15 Chinese Movies on Netflix [2 of 2]

Hey there, There is no better way to fluency than to see (and feel!) Chinese being used in an exciting story. That's why movies are so great for language learning. We're back with the rest of our 15 Chinese Movies on Netflix. 6. ["Chasing the Dragon"]( (2017) This action crime movie was previously known as "King of Drug Dealers" and takes place in Hong Kong. As a result, this movie is in Cantonese. The film tells the story of an illegal immigrant in British-colonized Hong Kong from China in 1963. Once he arrives, he begins his life as a drug lord. In the movie, learners will hear a wide variety of vocabulary ranging from relatively simple to advanced. Because this is an action crime movie, some terms might be difficult for learners to understand, but others are demystified by context. The characters in the movie also speak pretty fast, making it perfect material for challenging listening comprehension practice. As a result, this movie is best suited for intermediate to advanced learners. 7. ["The Wandering Earth"]( (2019) This movie is for all the science fiction lovers out there. It tells the story of astronauts and rescue workers guiding Earth away from the sun, which is expanding and is about to crash with the planet Jupiter. The film takes place in the year 2061. After the human population has been reduced dramatically and the Earth is destined to be engulfed by the sun within 300 years, a group of space explorers embarks on a dangerous and thrilling mission to save the earth from its terrible fate. Because there are a few science and space-related vocabulary, intermediate to advanced learners are likely to enjoy the movie most. However, many of the difficult words are said in English throughout the movie, making it easy to follow along. 8. ["Look for a Star"]( (2009) It tells the story of a billionaire named Sam who falls for a casino dealer with a feisty spirit named Milan. The couple are from two different worlds, as Sam has a successful career and Milan is a part-time baccarat dealer and full-time cabaret dancer. Their relationship eventually attracts the media and they make headlines. With pretty simple, everyday language, this movie is perfect for intermediate learners and is available in Cantonese and Mandarin. 9. ["A Beautiful Life"]( (1997) This romance movie follows a real estate agent by the name of Li Peiru. After getting drunk at a karaoke bar one night, she throws up on the cop Fang Zhendong. Although Peiru has been having an affair with her married boss, Zhendong instantly feels a connection with him. However, the affair ends after Peiru discovers her boss has been cheating on her. After multiple failed business attempts from Peiru and Zhendong losing his job as a cop, the two become closer and eventually fall in love. Perfect for intermediate learners, the movie uses simple language and is easy to follow along with. 10. ["Blind Detective"]( (2013) This Hong Kong-based action comedy movie is perfect for those who love thrills and having a good laugh. A former detective named Johnston Chong See-tun was forced to quit his job after he became blind, and now solves cold cases for police rewards to make a living. When trying to solve a case, he meets the hit team inspector Goldie Ho Ka-tung, who he instantly finds attractive. After being impressed by Johnston Chong See-tun’s investigative mind, Goldie Ho Ka-tung allows him to help her solve a case she hasn’t been able to on her own. Soon, the two make working side by side on cold cases a daily task. Although the movie contains a few advanced terms, the rest of the language is relatively easy to understand for intermediate to advanced learners. If you’ve read the description for "Monkey King 2" below and want a movie with a similar feel, this is the pick for you. 11. ["Love O2O"]( (2016) If you love romance and video games, this is the movie for you. When gaming expert Xiao Nai comes across Bei Wei Wei—known as the campus goddess—he instantly falls in love. But not for her looks. Bei Wei Wei’s impressive skills in an online role playing game are what make Xiao Nai notice her. As he attempts to catch her heart, Xiao Nai finds he must use his skills online and in real life. Throughout the movie, he goes above and beyond to make Bei Wei Wei fall for him as hard as he’s fallen for her in a passionate attempt to level up their online relationship. While some of the words used in the film aren’t commonly said in real life, the movie is still fairly simple to understand for intermediate and advanced learners. 12. ["Line Walker"]( (2016) Available in both Cantonese and Mandarin, "Line Walker" is a thrilling action-crime film. The movie follows the story of an inspector and agent of the CIB Department who are searching for a drug racket who’s been taking over the city. Soon, an undercover agent known as "Blackjack" sends a mysterious message to the two, and they find themselves shooting their way through Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The plot is full of secret agents, strengthening relationships, deaths and arrests. Due to the crime-related vocabulary found in the movie, intermediate to advanced learners are likely to enjoy the movie most and follow along more easily. 13. ["Railroad Tigers"]( (2016) Starring Jackie Chan, this film follows the story of a heroic band of everyday people who help China fend off the Japanese in WW2. It has action, warmth, comedy and tragedy, and is a fine choice to keep engaged in practicing Chinese. "Railroad Tigers" is a good choice for beginning learners. The story is easy to follow and the dialogue is crisp. The conflict of the movie revolves around a bridge that must be destroyed to protect China from the Japanese soldiers. In this process, a small band of village men go through Herculean trials for their country. Towards the end of the film, a boy from more modern times asks his father some questions about what happened to the heroic fellows. This captures an intimate moment between father and son, conveying a level of drama not found in textbooks, and the clip is short enough to repeat and use for practice. Practice saying the words from the dialogue—which includes military lingo, comedic banter and some deep thoughts between father and son—and keep building and working your way up to reciting longer and more complicated sentences. 14. ["The Monkey King 2"]( (2016) The plot of this film revolves around the Monkey King protecting a monk from an evil demon. There’s plenty of laughter to be had in watching and learning from this fun film, which is also a great one for beginners. The dialogue in this film can be either light or heavy depending on the scene. Practice both and keep building that vocabulary! As a learner, you can challenge yourself to use clips of different scenes to piece together more speech by connecting short and simple sentences. 15. ["Operation Mekong"]( (2016) Based on true events, this movie is action-packed, a thrill to watch and perfect for intermediate learners. The vocabulary is advanced, but digestible for intermediates, and an exciting story line will help keep you motivated to learn. In "Operation Mekong," a team of highly trained narcotics officers are sent to investigate after two Chinese merchant ships are seized on the Mekong River in the Golden Triangle. Their suspenseful struggle for justice is nicely paired with bouts of humor. In one scene, Captain Gao teases his companion by smoking a cigarette in front of him after telling him that he shouldn’t smoke because of his health. You’ll be presented with a lot of high-level sentences in this film, making following it a difficult but not impossible challenge. Streaming Chinese movies on Netflix will give you much more than an expanded vocabulary. You’ll come out with a vast wealth of reference material, too. It’s good practice to go back to some of the movies you’ve watched previously and review them. The more you review, the smoother your Chinese will become. As is true in any discipline, repetition is important. But streaming Chinese movies makes this facet of learning more fun, and the social insight you’ll gain from these viewings will give you a rich understanding of Chinese society. One more thing... If you like learning Chinese with authentic, engaging resources, then you’ll find plenty to watch with [FluentU](. [FluentU takes real-world videos—like music videos, celebrity interviews and movie trailers—and turns them into Chinese-language lessons.]( Like the movies on this list, FluentU provides Chinese audio and English subtitles. (And Chinese subtitles, too!) 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