List of films featuring Wing Chun

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This is a list of films and television series which feature Wing Chun, a Chinese martial art style and form, either as the main topic, a plot device, or as demonstration means of the martial art.

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The Young DragonsJohn Woo{{ill|Ni Tien|zh|恬妮}}, Henry Yu Yung1974In the book John Woo: The Films, author Kenneth E. Hall writes, "The Young Dragons bears the strong influence of Chang Cheh (especially his Vengeance), both in its staging (several scenes of corruptly sensual gangsters in lacquered surroundings) and in its choreography (extended wing chun sequences)."{{cite book | url=http://archive.org/details/johnwoofilms0000hall | isbn=978-0-7864-0619-7 | title=John Woo : The films | date=1999 | last1=Hall | first1=Kenneth E. | publisher=McFarland }}
Biho sangjaeng a.k.a. Stranger from Shaolin

Alternative titles: Fist of flying tiger, Wing Chun Warriors, A fight between flying tigers, Fei hu xiang zheng
Jo-Myeong JeonCecilia Wong Hang-Sau1977A young girl is the sole survivor of an attack on her temple. She learns taekwondo from a local merchant. Taking the name "The Invincible Young-chun", she sets out on a quest for vengeance.{{Citation|title=Fight of the Flying Tigers|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0359008/|access-date=2019-08-13}}{{Cite web|url=http://test.kmdb.or.kr/eng/md_basic.asp?nation=K&p_dataid=03208&searchText=Biho%20sangjaeng|title=Bihosangjaeng at KMDb with FULL Gallery|website=KMDb|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140201185639/http://test.kmdb.or.kr/eng/md_basic.asp?nation=K&p_dataid=03208&searchText=Biho%20sangjaeng|archive-date=February 1, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=August 13, 2019}}{{cite web |url=http://www.kungfudvd.net/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&product_id=762 |title=Stranger From Shaolin AKA: Wing Chung Warriors (Plot)|last=|first=|date=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140202153158/http://www.kungfudvd.net/index.php?route=product%2Fproduct&product_id=762|archive-date=February 2, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=August 13, 2019}}
Invincible ShaolinChang Cheh1978Also known as Unbeatable Dragon, or in German, Das Höllentor der Shaolin.
Warriors TwoSammo HungSammo Hung, Bryan Leung, Casanova Wong1978
The Incredible Kung Fu MasterJoe CheungSammo Hung1979Wing Chun is one of two opposing schools
The Prodigal SonSammo Hung1981Chinese name: Bai ga jai. A popular pseudo-historical film about Wing Chun and featuring Wing Chun used in most of its fight scenes.{{Cite web|url=http://www.kungfu-movie-madness.com/TheProdigalSon.html|title=The Prodigal Son, Five Stars for funny and Great Kung Fu|website=kungfu-movie-madness.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121010073640/http://www.kungfu-movie-madness.com/TheProdigalSon.html|archive-date=October 10, 2012|url-status=dead|access-date=August 13, 2019}}
Plain Jane to the RescueJohn WooJosephine Siao, Ricky Hui1982When Fang tries to embrace Lam Ah Chun for a kiss, she uses Wing Chung techniques against him with the exclamation "Wing Chung!"
Twin DragonsRingo Lam, Tsui HarkJackie Chan1992Hong Kong martial arts action film.
Wing ChunYuen Woo-pingMichelle Yeoh, Donnie Yen1994A film about Yim Wing Chun (after whom Wing Chun Kung Fu was named).{{cite book |title= Kung Fu Cult Masters|last=Hunt|first=Leon|year=1988 |page=30|publisher=Wallflower Press |isbn=9781903364635|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=36vMAQPlPRoC&dq=Films+wing+chun&pg=PA30}}

Fo Shan Zan xian sheng-Descendant of Wing Chun

Rumble in the BronxStanley TongJackie Chan1995Near the beginning of the movie, Keung (Chan) practices on a wooden training dummy commonly used in Wing Chun practice.{{Cite web|url=http://dynamicdefense.ca/movies.htm|title=Wing Chun Movie Recommendations|website=dynamicdefense.ca|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070109/http://dynamicdefense.ca/movies.htm|archive-date=March 4, 2016|url-status=dead|access-date=August 13, 2019}}
Bangkok DangerousPang BrothersNicolas Cage2008Cage demonstrates Wing Chun during the film.{{cite book |title= Mixed Martial Arts' Most Wanted - The Top 10 book of Crazy Combat, Great Grappling, and Sick Submissions|last=Heath |first=Adam |author2=Hudson, David |year=2012 |publisher=Potomac Books Inc |isbn=978-1597975490 |page= 141|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=bLFgkHHOkb4C&dq=Bangkok+Dangerous+wing+chun&pg=PT141 }}
Ip ManWilson YipDonnie Yen2008A semi-biographical tale of the Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man during the invasion of his hometown in the second Sino-Japanese war. Donnie Yen trained with Ip Chun (Ip Man's son and a Wing Chun martial artist) while preparing for his role.{{cite web|url=http://www.chisautube.com/blog/donnie-yen-training-routine/|title=Donnie Yen Training Routine|date=January 4, 2009|website=Chisautube.com|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120422223420/http://www.chisautube.com/blog/donnie-yen-training-routine/|archive-date=2012-04-22|url-status=dead|access-date=2012-04-09}}
Sherlock HolmesGuy RitchieRobert Downey Jr.2009Robert Downey Jr. made use of Wing Chun (along with sword fighting techniques, as well as Bartitsu) to portray Sherlock Holmes as an efficient fighter in various fight scenes.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bartitsu.org/index.php/tag/wing-chun/|title=Game of Shadows fight scenes|website=www.bartitsu.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180901161816/http://www.bartitsu.org/index.php/tag/wing-chun/|archive-date=September 1, 2018|url-status=dead|access-date=August 13, 2019}}
Bruce Lee, My BrotherRaymond Yip, Manfred WongHafidz Roshdi2010
Kung Fu Wing ChunJoe CheungJing Bai, Shaoqun Yu2010
The Legend Is Born: Ip ManHerman Yau2010A semi-biographical film during the young days of Ip Man. Ip Chun, Ip Man's real son (and Wing Chun instructor{{Cite web|url=http://www.ipchun.org/|title=Ip Chun Wing Chun Kuen Martial Arts Association|website=www.ipchun.org|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170529105929/http://ipchun.org/|archive-date=May 29, 2017|url-status=dead|access-date=2019-08-13}}) stars in the film as Ip Man's master, Leung Bik.
Ip Man 2Wilson YipDonnie Yen2010A semi-biographical story about events in Ip Man's life following his migration to Hong Kong. Donnie Yen trained with Ip Chun (a Wing Chun martial artist and Ip Man's son) while preparing for his role.{{Citation|title=Ip Man 2|url=https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1386932/|access-date=2019-08-13}}
I Love Wing ChunLex TsaiYuen Wah, Qiu Yuen2011Primarily a comedy with a few fight scenes.
MugamoodiMysskinJiiva, Narain2012A Tamil super hero film which is based on the chase and capture of a serial robber gang. The movie extensively used the Wing Chun style of fighting between the hero and the villain. The actors were trained by Tony Leung.{{Cite web|url=http://www.behindwoods.com/tamil-movie-news-1/aug-12-04/mugamoodi-mysskin-27-08-12.html|title=Mugamoodi's 'enter The Dragon' Connect And Hong Kong Designer - Mugamoodi - Mysskin - Dhananjayan Govind - Jiiva - Pooja Hedge - Narain - Nassar - Anupama Kumar - Enter The Dragon - Bruce Lee - Tony Leung - Tamil Movie News - Behindwoods.com|date=August 27, 2012|website=www.behindwoods.com|access-date=2019-08-13}}
Ip Man: The Final FightHerman YauAnthony Wong Chau-Sang2013In postwar Hong Kong, legendary Wing Chun grandmaster Ip Man is reluctantly called into action once more, when what begin as simple challenges from rival kung fu styles soon draw him into the dark and dangerous underworld of the Triads. Now, to defend life and honor, he has no choice but to fight one last time.{{Citation|title=Ip Man: The Final Fight|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2495118/|access-date=2019-08-13}}
The GrandmasterWong Kar-waiTony Leung Chiu Wai, Ziyi Zhang, Jin Zhang2013The story of IP Man, from a young age through to his move to Hong Kong where he struggled to support his family. A true epic film.{{cite web|url=http://grandmaster.gaga.ne.jp/|title=The Grandmaster|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130501140302/http://grandmaster.gaga.ne.jp/|archive-date=2013-05-01|url-status=dead|access-date=2013-08-26}}
Impetuous Love in ActionFrankie ChanJade Lin2014Comedy movie. Wing Chun Beauty Boxing Hall (Wing Chun school), with spoofing Bruce Lee in a fight scene.
The Final Master

|Xu Haofeng

|Liao Fan, Jiang Wenli, Chin Shih-chieh, Song Jia

|2015

|A Wing Chun master has to defeat 8 martial arts schools to open his own school, yet he has become a chess piece to the local power dynamics.{{Citation|title=The Final Master|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4851640/|access-date=2018-11-29}}

Ip Man 3Wilson YipDonnie Yen, Mike Tyson, Wenwen Han, Zhang Jin2015When a band of brutal gangsters led by a crooked property developer make a play to take over the city, Master Ip is forced to take a stand.{{Citation|title=Ip Man 3|url=http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2888046/|access-date=2019-08-13}}
Master Z: Ip Man LegacyYuen Woo-pingMax Zhang, Michelle Yeoh, Tony Jaa2018
Ip Man 4: The FinaleWilson YipDonnie Yen, Wu Yue, Scott Adkins2019

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