10 Shows Like Jean-Claude Van Johnson (2016)

Description: As JCVD plays with his own martial arts movie legacy, this film represents the authentic article that established Van Damme's screen persona - complete with tournament fighting and dramatic splits.

Fact: Based on Frank Dux's allegedly exaggerated life story. Van Damme broke his nose during filming. The film's success spawned multiple unauthorized sequels.

Description: JCVD's series winks at his tendency to play dual roles, which this film takes seriously with twin brothers seeking revenge - showcasing the actor's physicality that the show later parodies.

Fact: Van Damme performed as both characters in single takes using split-screen. The twins' different fighting styles were Van Damme's idea. Shot in Hong Kong during peak action cinema era.

Description: Similar to 'Jean-Claude Van Johnson' in its blend of action and dark humor, 'The Last Boy Scout' features a washed-up protagonist navigating a dangerous world with wit and physical prowess. Both films satirize the action genre while delivering thrilling sequences.

Fact: Written by Shane Black, known for his sharp dialogue and action-comedy style. Bruce Willis' character was originally written for a younger actor, but his performance redefined the role. The film's violent content caused controversy upon release.

Description: Similar to JCVD's parody of 90s action tropes, this series embodies the earnest martial arts-infused law enforcement dramas of the era that Van Johnson satirizes.

Fact: Chuck Norris performed all his own stunts. The famous roundhouse kick became his signature move. Episodes often ended with moral lessons about drugs or violence.

Description: John Woo's American debut shares JCVD's blend of stylish action and slight camp, featuring Van Damme in one of his most physically demanding roles that the series later references.

Fact: Woo's signature slow-motion doves appear. The film was heavily edited for violence. Features one of cinema's longest motorcycle jumps at 135 feet.

Description: Like JCVD playing with his sci-fi action past, this film represents Van Damme's successful venture into genre-blending that the series affectionately mocks while honoring.

Fact: Highest-grossing Van Damme film at $101 million. Time travel paradoxes were carefully plotted. The split-kick through glass was achieved with reverse filming.

Description: Shares JCVD's parody of spy tropes while delivering legitimate action thrills. Both feature protagonists leading double lives with comedic domestic situations contrasting with high-stakes missions.

Fact: The Harrier jet sequence cost $3 million alone. Jamie Lee Curtis did her own striptease scene in one take. At $100 million, it was the most expensive film ever made at the time.

Description: Mirrors JCVD's blend of physical comedy with intense action, featuring a charismatic lead (The Rock) in an exaggerated adventure scenario that doesn't take itself too seriously.

Fact: Arnold Schwarzenegger's cameo was his last role before becoming governor. The film's original title was 'Helldorado'. Director Peter Berg used documentary-style camerawork for action scenes.

Description: Like 'Jean-Claude Van Johnson', this film combines over-the-top action with self-aware humor, featuring a team of skilled operatives in absurd missions. Both properties embrace their ridiculous premises while delivering genuine excitement.

Fact: Liam Neeson performed most of his own stunts. The tank-flying sequence took 6 months to plan and execute. Quentin Jackson (B.A. Baracus) actually broke his nose during filming.

Description: Like JCVD's self-referential humor about aging action stars, this film knowingly assembles 80s/90s action icons for meta-commentary on the genre while delivering brutal fight choreography.

Fact: Sylvester Stallone broke his neck during filming. Mickey Rourke's monologue was completely improvised. Dolph Lundgren holds a real chemical engineering degree from MIT.