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Romeo Must Die 2000

6.1 /10

In this modern day Romeo and Juliet, kung fu action star Jet Li plays Romeo to hip-hop singer, Aaliyah Haughton's Juliet. Li is an ex-cop investigating the murder of his brother, who had ties with the Chinese mafia in America. Aaliyah plays the daughter of the American mob boss. Neither side approves of their romance, so, obviously, kung fu action ensues, with a soundtrack by Aaliyah.

Run Time: . MMPA: 18 . Release: Mar 22, 2000

Director: Director: Andrzej Bartkowiak,

Stars: Jet Li, Aaliyah, Isaiah Washington,

Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle 2004

7 /10

Nerdy accountant Harold and his irrepressible friend, Kumar, get stoned watching television and find themselves utterly bewitched by a commercial for White Castle. Convinced there must be one nearby, the two set out on a late-night odyssey that takes them deep into New Jersey. Somehow, the boys manage to run afoul of rednecks, cops and even a car-stealing Neil Patrick Harris before getting anywhere near their beloved sliders.

Run Time: 88 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: May 30, 2004

Director: Director: Danny Leiner,

Stars: John Cho, Kal Penn, Paula Garcs, Neil Patrick Harris, David Krumholtz,

Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay 2008

6.5 /10

Having satisfied their urge for White Castle, Harold and Kumar jump on a plane to catch up with Harold's love interest, who's headed for the Netherlands. But the pair must change their plans when Kumar is accused of being a terrorist. Rob Corddry also stars in this wild comedy sequel that follows the hapless stoners' misadventures as they try to avoid being captured by the Department of Homeland Security.

Run Time: 107 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Apr 25, 2008

Director: Director: Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg,

Stars: John Cho, Kal Penn, Neil Patrick Harris, Rob Corddry, Jack Conley,

A Very Harold & Kumar Christmas 2011

6.2 /10

Six years have elapsed since Guantanamo Bay, leaving Harold and Kumar estranged from one another with very different families, friends and lives. But when Kumar arrives on Harold's doorstep during the holiday season with a mysterious package in hand, he inadvertently burns down Harold's father-in-law's beloved Christmas tree. To fix the problem, Harold and Kumar embark on a mission through New York City to find the perfect Christmas tree, once again stumbling into trouble at every single turn.

Run Time: 108 Min . MMPA: 17 . Release: Nov 04, 2011

Director: Director: Todd StraussSchulson,

Stars: John Cho, Kal Penn, Paula Garcs, Neil Patrick Harris, Elias Koteas,

Empire of Silver 2009

6.1 /10

In 1899, Lord Kang must decide which of his three sons will take over his family's Chinese banking empire. When circumstances dictate that he appoint his unreliable youngest son, family bonds are pushed to the limit as father and son clash in a climate of political turmoil. Winner of the Special Jury Award at the 2009 Shanghai International Film Festival.

Run Time: 113 Min . MMPA: 0 . Release: Feb 12, 2009

Director: Director: Christina Yao,

Stars: Aaron Kwok, Lantian Chang, Zhang Tielin, Jennifer Tilly, Hao Lei,

Pachinko 2022

8.4 /10

Follow the hopes and dreams of four generations of a Korean immigrant family beginning with a forbidden love and crescendos into a sweeping saga that journeys between Korea, Japan and America to tell the unforgettable story of war and peace, love and loss, triumph and reckoning.

Run Time: . MMPA: 17 . Release: Mar 25, 2022

Director: Director: ,

Stars: Youn Yuhjung, Kim Minha, Lee Minho, Jin Ha, Soji Arai,

Everything Everywhere All at Once 2022

8.1 /10

An aging Chinese immigrant is swept up in an insane adventure, where she alone can save what's important to her by connecting with the lives she could have led in other universes.

Run Time: 139 Min . MMPA: 15 . Release: Mar 24, 2022

Director: Director: Daniel Scheinert, Daniel Kwan,

Stars: Michelle Yeoh, Stephanie Hsu, Ke Huy Quan, James Hong, Jamie Lee Curtis,

Searching 2018

7.6 /10

After David Kim's 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter's laptop.

Run Time: 102 Min . MMPA: 13 . Release: Aug 24, 2018

Director: Director: Aneesh Chaganty,

Stars: John Cho, Michelle La, Debra Messing, Joseph Lee, Sara Sohn,

Crazy Rich Asians 2018

6.9 /10

An American-born Chinese economics professor accompanies her boyfriend to Singapore for his best friend's wedding, only to get thrust into the lives of Asia's rich and famous.

Run Time: 121 Min . MMPA: 13 . Release: Aug 15, 2018

Director: Director: Jon M Chu,

Stars: Constance Wu, Henry Golding, Michelle Yeoh, Gemma Chan, Lisa Lu,

The Half of It 2020

6.9 /10

Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.

Run Time: 104 Min . MMPA: 13 . Release: May 01, 2020

Director: Director: Alice Wu,

Stars: Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Alexxis Lemire, Enrique Murciano, Wolfgang Novogratz,

The Forbidden Kingdom 2008

6.5 /10

An American teenager who is obsessed with Hong Kong cinema and kung-fu classics makes an extraordinary discovery in a Chinatown pawnshop: the legendary stick weapon of the Chinese sage and warrior, the Monkey King. With the lost relic in hand, the teenager unexpectedly finds himself travelling back to ancient China to join a crew of warriors from martial arts lore on a dangerous quest to free the imprisoned Monkey King.

Run Time: 104 Min . MMPA: 12 . Release: Apr 18, 2008

Director: Director: Rob Minkoff,

Stars: Jackie Chan, Jet Li, Michael Angarano, Liu Yifei, Li Bingbing,

Mulan 2020

5.7 /10

When the Emperor of China issues a decree that one man per family must serve in the Imperial Chinese Army to defend the country from Huns, Hua Mulan, the eldest daughter of an honored warrior, steps in to take the place of her ailing father. She is spirited, determined and quick on her feet. Disguised as a man by the name of Hua Jun, she is tested every step of the way and must harness her innermost strength and embrace her true potential.

Run Time: 115 Min . MMPA: 11 . Release: Sep 04, 2020

Director: Director: Niki Caro,

Stars: Liu Yifei, Tzi Ma, Donnie Yen, Gong Li, Jet Li,