Golden Boy(2025)
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Golden Boy Synopsis
A decade ago, Cheung Lek was the brightest rising boxing star—known as “Golden Boy”—until a tragic incident stripped him of his freedom. Ten years later, released from prison, he comes face to face with Fong Yuen, the son he has never met. To claim the inheritance left by Fong Yuen’s mother, Cheung must learn to live with and take care of the boy. Thrust into fatherhood and confronted by past regrets, Cheung’s life is turned upside down once more. Through conflict and gradual reconciliation with his son, he begins to understand his true purpose. Confronting the ghosts of his past, Cheung decides to return to the ring—not only to reclaim his dream, but to become the role model his son deserves.
Golden Boy (2025) is a drama and action film directed by Joe Chan, released on November 21, 2025 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Louis Cheung, Leander Lau, Rosa Maria Velasco and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Joe Chan
- Writers:
- Cheng Shing-Mo, Toni Shum Sek-Yin
- Producers:
- Allen Chan Wing-Lun
- Cinematographer:
- Chan Chi-Ying
- Composer:
- Tsui Chin-Hung
- Production:
- Emperor Motion Pictures, One Cool Films, Yes Culture, Film Development Fund of Hong Kong
- Status:
- Released
Golden Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
Louis Cheung
as Cheung Lek
- Leander Lau
Leander Lau
as Fong Yuen
Rosa Maria Velasco
as Queenie Yeung / Yeung Ti Sam
Eric Tsang Chi-Wai
as Chow Yiu Shan
Lam Suet
as Lam Fung Chun
Tommy Chu
as Cyrus
- Dough-Boy
Dough-Boy
as George
Gladys Li
as Carrie Chow
Anna Ueyama
as Jessica
Lawrence Cheng Tan-Shui
as MC
Ben Yuen Foo-Wah
as Doctor
Mars
Key crew
Directed by Joe Chan, written by Cheng Shing-Mo and Toni Shum Sek-Yin, produced by Allen Chan Wing-Lun.
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Golden Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 4 ratings.
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Golden Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Golden Boy online?
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Golden Boy (2025) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Golden Boy?
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The main cast of Golden Boy (2025) includes Louis Cheung, Leander Lau, Rosa Maria Velasco, Eric Tsang Chi-Wai and Lam Suet. The film was directed by Joe Chan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Golden Boy released?
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Golden Boy was released on November 21, 2025 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Golden Boy worth watching?
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Golden Boy (2025) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.