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Operation Red Sea

2018·Movie
2h 18min·R

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Relentless energy, stunning style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and epic

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline10
  • Spectacle10
  • Tension9

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Dark Humor1
  • Situational Comedy0

World

War, crime, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography9
  • Editing9
  • Sound Centrality9

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

A squad of the Jiaolong Commando Unit - Sea Dragon, a spec ops team of the Chinese Navy, carries out a hostage rescue operation in the nation of Yewaire, on the Arabian Peninsula, and fiercely fights against local rebel groups and Zaka, a terrorist organization.
Intense Military ActionHigh-Octane ThrillerHostage RescueWarfare SpectacleExplosive Set PiecesHyper-Realistic CombatAdrenaline-FueledGeopolitical ConflictSquad-Based OperationsImmersive Sound Design

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Where can I stream Operation Red Sea legally?

Operation Red Sea 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 , Plex, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Operation Red Sea worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 80%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Operation Red Sea rated?

RViolenceStrong languageDisturbing imagery

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence, strong language, and disturbing imagery.

How long is Operation Red Sea?

2 h 18 min

Operation Red Sea runs 2 h 18 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Operation Red Sea?

Critics80
Audiences69

Not quite. Critics rate Operation Red Sea higher (80) than audiences (69). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Operation Red Sea a box office hit?

Budget$70 million
Box office$579 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $70 million to make and earned $579 million worldwide, 8.3 times its budget.

What language is Operation Red Sea in?

ChineseArabicEnglish

It was made in Chinese, with some Arabic, English. Produced in China, Hong Kong SAR China, Morocco.

In how many countries can I watch Operation Red Sea?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Operation Red Sea in 48 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Operation Red Sea use?

Sequel EscalationDesert WarfareDirty BombBoom, Headshot!Epic Tank-on-Tank ActionCold SniperAction PrologueElites Are More GlamorousMiddle Eastern TerroristsHope Spot20 Minutes into the PastRipped from the Headlinesand 1 more

TV Tropes lists 13 storytelling tropes for Operation Red Sea, including Sequel Escalation, Desert Warfare, Dirty Bomb.