Like Jet Li but not sure which of his movies you need to see in order to fully understand the martial artist's talent? Work your way down this list for a greater appreciation of all things Jet Li.
The basics on Jet Li: Born April 26, 1963 in Hebei, China. For details on the talented actor/martial arts expert, read our Jet Li Profile.
Jet Li goes back to the basics and delivers a classic. (Directed by Ronny Yu)Buy from Amazon »
Martial arts action as a poetic ballet. (Directed by Yimou Zhang)Buy from Amazon »
Wacky, slightly sci-fi tale with crazy action and Jet Li in a goofy superhero mask.(Directed by Daniel Lee)Buy from Amazon »
Watch this one to see Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh fighting on the same side rather than opposite ones as the do in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. (Directed by Yuen Woo Ping)Buy from Amazon »
Just because you have to see his U.S. debut. (Directed by Richard Donner)Buy from Amazon »
The basics on Jet Li: Born April 26, 1963 in Hebei, China. For details on the talented actor/martial arts expert, read our Jet Li Profile.
1. 'Fist of Legend' - 1994
You must see 'Fist of Legend' if only for the friendly fight with Yasuaki Kurata - and the killer one at the end with Billy Chow. (Written and directed by Gordon Chan)Buy from Amazon » - 1995){kind=link}
2. 'My Father is a Hero (aka 'The Enforcer) - 1995
This one made the list because Li paired up with tiny martial arts dynamo Tze Miu. (Directed by Corey Yuen Kwai)Buy from Amazon »
3. 'Once Upon a Time in China' - 1990
Where he plays Chinese folk hero Wong Fei Hung. (Directed by Tsui Hark)Buy from Amazon »
4. 'The Legend of the Swordsmen II' - 1992
Don't worry about seeing Swordsmen I. None of the plot makes any sense but this film has some insane wirework. (Directed by Ching Siu-Tung)Buy from Amazon »
5. 'The Legend of Fong Sai Yuk' - 1993
Jet Li's character has a mom who can kick ass as well as her son. (Directed by Corey Yuen)Buy from Amazon »
6. 'Fearless' 2006
Jet Li goes back to the basics and delivers a classic. (Directed by Ronny Yu)Buy from Amazon »
7. 'Hero' - 2002
Martial arts action as a poetic ballet. (Directed by Yimou Zhang)Buy from Amazon »
8. 'Black Mask' - 1996
Wacky, slightly sci-fi tale with crazy action and Jet Li in a goofy superhero mask.(Directed by Daniel Lee)Buy from Amazon »
9. 'The Tai Chi Master' - 1993
Watch this one to see Jet Li and Michelle Yeoh fighting on the same side rather than opposite ones as the do in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor. (Directed by Yuen Woo Ping)Buy from Amazon »
10. 'Lethal Weapon 4' - 1998
Just because you have to see his U.S. debut. (Directed by Richard Donner)Buy from Amazon »