What is Son Hee-soon's latest movie?

Son Hee-soon's most recent film is "Secret Zoo" (2020).

Is Son Hee-soon a good actor?

Son Hee-soon has an average audience rating of 6.3/10 across 16 films on movieMx, with standout performances in A Way Back to Mother, The Chaser, Juvenile Offender.

Son Hee-soon

Q: What is the best movie of Son Hee-soon?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Son Hee-soon is "A Way Back to Mother" with a rating of 8.0/10.

Q: How many movies has Son Hee-soon acted in?

Son Hee-soon has been featured in at least 16 major films. Their complete ranked filmography is listed on this page.

Acting

Updated: Apr 12, 2026

16Total Films

8.0 Highest Rated

Born: Sep 16, 1952

Son Hee-soon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Son Hee-soon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 16 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Son Hee-soon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 50% of Son Hee-soon's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains A Way Back to Mother, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Son Hee-soon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Son Hee-soon's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0

A Way Back to Mother (2016) movie poster

★8.0

A Way Back to Mother: Yoona has managed to mature into a fine woman despite her rough childhood. One day, when Yoona finds out that her mother

A Way Back to Mother

2016•Drama

★7.8

★7.8

The Chaser: Joong-ho is a dirty detective turned pimp, who's in financial trouble as several of his girls have recently disappeared

The Chaser

2008•Crime

★7.1

★7.1

Juvenile Offender: 16-year-old juvenile offender Ji-gu reunites with his young mom who he thought was dead, and the two try to make up for

Juvenile Offender

2012•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Touch by Touch: Seon-mi hands a name card to Joo-hee who is about to get married, saying that she'll be able to feel sexual satisfaction

Touch by Touch

2015•Drama

★6.9

★6.9

Tidal Wave: On Haeundae Beach, a guilt-ridden fisherman takes care of a woman whose father accidentally got killed. A scientist reun

Tidal Wave

2009•Action

Full Filmography

Every movie Son Hee-soon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2020	Secret Zoo	Granny Spectator	Average	Similar →
2016	A Way Back to Mother	Yoo-na's mother	Super Hit	Similar →
2015	Coin Locker	Resident grandmother	Flop	Similar →
2015	Touch by Touch	Hanbok store	Hit	Similar →
2014	Innocent Thing	Mother-in-law	Hit	Similar →
2012	Touch	President Lee	Average	Similar →
2012	Juvenile Offender	Ji-hyeon's Mother	Hit	Similar →
2011	I Am a Father	Lady at Street Stall	Hit	Similar →
2010	Vegetarian	Ji-hye's mother - Special appearance	Flop	Similar →
2010	Le Grand Chef 2: Kimchi Battle	First lady	Hit	Similar →
2009	Fortune Salon	Patient's wife	Average	Similar →
2009	The Executioner	Victim's mother	Average	Similar →
2009	Tidal Wave	Ji-min's Grandma	Hit	Similar →
2008	My Wife Got Married	Jae-kyeong's Mother	Flop	Similar →
2008	The Chaser	Old Lady	Super Hit	Similar →
2006	The Romance	Jeong-hwan's mother	Average	Similar →

Son Hee-soon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Son Hee-soon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Son Hee-soon is "A Way Back to Mother" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Son Hee-soon acted in?

Son Hee-soon has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Son Hee-soon?

Other notable films include "The Chaser", "Juvenile Offender", and "Touch by Touch".