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Radium Cheung

Radium Cheung

Actor, cinematographer and producer · Born August 4, 1976 (50) · Guangdong, China

Radium Cheung was born in Canton, China. Radium is a director and producer, known for Tangerine, The Sinner and Hightown.

Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 4, 1976 (50)
From
Guangdong, China
Works as
Actor, cinematographer and producer
Titles
49 on MovieCove · 72 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27Down 13% in 30 days

What are Radium Cheung's films like?

Across their 10 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Drama5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies
Comedy3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 53rd percentile
: browse their Comedy movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
36%
Morality
27%
Self
23%
Survival
11%
Society
3%
Friendship5 titles, browse their movies with this themeRedemption3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGuilt2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 2 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 6 · Intense 2

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

A split, not a type: Steady 5 · Shifting 2 · Whiplash 2

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 5 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 2

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 6 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 2

Engaged: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their engaged movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

A split, not a type: Casual 4 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 2

Open-ended: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their open-ended movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

A split, not a type: Resolved 4 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
7
Melancholic
5
Bittersweet
3
Contemplative
3
Dread
3
Other
8

How their films linger

Bittersweet4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 5 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous5

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Radium Cheung's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 33 of their 49 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Radium Cheung's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

72 credits, 49 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Atonement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Cinematographer

  • Dexter: Resurrection(2025)

    Show 2 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all shows

  • American Rust(2021)

    Show 2 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • Hightown(2020)

    Show 1 episode · Director

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

  • Tomorrow is Another Day (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Cinematographer

  • The Sinner(2017)

    Show 10 episodes · Director · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all shows

  • Never Here(2017)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • The Blacklist: Redemption(2017)

    Show 1 episode · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all shows

  • The Drowning(2016)

    Cinematographer · Producer

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all films

  • Blood Stripe(2016)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 58th percentile of all films

  • Tangerine(2015)

    Camera Operator · Cinematographer · Co-Producer

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • Revenge of the Green Dragons(2014)

    Additional Photography

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Learning to Drive(2014)

    "B" Camera Operator · Second Unit Director of Photography

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films

  • Loitering with Intent(2014)

    Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • All Is Lost(2013)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 78th percentile of all films

  • American Dreams in China(2013)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • The Cherokee Word for Water(2013)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • The Americans(2013)

    Show 4 episodes · Cinematographer

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • Starlet(2012)

    Cinematographer · Co-Producer

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • Remembrance(2011)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Margin Call(2011)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 86th percentile of all films

  • Jumping the Broom(2011)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • Almost Perfect(2011)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 32nd percentile of all films

  • Silent House(2011)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all films

  • Choose(2011)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Blue Valentine(2010)

    Gaffer

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • Rabbit Hole(2010)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Job(2009)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • A Secret Promise(2011)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 23rd percentile of all films

  • The Winning Season(2009)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all films

  • Cadillac Records(2008)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • I Sell the Dead(2008)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • The Leap Years (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Gaffer

  • West 32nd (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Camera Operator

  • Jaan-E-Mann (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Camera Operator

  • Learn to Dance Like a Princess! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Gaffer

  • Stay(2005)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Junebug(2005)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • State Property: Blood on the Streets(2005)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • The Cookout(2004)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films

  • Godsend(2004)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Mail Order Bride (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Camera Operator

  • Red Betsy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Camera Operator

  • Dirt (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Camera Operator

  • Shelter Island (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Camera Operator

  • It's All About Love(2003)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Public Toilet (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Producer

  • Swimfan(2002)

    Camera Operator · Electrician

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Beer Goggles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Assistant Camera · Electrician · Grip · as Long-Hair Squeegeeing

  • Get Well Soon(2001)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV(2000)

    Stunts

    Midcredits score: 44th percentile of all films

  • The Business of Strangers(2001)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Little Shop of Erotica (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Editor

  • Manhattan Midnight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Camera Operator

  • Way Off Broadway(2001)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • Birds of Passage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Assistant Director

  • Airboss IV: The X Factor(2000)

    as Hugie

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Lisa Picard Is Famous(2000)

    Camera Operator

    Midcredits score: 25th percentile of all films

  • Arrangement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Camera Operator

  • Hit and Runway(1999)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Thanks for Your Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Big Bullet(1996)

    as Thug

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • Tri-Star(1996)

    as Church Guitarist

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Back to Roots (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • A Touch of Evil (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Actor

  • Mr. Sardine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Fearless Match (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • I Have a Date with Spring(1994)

    Actor

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • Love on Delivery(1994)

    as Elite Center's Student

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • The Underground Banker(1994)

    as Neighborhood rascal

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Bachelor Men (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • She Gets It from Me (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Cinematographer

Career shape

A full career of 72 titles, 71 of them dated from 1993 to 2025.

Biggest box office

Tangerine (2015)

$851K worldwide

Highest rated

Dexter: Resurrection (2025)

Midcredits 99th

Film career

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting14 of 72: 13 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score54thDirecting3 of 72: 2 only directing, 1 with another roleProducing5 of 72: 3 only producing, 2 with another roleCinematography12 of 72: 8 only cinematography, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score83rdEditing1 of 72: 1 only editing, 0 with another roleOther crew43 of 72: 40 only other crew, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score44th

72 titles, 5 with more than one role — other crew and acting overlap on 1 of them.

By decade

1990s13 · 12 acting · 1 crew2000s31 · 2 acting · 30 crew2010s23 · crew2020s4 · crew

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Radium Cheung's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 43; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 49th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

49thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

58thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 49 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up16
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th9
  • Below 25th15

Shape of the crowd

22 of their 49 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Universally Panned1
  • Loved with Detractors1
  • Divisive1
  • Cult Classic4
  • Crowd Pleaser22
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

Airboss IV: The X Factor (2000)

81st percentile spread · 58% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · cinematographer

Dexter: Resurrection (2025)

Midcredits 99th · 96% liked

Reviewers score the acting 71/100 in their films, across 9 reviewed titles; fans 82, detractors 47. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is Radium Cheung's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 4 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Violence & Gore3 titlesmedian 37 · moderateMedian of all films: 44
Sex & Nudity4 titlesmedian 57 · moderateMedian of all films: 32
Profanity3 titlesmedian 88 · severeMedian of all films: 36
Alcohol & Drugs3 titlesmedian 68 · intenseMedian of all films: 33

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does Radium Cheung work with?

People who share at least 2 of Radium Cheung's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sean Baker shares the most, 2.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Producers