Van Damme stars as Kurt Sloane, a man out for revenge after his brother is paralyzed in a brutal match with the ruthless Tong Po. The training montages, fight sequences, and dramatic final showdown make it a must-watch.
This film showcases Tony Jaa’s stunning Muay Thai skills, a fighting style that shares many similarities with kickboxing. In Ong-Bak, Jaa plays a village man on a mission to retrieve a stolen Buddha statue, and the fight scenes are as gritty as they are breathtaking.
Although not solely a kickboxing movie, Bloodsport is Van Damme’s ultimate tournament-style martial arts film. It features his character Frank Dux competing in the Kumite, an underground fight tournament, where kickboxing elements and brutal fights take center stage.
This modern martial arts film brings kickboxing into the world of underground fighting. The story follows a high school student who trains in mixed martial arts, heavily influenced by kickboxing, to face off against his school bully. It’s packed with action and inspirational training moments.
A reboot of Van Damme’s classic Kickboxer, this 2016 version updates the story with modern fight choreography. Alain Moussi plays the lead, with Van Damme taking on the role of his mentor. The brutal fight sequences and new-school flavor make it worth a watch.
While primarily a mixed martial arts film, Warrior has some of the best kickboxing action you'll see in a sports drama. Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton deliver powerful performances as estranged brothers competing in a high-stakes MMA tournament, with realistic and raw fight scenes.
Another Van Damme entry, The Quest sees him entering an international martial arts tournament, where each fighter represents a different style. Van Damme’s character uses kickboxing techniques to take on various fighters in what is essentially a globetrotting version of Bloodsport.
This action-comedy features action star Nathan Jones as a giant learning Muay Thai, with plenty of kickboxing-style fights. It’s a light-hearted and fun film that still packs in the intense fight choreography fans love.