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Michael Hui

Michael Hui

Actor, writer and director, also producer · Born September 3, 1942 (84) · Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

Michael Hui Koon-man (Chinese: 許冠文) is a Hong Kong film comedian, scriptwriter and director. He is the eldest of the Hui brothers (together with Ricky and Sam Hui) who remain three of the most prominent figures in Hong Kong entertainment circle. Michael Hui is considered by many critics to be the foremost comedian in the Hong Kong film industry before Stephen Chow Sing-chi.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
September 3, 1942 (84)
From
Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
Works as
Actor, writer and director, also producer
Titles
13 on MovieCove · 50 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 156 days to Oct 27

What are Michael Hui's films like?

Across their 12 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Morality.

Genres

Comedy7 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 75th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Action2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 68th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 74th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama 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
29%
Morality
17%
Society
15%
Survival
12%
Self
10%
Ideas
8%
Power
7%
Family bonds2 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTradition vs change2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLegacy2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 12 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 8 · Serious 3 · Dark 1

Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 6 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 2

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

Gentle 3 · Charged 6 · Intense 3

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

A split, not a type: Steady 6 · Shifting 4 · 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 4 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 6

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 5 · Relentless 1

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

Casual 6 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 0

Affecting: How much it costs you emotionally; whether you need recovery time. Browse their affecting movies.
Demand · Emotional cost
easyheavy

A split, not a type: Easy watch 6 · Affecting 3 · Heavy 3

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

7 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 7 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 7
Trickster
1 of 7
Ally
1 of 7
Mentor
1 of 7
Threshold guardian
1 of 7
Show the 7 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Warm
5
Joyful
5
Absurd
5
Bittersweet
3
Tense
3
Other
7

How their films linger

Feel-good6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteWistful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy7
  • Bittersweet4
  • Ambiguous1

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 Michael Hui's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 3 of their 13 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (3).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Michael Hui'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

50 credits, 13 with a MovieCove page; 6 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • The Snowball on a Sunny Day(2026)

    as Grandpa

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all films

  • 破·地獄：感恩特别版 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    as 郭文

  • The Prosecutor(2024)

    as Judge George Hui

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films

  • The Last Dance(2024)

    as Man Kwok

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Dayo Wong X Michael Hui in Conversation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Actor

  • Where the Wind Blows(2022)

    as George Lee

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • All U Need Is Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as President of Grande Hotel

  • Agent Mr. Chan(2018)

    as Wedding Staff

    Midcredits score: 14th percentile of all films

  • Godspeed(2016)

    as Old Hui

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Hui's Comedy: A Look Back Featurette (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • Sze U Tonight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 32 episodes · Actor

  • Delete My Love(2014)

    as Rich Ma

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • 許冠文棟篤笑《男女戰爭》加料版 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • The Bounty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Angry Bull

  • Deal or No Deal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Rob-B-Hood(2006)

    as Landlord

    Midcredits score: 69th percentile of all films

  • Be My Guest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Three of a Kind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Dragon Lone

  • Fantasia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Grand Wizard

  • Funny Business (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Fuk Ching

  • Chinese Box(1997)

    as Chang

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • The World of Treasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Jue Gung

  • Always on My Mind (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Chang Yau Wai

  • Hero of the Beggars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ma Wai

  • The Magic Touch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Director · Producer · Writer · as Hui Wai Tak

  • 梅艷芳飛越舞台十載情 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Raid (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Story

  • Front Page (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Producer · Writer · as Hui

  • Celebrity Talk Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 1 episode · as 许冠文

  • Mr. Coconut (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Screenplay · as Ngan Kwai-Nam

  • Chicken and Duck Talk(1988)

    Producer · Screenplay · as Ah Hui

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all films

  • Inspector Chocolate (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Producer · Writer · as Insp. Chu Goo Lik

  • Happy Din Don (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Director · Writer · as Fat

  • Mr. Boo Meets Pom Pom (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Mr. Boo

  • Teppanyaki (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    Director · Screenplay · as Johnny Huang / Johnny Wong

  • The Trail (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    Producer · Writer

  • The Cannonball Run(1981)

    as Subaru Driver #2

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Security Unlimited(1981)

    Director · Story · Writer · as Captain Chow Sai Cheong

    Midcredits score: 79th percentile of all films

  • The Contract (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1978)

    Director · Writer · as Sit Chi Man

  • The Private Eyes(1976)

    Director · Writer · as Wong Yuk-see

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • The Last Message (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1975)

    Director · Writer · as Ah Tim

  • Games Gamblers Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Director · Writer · as Man

  • Sinful Confession (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Jimmy Fang/Dr Ng/Jiang Lang

  • Scandal (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    as Zhen Ming / Governor

  • The Happiest Moment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    as Ren Letien/Chief Supt/Md Fuyu/Xiao Liu

  • HK '73 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1973)

    Show 104 episodes · Actor

  • The Warlord (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1972)

    as Marshal Pang Ta Fu/Han Ta Fu

  • The Hui Brothers Show (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)

    Show 52 episodes · as Host

  • 1971 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • Raging Havoc (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 95th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 50 titles, 48 of them dated from 1971 to 2026; peak year 2024.

Biggest box office

Rob-B-Hood (2006)

$22M worldwide

Highest rated

The Last Dance (2024)

Midcredits 96th

Most popular right now

Rob-B-Hood (2006)

Film career

19712026

Peak 2024 · their film career is on the way up. Top draw in 2 MovieCove titles. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

  • 1976Screen debut· The Private Eyes
  • 1976First top-billed film· The Private Eyes
  • 2016Career best· Godspeed

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting48 of 50: 36 only acting, 12 with another role · typical Midcredits score67thDirecting8 of 50: 0 only directing, 8 with another roleWriting14 of 50: 1 only writing, 13 with another roleProducing4 of 50: 0 only producing, 4 with another role

50 titles, 13 with more than one role — acting and writing overlap on 12 of them.

By decade

1970s10 · 10 acting · 4 crew1980s10 · 9 acting · 7 crew1990s8 · 7 acting · 3 crew2000s6 · acting2010s7 · acting2020s7 · acting

Billing

usually 3rd · top billed in 44% of 9 roles

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. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Michael Hui's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 67th percentile, the median of all 13; across their 12 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 73rd percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

73rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Approval · how many liked their films

69thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Reach · how many have seen their films

56thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 12

Midcredits score across 13 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up5
  • 50th to 74th5
  • 25th to 49th1
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

9 of their 13 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved1
  • Crowd Pleaser9
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed2

Most divisive · actor

Delete My Love (2014)

61st percentile spread · 43% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

The Last Dance (2024)

Midcredits 96th · 86% liked

Reviewers score the acting 76/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 80, detractors 44. 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.

Who does Michael Hui work with?

People who share at least 2 of Michael Hui's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Ricky Hui shares the most, 3.

Actors

Editors

Producers