Movies like Big Trouble in Little China

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.