Michelle Yeoh’sEverything Everywhere All At Oncehas been a massive success. From humble beginnings as a martial artist doing movies, Yeoh has amassed a diverse number of roles under her belt. From playing “tiger mom” matriarch Eleanor Young inCrazy Rich Asiansto Bond girl inTomorrow Never Dies, Michelle Yeoh is also one of the few actresses to play two different characters within the Marvel Universe: Aleta Ogord and Ying Nan fromGuardians of the Galaxy Vol.2andShang Chi and the Legend of the 10 Ringsrespectively.
With over 65 plus film credits to her name, the indications are that Yeoh is certainly not slowing down. In honor of the actress' stellar career, let’s take a look at some of thebest movies starring Michelle Yeoh.
Updated August 02, 2025 by Mark Sammut:Everything Everywhere All at Once was the big winner of the 2023 Academy Awards, which included a Best Actress award for Michelle Yeoh. If someone is looking to try out a few more of the performer’s features, they should start with the following movies.
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InFar North, Yeoh stars as Saiva, an outcast of a Siberian tribe whose shaman foretold that she was cursed at birth and would bring harm to anyone she cared for. Despite this, she is accompanied by her daughter who together, forage and hunt in the wilderness. One day they rescue a lost soldier, Loki, played by Sean Bean, whose fate of course is sealed.
Set against a gorgeous yet desolate backdrop, the charactersstruggle to survive the harsh coldas tensions rise between the three people. Brutal, haunting, and raw,Far Northshowcases Yeoh’s ability to get gritty and savage for her roles.
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The film that propelled Michelle Yeoh towards international acclaim and stardom,Tomorrow Never Diesfeatures the actress as Chinese spy Wai Lin. She must work with 007 to take down a power-hungry media mogul bent on initiating World War 3.
Some might argue that Michelle Yeoh eclipses Pierce Brosnan in this action flick since her skills as a fighter appear more pronounced and fluid. Despite having to be rescued by Bond, Michelle honors her character with strength, intelligence, grace, and independence, demonstrating that she ismuch more than a typical Bond girl.
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A grand biopic based on the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burma’s most prominent non-violent female politician who endured years of house arrest and was ousted by the Burmese military several times.The Ladychronicles Suu Kyi’s political struggle and her love life with Oxford university sweetheart and historian, Michael Aris.
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Given the hardships that Suu Kyi faced, Yeoh was able to demonstrate her versatility and prowess as an actress, portraying a respectable, believable, and vulnerable depiction of Suu Kyi. Yeoh’s portrayal was praised by both critics and the public.
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Based on Robin Swicord’s novel,Memoirs of a Geishaattracted controversy for a number of reasons, including its romanticized and shallow look into its subject. If somebody is looking to learn about the geisha world, this 2005 film is not going to offer much insight; however, if a viewer mainly wants gorgeous cinematography and just an overall top-notch presentation, they will find it inMemoirs of a Geisha.
As Mameha, Michelle Yeoh exudes elegance, poise, beauty, and determination. The character primarily serves as a mentor and aid to Ziyi Zhang’s Chiyo Sakamoto, but she still plays a crucial role in the story.
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Also known asPolice Story 3: Supercop, the film stars Michelle Yeoh alongside Jackie Chan who must team up in another buddy-cop scenario who must infiltrate and take down a drug lord based in Hong Kong. Interestingly, this is the first Jackie Chan film from Hong Kong to utilize what is known as sync sound, allowing actors on set to have their voices recorded as previously, voices would be dubbed later after shooting.
The film demonstrates Yeoh’s ability to match Jackie Chan in terms of his stunt and martial arts ability. Yeoh would go on to take center stage in 1993’sSupercop 2. While not reaching the heights of its predecessor, the sequel is still a decent action romp.
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TheMarvel Cinematic Universehas not been on that great of a run in recent years, butShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Ringslargely avoided the flaws that plagued most Phase Four releases. Containing arguably the best action sequences in the MCU, the film benefits significantly from its decision to prioritize martial arts, which adds weight and credibility to most of the fight scenes.
Michelle Yeoh has a fairly small role in the movie, although she does get a few moments to shine during the film’s second half. While not one of thebest Michelle Yeoh moviessince she is a (relatively) minor character,Shang-Chiis one of her better Hollywood productions.
This movie is based on the real Soong sisters who married the founders of the Republic of China. The story follows their journey of how they studied overseas, returned home to China, married, and ultimately influenced their husbands, changing the course of Chinese history forever.
Michelle Yeoh plays the eldest sister, Soong Ai-Ling, and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the 1998 Hong Kong Film Awards. The film was released at a very precarious time for Hong Kong and Chinese cinema as the former was restored under the latter’s mainland sovereignty.
Released shortly afterSupercop,Wing Chunmaintained Michelle Yeoh’s momentum as an action star while further proving that she could lead a feature with no ties to a franchise. Inspired by the origin of the eponymous martial art style,Wing Chunblends action and humor to create a thoroughly enjoyable romp that serves as a showcase of Yeoh’s many talents.
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The actress earned her reputation as one of China’s greatest modern action stars through films likeWing Chun. While it might not be well known in Western nations, this project is worth seeking out.
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Although not Michelle Yeoh’sfirst foray into sci-fi,Sunshinewas her most high-profile entry in the genre. The movie features an ensemble of prominent actors (including Michelle Yeoh) as astronauts who go on a dangerous mission to revive a dying sun.
Despite being among an ensemble, Yeoh stands out in the crew and holds her own as the ship’s biologist.Danny Boyle even changed the character’s direction to suit Yeoh, and she even convinced the director to change a few other things in the script.
Yes, Madamis Michelle Yeoh’s first leading role and was the first film in a line of others that would catapult her toward fame during the early 90s. A buddy-cop film where Yeoh partners up with Cynthia Rothrock in an east-meets-west police collaboration to recover some stolen microfilm.
Known forits incredible action sequences,Michelle Yeoh is said to have spent 8 hours at a gym every day to prepare for her role. The film was popular enough that it spawned theIn The Line Of Dutyfilm series.
