Lee Chong Wei (film)

Lee Chong Wei is a 2018 Malaysian biographical sports drama film directed by Teng Bee, about the story of national icon Lee Chong Wei, who rose from poverty to become the top badminton player in the world.

The film is based on Lee's 2012 autobiography Dare to Be a Champion (which has been translated into English by Patty Tai Peck Sing).

The film stars in the title role for two newcomers, namely 22-year-old Tosh Chan and 13-year-old Jake Eng, who were picked from more than 2,000 auditioned hopefuls.

The film features a mix of real-life accounts and dramatic fiction, culminating in the 2006 Malaysia Open final where Lee miraculously saved 8 match points against great rival Lin Dan to win the title, one of the few and first occasions where Lee defeated Lin in their numerous encounters over the span of their decade-long rivalry.

The film received generally average reviews, but earned RM2 million in ticket sales in the first 4 days of release.