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The Eight Hundred

2020·Movie
2h 27min
74
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Relentless energy, striking style, no humor.

Energy

Pulse-pounding and nerve-racking

Fast from start to finish.

  • Adrenaline9
  • Tension9
  • Spectacle9

Heart

Deeply moving and cathartic

  • Pathos9
  • Catharsis8
  • Melancholy7

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay1
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, war, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion10
  • Rewatchability6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Standout cinematography, sound design, and editing

  • Cinematography10
  • Sound Centrality9
  • Editing8

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Based on the true story of one of the greatest battles of WWII.

In 1937, eight hundred Chinese soldiers fight under siege from a warehouse in the middle of the Shanghai battlefield, completely surrounded by the Japanese army.
Epic War DramaHistorical BattleChinese CinemaIntense ActionPatriotismSiege WarfareEmotional SacrificeVisually StunningImmersive

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Eight Hundred legally?

The Eight Hundred is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Rakuten Viki, 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 The Eight Hundred worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 64). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Eight Hundred rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Eight Hundred?

2 h 27 min

The Eight Hundred runs 2 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Eight Hundred?

Critics77
Audiences73

Yes. Critics average 77 and audiences 73 out of 100, so both groups see The Eight Hundred much the same way.

Was The Eight Hundred a box office hit?

Budget$80 million
Box office$461 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $80 million to make and earned $461 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.

What language is The Eight Hundred in?

ChineseEnglishJapanese

It was made in Chinese, with some English, Japanese. Produced in China.

In how many countries can I watch The Eight Hundred?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Eight Hundred in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Eight Hundred use?

Combat PragmatistDavid Versus GoliathRun for the BorderBoom, Headshot!Commanding CoolnessBuzzing the DeckBadass ArmyScenery GornFingoreGood Republic, Evil EmpireBadass BystanderStunned Silenceand 26 more

TV Tropes lists 38 storytelling tropes for The Eight Hundred, including Combat Pragmatist, David Versus Goliath, Run for the Border.