Movies like Wild Search

A feature-film shortlist from the cached Film Atlas engine. The interactive map may include more titles or newer results. These are similarity matches, not a guarantee of age suitability.

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   Peace Hotel

   Shared cast

   1995 · 90 min · Action · Crime

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   After his wife's murder, Ping sets up a Peace Hotel to act as a sanctuary for anyone who needs protecting. One day, a mysterious woman shows up who seeks shelter from a gang hunting her. Vowing to never turn anyone away, Ping must decide whether to help the women or risk confronting the gang.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • a principal cast member

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   Bullet in the Head

   Strong story similarity

   1990 · 136 min · Action · Crime · Thriller · War

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   Three childhood friends from the slums of Hong Kong flee to war-time Saigon after accidentally murdering a gang leader, but their troubles only escalate.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • shared genre DNA
   • a closely matched era

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   Once a Thief

   Shared cast

   1991 · 108 min · Action · Comedy · Crime · Thriller

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   Three orphans grow up to become art thieves under the tutelage of a crime boss. Romance complicates matters when the trio are double-crossed.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • principal cast overlap
   • shared genre DNA

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   City on Fire

   Same director

   1987 · 105 min · Action · Adventure · Crime · Thriller

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   Ko Chow is an undercover cop who is under pressure from all sides. His boss, Inspector Lau, wants him to infiltrate a gang of ruthless jewel thieves; his girlfriend wants him to commit to marriage or she will leave Hong Kong with another lover; and he is being pursued by other cops who are unaware that he is a colleague. Chow would rather quit the force, feeling guilty about betraying gang members who have become his friends.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • the same director
   • several principal cast members

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   The Bodyguard from Beijing

   Strong story similarity

   1994 · 92 min · Action · Drama · Thriller

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   A corrupt businessman commits a murder and the only witness is the girlfriend of another businessman with close connections to the Chinese government, so a bodyguard from Beijing is dispatched to help two Hong Kong cops protect the witness.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • substantial genre overlap

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   Crime Story

   Strong story similarity

   1993 · 107 min · Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

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   A special agent is assigned to protect a wealthy business magnate. However, when the businessman is kidnapped in a daring ambush, he teams up with a seasoned detective to crack the case. But soon he discovers the case isn't that simple.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • a closely matched era

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   The Suspect

   Same director

   1998 · 104 min · Action · Crime · Thriller

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   Don Lee, a reformed ex-assassin, refuses to assassinate a politician for his former boss. His best friend Max commits the hit and frames Don, forcing him on the run from both police and criminals to clear his name.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • the same director
   • substantial genre overlap

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   Running on Karma

   Strong story similarity

   2003 · 94 min · Action · Crime · Drama · Thriller

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   A monk turned body-builder, with the gift to see into people's lives, befriends a female cop, and uses his gift to change the force of Karma and her destiny.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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   Secret Police

   Shared cast

   1992 · 96 min · Action · Crime

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   Alex Fong hangs around gangsters, stresses out his girlfriend with his reluctance to commit and embarrasses his father (Ku Feng) when he gets into trouble. Moon Lee is his sister who’s also a cop working at the same the station of her father and she can’t stand her brother nor his lifestyle. When their father is murdered in cold blood by a hired hitman (Billy Chow), Moon Lee vows to avenge his death.

   Why it connects

   • strong story and style similarity
   • strong genre and movie-style overlap
   • a principal cast member

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    Profile in Anger

    Strong story similarity

    1984 · 85 min · Action · Drama

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    Leung Cheng-Yee is a successful architect who is mistakenly involved in a complex and vicious murder plot. After his wife is murdered and his life turned completely upside down, Leung decides to seek a bloody vengeance himself.

    Why it connects

    • strong story and style similarity
    • strong genre and movie-style overlap

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