Enter the Dragon (1973)

Enter the Dragon (1973) delivers the greatest martial arts movie experience ever. Bruce Lee's final completed film was the first co-production between Warner Bros. and Hong Kong's Golden Harvest, grossing $98 million worldwide on an $850,000 budget—a 115x return. Lee's choreography and charisma set the international gold standard, outperforming #2 Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon in raw cultural impact and spawning countless imitators. Its blend of James Bond spy thriller with kung fu remains unmatched, featuring the iconic hall of mirrors climax. The film’s 87% Rotten Tomatoes score underscores its enduring excellence, cementing Lee as the genre's defining star.