12 Movies Starring Aaron Kwok

2000 AD

2000 AD

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2000-02-03

Languages:

English, Mandarin, Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong, Singapore

Runtime:

109 min

Rated:

TV-14

IMDB Ratings:

(545 Reviews)

Director:

Gordon Chan

Cast:

Writer:

Gordon Chan (story)

Stu Zicherman (story)

Stu Zicherman (screenplay)

Gordon Chan (screenplay)

San San Ng (script supervisor)

Fullplot:

The Y2K Bug. Real Warfare vs Electronic Gaming. Peter Tong, a carefree Hong Kong youngster, finds himself drawn into the web of a deadly espionage conspiracy. A clandestine organization schemes to use the Y2K Bug to cause mayhem throughout Asia. To survive, Peter has to call on reserves of courage and stamina he has never needed before.

China Strike Force

China Strike Force

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2001-07-17

Languages:

Mandarin, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

103 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

5.3 (1469 Reviews)

Director:

Stanley Tong

Genres:

Action

Cast:

Writer:

Stanley Tong

Steven Whitney

Fullplot:

A young Chinese Security Officer, Darren, is called for Team 808, which fights against the smuggling of drugs and corruption. Noriko, a Japanese Interpol officer, collaborates with Darren for the destruction of a large international drug cartel. At the same time, a senior government officer's daughter is suspected of corruption.

Throw Down

Throw Down

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2004-07-08

Languages:

Cantonese, English, Japanese

Countries:

Hong Kong, China

Runtime:

95 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (995 Reviews)

Director:

Johnnie To

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Nai-Hoi Yau

Tin-Shing Yip

Kin-Yee Au

Fullplot:

A former judo champion quits the tournament cirucit and runs a nightclub. However, when a new challenger appears as well as an old rival and a judo master in need of reviving his school, the young man must go back in training and prepare for the ultimate challenge.

Divergence

Divergence

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2005-04-28

Languages:

Cantonese, Mandarin, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

101 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

(947 Reviews)

Director:

Benny Chan

Genres:

ActionCrime

Fullplot:

This thriller has Suen chasing some gangsters around Hong Kong. One of his key witnesses is assassinated after being extradited from Canada and that puts an end to the prosecution's case. Meanwhile, Suen is still struggling with his girlfriends disappearance 10 years ago. A pair of assassins fill out the third plot chain. The gangsters, Suen, and the assassins intersect often as they try to solve the crimes and find out what happened to Suen's girlfriend.

After This Our Exile

After This Our Exile

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2006-11-30

Languages:

Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

121 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (723 Reviews)

Director:

Patrick Tam

Genres:

Drama

Cast:

Writer:

Kai-Leong Tian (screenplay)

Patrick Tam (screenplay)

Fullplot:

After his mother flees the family home, a son turns to thieving in order to support his father, an abusive sort who is addicted to gambling.

The Detective

The Detective

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2007-09-25

Languages:

Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

109 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (933 Reviews)

Director:

Oxide Pang Chun

Cast:

Writer:

Oxide Pang Chun

Thomas Pang

Fullplot:

A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.

Storm Warriors

Storm Warriors

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-12-17

Languages:

Cantonese, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

111 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

5.2 (1353 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Wing-Shing Ma (story)

Fullplot:

Based on the comic book series "Fung Wan" and directed by The Pang Brothers comes the incredible story of two friends, Wind and Cloud, who find themselves up against a very powerful warlord intending to invade their country. In order to protect their land these two friends seek the help of the all-powerful master. Through extensive training Wind and Cloud expose themselves to the "evil" ways to increase their powers of element. When the intensive battle begins their friendship will be tested when one finds it hard to be righteous and easy to be evil.

Empire of Silver

Empire of Silver

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2011-06-02

Languages:

Mandarin, English

Countries:

China, Taiwan, Hong Kong

Runtime:

113 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.1 (615 Reviews)

Director:

Christina Yao

Cast:

Writer:

Christina Yao

Cheng Yi (book)

Fullplot:

Based on historical events, a saga of China's 'Wall Street' over a century ago. A young man must decide whether to follow his father's path or find his own when he is obligated to assume the role of heir to a banking empire.

Murderer

Murderer

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2009-07-09

Languages:

Cantonese, English

Countries:

Hong Kong, USA

Runtime:

120 min

IMDB Ratings:

5.3 (511 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Roy Hin Yeung Chow (screenplay)

Chi-long To (screenplay)

Fullplot:

A Hong Kong-set mystery centered on a detective who has been framed for a series of gruesome murders.

The Monkey King

The Monkey King

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2016-02-08

Languages:

Mandarin

Countries:

China, Hong Kong

Runtime:

119 min

IMDB Ratings:

4.7 (2515 Reviews)

Director:

Pou-Soi Cheang

Cast:

Writer:

Kam-Yuen Szeto

Edmond Wong

Fullplot:

Sun Wukong, (The Monkey King) is a monkey born from a heavenly stone who acquires supernatural powers. After rebelling against heaven and being imprisoned under a mountain for 500 years, he later accompanies the monk Xuanzang on a journey to India. Thus, according to legend, Buddhism is brought to ancient China. This much beloved story, is as much a part of Asian culture as The Iliad and The Odyssey or The Wizard of Oz are to the West. This first installment in a trilogy of live action 3-D movies is actually a prequel to The Journey To The West, the much told story of the Monkey King's adventures on the road to India. The Monkey King: Havoc In The Heavenly Palace (China Version in Mandarin will be released in the U.S. as The Monkey King The Legend Begins in english with additional US Actors and Different plot and story structure. The first movie is the origins story - beginning with the birth of Sun Wukong and ending with his imprisonment for his crimes under the Five-Peaked Mountain. Along the way he acquires incredible powers, battling the armies of the gods and the armies of the demons to find his rightful place in the Heavens.

Cold War

Cold War

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2012-11-08

Languages:

Cantonese, English

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

102 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (2329 Reviews)

Cast:

Writer:

Lok Man Leung

Kim-Ching Luk

Fullplot:

In the safest city in Asia, the Hong Kong police department has been untouchable for years. Until one night the police headquarters receives an anonymous call after a fully loaded police van, carrying five highly trained officers and equipment, disappears off the gird. After receiving several cryptic phone calls from the hijackers one officer starts realizing they're aware of every crucial decision they make. But as they execute a carefully planned attack, little do they know they've become unwitting pawns in a bigger, more dangerous game.

Port of Call

Port of Call

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2015-06-26

Languages:

Cantonese

Countries:

Hong Kong

Runtime:

126 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (25 Reviews)

Director:

Philip Yung

Fullplot:

Human nature begins where truth ends Welcome to the murder without a body

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