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Operation Mekong

2016·Movie
2h 4min·NR
IMDb6.5Metacritic–6.6Rotten Tomatoes82%63%

Where to watch

PrimeVIX Hi-YAHPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

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Operation Mekong fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Thrilling and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline8
  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos5
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

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About

The Chinese government launches a daring operation to arrest a violent drug cartel following the discovery of thirteen Chinese crew members' bodies on two ships sailing through the Mekong River.
Drug CartelMekong RiverChinese OperationInternational CrimeAction ThrillerViolent ConfrontationsPolitical ManueveringFast-PacedUndercover Mission

Crew

Directed by:
Dante Lam Chiu-yin
Written by:
Dante Lam Chiu-yin, Tam Wai-Ching, Eric Lin Ming-Chie
Produced by:
Huang Jianxin, Candy Leung Fung-Ying
Composed by:
Julian Chan, Lam Kwan-Fai

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream Operation Mekong legally?

PrimeVIX Hi-YAHPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeViXAmazon MX Player

Operation Mekong is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX , Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Operation Mekong worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 82%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Operation Mekong rated?

NRViolenceDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and drug use.

How long is Operation Mekong?

2 h 4 min

Operation Mekong runs 2 h 4 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Operation Mekong?

Critics82
Audiences65

Not quite. Critics rate Operation Mekong higher (82) than audiences (65). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Operation Mekong a box office hit?

Budget$30 million
Box office$173 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $30 million to make and earned $173 million worldwide, 5.7 times its budget.

What language is Operation Mekong in?

ChinesecnThaiBurmeseEnglish

It was made in Chinese, with some cn, Thai, Burmese, English. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China, China.

In how many countries can I watch Operation Mekong?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Operation Mekong in 38 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.