France Nuyen

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

26Total Films

7.1 Highest Rated

Born: Jul 31, 1939

Birth Place: Marseille, Bouches-du-Rhône, France

About France Nuyen

France Nuyen (born 31 July 1939) is a French-American actress, model, and psychological counselor.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of France Nuyen reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 26 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of France Nuyen'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 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), France Nuyen remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Joy Luck Club, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best France Nuyen Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from France Nuyen's career based on audience ratings.

★7.1

★7.1

The Joy Luck Club: Through a series of flashbacks, four Chinese women born in America and their respective mothers born in feudal China exp

The Joy Luck Club

1993•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Man in the Middle: In a remote jungle outpost in the Far Eastern theater of World War II, a hotheaded American soldier murders an allied Br

Man in the Middle

1964•War

★6.1

★6.1

South Pacific: Can a girl from Little Rock find happiness with a mature French planter she got to know one enchanted evening away from

South Pacific

1958•Music

★6.0

★6.0

China Cry: Young Sung Neng Yee, who is brought as part of a wealthy Chinese family. She is eager to become part of Mao Tze Tung's "

China Cry

1990•Drama

★5.7

Battle for the Planet of the Apes (1973) movie poster

★5.7

Battle for the Planet of the Apes: The fifth and final episode in the Planet of the Apes series. After the collapse of human civilization, a community of i

Battle for the Planet of the Apes

1973•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of France Nuyen.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2010	To Whom It May Concern: Ka Shen's Journey	Herself	Flop	Similar →
2003	The Battle of Shaker Heights	Xiou-Xiou Ling	Average	Similar →
1997	A Smile Like Yours	Dr. Chin	Flop	Similar →
1997	The Magic Pearl	Additional Voices (voice)	Flop	Similar →
1994	A Passion to Kill	Lou Mazaud	Flop	Similar →
1993	The Joy Luck Club	Ying-Ying St. Clair	Hit	Similar →
1991	Write to Kill	Alexandra Cordier	Flop	Similar →
1990	China Cry	Mrs. Sung	Average	Similar →
1985	Midas Valley	Mitsi Kawamato	Flop	Similar →
1984	Jealousy	Beth	Flop	Similar →
1978	Deathmoon	Tapulua	Flop	Similar →
1978	Return to Fantasy Island	Kito	Flop	Similar →
1977	Code Name: Diamond Head	Tso-Tsing	Flop	Similar →
1973	Battle for the Planet of the Apes	Alma	Average	Similar →
1973	The Big Game	Atanga	Flop	Similar →
1973	The Horror at 37,000 Feet	Annalik	Flop	Similar →
1971	One More Train to Rob	Ah Toy	Flop	Similar →
1970	Black Water Gold	Thais	Flop	Similar →
1966	Dimension 5	Kitty	Flop	Similar →
1964	Man in the Middle	Kate Davray	Hit	Similar →
1962	Diamond Head	Mai Chen	Flop	Similar →
1962	A Girl Named Tamiko	Tamiko	Flop	Similar →
1962	Satan Never Sleeps	Siu Lan	Flop	Similar →
1961	The Last Time I Saw Archie	Cindy Hamilton	Average	Similar →
1958	In Love and War	Kalai Ducanne	Average	Similar →
1958	South Pacific	Liat	Average	Similar →

France Nuyen - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of France Nuyen?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring France Nuyen is "The Joy Luck Club" with a rating of 7.1/10.

How many movies has France Nuyen acted in?

France Nuyen has been featured in at least 26 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by France Nuyen?

Other notable films include "Man in the Middle", "South Pacific", and "China Cry".