In the Line of Duty Movies: Release Order
The In the Line of Duty series is a pioneering Hong Kong girls with guns action franchise that helped define the subgenre in the 1980s and 90s. Starring powerhouse performers like Michelle Yeoh and Cynthia Khan, these films showcase female police officers using martial arts and modern policing techniques to take down criminal conspiracies.
This release order watch list includes both the official series (1985-1991) and the unofficial sequels that followed. Each film tells a standalone story with different characters, making the series more of a thematic anthology than a connected narrative.
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Yes, Madam!
Two bumbling thieves accidentally steal a passport containing a microfilm that's wanted by dangerous criminals, leading to a high-stakes chase involving two tough female cops from different backgrounds.
Royal Warriors
A tough policewoman teams up with her partner and a Japanese detective to take down a dangerous group of violent terrorists in this intense action thriller.
In the Line of Duty 3
Two members of Japan's notorious Red Army terrorist organization plan to use stolen jewelry from a deadly heist to purchase weapons. This action-packed thriller follows the dangerous criminals as they navigate the aftermath of their violent crime spree.
In the Line of Duty 4
Two detectives investigate a drug-trafficking scheme with potential international crime connections while an innocent dock worker becomes entangled in their case after witnessing a murder. The worker finds himself framed for the crime, adding another layer of complexity to the already dangerous investigation.
In the Line of Duty 5: Middle Man
A man finds himself framed as a spy due to his friend's illegal activities and must evade police, CIA agents, and assassins with his cousin's help.
In the Line of Duty VI: Forbidden Arsenal
A Hong Kong policewoman joins forces with officers from Taiwan and Mainland China to dismantle a dangerous international arms trafficking operation.
In the Line of Duty 7: Sea Wolves
A Hong Kong police investigator is assigned to solve a series of murders aboard a Philippine cargo ship docked in the harbor.
A Serious Shock! Yes Madam!
In this Hong Kong action film, two female police officers find their friendship torn apart when they fall for the same man, leading one to pursue deadly revenge against the other.
Yes Madam 5
When a disc containing Triad member names goes missing after a murder, Hong Kong police inspector Yeung must track down both the killer and the evidence while discovering her fiancé is connected to the gangsters. The investigation leads to Malaysia as both police and criminals race to recover the crucial disc.
Other Film Series
Armor of God
Jackie Chan's globe-trotting adventure trilogy following treasure hunter Asian Hawk on international quests for ancient artifacts.
Fast and Furious
Street racing saga that evolved into a globe-spanning action franchise centered on family and high-octane heists.
Johnny English
A comedy spy trilogy starring Rowan Atkinson as the bumbling MI7 agent Johnny English, parodying the James Bond franchise with slapstick humor and satirical espionage adventures.
Kingsman
A stylish spy action franchise blending high-octane espionage with humor and British charm, following the secret Kingsman organization from its WWI origins to modern-day adventures.
Smokey and the Bandit
A classic action-comedy trilogy following the legendary Bandit and his high-speed adventures while being relentlessly pursued by Sheriff Buford T. Justice.
Taxi
French action-comedy franchise about a taxi driver and a clumsy cop fighting crime in Marseille, plus an unconnected American remake set in New York.