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Red Corner

1997·Movie
2h 2min·R

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Catharsis6
  • Romance5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3

World

Crime, politics, and everyday modern life

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

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.
Political ThrillerLegal DramaAmerican in ChinaWrongful AccusationCultural ClashConspiracyIntrigue & SuspenseJustice System

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Red Corner

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Where can I stream Red Corner legally?

Red Corner 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 Fandango at Home Free, YouTube Free, 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 Red Corner worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42/100 (IMDb 6.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 27%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Red Corner rated?

RViolenceStrong language

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

How long is Red Corner?

2 h 2 min

Red Corner runs 2 h 2 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Red Corner?

Critics27
Audiences55

Not quite. Audiences rate Red Corner higher (55) than critics (27). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Red Corner a box office hit?

Budget$48 million
Box office$22 million

No. It cost about $48 million to make and earned $22 million worldwide, 47% of its budget.

What language is Red Corner in?

EnglishChinese

It was made in English, with some Chinese. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Red Corner?

116ADAEAGALARATAUBABBBEBGBHBMBO+102

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Red Corner in 116 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Red Corner use?

The Murder AfterKangaroo CourtBittersweet EndingFrame-Up

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for Red Corner, including The Murder After, Kangaroo Court, Bittersweet Ending.