What is Hou Hsiao-hsien's latest movie?

Hou Hsiao-hsien's most recent film is "Beautified Realism: The Making of 'Flowers of Shanghai'" (2021).

Is Hou Hsiao-hsien a good actor?

Hou Hsiao-hsien has an average audience rating of 5.6/10 across 25 films on movieMx, with standout performances in I Love Mary, Beautified Realism: The Making of 'Flowers of Shanghai', Keep Rolling.

Hou Hsiao-hsien

Q: What is the best movie of Hou Hsiao-hsien?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Hou Hsiao-hsien is "I Love Mary" with a rating of 10.0/10.

Directing

Updated: May 10, 2026

25Total Films

10.0 Highest Rated

Born: Apr 8, 1947

Birth Place: Mei County, Guangdong, China

About Hou Hsiao-hsien

Hou Hsiao-hsien (Chinese: 侯孝賢; pinyin: Hóu Xiàoxián) (born April 8, 1947) is a retired award-winning film director and a leading figure of Taiwan's New Wave cinema movement.

Hou Hsiao-hsien Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Hou Hsiao-hsien reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Hou Hsiao-hsien's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 60% of Hou Hsiao-hsien's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains I Love Mary, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Hou Hsiao-hsien Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Hou Hsiao-hsien's career based on audience ratings.

★10.0

I Love Mary:

I Love Mary

1988

★8.0

Beautified Realism: The Making of 'Flowers of Shanghai' (2021) movie poster

★8.0

Beautified Realism: The Making of 'Flowers of Shanghai': A new documentary by Daniel Raim and Eugene Suen on the making of "Flowers of Shanghai," featuring behind-the-scenes foo

Beautified Realism: The Making of 'Flowers of Shanghai'

2021•Documentary

★8.0

★8.0

Keep Rolling: One of Hong Kong's most influential filmmakers, Ann Hui, becomes a “star” for the first time in Man Lim-chung's director

Keep Rolling

2020•Documentary

★7.9

HHH: A Portrait of Hou Hsiao-Hsien (1999) movie poster

★7.9

HHH: A Portrait of Hou Hsiao-Hsien: Entry on Taiwanese new-wave filmmaker Hou Hsiao-Hsien for French television's "Cinéma, de notre temps" series, directed

HHH: A Portrait of Hou Hsiao-Hsien

1999•Documentary

★7.5

That Day, on the Beach (1983) movie poster

★7.5

That Day, on the Beach: Two friends who haven't seen each other for thirteen years reunite. One is a successful concert pianist just back from a

That Day, on the Beach

1983•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Hou Hsiao-hsien has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2021	Beautified Realism: The Making of 'Flowers of Shanghai'	Self - archival	Super Hit	Similar →
2020	Keep Rolling	-	Super Hit	Similar →
2016	Dragon Girls!	Himself	Hit	Similar →
2016	The Moment: Fifty Years of Golden Horse	Self	Flop	Similar →
2014	Flowers of Taipei: Taiwan New Cinema	Self	Hit	Similar →
2013	Past Present	Self	Average	Similar →
2012	A Special Day	Self	Average	Similar →
2010	I Wish I Knew	Self	Hit	Similar →
2009	Let the Wind Carry Me	Self	Hit	Similar →
2008	In the Golden Age of Chinese Craftsmanship	Voice	Flop	Similar →
2008	My Father Was a Red Balloon: Albert Lamorisse's Life Story	Self	Flop	Similar →
2007	Hou Hsiao-Hsien Master Class	Himself	Flop	Similar →
2004	Métro Lumière	Self	Hit	Similar →
2002	Our Time, Our Story	Self	Average	Similar →
1999	HHH: A Portrait of Hou Hsiao-Hsien	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1998	Yang ± Yin: Gender in Chinese Cinema	Self	Flop	Similar →
1993	Talking with Ozu	Self	Hit	Similar →
1993	When Cinema Reflects the Times: Hou Hsiao-Hsien and Edward Yang	Self	Hit	Similar →
1990	Sunless Days	-	Hit	Similar →
1988	I Love Mary	-	Super Hit	Similar →
1986	Soul	Boy-Boy	Flop	Similar →
1985	Taipei Story	Lung	Hit	Similar →
1984	The Bike & I	-	Flop	Similar →
1983	The Boys from Fengkuei	Arong's Sister's Boyfriend	Hit	Similar →
1983	That Day, on the Beach	Ah Cai's Executive	Super Hit	Similar →

Hou Hsiao-hsien - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Hou Hsiao-hsien?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Hou Hsiao-hsien is "I Love Mary" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Hou Hsiao-hsien acted in?

Hou Hsiao-hsien has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Hou Hsiao-hsien?

Other notable films include "Beautified Realism: The Making of 'Flowers of Shanghai'", "Keep Rolling", and "HHH: A Portrait of Hou Hsiao-Hsien".