The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies
Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson, this in-depth documentary offers viewers a behind-the-scenes look at the history of the martial arts film -- from the genre's rebellious beginnings to high-flying modern epics. Jackson takes you through the best moments of 100 movies, including Charlie's Angels and Oscar winner Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Interviews with martial arts film veterans Sammo Hung, John Woo and Ang Lee round out the video.
Top cast
Sammo Kam-Bo HungSelf - Interviewee
Jackie ChanSelf - Interviewee
Steven SeagalSelf - Interviewee
Gordon LiuSelf - Interviewee
Lau Kar-leungSelf - Interviewee
Samuel L. JacksonSelf - Narrator
John WooSelf - Interviewee
Mang HoiSelf - Interviewee
Corey YuenSelf - Interviewee
Cheng Pei-peiSelf
David CarradineSelf
Ang LeeSelf
Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Art of Action: Martial Arts in the Movies” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 17 Sept 2026.