Howie Lai

Acting

Freshness: Jan 25, 2026

7Total Films

6.9 Highest Rated

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Howie Lai reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: TV Movie

The majority of Howie Lai's filmography leans towards the TV Movie 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 43% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Howie Lai remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Curious Caterer: Grilling Season, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Howie Lai Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Howie Lai's career based on audience ratings.

★6.9

Curious Caterer: Grilling Season (2023) movie poster

★6.9

Curious Caterer: Grilling Season: Caterer Goldy Berry reunites with detective Tom Schultz when a realtor is murdered. As they uncover personal and profess

Curious Caterer: Grilling Season

2023•TV Movie

★6.9

Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder (2019) movie poster

★6.9

Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder: Psychologist and former prosecutor Hailey Dean aids her friend Detective Garland Fincher in investigating a rapidly grow

Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder

2019•Mystery

★6.5

Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story (2019) movie poster

★6.5

Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story: High school teacher Mary Stauffer and her eight-year old daughter, Beth are held captive for 53 days by an obsessed form

Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story

2019•Horror

★6.1

★6.1

Monster Trucks: Tripp is a high school senior with a knack for building trucks who makes an incredible discovery - a gas-guzzling creatu

Monster Trucks

2016•Action

★5.5

★5.5

Grave Encounters 2: Tortured by the ghosts of the demonized insane asylum that killed the crew of GRAVE ENCOUNTERS, film students fight to e

Grave Encounters 2

2012•Horror

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Howie Lai.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2023	Different Than Before	Young Father	Flop	Similar →
2023	Curious Caterer: Grilling Season	Kenny Zox	Hit	Similar →
2019	Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story	Ming Sen Shiue	Hit	Similar →
2019	Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder	Dr. Tim Chang	Hit	Similar →
2017	Death Note	FBI Assistant	Flop	Similar →
2016	Monster Trucks	Engineer	Average	Similar →
2012	Grave Encounters 2	Jared Lee	Average	Similar →

Howie Lai - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Howie Lai?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Howie Lai is "Curious Caterer: Grilling Season" with a rating of 6.9/10.

How many movies has Howie Lai acted in?

Howie Lai has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Howie Lai?

Other notable films include "Hailey Dean Mysteries: A Prescription for Murder", "Abducted: The Mary Stauffer Story", and "Monster Trucks".