Fang Li

Production

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

6Total Films

8.4 Highest Rated

Birth Place: 中国，四川，成都

About Fang Li

Li was born in 1953, in Chengdu. He graduated from the East China Institute of Geology (now East China University of Technology) with a major in applied geophysics. In 1989, he received an MBA degree from WakeForest University in the United States. In 2000 he founded Laolei Film Company and Beijing Laolei Film and Television Culture Co., Ltd.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Fang Li reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 6 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Fang Li's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 67% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Fang Li remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Fang Li Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Fang Li's career based on audience ratings.

★8.4

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru (2024) movie poster

★8.4

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru: Filmmaker Fang Li and his crew explore exhaustive historical investigation, as far as possible to find the core of the B

The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru

2024•Documentary

★6.8

★6.8

Buddha Mountain: In Chengdu, China, a retired female opera singer named Master Chang takes in a trio of young tenants into her boarding h

Buddha Mountain

2011•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Lost in Beijing: A look at modern-day life in China's capital centered on a ménage-a-quatre involving a young woman, her boss, her husban

Lost in Beijing

2007•Romance

★6.5

★6.5

Duckweed: When a son attempts to reconcile with his father, a series of fateful events allow him to experience the father's life i

Duckweed

2017•Comedy

★5.6

★5.6

The Old Town Girls: Inspired by a true incident, Shen Yu's debut OLD TOWN GIRLS tells a tale about how an unsustained economic boom desolate

The Old Town Girls

2021•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Fang Li.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2024	The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru	Self	Super Hit	Similar →
2021	The Old Town Girls	-	Average	Similar →
2017	Duckweed	Bath Center Boss	Hit	Similar →
2012	Double Xposure	-	Flop	Similar →
2011	Buddha Mountain	Ding Bo's Father	Hit	Similar →
2007	Lost in Beijing	Mr. Lin	Hit	Similar →

Fang Li - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Fang Li?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Fang Li is "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" with a rating of 8.4/10.

How many movies has Fang Li acted in?

Fang Li has been featured in at least 6 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Fang Li?

Other notable films include "Buddha Mountain", "Lost in Beijing", and "Duckweed".