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Yong You

Yong You

Actor · Born December 13, 1963 (62) · Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China

Chinese actor. He enrolled in the Xi'an Drama School (西安话剧院) in 1979 and was joined the Shanghai Theatre Academy in 1984. Upon graduation in 1988, he acted in his first film, Obsession, marking the start of his career. He is best known for his roles as policemen or military officers in many films and television series he acted in.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
December 13, 1963 (62)
From
Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, China
Works as
Actor
Titles
15 on MovieCove · 106 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 27Up 34% in 30 days

What are Yong You's films like?

Across their 11 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Morality and Power.

Genres

Action5 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 88th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Action movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 29th percentile
: 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
41%
Power
23%
Survival
12%
Self
11%
Bonds
9%
Society
3%
Power3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeLoyalty2 titles, browse their movies with this themeSacrifice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeWar2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

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

Grounded 2 · Stylized 5 · Heightened 2

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

A split, not a type: Gentle 1 · Charged 3 · Intense 5

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

Steady 3 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

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

Straight-faced 6 · 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 2 · Even-paced 5 · 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 2 · Engaged 5 · Full focus 2

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

Resolved 8 · Open-ended 0 · Ambiguous 1

Roles they play

1 analyzed role

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
10
Thrilling
5
Melancholic
4
Absurd
2
Contemplative
2
Other
4

How their films linger

Bittersweet5 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteRousing4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteCathartic3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy1
  • Bittersweet7
  • Ambiguous3

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 Yong You's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 11 of their 15 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (5).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Yong You'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

106 credits, 15 with a MovieCove page.

  • Swords Into Plowshares (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    Show 2 episodes · as Qian Yuanguan

  • Sword Rose (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 32 episodes · as Yin Jiansheng

  • The Lost National Treasure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2025)

    Show 36 episodes · as Qi Youliang

  • Escape from the Trilateral Slopes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 21 episodes · as Shen Jiandong

  • Judge Dee's Mystery(2024)

    Show 33 episodes · as Hong Liang

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all shows

  • A Soldier's Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2024)

    Show 24 episodes · as Ma Peizhong

  • Ocean Rescue (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)

    Actor

  • Bright Future (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Show 24 episodes · as Old Qiu

  • Fearless (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    Actor

  • Break Through the Darkness (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2021)

    as Director Xia

  • Minning Town(2021)

    Show 23 episodes · as Li Dayou

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • People's Justice (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 43 episodes · as 袁宏伟

  • Qin Dynasty Epic(2020)

    Show 78 episodes · as 王翦

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all shows

  • The Stage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2020)

    Show 33 episodes · as 刁大军

  • Caught in Time(2020)

    as Director Lu

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all films

  • Stop! Thieves (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    as Son-in-law

  • Homeland (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 50 episodes · as Brigadier General Song

  • The 40th Anniversary of Chinese Film Since China's Reform and Opening-Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • The Taste of Apple (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)

    as You Shuangniu

  • The Conformist (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Double Thorn (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 42 episodes · as Wu Jinyuan

  • 铁血军歌 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Show 36 episodes · Actor

  • Innocent (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    Actor

  • The Story of Furong (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 38 episodes · as 木明正

  • 后海不是海 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • The Ordinary World (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    Show 56 episodes · as Tian Fujun

  • 双生花 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • Drug Case On Mekong River 13 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 34 episodes · as LiLa Kan / 坎里拉

  • 西遊記粵語版 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 45 episodes · as 宝象国王

  • A Servant of Two Masters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    Show 43 episodes · as Meng Laicai

  • 孙子大传 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 35 episodes · as He Lv

  • Legend of Chu and Han (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 80 episodes · as 雍齿

  • 成长 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 30 episodes · Actor

  • 战火兵魂 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 35 episodes · Actor

  • Bright Sun and a Gentle Breeze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    Show 35 episodes · as Liu Yunshi

  • Hsue-shen Tsien(2012)

    as Minister Lu

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films

  • 浴血玫瑰 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • 巅峰时代 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Twin of Brothers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 38 episodes · as 宇文化及

  • Under the Influence (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Actor

  • 侦察记 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as 陈森

  • The Doctors (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Show 33 episodes · Actor

  • The Qin Empire (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 78 episodes · as 庞涓 · as 王翦

  • The Founding of a Republic(2009)

    as Bai Chongxi

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Cang Hai (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 48 episodes · Actor

  • Red Cliff II(2009)

    as Liu Bei

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films

  • 虎山行 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2009)

    Show 35 episodes · as 姜铁山

  • The Underdog Knight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Capt Jiang

  • 谁是我爸爸 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Red Cliff(2008)

    as Liu Bei

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • 红日 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 35 episodes · as 沈振新

  • Linger(2008)

    as Bull

    Midcredits score: 11th percentile of all films

  • Triangle(2007)

    as Policeman

    Midcredits score: 55th percentile of all films

  • 血色玫瑰 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)

    Show 26 episodes · Actor

  • 越王勾践 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    Show 41 episodes · as 夫差

  • Election 2(2006)

    as Mr. Xi

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all films

  • Election(2005)

    as China Police Captain

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all films

  • 我们的父亲 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Jian Lin Tian Xia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    Show 40 episodes · as 业牧人

  • A World Without Thieves(2004)

    as Thief No. 2

    Midcredits score: 88th percentile of all films

  • 残剑震江湖 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 30 episodes · as 许精忠

  • 十天十夜 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Ripples Across Stagnant Water (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Actor

  • Breaking News(2004)

    as Cheung Chun

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • 非常道 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 20 episodes · as 陈雄

  • 大宋惊世传奇 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2004)

    Show 36 episodes · Actor

  • 立案侦查 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 20 episodes · as 队长

  • The Legend of the Condor Heroes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 42 episodes · as 欧阳锋

  • Love for All Seasons (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    as Tiger's PRC Employee

  • Desire To Upgrade (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 20 episodes · as 贺云鹏

  • 干部 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 20 episodes · as Xiang Damin

  • 王中王 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2002)

    Show 25 episodes · as 窦开源

  • Pure Sentiment (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • 大法官 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 28 episodes · as Yang Tieru

  • Fatal Relations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 24 episodes · as Wei Zhongzheng

  • 天地良心 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 28 episodes · Actor

  • 兼并 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • 吕布与貂蝉 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Show 35 episodes · as Li Zhang / 张力

  • Never Close the Eye (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 27 episodes · as 李春强

  • A Hero's Dream (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 31 episodes · as Mao Yue

  • Crash Landing (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Actor

  • 堆积情感 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 21 episodes · Actor

  • Dream House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • 惊天大劫案 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 16 episodes · Actor

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

    Show 20 episodes · Actor

  • Dragon Town Story (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Li Qing Yang

  • Keep Cool(1997)

    as Restaurant Customer

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all films

  • 大家族 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 25 episodes · Actor

  • The Sun Has Ears (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Actor

  • Peaceful Years (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 23 episodes · as Zhang Da Jun

  • 中国机长 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 20 episodes · as Zheng Han

  • 太阳有耳 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as 潘好

  • 血色婚恋 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    Show 16 episodes · as 沈子强

  • Don't Be Young (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Actor

  • Seahorse Dance Hall (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Show 40 episodes · Actor

  • The Vanished Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • 龙虎群英 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Troublesome Family (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Actor

  • 皇城根儿 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 30 episodes · as 大力

  • 风华绝代 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 41 episodes · as Qin Shaogang

  • Peking Duck Restaurant (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as 华英奎

  • A Death Of An Inspector (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • The Deep Conservatory Garden (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    Actor

  • The Rebirth of a King (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show Actor

  • 刑警之猎杀独狼 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Actor

  • 落差 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Show 20 episodes · as 左树彬

Career shape

Star power in the 92nd percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 106 titles, 103 of them dated from 1989 to 2026; peak year 2008.

Biggest box office

Red Cliff (2008)

$130M worldwide

Highest rated

Red Cliff II (2009)

Midcredits 93rd

Most popular right now

Qin Dynasty Epic (2020)

Film career

19892026

Peak 2008 · fewer prominent film roles lately. 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.

  • 1997Screen debut· Keep Cool
  • 2008Career best· Red Cliff

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting106 of 106: 106 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score74th

By decade

1980s2 · acting1990s19 · acting2000s40 · acting2010s27 · acting2020s15 · acting

Billing

usually 9th · top billed in 0% of 10 roles
9707

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 Yong You's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 81st percentile, the median of all 12; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 77th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

77thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

68thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

67thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 15 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up7
  • 50th to 74th4
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th2

Shape of the crowd

7 of their 15 titles are Crowd Pleasers.

  • Universally Loved2
  • Crowd Pleaser7
  • Broadly Agreed2
  • Mixed4

Most divisive · actor

The Founding of a Republic (2009)

86th percentile spread · 39% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Minning Town (2021)

Midcredits 98th · 93% liked

Reviewers score the acting 62/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 71, detractors 41. 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 Yong You work with?

People who share at least 2 of Yong You's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Sanping Han shares the most, 4.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Cinematographers and editors

Producers