2008 : Martial Arts Movies - Sort: Most Popular

The Forbidden Kingdom (Apr 2008)

Release Scope N/A

Jackie Chan, Michael Angarano, Rob Minkoff, Jet Li, John Fusco, Collin Chou, Yifei Liu

Lionsgate Studios

The story is based on the Chinese legend of the monkey king, and follows a teenager who finds the king's stick weapon in a pawn shop. The teen is transported back in time to ancient China, where he joins with some warriors as they attempt to free their king. Jet Li will play two roles - the monkey king and the silent monk. Jackie Chan will play monk T'sa-Ho.

Completed PG-13 Action Adventure

Redbelt (May 2008)

Release Scope N/A

Rodrigo Santoro, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Alice Braga, Emily Mortimer, Rebecca Pidgeon, David Mamet, Tim Allen, Joe Mantegna, David Paymer, Enson Inoue, Chrissann Verges, Danny Inosanto, Ray Mancini, Ricky Jay, Jose Pablo Cantillo, John Machado

Sony Pictures Classics

Set in the Jiu-Jitsu fight world of Los Angeles, after a Jiu-Jitsu master, turns from prizefighting to running a self-defense studio, he is conned by a group of movie stars and fight promoters and must enter the ring and fight in order to regain his honor.

Completed Drama Action