Jackie Chan Film List

Jackie Chan's entry into the film industry began at a young age. Born on April 7, 1954, in Hong Kong, Chan was enrolled in the China Drama Academy, a Peking Opera School, where he trained in martial arts, acrobatics, and acting. His early start in the industry was as a child actor and stunt performer, appearing in films such as:

This list focuses on the most significant films where Jackie Chan had a lead or major role, categorized by era and series. Era / Series Notable Titles Snake in the Eagle's Shadow (1978), Drunken Master (1978), The Fearless Hyena (1979) Police Story Series Police Story (1985), Police Story 2 (1988), (1992), First Strike (1996), New Police Story (2004) Project A / Armour of God (1983), Project A II (1987), Armour of God (1986), Operation Condor (1991), Chinese Zodiac (2012) Hollywood Breakthrough Rumble in the Bronx (1995), (1, 2, & 3), Shanghai Noon (2000), Shanghai Knights (2003) Recent Works (2020s) (2020), Good Night Beijing (2021), (2023), Hidden Strike (2023), Panda Plan (2024) Top-Rated Films (Critical Consensus) jackie chan film list

, Jackie found his voice: the "underdog" hero who uses his environment—and a lot of humor—to win. The Golden Age of Stunts (1980s–1990s) The Karate Kid Jackie Chan's entry into the film industry began

The last shot of “The Young Master ( The Young Master” (1980 ) ,” after a bruising battle with the arch-villain, finds our hero bo... The Young Master Dragons Forever Era / Series Notable Titles Snake in the

Often cited as his masterpiece, featuring the legendary mall finale where he slides down a pole through live electricity.

Rumble in the Bronx marked Chan ( Jackie Chan ) 's breakthrough in the United States, introducing him ( Jackie Chan ) to millions ... Rumble in the Bronx The Young Master

The third phase—Chan’s fraught but ultimately triumphant entry into Hollywood—demonstrates the flexibility of his film list. Films like Rumble in the Bronx (1995) and Shanghai Noon (2000) are interesting aberrations. They translate Chan’s Hong Kong sensibility for a Western audience but often at the cost of complexity. The stunt work is slightly tamer, the humor more broad. However, entries like Rush Hour (1998) succeed not because of the action alone, but because Chan’s chemistry with Chris Tucker proves his comedic acting is as vital as his martial arts. Later in this phase, a mature, melancholic note appears in films like The Forbidden Kingdom (2008) and the somber The Foreigner (2017). These entries show a star reckoning with age, replacing death-defying falls with a focused, brutal efficiency that emphasizes character over acrobatics.