Charles Lum

Directing

Freshness: Jan 23, 2026

12Total Films

6.6 Highest Rated

Born: Jan 1, 1959

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Charles Lum reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 12 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Charles Lum's filmography leans towards the Action 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), Charles Lum remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Good for Nothing, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Charles Lum Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Charles Lum's career based on audience ratings.

★6.6

★6.6

Good for Nothing: GOOD FOR NOTHING is an adventurous romp set in the sweeping Old West from Mike Wallis in his directorial debut. Inspired

Good for Nothing

2012•Action

★6.2

Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior (2006) movie poster

★6.2

Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior: It is the story of an average, popular American teenager named Wendy Wu who discovers that in order to win the coveted c

Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior

2006•Family

★5.5

★5.5

Tongan Ninja: The Tongan Ninja is dispatched to the island nation of New Zealand in order to help a brother of his master with his flo

Tongan Ninja

2002•Action

★4.3

★4.3

Goodbye Seventies: In the 1970s, the golden age of gay pornography in New York City, a promising chorus boy is injured and told he will nev

Goodbye Seventies

2020•Drama

★2.0

Been Too Long at the Fair (2015) movie poster

★2.0

Been Too Long at the Fair: The Fair theater in Jackson Heights, Queens is one of the oldest continually running gay establishments in New York City

Been Too Long at the Fair

2015•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Charles Lum.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Call Me	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	Charles Lum: This Is Where I Get Off	Charly	Flop	Similar →
2022	F***ed in the Head	-	Flop	Similar →
2022	Death Race	Self	Flop	Similar →
2021	Swimming to the End of the World	-	Flop	Similar →
2020	Goodbye Seventies	Razor Robber	Flop	Similar →
2015	Been Too Long at the Fair	-	Flop	Similar →
2012	Tom's Gift	-	Flop	Similar →
2012	Good for Nothing	Chinese Medicine Man	Hit	Similar →
2006	Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior	Old Monk	Average	Similar →
2005	Overdue Conversation	-	Flop	Similar →
2002	Tongan Ninja	Master Magasaki / Uncle Lee	Average	Similar →

Charles Lum - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Charles Lum?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Charles Lum is "Good for Nothing" with a rating of 6.6/10.

How many movies has Charles Lum acted in?

Charles Lum has been featured in at least 12 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Charles Lum?

Other notable films include "Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior", "Tongan Ninja", and "Goodbye Seventies".