Red Cliff

2008·Movie
2h 25min·R
84
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Epic and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Spectacle9
  • Adrenaline8
  • Violence8

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

History, war, and politics

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and score

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing8
  • Music Composition8

Who it's for

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About

The future will be decided.

In 208 A.D., in the final days of the Han Dynasty, shrewd Prime Minster Cao convinced the fickle Emperor Han the only way to unite all of China was to declare war on the kingdoms of Xu in the west and East Wu in the south. Thus began a military campaign of unprecedented scale. Left with no other hope for survival, the kingdoms of Xu and East Wu formed an unlikely alliance.
Epic Historical WarStrategic BattleAncient ChinaGrand Scale SpectacleMilitary StrategyPolitical IntrigueAll-Star CastPeriod DramaTense Confrontation

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Questions about Red Cliff

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Is Red Cliff worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 100). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Cliff rated?

RViolence

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Red Cliff?

2 h 25 min

Red Cliff runs 2 h 25 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Cliff?

Critics95
Audiences74

Not quite. Critics rate Red Cliff higher (95) than audiences (74). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Red Cliff a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$250 million

Yes. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $250 million worldwide, 3.1 times its budget.

What language is Red Cliff in?

Chinese

It was made in Chinese. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red Cliff?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red Cliff in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red Cliff use?

Funny Background EventMs. FanserviceFinger Poke of DoomHistorical Beauty Update7-Minute LullAngry EyebrowsThe BetDeadly DodgingAudible GleamOh, Crap!Not Even Bothering with the AccentFirst Loveand 106 more

TV Tropes lists 118 storytelling tropes for Red Cliff, including Funny Background Event, Ms. Fanservice, Finger Poke of Doom.

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