Actor

Simu Liu: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films: 16
on screen: 2014–2025
box office: $1.95B
nomination: 1
average score: 63

Born: April 19, 1989 (age 37)
Birthplace: Harbin, Heilongjiang, China
Full name: 刘思慕
Citizenship: Canada
Occupations: Actor, author
Years active: 2012-present

Known for

The Best Simu Liu Movies

The highest-rated films Simu Liu is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. In Your Dreams (2025) scores highest, at 82. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking

Career at a glance

Simu Liu's Career in Numbers

Simu Liu's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Simu Liu works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from The Akira Project (2014) to Last Breath (2025), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Simu Liu Movies by Decade

2010s 3
2020s 10

The 2020s were Simu Liu's busiest decade, with 10 films.

Simu Liu Movies by Genre

Drama 4
Action 3
Adventure 2
Sci-Fi 2
Animation 1
Horror 1

Drama is the genre Simu Liu has worked in most, with 4 films, ahead of action (3).

Simu Liu Career Milestones

First film: The Akira Project 2014
Biggest box office hit: Barbie $1.45B worldwide
Best-rated film: In Your Dreams Movie Echo Score 82
Newest film: Last Breath 2025

16 credits

Simu Liu Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Simu Liu is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 63. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

Simu Liu Movies as an Actor

Simu Liu in Documentaries & Specials

1 nomination

Simu Liu: Awards & Nominations

1 nomination across 1 award body. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards

50th Anniversary Saturn Awards
- Simu Liu: Nominated Best Actor in a Film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Biography

Who Is Simu Liu?

Simu Liu was born in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China in 1989 and is 37 years old. Credited on films since 2014, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Simu Liu is a notable Canadian actor and author, recognized worldwide for his role as Shang-Chi in Marvel's 2021 film, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Born on 19 April 1989 in Harbin, China, Liu moved to Canada at age 5, where he grew up in Kingston and later in Mississauga, Ontario. His first major television success came with the CBC sitcom Kim's Convenience, where he played Jung Kim from 2016 to 2021. Liu made his breakthrough in Hollywood playing Shang-Chi, Marvel's first film with an Asian-led cast. Even after significant success, Liu stayed connected to his roots, authoring a memoir in 2022 titled We Were Dreamers. This acclaim led to his inclusion in Time's 100 most influential people in the world for the year.

Works with

Who Simu Liu Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Simu Liu shares the most films with. Awkwafina comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Michelle Yeoh (2).

FAQ

Simu Liu: Questions & Answers

How many movies Simu Liu has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Simu Liu been in?

Simu Liu is credited on 16 films, from 2014 to 2025. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Simu Liu's highest-grossing movie?

Barbie (2023) is Simu Liu's biggest box office hit, with $1.45B worldwide, ahead of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) ($432M). Across every film with box office figures, Simu Liu's movies have made $1.95B.

Simu Liu's biggest hits

What is the best Simu Liu movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Simu Liu's best-rated film is In Your Dreams (2025) with a score of 82, followed by Women Is Losers (2021) (78).

Best Simu Liu movies, ranked

Has Simu Liu won an Oscar?

Simu Liu has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Simu Liu has 0 wins from 1 nomination.

How old is Simu Liu?

Simu Liu is 37 years old, born on April 19, 1989 in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.

What is Simu Liu's newest movie?

The most recent film on Simu Liu's filmography is In Your Dreams (2025), in the role of Dad.

Who does Simu Liu work with most often?

Simu Liu shares the most films with Awkwafina (3 films), Michelle Yeoh (2 films) and Ben Kingsley (2 films).

The Best Simu Liu Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 16 credits.

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