The following is a list of films set in

Macau Macau or Macao (; ; ; ), officially the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (MSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China in the western Pearl River Delta by the South China Sea. With a pop ...

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings ''Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings'' is a 2021 American superhero film based on Marvel Comics featuring the character Shang-Chi. Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 25th film ...

'' (2021) * ''

Madalena Madalena is a feminine given name. It is a Portuguese form of Magdalene. It may refer to: People *Madalena Alberto, Portuguese actress, singer and composer * Madalena Boavida, East Timorese politician *Maddalena Casulana, (c. 1544–c. 1590), I ...

'' (2021) * '' Let's Sing'' (2021) * ''

Macao 2525 Macau or Macao (; ; ; ), officially the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (MSAR), is a city and special administrative regions of China, special administrative region of China in the western Pearl River D ...

'' (2021) - aka The 21st Creator, the first Macanese rotoscoping animated film * '' Desireland, Multiverse'' (2020) - short animation * ''

A City Called Macau ''A City Called Macau'' () is a 2019 Chinese drama film directed by Li Shaohong, and starring Bai Baihe, Huang Jue, Carina Lau and Wu Gang. It was released on December 12, 2018. Synopsis Macau's return to Chinese sovereignty in 1999 ushered ...

'' (2019) * ''

The Night Comes For Us ''The Night Comes for Us'' is a 2018 Indonesian action thriller film written and directed by Timo Tjahjanto. It was originally conceived as a screenplay and then adapted into a graphic novel, before finally being released as a film. In December ...

'' (2018) * ''

Now You See Me 2 ''Now You See Me 2'' (also known as ''Now You See Me: The Second Act'') is a 2016 American heist thriller film directed by Jon M. Chu from a screenplay by Ed Solomon and a story by Solomon and Peter Chiarelli. It serves as a sequel to 2013's '' ...

'' (2016) * '' Return of the Cuckoo'' (2015) * '' Guia In Love'' (2015) * '' Tricycle Thief (2014)'' * '' Unbeatable'' (2013) * '' A Última Vez Que Vi Macau'' (2012) * ''

Skyfall ''Skyfall'' is a 2012 spy film and the twenty-third in the ''James Bond'' series produced by Eon Productions. The film is the third to star Daniel Craig as fictional MI6 agent James Bond and features Javier Bardem as Raoul Silva, the villai ...

'' (2012) * '' Lorcha, na Rota do Sol Nascente'' (2012) - Portuguese documentary * '' Vase Girl'' (2011) - stop motion animation * ''

Johnny English Reborn ''Johnny English Reborn'' is a 2011 spy action comedy film directed by Oliver Parker and written by Hamish McColl from a story by William Davies. A sequel to ''Johnny English'' (2003) and the second instalment in the ''Johnny English'' serie ...

'' (2011) * '' Nada tenho de meu'' (2011) - a series of short films * '' 3 Acts'' (2010) - short film * '' Cuo guo di mei li shi guang'' (2010) * ''

Look for a Star ''Look for a Star'' () is a 2009 Hong Kong romantic comedy film that was produced and directed by Andrew Lau. Inspired by the relationship between Stanley Ho and his fourth wife, Angela Leong, the film stars Andy Lau as a billionaire, who falls ...

'' (2009) * '' Quake De Love'' (2009) * ''Roulette City'' (2009) dir. Thomas Lim * ''

Vengeance Vengeance may refer to: *Vengeance (concept) or revenge, a harmful action against a person or group in response to a grievance Film * ''Vengeance'' (1930 film), action adventure film directed by Archie Mayo * ''Vengeance'' (1937 film) or ''W ...

'' (2009) * '' Rua de Macau'' (2008) * ''

Confession of Pain ''Confession of Pain'' is a 2006 Hong Kong crime drama film directed by Andrew Lau and Alan Mak, starring Tony Leung, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Shu Qi and Xu Jinglei. Plot summary Police inspectors Lau Ching-hei and Yau Kin-bong arrest a rapist in ...

'' (2006) - several scenes in Macau * ''

Isabella Isabella may refer to: People and fictional characters * Isabella (given name), including a list of people and fictional characters * Isabella (surname), including a list of people Places United States * Isabella, Alabama, an unincorpor ...

'' (2006) - starring

Chapman To Chapman To (, born 8 June 1972), born Edward Ng Cheuk-cheung (), is a Hong Kong actor. He is best known for his roles in films such as ''Infernal Affairs'' and '' Initial D''. He is also the founder of his own multimedia platform known as "Chapman ...

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Isabella Leong Luísa Isabella Nolasco da Silva Leong Lok-yau (born 23 June 1988), better known as Isabella Leong, is a Macanese actress and former singer. Early life Luísa Isabella Nolasco da Silva was born on 23 June 1988, in Macao to Luís Alberto Marques ...

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Exiled ''Exiled'' () is a 2006 Hong Kong action drama film produced and directed by Johnnie To, and starring Anthony Wong, Francis Ng, Nick Cheung, Josie Ho, Roy Cheung and Lam Suet, with special appearances by Richie Jen and Simon Yam. The action ...

'' (2006) - directed by

Johnnie To Johnnie To Kei-fung (born 22 April 1955) is a Hong Kong film director, screenwriter and film producer. Popular in his native Hong Kong, To has also found acclaim overseas. Intensely prolific, To has made films in a variety of genres, though in ...

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b420 ''b420'' is a 2005 Hong Kong film directed by Mathew Tang. The film is set in Macau and is a comedy-drama. It is an independent film with a low budget. The tagline of the movie is "Before Twenty... Before Too Old". ''b420''s title is in refe ...

'' (2005) - starring Miki Yeung * ''

Eros In Greek mythology, Eros (, ; grc, Ἔρως, Érōs, Love, Desire) is the Greek god of love and sex. His Roman counterpart was Cupid ("desire").''Larousse Desk Reference Encyclopedia'', The Book People, Haydock, 1995, p. 215. In the earli ...

'' (2004) - segment "The Hand" * ''

Butterfly Butterflies are insects in the macrolepidopteran clade Rhopalocera from the Order (biology), order Lepidoptera, which also includes moths. Adult butterflies have large, often brightly coloured wings, and conspicuous, fluttering flight. The ...

'' (2004) * ''

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'' (2004) - scene filmed in Hospedaria San Va

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Love is not a Sin ''Love Is Not a Sin'' (French: ''L'amour n'est pas un pêché'') is a 1952 French comedy film directed by Claude Cariven and starring Robert Dhéry, Colette Brosset and Louis de Funès.Dicale p.521 It was shot at the Billancourt Studios in Paris. ...

'' (2003) * ''

Fulltime Killer ''Fulltime Killer'' () is a 2001 Hong Kong action cinema, Hong Kong action film produced and directed by Johnnie To, and also written, produced and directed by Wai Ka-Fai, Wai Ka-fai, and also produced by and starring Andy Lau. The film was rele ...

'' (2001) * '' Macau entre dois mundos'' (1999) - Portuguese series of short films * '' O dragão de fumo'' (1999) - Portuguese series of short films * '' História de macau'' (1999) - Chinese series of short films * '' As duas faces de cláudia'' (1999) - Portuguese series of short films * ''

The Longest Nite ''The Longest Nite'' (, Literal Title: ''Dark Flowers'') is a 1998 Hong Kong crime thriller film directed by Patrick Yau and Johnnie To, starring Lau Ching-wan and Tony Leung Chiu-wai. The film was produced by To and Wai Ka-fai along with their ...

'' (1998) * '' O homem da bicicleta'' (1997) - Portuguese film * '' A Trança Feitiçeira'' (1996) - Portuguese film adaptation of a classic Macau novel * '' Young and Dangerous 1'' (1996) - several scenes in Macau * '' Exílio dourado em Macau'' (1995) - Portuguese film * ''

Guardian Angel A guardian angel is a type of angel that is assigned to protect and guide a particular person, group or nation. Belief in tutelary beings can be traced throughout all antiquity. The idea of angels that guard over people played a major role in A ...

'' (1994) - martial arts film starring

Cynthia Rothrock Cynthia is a feminine given name of Greek origin: , , "from Mount Cynthus" on Delos island. The name has been in use in the Anglosphere since the 1600s. There are various spellings for this name, and it can be abbreviated to Cindy, Cyndi, Cyndy, ...

* '' Love and Tiny Toes'' (1993) - Portuguese film directed by

Luís Filipe Rocha Luís Filipe Rocha (born 16 November 1947) is a Portuguese film director, screenwriter and actor. He has directed ten films since 1976. His film ''Cerromaior'' was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1981 Cannes Film Festival. Film ...

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Joaquim de Almeida Joaquim António Portugal Baptista de Almeida (born 15 March 1957) is a Portuguese actor. Almeida began his acting career in theatre during the 1980s, he started his film career appearing on the 1982 action film '' The Soldier'', and later ach ...

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Ana Torrent Ana Torrent Bertrán de Lis (born 12 July 1966) is a Spanish film actress. Early life and career Her debut came in 1973 with the starring role as "Ana" in the film ''El espíritu de la colmena'' (''The Spirit of the Beehive''), directed by V ...

* '' Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story'' (1993) - scene set in Macau * ''

The Untold Story ''The Untold Story'' is a 1993 Hong Kong crime-thriller film directed by Herman Yau and starring Danny Lee and Anthony Wong, with the former also serving as the film's producer. The film is based on the " Eight Immortals Restaurant murder ...

'' (1993) * '' Casino Tycoon 2'' (1992) * '' Casino Tycoon'' (1992) * ''

Pedicab Driver ''Pedicab Driver'' () is a 1989 Hong Kong martial arts film directed by and starring Sammo Hung, who portrays the leader of a crew of cycle rickshaw drivers in 1930s Macau. The movie features guest appearances by Eric Tsang, Corey Yuen and Lau ...

'' (1989) - directed by

Sammo Hung Sammo Hung Kam-bo ( zh, t=洪金寶, j=Hung4 Gam1-bou2; born 7 January 1952) is a Hong Kong actor, martial artist, film producer and Film director, director, known for his work in martial arts films, Hong Kong action cinema, and as a fight choreog ...

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All About Ah-Long ''All About Ah-Long'' (, Taiwan title:又見阿郎) is a 1989 Hong Kong family drama film directed by Johnnie To and starring Chow Yun-fat and Sylvia Chang, who also serve as the film's storywriters. Synopsis Chow Yun-fat plays Ah-Long, a sing ...

'' (1989) - directed by

; the

Guia Circuit The Guia Circuit, or Circuito da Guia, is a street circuit located at the southeast region of the Macau Peninsula in Macau. It is the venue of the Macau Grand Prix and Guia Race of Macau. The circuit consists of long straights and tight corners ...

of the

Macau Grand Prix The Macau Grand Prix ( pt, Grande Prémio de Macau; ) is a motorsport road race for automobiles and motorcycles held annually in Macau. It is the only street circuit racing event in which both cars and motorcycles participate, and one of onl ...

was the setting for the final motorcycle race * '' O regresso'' (1988) - Portuguese film * '' Macao, die ruckseite des meeres'' (1988) - Swiss film * ''

Zegen is a 1987 Japanese black comedy film by director Shohei Imamura. It was entered into the 1987 Cannes Film Festival. The film was selected as the Japanese entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 60th Academy Awards, but was not accepted ...

'' (1987) * ''

Shanghai Surprise ''Shanghai Surprise'' is a 1986 adventure comedy film directed by Jim Goddard and starring then-newlyweds Sean Penn and Madonna. The screenplay was adapted by John Kohn and Robert Bentley from Tony Kenrick's 1978 novel ''Faraday's Flowers''. ...

'' (1986) - scenes shot in Macau * ''

Shangri-la Shangri-La is a fictional place in Asia's Kunlun Mountains (昆仑山), Uses the spelling 'Kuen-Lun'. described in the 1933 novel ''Lost Horizon'' by English author James Hilton. Hilton portrays Shangri-La as a mystical, harmonious valley, ge ...

'' (1985) - scenes shot in Macau * '' A ilha de moraes'' (1984) - Portuguese film about Macau and Japan figure Wenceslau de Moraes * ''

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom ''Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'' is a 1984 American action-adventure film directed by Steven Spielberg. It is the second installment in the ''Indiana Jones'' franchise, and a prequel to the 1981 film ''Raiders of the Lost Ark'', fea ...

'' (1984) * ''

A ilha dos amores ''A Ilha dos Amores'' ( ja, 恋の浮島, translit=Koi no ukishima) is a 1982 Portuguese-Japanese drama film directed by Paulo Rocha. It was entered into the 1982 Cannes Film Festival. Cast * Luís Miguel Cintra - Wenceslau de Moraes * Clara ...

'' (1982) - Portuguese film * '' Spearhead, the macau connection'' (1981) * ''

Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold ''Cleopatra Jones and the Casino of Gold'' is a 1975 American action-adventure film directed by Charles Bail and starring Tamara Dobson as Cleopatra "Cleo" Jones, Stella Stevens and Norman Fell. The film is a sequel to the 1973 action film ''Cle ...

'' (1975) - action-adventure

Blaxploitation Blaxploitation is an ethnic subgenre of the exploitation film that emerged in the United States during the early 1970s. The term, a portmanteau of the words "black" and "exploitation", was coined in August 1972 by Junius Griffin, the president o ...

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Tamara Dobson Tamara Janice Dobson (May 14, 1947 – October 2, 2006) was an American actress and model (person), fashion model. Beginning her career in modeling during the late 1960s, Dobson became best known for her title role as government agent Cleopatra "C ...

Cleopatra Cleopatra VII Philopator ( grc-gre, Κλεοπάτρα Φιλοπάτωρ}, "Cleopatra the father-beloved"; 69 BC10 August 30 BC) was Queen of the Ptolemaic Kingdom of Egypt from 51 to 30 BC, and its last active ruler.She was also a ...

* '' 007, The Man with the Golden Gun'' (1974) - scene in Macau's casinos, shops and alleys * '' Os corruptos'' (1967) * '' Operação estupefacientes'' (1966) - Portuguese documentary about narcotics * '' Via macau'' (1966) * '' Out of the Tiger's Mouth'' (1962) * ''

A night in hong kong A, or a, is the first letter and the first vowel of the Latin alphabet, used in the modern English alphabet, the alphabets of other western European languages and others worldwide. Its name in English is ''a'' (pronounced ), plural ''aes'' ...

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Ferry to Hong Kong ''Ferry to Hong Kong'' is a 1959 British melodrama/adventure film directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring Curt Jürgens, Sylvia Syms, Orson Welles and Jeremy Spenser. Plot Mark Conrad, a debonair Anglo-Austrian former playboy and junk owner, n ...

'' (1959) * '' Love Is a Many-Splendored Thing'' (1955) * '' Caminhos Longos'' (1955) - Portuguese film, now lost * '' Forbidden / Amor Proibido'' (1953) * ''

Macao Macau or Macao (; ; ; ), officially the Macao Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China (MSAR), is a city and special administrative region of China in the western Pearl River Delta by the South China Sea. With a pop ...

'' (1952) - starring

Robert Mitchum Robert Charles Durman Mitchum (August 6, 1917 – July 1, 1997) was an American actor. He rose to prominence with an Academy Award nomination for the Best Supporting Actor for ''The Story of G.I. Joe'' (1945), followed by his starring in ...

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Jane Russell Ernestine Jane Geraldine Russell (June 21, 1921 – February 28, 2011) was an American actress, singer, and model. She was one of Hollywood's leading sex symbols in the 1940s and 1950s. She starred in more than 20 films. Russell moved from th ...

* '' Camões, Erros Meus, Má Fortuna, Amor Ardente'' (1946) - Portuguese film focusing on the life of the poet

Luís Vaz de Camões Luis is a given name. It is the Spanish language, Spanish form of the originally Germanic language, Germanic name or . Other Iberian Romance languages have comparable forms: (with an accent mark on the i) in Portuguese language, Portuguese and ...

, who lived in Macau with his Chinese bride * '' Macao, l'enfer du jeu'' (1942) - directed by

Jean Delannoy Jean Delannoy (12 January 1908 – 18 June 2008) was a French actor, film editor, screenwriter and film director. Biography Although Delannoy was born in a Paris suburb, his family was from Haute-Normandie in the north of France. He was a P ...

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Erich von Stroheim Erich Oswald Hans Carl Maria von Stroheim (born Erich Oswald Stroheim; September 22, 1885 – May 12, 1957) was an Austrian-American director, actor and producer, most noted as a film star and avant-garde, visionary director of the silent era. H ...

* '' Macau - Aspectos Pitorescos'' (1935) - early Portuguese film clips * ''

'' (1928) - early Portuguese film clips * '' Asas de Portugal - Saudação aos aviadores do Raid Lisboa-Macau'' (1924) - early Portuguese film clips * '' Aspectos de Macau'' (1923) - early Portuguese film clips

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