The work aims to introduce the research progress of film materials constructed from major biomacromolecules (such as rice protein, rice bran protein, rice starch) in rice processing by-products, with a view to providing important references for the research, development and application of new food packaging. The current development of rice processing by-product-based films was summarized. Ways and means to effectively improve the characteristics of membrane formation were discussed. The application potential of the films based on antimicrobial materials in food preservation such as eggs, aquatic products, fruits and vegetables was analyzed. Challenges and problems that might be faced by the research on rice processing by-product-based films were outlined. The development of rice processing by-product-based films has a good potential for application in green food packaging, which is of great significance in enhancing the high efficiency and additional value of its by-products.