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Red Corner

1997Movie2 h 2 minR

CrimeDrama
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Rotten Tomatoes27%47%

A tense, intriguing crime movie about crime and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

Severity for those who resist.

An American attorney on business in China, ends up wrongfully on trial for murder and his only key to innocence is a female defense lawyer from the country.

Feels like

  • Political Thriller
  • Legal Drama
  • American in China
  • Wrongful Accusation
  • Cultural Clash
  • Conspiracy
  • Intrigue & Suspense
  • Justice System

Cast

17 of 17

Crew

Directed by
Jon Avnet
Written by
Robert King
Produced by
Jon Avnet, Charles Mulvehill, Jordan Kerner
Music by
Thomas Newman

Everyone

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Facts

October 30, 1997 · 2 h 2 min · R

Released
October 30, 1997
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese
Made in
United States
Budget
$48 million
Box office
$22 million
Available in
116 countries

Tropes

The Murder After, Kangaroo Court, Bittersweet Ending +1

  • The Murder After
  • Kangaroo Court
  • Bittersweet Ending
  • Frame-Up

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Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream Red Corner?"

Questions about Red Corner

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Red Corner?

PrimeThe RokuFandango at Home FreeAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsTubi TV

In the United States, Red Corner streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on The Roku, Fandango at Home Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 21 other countries.

Is Red Corner worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (27).

Was Red Corner a box office flop?

Budget$48 million
Box office$22 million

Yes: it cost about $48 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.