Golden Boy (2025): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2025, Golden Boy is a drama and action film directed by Joe Chan, running about 92 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Golden Boy stars Louis Cheung as Cheung Lek, Leander Lau as Fong Yuen, Rosa Maria Velasco as Queenie Yeung / Yeung Ti Sam and Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Chow Yiu Shan, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Golden Boy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Golden Boy page.

If you liked it. Fans of Golden Boy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.