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How to Watch the The Jackie Chan Movies in Order

All 5 The Jackie Chan movies in release order (1973 to 1983), with a quick take on each film.

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Want to watch the The Jackie Chan movies in order? The franchise spans 5 films released from 1973 to 1983. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete The Jackie Chan watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.

1. Eagle Shadow Fist (1973)

Historical movie set during the Japanese occupation of China during WWII. Jackie Chan is one of the good guys but has nothing much more than a supporting role.

2. The Young Tiger (1973)

A spoilt rich kid turns up at a fu school to show off, but he gets clobbered by the boastful Little Tiger, who is later framed for the kid's murder when a gang of blackmailers make an example of him.

3. Master with Cracked Fingers (1981)

A old beggar from the woods secretly teaches Chien Fu kung fu as he can't afford regular classes and his "dad" doesn't want him fighting. He grows up, works as waiter and ends up fighting men from his

4. Fantasy Mission Force (1983)

A force of loners and fighters is put together to try and rescue the generals and save the war effort with the promise of gold and pardons of past crimes.

5. Fire Dragon (1983)

A Team of Prisoners, famous thieves and great fighters are assembled by a shadowy government agency to steal a top-secret file. Their destination the island of the Women Warriors! Suddenly, they find

Watch order at a glance

  1. Eagle Shadow Fist (1973)
  2. The Young Tiger (1973)
  3. Master with Cracked Fingers (1981)
  4. Fantasy Mission Force (1983)
  5. Fire Dragon (1983)

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Frequently asked questions

How many The Jackie Chan movies are there?

There are 5 The Jackie Chan movies, released from 1973 to 1983.

What order should I watch the The Jackie Chan movies in?

Release order is the recommended way to watch: start with Eagle Shadow Fist (1973) and finish with Fire Dragon.

What is the first The Jackie Chan movie?

Eagle Shadow Fist, released in 1973.

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