Best Martial Arts Movies & TV Series of the 1980s

The 90 best-rated martial arts movies and TV series of the 1980s on 3eyedraven, ranked by a weighted audience score so the genuinely great rises above one-off perfect ratings. Every title has cast, ratings, trailers and where to watch.

Dragon Ball Z 1989 ★ 8.4
Dragon Ball 1986 ★ 8.3
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 1987 ★ 7.8
Fist of the North Star 1984 ★ 8.0
Police Story 1985 ★ 7.5
The Karate Kid 1984 ★ 7.2
Big Trouble in Little China 1986 ★ 7.2
Righting Wrongs 1986 ★ 7.6
Project A 1983 ★ 7.2
Dragons Forever 1988 ★ 7.2
God of Gamblers 1989 ★ 7.2
Police Story 2 1988 ★ 7.1
Bloodsport 1988 ★ 7.1
Eastern Condors 1987 ★ 7.3
Escape from New York 1981 ★ 7.1
The Legend of the Condor Heroes 1983 ★ 8.2
Miracles: The Canton Godfather 1989 ★ 7.1
Yes, Madam! 1985 ★ 7.2
Legacy of Rage 1986 ★ 7.2
The Young Master 1980 ★ 7.0
Heart of Dragon 1985 ★ 7.0
Wheels on Meals 1984 ★ 6.9
Highlander 1986 ★ 6.9
Winners & Sinners 1983 ★ 6.9