Michelle Yeoh (Dương Tử Quỳnh) etched her name into Asian cinema history by becoming the first Asian actress to win the Best Actress Oscar for her role as Evelyn Wang in *Everything Everywhere All At Once*. Join us as we explore the top 8 films featuring this iconic “action queen”!
1 A Haunting in Venice (2023)
A Haunting in Venice (2023)
IMDb Rating: 6.6/10
Release Date: 09/15/2023
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Runtime: 103 minutes
Country: USA, UK
Director: Kenneth Branagh
Starring: Kenneth Branagh, Kyle Allen, Camille Cottin, Jamie Dornan, Tina Fey, Michelle Yeoh
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
*A Haunting in Venice* (2023) is a mystery horror film directed by Kenneth Branagh, based on Agatha Christie’s novel *Halloween Party*. It’s the third installment in the Hercule Poirot series, following the detective’s investigation into a mysterious murder during a séance in Venice.
The film boasts a compelling storyline, stunning visuals, and impressive performances. If you’re a fan of mystery horror, this is a must-watch.
In *A Haunting in Venice*, Michelle Yeoh plays Joyce Reynolds, a renowned spiritualist. She’s invited to Venice for a séance hosted by the haunted Emily Boynton, a wealthy businesswoman.
2 Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023)
IMDb Rating: 6.1/10
Release Date: 05/25/2023
Genre: Sci-Fi
Runtime: 127 minutes
Country: USA
Director: Steven Caple Jr.
Starring: Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Michelle Yeoh, …
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
*Transformers: Rise of the Beasts* is based on Hasbro’s Transformers toy line, drawing heavily from the *Beast Wars* storyline. It’s the seventh installment in the Transformers film series and a sequel to *Transformers: The Last Knight* (2017).
Set in 1994 Brooklyn, New York, the film sees Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, and Megatron engaged in an intergalactic war between Autobots and Decepticons. A new group of Transformers, the Maximals and Predacons, also enter the fray. Maximals transform into herbivorous animals, while Predacons transform into carnivorous animals.
Meanwhile, siblings Noah and Elena discover a mysterious box containing a Maximal named Optimus Primal. They join forces with Optimus Primal to find other Maximals and prevent the Predacons from conquering Earth.
In *Transformers: Rise of the Beasts*, Michelle Yeoh voices Airazor, a Maximal who transforms into a giant falcon. Airazor is a brave and skilled warrior, serving as one of the Maximal leaders.
3 The School for Good and Evil (2022)
The School for Good and Evil (2022)
IMDb Rating: 5.9/10
Release Date: 10/18/2022
Genre: Fantasy, Fairy Tale
Runtime: 127 minutes
Country: USA
Director: Paul Feig
Starring: Sophia Anne Caruso, Sofia Wylie, Laurence Fishburne, Michelle Yeoh, Jamie Flatters, Kit Young
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Netflix
*The School for Good and Evil* (2022) is a fantasy film based on Soman Chainani’s novel of the same name.
Set in a world where children are chosen to attend either the School for Good or the School for Evil, the film follows their journey. Students selected for the School for Good become heroes, while those chosen for the School for Evil become villains.
In *The School for Good and Evil*, Michelle Yeoh voices Lady Lesso, the headmistress of the School for Evil. Lady Lesso is a powerful and malevolent witch, one of the most influential figures in the film’s world.
Michelle Yeoh also voices Master Viper, an aged, wise samurai cat. Master Viper is a strict teacher but also a trusted friend and mentor to Hank.
4 Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank (2022)
IMDb Rating: 5.7/10
Release Date: 07/10/2022
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Action
Runtime: 98 minutes
Country: USA, UK, China
Directors: Rob Minkoff, Mark Koetsier, Chris Bailey
Voice Cast: Michael Cera, Ricky Gervais, Mel Brooks, George Takei, Michelle Yeoh, …
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
*Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank* is a reimagining of MGM’s 1974 animated film *The Tale of Zatoichi in America*. It tells the story of Hank, a dog who dreams of becoming a samurai.
Set in a cat-dominated town, Hank lives a quiet life. He dreams of becoming a samurai but is ridiculed by the town’s cats for being a dog.
When a famous samurai cat named Jimbo is murdered, Hank is chosen to replace him as the town’s samurai. He must learn to fight to protect the town from Ika Chu, a cat plotting to take over.
5 Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022)
IMDb Rating: 6.5/10
Release Date: 07/01/2022
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Runtime: 88 minutes
Country: USA
Director: Kyle Balda
Voice Cast: Steve Carell, Pierre Coffin, Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, …
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: VieON
*Minions: The Rise of Gru* is a prequel to the *Despicable Me* franchise, focusing on Gru’s childhood dream of becoming a supervillain.
Set in 1976, young Gru is a die-hard fan of the supervillain group Vicious 6 and dreams of joining them.
One day, Gru gets his chance to join Vicious 6 but is quickly rejected after failing their initiation test.
Undeterred, Gru sets out to defeat Vicious 6 and become the world’s greatest supervillain.
Michelle Yeoh voices Master Chow, a retired kung fu master running an acupuncture clinic in San Francisco’s Chinatown. She’s also a trusted friend and mentor to Gru.
6 Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10
Release Date: 03/11/2022
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Action, Martial Arts
Runtime: 140 minutes
Country: USA
Directors: Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert
Starring: Michelle Yeoh, Hứa Vĩ Luân, Quan Kế Huy, Jenny Slate, Harry Shum, Jr., …
Notable Awards: Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars, Best Film at the Hollywood Critics Association Midseason Awards
Watch Link: Pending
*Everything Everywhere All at Once* dominated the 2023 Oscars with 11 nominations, winning seven awards, including Best Picture.
The film follows Evelyn Wang (Michelle Yeoh), a Chinese immigrant struggling to run a laundromat. One day, she discovers the ability to travel through the multiverse, using skills from her alternate selves to fight against evil. The film blends absurdity with a powerful message about family and life’s value.
Praised for its creativity, humor, action, and Michelle Yeoh’s performance, the film grossed over $620 million worldwide, becoming A24’s highest-grossing film.
7 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021)
IMDb Rating: 7.4/10
Release Date: 08/16/2021
Genre: Superhero, Action, Fantasy
Runtime: 132 minutes
Country: USA
Directors: Kevin Feige, Jonathan Schwartz
Starring: Lưu Tư Mộ, Awkwafina, Trương Mộng Nhi, Trần Pháp Lai, Florian Munteanu, Michelle Yeoh, …
Notable Awards: Pending
Watch Link: Pending
*Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings* is based on Marvel Comics’ Shang-Chi, marking the 25th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
