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For fans of John Woo: what to watch, read & play next

Cross-media picks for John Woo fans — films, series, games and books in the same vein.

John Woo films are anchored in action, loyalty under pressure, and protagonists forced into violence by circumstance or betrayal. The picks here share that territory — crooked systems that push good people sideways, partners torn apart by crime or war, and revenge that moves at speed. Whether it is Stranglehold, which continues the world of Hard Boiled, or the thriller prose of Requiem for an Assassin, the common thread is high stakes and personal cost.

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Frequently asked

What should I watch if I like John Woo films?

Start with the action films and TV series here — titles like Brotherhood and Striking Rescue share the blend of loyalty under pressure and revenge-driven action that fans of Woo's work tend to gravitate towards.

Are there games for John Woo fans?

Yes — Stranglehold is the most direct fit, explicitly continuing the story of Hard Boiled. DTR: Retribution and No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle also deliver stylised, over-the-top action gameplay.

Are there books for John Woo fans?

Thriller readers should try Requiem for an Assassin or Point of Impact — both centre on elite killers being pulled back into violence against their will, with loyalty and personal cost at the heart of each story.

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