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Leon Lai

Leon Lai

Actor · Born December 11, 1966 (59) · Beijing, China

Leon Lai Ming (Chinese: 黎明) is a Hong Kong-based actor and Cantopop singer. The media refer to Aaron Kwok Fu-Shing, Jacky Cheung Hok Yau, Andy Lau Tak-Wah and Leon Lai Ming as the Cantopop Four Kings (四大天王).

Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 11, 1966 (59)
From
Beijing, China
Works as
Actor
Titles
17 on MovieCove · 102 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 38 days to Oct 27Down 11% in 30 days

What are Leon Lai's films like?

Across their 14 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Bonds.

Genres

Action10 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 52nd percentile
: browse their Action movies
Comedy2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 61st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Comedy movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 58th 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
Morality
46%
Bonds
25%
Self
13%
Society
8%
Survival
5%
Power
2%
Ideas
2%
Romantic love4 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice4 titles, browse their movies with this themeBetrayal3 titles, browse their movies with this themeAmbition3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeDuty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty3 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 14 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Serious: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their serious movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

A split, not a type: Light 2 · Serious 4 · Dark 8

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

A split, not a type: Grounded 2 · Stylized 4 · Heightened 8

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

Gentle 0 · Charged 5 · Intense 9

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 9 · Whiplash 2

Straight-faced: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their straight-faced movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 11 · Some laughs 2 · Funny 1

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

Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 8 · Relentless 2

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

Casual 3 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 5

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 1 · Affecting 6 · Heavy 7

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

Resolved 10 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 3

Roles they play

12 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 7 of 12 analyzed roles.

Hero
7 of 12
Ally
1 of 12
Shadow
1 of 12
Mentor
1 of 12
Herald
1 of 12
Shapeshifter
1 of 12
Show the 12 roles

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Melancholic
10
Thrilling
6
Warm
2
Absurd
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Bittersweet11 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 3 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet9
  • Tragic4

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 Leon Lai's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 7 of their 17 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (4).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Leon Lai'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

102 credits, 17 with a MovieCove page; 1 appearance as themselves is hidden until asked for.

  • Overseas Security Guard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Actor

  • Overseas Security Guard (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 32 episodes · as Wei Tian

  • Pretty Crazy: Joey Yung Concert Tour (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Ever Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 35 episodes · as Li Zhongyi

  • Monkey King Reloaded (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Producer

  • National Treasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as 乾隆

  • Wine War (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Director · as Willie

  • Golden Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Night Peacock (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Ma Rong

  • 黎明Leon 30th Anniversary Random Love Songs 4D in live 2016演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as 主唱

  • Leon Lai 30th Anniversary Random Love Songs 4D in Live 2016 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Leon Lai

  • Race the World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 12 episodes · Actor

  • The Guest (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Zheng Kai

  • The Secret (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Kaifeng

  • Lady of the Dynasty(2015)

    as Emperor Xuanzong of Tang

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • 星星的密室 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 12 episodes · as 明星关主

  • One Night Surprise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Lu Dahu/Xuexue/Shelly

  • 雷颂德THANK YOU演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • 雷頌德 THANK YOU 演唱會 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    as Actor

  • 黎明 Leon X U 红馆演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Actor

  • Leon Lai Coliseum Concert (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as 主演

  • White Vengeance(2011)

    as Liu Bang

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Frozen(2010)

    as Kit (adult)

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • Fire of Conscience(2010)

    as Man Fong

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Bodyguards and Assassins(2009)

    as Prince Liu Yubai

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • The Founding of a Republic(2009)

    as Cai Tingkai

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Dream Wedding Leon Live Summer 09 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Actor

  • The Magic Aster (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    as 配音

  • Forever Enthralled (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Mei Lanfang

  • An Empress and the Warriors(2008)

    as Duan Lan Quan

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Matrimony (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    as Shen Junchu

  • A Melody Looking (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Director · Actor

  • 无间道正序版 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as 杨锦荣

  • Moonlight in Tokyo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Jun

  • 黎明2005香港红碪经典金曲演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Actor

  • Seven Swords(2005)

    as Yang Yuncong

    Midcredits score: 49th percentile of all films

  • Leaving Me Loving You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    as Dr Zhou Qian

  • Golden Chicken 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Masked Dr. Chow Man Guang

  • Infernal Affairs III(2003)

    as Superintendent Yeung Kam-wing

    Midcredits score: 76th percentile of all films

  • Heroic Duo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Jack Lai

  • Three(2002)

    as Yu Fai (segment "Going Home")

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Three: Going Home (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    as Yu Fai

  • 黎明2001 Leon Live is Live 演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Leon Live is Live 演唱會 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Bullets of Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Sam

  • Everyday is Valentine (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as OK Lai

  • Dream of a Warrior (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Dean

  • Skyline Cruisers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Mac

  • Sausalito (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Mike Lau

  • 黎明：Leon 1999演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as 主唱

  • City of Glass (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Theme Song Performance · as Raphael Hui

  • A Hero Never Dies(1998)

    as Jack

    Midcredits score: 82nd percentile of all films

  • Love Generation Hong Kong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Bill Kay

  • Eighteen Springs (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Shen Shujun

  • Killing Me Tenderly (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Lai Su Kan

  • 1997年香港回归文艺汇演 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Actor

  • God of Gamblers 3: The Early Stage(1996)

    as Ko Chun

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • Comrades: Almost a Love Story(1996)

    as Lai Siu Gwan

    Midcredits score: 99th percentile of all films

  • Out of the Blur (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sang Yat Kooi Sau Sing Chai

  • Fallen Angels(1995)

    as Wong Chi-Ming

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all films

  • Class of Distinction (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 20 episodes · as 祝大保

  • Run (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Lam Man Fai

  • Love and the City (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Wu

  • The Sword of Many Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Wu Fei

  • The Legendary Ranger (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 20 episodes · as 原振侠

  • City Hunter(1993)

    as Kôtetsu / Gundam

    Midcredits score: 57th percentile of all films

  • The Wicked City(1992)

    as Renzaburô Taki

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all films

  • 黎明：一夜倾情演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • Screen Play (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • The Modern Love Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 2 episodes · Actor

  • Gun n' Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Leon

  • With or Without You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Ming

  • Big Little Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 13 episodes · Actor

  • Fun and Fury (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Wai Hon

  • Shogun and Little Kitchen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    as Lin Feng

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

    as Yau Ho Kay

  • The Banquet(1991)

    as Chef

    Midcredits score: 34th percentile of all films

  • Fruit Punch (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    as Ming

  • The Confidence Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Beyond Summer Fever (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Breaking Point (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Show 40 episodes · as Ching Long

  • 宝丽金20周年演唱会 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • The Challenge of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 30 episodes · as 林奕龙

  • Cherished Moments (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 20 episodes · as 张浩然

  • The Mamasan II - Club Girls' Blues (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Song Bird (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Yanky Boy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • 风云时代 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • Hearts, No Flowers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Tsui Ming Fai

  • Missing Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Simon

  • Triumph of A Nation (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Deadly Lovers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • Four Loves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Tony

  • Road To The Throne (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 20 episodes · as Qin ao

  • A Friend In Need (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • One Way Ticket to Bangkok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Mr. Handsome (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Johnny

  • The Foundling's Progress (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    Show 27 episodes · Actor

  • Cadets on the Beat (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • I Do (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Pedestrian

  • 雷頌德 Mark Lui ThankYou Concert 2013 香港紅館演唱會 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • 黎明30週年Random Love Songs 4D in Live 2016演唱會 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

Career shape

Star power in the 99th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 102 titles, 100 of them dated from 1985 to 2026; peak year 1996.

Biggest box office

Lady of the Dynasty (2015)

$21M worldwide

Highest rated

Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996)

Midcredits 99th

Most popular right now

Fallen Angels (1995)

Film career

MilestoneBreakout
19852026

Peak 1996 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Top draw in 4 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.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting101 of 102: 98 only acting, 3 with another role · typical Midcredits score49thDirecting2 of 102: 0 only directing, 2 with another roleProducing1 of 102: 1 only producing, 0 with another roleOther crew1 of 102: 0 only other crew, 1 with another role

102 titles, 3 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 2 of them.

By decade

1980s15 · acting1990s35 · 35 acting · 1 crew2000s26 · 26 acting · 1 crew2010s22 · 21 acting · 2 crew2020s2 · acting

Billing

usually 1st · top billed in 56% of 16 roles
929707

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; the columns are the share of top-billed roles in each era, 5-year spans from the year on the label, merged until each holds at least 5 roles.

How do Leon Lai's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 49th percentile, the median of all 17; across their 14 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 59th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

59thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Approval · how many liked their films

47thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Reach · how many have seen their films

78thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 14

Midcredits score across 17 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up4
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th7
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

8 of their 17 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser4
  • Broadly Agreed3
  • Mixed8

Most divisive · actor

Lady of the Dynasty (2015)

88th percentile spread · 52% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Comrades: Almost a Love Story (1996)

Midcredits 99th · 90% liked

Reviewers score the acting 59/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 73, detractors 40. 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 Leon Lai work with?

People who share at least 2 of Leon Lai's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Tin-Nam Chun shares the most, 3.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles