The Best Philip Tan Movies, Ranked
20 credits from 1983 to 2017, ranked by the Movie Echo Score — a blend of critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. The biggest box office hit is Tango & Cash (1989) with $63.4M worldwide. Below: the best films by genre and by decade, the most awarded and the newest releases.
Biggest Philip Tan Box Office Hits
Philip Tan's films have made $72.7M worldwide in total. Tango & Cash (1989) is the biggest hit at $63.4M, ahead of Surf Ninjas (1993) ($4.92M). Lifetime grosses, with each film's domestic share.
The Best Philip Tan Movie in Every Genre
The best-rated film in each genre Philip Tan has worked in, the genres with the most films first. Action leads with 6 films, and Tango & Cash (1989) is the pick of them.
The Best Philip Tan Movie of Each Decade
One pick per decade of Philip Tan's career, newest decade first: the best-rated film of each ten years, from 1980s to 2000s.
The Latest Philip Tan Movies
The most recent films Philip Tan is credited on, newest first — starting with Empire of the Sharks (2017). Open any of them for the cast, ratings, box office and where to watch.
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Empire of the Sharks 2017 · Thelonious -
Teleios 2016 · Crewman Dang -
Confessions of an Action Star 2005 · Bruce Rhee -
Wake of Death 2004 · Han -
Timecop 2: The Berlin Decision 2003 · Chinese Waiter -
Extreme Honor 2001 · Chinese Businessman -
Perfect Assassins 1998 · Sensei Assassin -
City of Industry 1997 · Jimmie -
Bloodsport II 1996 · John -
Deadly Target 1994 · Han -
Surf Ninjas 1993 · Captain Ming -
Mission of Justice 1992 · Drug Dealer #2
The Best Philip Tan Movies: Questions & Answers
The best-rated, highest-grossing, most awarded and newest Philip Tan films, answered from the rankings on this page.
What is the highest-grossing Philip Tan movie?
Tango & Cash (1989) made the most at the box office, with $63.4M worldwide, followed by Surf Ninjas (1993) with $4.92M. Together, Philip Tan's films with box office figures have made $72.7M.
What is the best Philip Tan action movie?
Tango & Cash (1989) is the best-rated of Philip Tan's action films. In other genres: City of Industry (thriller), Showdown in Little Tokyo (crime) and Surf Ninjas (adventure).
What is the newest Philip Tan movie?
The newest film on Philip Tan's filmography is Empire of the Sharks (2017), with Philip Tan as Thelonious.
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