Movies like Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
If you're looking for some great movies that are a lot like Big Trouble in Little China, here is our list of similar films:
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    1. They Live

    #386 most popular movie yesterday

    Another cult classic from John Carpenter, They Live presents a sci-fi plot with a satiric undertone. While it tackles a different type of enemy, its blend of action, humor, and social commentary is sure to resonate with fans of Big Trouble in Little China.

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    2. Army of Darkness

    #496 most popular movie yesterday

    Bruce Campbell’s performance in Army of Darkness offers the same kind of everyman heroics seen in Big Trouble in Little China. With its mix of fantasy elements, horror, and slapstick humor, this third installment of the Evil Dead franchise has a similar cult appeal.

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    3. Escape from New York

    #811 most popular movie yesterday

    Directed by John Carpenter, who also directed Big Trouble in Little China, Escape from New York offers another rugged anti-hero in Snake Plissken. While the tone is grittier, fans of Carpenter's narrative style and action sequences will appreciate this dystopian adventure.

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    4. Flash Gordon

    #2,248 most popular movie yesterday

    Flash Gordon's campy and colorful universe, coupled with its action-packed storyline, makes for a film experience that aligns with the comic book flair and high-energy adventure found in Big Trouble in Little China.

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    5. The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension

    #2,512 most popular movie yesterday

    This eclectic sci-fi adventure features a similarly charismatic protagonist in Buckaroo Banzai, who, much like Jack Burton, takes on outlandish villains with a unique blend of humor and action. Its campy, offbeat tone and cult classic status make it a must-watch for fans of Big Trouble in Little China.

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    6. The Golden Child

    #3,570 most popular movie yesterday

    Eddie Murphy's charm in The Golden Child, combined with the supernatural elements and humor, shares a similar vibe with Big Trouble in Little China. Fans looking for an '80s blend of laughs and mystical action will find this movie entertaining.

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    7. The Last Dragon

    #3,628 most popular movie yesterday

    Blending martial arts with an '80s sensibility, The Last Dragon captures a similar atmosphere to Big Trouble in Little China with its combination of action, fantasy, and humor, all wrapped in a cult-favorite package.