Red Cliff (2008) movie poster

Red Cliff

2008 · 145 min · Director: John Woo

Red Cliff (2008) is an adventure drama, directed by John Woo. It stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Takeshi Kaneshiro. The 145-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What Red Cliff Is About

John Woo's 2008 film covers a great naval battle in third century China. Two kingdoms form an alliance. The numbers are on the other side. The film shows its tactics in detail; the narrative works strategy and loyalty together. Tony Leung and Takeshi Kaneshiro lead. It was released as two films in Asia and as one elsewhere. It marked the director's return to China. Who it's for: those who like historical war epics. Who it's not for: anyone watching the shortened version; that cut thins the characters noticeably.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Red Cliff about?

John Woo's 2008 film covers a great naval battle in third century China. Two kingdoms form an alliance.

Where can I watch Red Cliff?

Red Cliff is available to watch on digital platforms such as Philo, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Red Cliff?

Red Cliff runs for 145 minutes (2h 25m).

When did Red Cliff come out?

Red Cliff was released in 2008.

Who directed Red Cliff?

Red Cliff was directed by John Woo.

Who stars in Red Cliff?

Red Cliff stars Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhang Fengyi, Chang Chen.

What is Red Cliff's rating?

Red Cliff holds 7.3/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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