rock band member turned treasure hunter. In this movie, he’s chasing a mystical treasure hidden somewhere in Europe.