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Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame

2010Movie2 h 3 minPG-13

71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic756.8Rotten Tomatoes80%62%

An intriguing, spectacular action movie about fantasy and mystery.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for laughs, comfort or romance.

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Story

The Fate of an Empire Is in His Hands.

When the future empress Wu Zetian's two courtiers die in a mysterious fire, she gets Di Renjie, a former detective and rebel, released from prison to solve the mystery of the fire.

Feels like

  • Historical Mystery
  • Chinese Fantasy
  • Political Intrigue
  • Detective Investigation
  • Visual Spectacle
  • World-Building
  • Martial Arts
  • Supernatural Elements

Cast

13 of 13

Crew

Directed by
Tsui Hark
Written by
Chen Kuofu, Zhang Jialu
Produced by
Tsui Hark, Peggy Lee Kam-Man, Jasbinder Singh Mann
Music by
Peter Kam Pau-Tat

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Facts

September 18, 2010 · 2 h 3 min · PG-13

Released
September 18, 2010
Runtime
2 h 3 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence
Genres
Action, Adventure, Drama, Mystery
Original language
Chinese
Also spoken
Spanish
Made in
China, Hong Kong SAR China
Budget
$13 million
Box office
$52 million
Available in
21 countries

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7 questions, like "Where can I stream Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame?"

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Where can I stream Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame?

PrimeThe RokuPluto TVPlexAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsHi-YAHShout! FactoryTubi TV

In the United States, Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame streams on Prime, Hi-YAH, and Shout! Factory, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Pluto TV, Plex, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 14 other countries.

Is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.6, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 75). Critics rate it higher (78 out of 100) than audiences (66).

Is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame a box office hit?

Budget$13 million
Box office$52 million

Yes: it cost about $13 million to make and earned $52 million worldwide, 4.0 times its budget.

Is Detective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame in English?

ChineseSpanish

No, it was made in Chinese, with some Spanish.