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IGN's Top AANHPI Shows and Movies to Stream Now

Author：Kristen Update：Jul 23,2025

IGN is proud to honor AANHPI Heritage Month (also known as AAPI Month), a national celebration recognizing the rich contributions of the Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander communities throughout May. Beyond this annual observance, we are committed to uplifting AANHPI voices both within our own teams at IGN and Ziff Davis, and across the broader media landscape.

With the growing visibility and influence of AANHPI creators in film and television—both in the U.S. and globally—we invited members of our AANHPI staff to share their favorite movies and TV shows that highlight authentic Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander storytelling. Below is a curated list of recommendations available to stream in the U.S., spanning genres and platforms. These selections reflect personal favorites, and we hope they inspire you to continue celebrating AANHPI stories all year long.

When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025)

Based on a true story and real-life couple – played by K-pop idol IU and actor Park Bo-gum – from Jeju Island in South Korea, this new Netflix show brings a sweet love story to life throughout chapters of challenges and changes.

“The show is a slow and sweet reminder about the importance and appreciation of family and love.”
– Aimee Carr, Ziff Davis Sr. Manager of Client Services

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Where to Watch:
Netflix

Shaolin Soccer (2001)

Although it's a longer movie clocking in at nearly 3.5 hours, this iconic sports action-comedy is filled with tons of fun special effects with hilarious fight scenes. Shaolin Soccer is a unique combination of kung fu and soccer, and if you're a fan of either of those or just great comedies in general, it's worth adding to your watch list.

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Where to Watch:
Paramount+ | Prime Video | Hulu

Kung Fu Hustle (2004)

Another perfect watch for action-comedy fans, Kung Fu Hustle stars writer-director Stephen Chow who plays Sing, an aspiring gangster trying to be part of the Axe Gang. His fighting tactics and attempts to intimidate lead to a chain of events that will keep you entertained. Check it out on Amazon Prime to rent or buy the English subtitled version.

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Where to Watch:
Prime Video

Perfect Days (2023)

Directed by Wim Wenders, this drama centers on Hirayama, a toilet cleaner in Tokyo whose mundane life reveals hidden depths everywhere. See how his routine is broken with new surprises and how he continues to find beauty in the world. Actor Koji Yakusho won the prestigious Cannes Award for Best Actor for his performance.

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Where to Watch:
Hulu

Kim’s Convenience (2016–2022)

Kim’s Convenience is a delightful family comedy where a Korean-Canadian family navigates the daily life of running a convenience store in downtown Toronto. The show stars Simu Liu (Marvel’s Shang-Chi) as Jung Kim, one of the actor’s first big roles. You can catch all five seasons of the sweet sitcom on Netflix in the U.S. Fun fact: Did you know the series is based on a play? Ins Choi is the writer behind it!

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Where to Watch:
Netflix

Ne Zha (2019)

Ne Zha is an action-packed adventure featuring a strong boy who must learn how to harness his powers, whether for good or for evil. Although the sequel was in U.S. theaters for a couple of months – and shattered global box office records – it is not yet available to stream in the U.S. Stay tuned!

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Where to Watch:
Peacock

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In (2024)

*Directed by Soi Cheung, this neo-noir martial arts film is filled with turf war crime action. Taking place in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Walled City in the 1980s, there’s historic tension that has left the underworld on edge. The tension bursts when a fighter goes against a Triad boss, resulting in what could only be called a bloody and thrilling gang war.*

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Where to Watch:
Prime Video

Rocketry: The Nambi Effect (2022)

The Nambi Effect is a biographical film about Nambi Narayanan, an aerospace engineer at ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) who is accused of espionage after a series of strange events. The movie begins with a present-day interview diving into Narayanan's past and significant moments in his studies and career leading up to the investigation.

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Where to Watch:
Prime Video | Tubi | YouTube TV (Premium)

Reply 1988 (2015)

Reply 1988 is the third installment of the Reply series, a South Korean TV drama. Following not one, not two, not three, not four, but five families who are neighbors in Seoul, the impressive cast brings these characters to life as they look back to what 1988 was like on their street. Actor Park Bo-gum from When Life Gives You Tangerines also stars in this heartfelt show.

“One of my favorite K-drama series!” says Dean Kim, Software Architect from the Ookla team, while Karen Oh from Ziff Davis leadership also says: “It’s the best! I tried the other spin-offs from it (and they are worth watching), but this is still my fave.”

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Where to Watch:
Netflix

Any Studio Ghibli Film

Where to Stream Studio Ghibli movies. The best Studio Ghibli movies offer gorgeous hand-drawn animation and heart-tugging stories, mostly from the imagination of Hayao Miyazaki. The good news is that almost all of 25 Studio Ghibli movies are available to stream online. You can see what the IGN team at large voted as the 10 best Studio Ghibli movies ever.