Xia Yu

Acting

Freshness: Jan 19, 2026

39Total Films

7.8 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 28, 1976

Birth Place: Qingdao, Shandong Province, China

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Xia Yu reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 39 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Xia Yu'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 23% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Xia Yu remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in In the Heat of the Sun, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Xia Yu Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Xia Yu's career based on audience ratings.

★7.8

In the Heat of the Sun (1995) movie poster

★7.8

In the Heat of the Sun — Beijing, 1970s. The Cultural Revolution has driven most adults to the provinces leaving 14-year-old Monkey and his pals

In the Heat of the Sun

1995•Drama

★7.8

Where Have All the Flowers Gone (2002) movie poster

★7.8

Where Have All the Flowers Gone — Gao Ju (Xia Yu) and Zhang Yang (Pu Shu) were best of friends, but they fall in love with Huanzi (Zhou Xun). Huanzi loves

Where Have All the Flowers Gone

2002•Romance

★7.3

★7.3

The Painted Veil — A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a lov

The Painted Veil

2006•Romance

★7.1

★7.1

Wished — An insurance salesman's life is going nowhere after he breaks up with his girlfriend. One day, an offbeat lady claiming

Wished

2017•Comedy

★7.1

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms (2023) movie poster

★7.1

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms — Based on the most well-known classical fantasy novel of China, Fengshenyanyi, the trilogy is a magnificent eastern high

Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms

2023•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Xia Yu.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Creation of the Gods II: Demon Force	Shen Gongbao	Average	Similar →
2023	Creation of the Gods I: Kingdom of Storms	Shen Gongbao	Hit	Similar →
2023	The Coldest City	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	Breaking Through	Qin Shan	Average	Similar →
2020	A Little Red Flower	Old Ma	Average	Similar →
2018	Goddesses In The Flames Of War	-	Flop	Similar →
2017	Birth of the Dragon	Wong Jack Man	Average	Similar →
2017	Wished	Ma Fendou	Hit	Similar →
2016	Papa	Huang	Average	Similar →
2015	Mojin: The Lost Legend	Grill	Average	Similar →
2015	Romance Out Of The Blue	-	Flop	Similar →
2015	Crazy New Year's Eve	Zhong Wei	Flop	Similar →
2013	Christmas Rose	Freddy Xue	Average	Similar →
2013	Love Desposit	-	Flop	Similar →
2012	The Sino-Japanese War at Sea 1894	伊东佑亨	Flop	Similar →
2012	Double Trouble	Ocean	Flop	Similar →
2011	The Desire: A Journey of a Woman	Jai Leang	Flop	Similar →
2011	Hormone	-	Hit	Similar →
2010	Wind Blast	Zhang Ning	Flop	Similar →
2010	Ganqing shenghuo	-	Flop	Similar →
2007	Dangerous Games	-	Average	Similar →
2007	Good Man	-	Average	Similar →
2006	The Painted Veil	Wu Lien	Hit	Similar →
2006	Shanghai Rumba	-	Average	Similar →
2005	Dragon Squad	PRC Luo Zai-Jun	Average	Similar →
2005	Waiting Alone	Chen Wen	Hit	Similar →
2005	Electric Shadows	毛大兵	Hit	Similar →
2004	我的法兰西岁月	萧子璋	Average	Similar →
2004	Master of Everything	Wang Shengli	Flop	Similar →
2003	The Law of Romance	-	Flop	Similar →
2003	Cala, My Dog!	Officer Zhang	Average	Similar →
2002	Where Have All the Flowers Gone	高举	Super Hit	Similar →
2001	Roots and Branches	-	Hit	Similar →
2001	China: The Panda Adventure	Quentin Young	Flop	Similar →
2001	Sun Plant	-	Average	Similar →
2000	Shadow Magic	Liu Jing Lun	Flop	Similar →
1997	Wait For Your Coming Back	-	Flop	Similar →
1995	In the Heat of the Sun	Ma Xiaojun	Super Hit	Similar →
N/A	Love Song to The Days Forgone	Mei San	Flop	Similar →

Xia Yu - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Xia Yu?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Xia Yu is "In the Heat of the Sun" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Xia Yu acted in?

Xia Yu has been featured in at least 39 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Xia Yu?

Other notable films include "Where Have All the Flowers Gone", "The Painted Veil", and "Wished".