Where to Watch the 30 Best Asian Movies Ever Online

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Asian cinema has long been recognized as one of the most exciting and innovative cinematic traditions in the world. With a rich and diverse history spanning over a century, Asian films have captivated audiences with their unique storytelling styles, stunning visuals and powerful performances. From the epic samurai dramas of Japan to South Korea’s gritty crime thrillers to the whimsical animated fantasies found throughout Studio Ghibli, Asian cinema encompasses a vast array of genres and styles, each with its own distinctive flavor and cultural significance. Read on to discover 30 of the best Asian movies to watch and find out where to stream them using services like Netflix, Prime Video, Max, Paramount+ and more!

Some of the most acclaimed and beloved Asian films of all time include Akira Kurosawa's Seven Samurai, Zhang Yimou's Raise the Red Lantern, Wong Kar-wai's In the Mood for Love, Ang Lee's Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, Park Chan-wook's Oldboy, Hayao Miyazaki's Spirited Away and Bong Joon-ho's Parasite. These films represent just a small sampling of the incredible range and diversity of Asian cinema and transcend any language barriers by featuring truly complex characters and intriguing narratives. With so many compelling films to choose from, there has never been a better time to explore the rich and vibrant world of Asian cinema.

One of the defining characteristics of Asian cinema is its unique storytelling style. The films often incorporate elements of folklore, mythology and social commentary to create rich and immersive worlds. Additionally, many Asian films are known for their innovative use of cinematography, with directors utilizing techniques such as long takes, dynamic camera movements and stunning visual effects to create unforgettable cinematic experiences.

Where to watch the best Asian movies online

Whether you are a fan of action, drama or comedy, there is sure to be an Asian film that will capture your imagination and leave a lasting impression. Here are 30 of the best Asian movies ranked and where to find them online.

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  1. Seven Samurai

    Seven Samurai

    1954

    #1

    A samurai answers a village's request for protection after he falls on hard times. The town needs protection from bandits, so the samurai gathers six others to help him teach the people how to defend themselves, and the villagers provide the soldiers with food.

  2. Spirited Away

    Spirited Away

    2001

    #2

    A young girl, Chihiro, becomes trapped in a strange new world of spirits. When her parents undergo a mysterious transformation, she must call upon the courage she never knew she had to free her family.

  3. In the Mood for Love

    #3

    In 1962 Hong Kong, two neighbors form a strong bond after both suspect extramarital activities of their spouses.

  4. Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon

    #4

    Two warriors in pursuit of a stolen sword and a notorious fugitive are led to an impetuous, physically-skilled, teenage nobleman's daughter, who is at a crossroads in her life.

  5. Parasite

    Parasite

    2019

    #5

    All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.

  6. Oldboy

    Oldboy

    2003

    #6

    With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.

  7. Rashomon

    Rashomon

    1950

    #7

    Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, "Rashomon" is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the philosophy of justice. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.

  8. Raise the Red Lantern

    #8

    In 1920s China, nineteen-year-old Songlian becomes a concubine of a powerful lord and is forced to compete with his three wives for the privileges gained.

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  9. A City of Sadness

    #9

    The story of a family embroiled in the "White Terror", mainland China's political repression that was wrought on the Taiwanese people by the Kuomintang government in the late 1940s.

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  10. The Host

    The Host

    2006

    #10

    A teenage girl is captured by a giant mutated squid-like creature that appears from Seoul's Han River after toxic waste was dumped in it, prompting her family into a frantic search for her.

  11. Memories of Murder

    Memories of Murder

    2003

    #11

    During the late 1980s, two detectives in a South Korean province attempt to solve the nation's first series of rape-and-murder cases.

  12. Hero

    Hero

    2002

    #12

    During China's Warring States period, a district prefect arrives at the palace of Qin Shi Huang, claiming to have killed the three assassins who had made an attempt on the king's life three years ago.

  13. Chungking Express

    Chungking Express

    1994

    #13

    Two melancholic Hong Kong policemen fall in love: one with a mysterious underworld figure, the other with a beautiful and ethereal server at a late-night restaurant.

  14. Battle Royale

    Battle Royale

    2000

    #14

    In the future, the Japanese government captures a class of ninth-grade students and forces them to kill each other under the revolutionary "Battle Royale" act.

  15. Train to Busan

    Train to Busan

    2016

    #15

    When a zombie virus pushes Korea into a state of emergency, those trapped on an express train to Busan must fight for their own survival.

  16. House

    House

    1977

    #16

    Hoping to find a sense of connection to her late mother, Gorgeous takes a trip to the countryside to visit her aunt at their ancestral house. She invites her six friends, Prof, Melody, Mac, Fantasy, Kung Fu, and Sweet, to join her. The girls soon discover that there is more to the old house than meets the eye.

  17. Kiki's Delivery Service

    #17

    A young witch, on her mandatory year of independent life, finds fitting into a new community difficult while she supports herself by running an air courier service.

  18. Infernal Affairs

    Infernal Affairs

    2002

    #18

    Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.

  19. Ip Man

    Ip Man

    2008

    #19

    A semi-biographical account of Yip Man, the first martial arts master to teach the Chinese martial art of Wing Chun. The film focuses on events surrounding Ip that took place in the city of Foshan between the 1930s to 1940s during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Directed by Wilson Yip, the film stars Donnie Yen in the lead role, and features fight choreography by Sammo Hung.

  20. A Better Tomorrow

    A Better Tomorrow

    1986

    #20

    A reforming ex-gangster tries to reconcile with his estranged policeman brother, but the ties to his former gang are difficult to break.

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